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$1,595,000
642 W 1st Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
12Beds
6Baths
240Days Listed
Listed by Brandon Harris, Harris Commercial Real Estate | 530-828-9289
About This Property
College Place | 642 W. 1st Avenue | Prime Chico Multi-Family Investment Opportunity Harris Commercial is pleased to present College Place, an exceptional 8-unit multi-family investment opportunity located at 642 W. 1st Avenue in Chico, California. Ideally situated within walking distance to both California State University, Chico and downtown Chico, this property offers strong existing income, long-term upside, and an unbeatable location. College Place consists of two buildings, each with four large, townhouse-style apartments, all fully leased and 100% occupied. Each 4-bedroom, 2-bath unit is thoughtfully laid out with a downstairs bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area, and three bedrooms and a second bathroom upstairsa layout perfectly suited for student and group living. One of the units has been completely remodeled, commanding rents approximately 8% higher than the others, providing a clear value-add opportunity for future ownership. Additional highlights include: - Individually metered for electric, gas, and water a rare and valuable feature that shifts utility costs to tenants - Connected to city sewer and full municipal services - Private fenced patios for each unit - Low-maintenance, professionally redesigned landscaping to minimize ongoing expenses - Fenced common rear yard with bike racks and BBQ area - Professionally managed for many years with stable operations and low vacancy With a desirable unit mix, separate utility metering, professional management, and premium walkability, College Place offers a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, easy-t
Property Details
- Property Type
- Res Income 2-4 Units
- Bedrooms
- 12
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Building Area
- 0 Sqft
- Living Area
- 0 sqft
- Year Built
- 0
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 240
- Cumulative Days on Market
- 177
- Original Price
- $1,760,000
Location & Neighborhood
What's nearby 642 W 1st Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
Nearby Schools
- Citrus Avenue Elementary School0.3 mi
elementary
- Chico Senior High School0.4 mi
secondary
- California State University, Chico0.5 mi
post_secondary
Transit Access
- W 1st Ave & Warner0.1 mi
Bus Stop
- Warner & W 1st Ave0.1 mi
Bus Stop
- Warner St & 2nd Ave0.1 mi
Bus Stop
- W 1st Ave & Cedar0.2 mi
Bus Stop
- N Cedar St & 2nd Ave0.2 mi
Bus Stop
Local Amenities
Coffee & Cafes
- Project Tea0.3 mi
- Mondos Coffeehouse0.4 mi
Dining
- IFish Poke Bar Thai Kitchen0.3 mi
- Coco's Ramen0.3 mi
Grocery
- Safeway0.3 mi
Pharmacy
- Walgreens0.3 mi
Fitness
- Unnamed0.4 mi
- Fitness Room0.5 mi
POI data updated 2/18/2026
Chico Market Snapshot
233
Active Listings
$449K
Median Price
126
Avg Days on Market
Last updated: Jan 6, 2026
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of the date of this data. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing.
$1,595,000