Chico and Butte County
Chico Real Estate and Living Guide
Homes, neighborhoods, market numbers and the best local spots, from Kannon Christiansen, REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Chico Area.
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Market snapshot
Chico, October 2026 closed sales
- Median sold price
- $500,000Oct 3 to 30 Matrix
- Homes sold
- 63Oct 3 to 30
- Days on market
- 26
- Sale to original list
- 97.6%
- Months of supply
- 2.98snapshot Nov 2
Source: City of Chico single-family, CRMLS MLS closed sales, October 3 to 30, 2026 (Matrix). Months of supply is a November 2, 2026 Matrix snapshot (188 active / 63 closings), not InfoSparks. Butte County median: $419,000 (InfoSparks, September 2026). Full market statistics · October 2026 sales update
Buying in Chico
What to check before you write an offer
Listing photos show staging. These six checks tell you more about a Chico home, and I walk through each one with you before you write an offer.
Fire and flood zone
Read the Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report and look the address up on the CAL FIRE fire hazard and FEMA flood maps.
An insurance quote
Get a real homeowners insurance quote before you remove contingencies. If standard insurers decline, the California FAIR Plan is the insurer of last resort.
The disclosures
Read the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), the Seller Property Questionnaire (SPQ) and, if there is one, the HOA documents.
Your inspection window
You have 17 days by default. Book the general home inspection early, then any specialists it calls for, such as roof, sewer, pest, well or septic. How inspections work.
Price vs. recent sales
Compare the asking price with recent closed sales nearby, not just other active listings. See the Chico market statistics.
The true monthly cost
Add property tax, insurance, utilities and any HOA dues to the loan payment. Monthly cost of owning in Chico.
A licensed home inspection is part of every purchase. I help you read the reports and use them in negotiation.
Featured listings
Homes to see in Chico
Just listed · MLS #SN26236499
480 Redwood Way, Chico
$435,000
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,559 sq ft · Private pool
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Your agent
Meet Kannon Christiansen
I grew up in Ferndale, a small coastal town in Humboldt County, where looking out for your neighbors was expected. I now live and work in Chico, and I bring that approach to every client: honest, personalized guidance with no pressure.
I post a Chico home tour on YouTube every week and publish monthly Butte County market updates and neighborhood guides, so you can see how I think about homes and prices before we meet.
Local research
The Chico Research Desk
Not just a blog. Plain answers on prices, taxes, insurance and neighborhoods, written for people buying or selling in Chico.
Market
All posts →For buyers
Buy with a clear read on the house
You get help choosing a neighborhood, pricing an offer, reading an inspection report and understanding what a repair is likely to cost, with someone in your corner through closing.
Further reading: property taxes after closing, homeowners insurance and the mortgage calculator.
For sellers
Know what a buyer will find before they find it
Before a home is listed, I walk it the way a buyer's inspection would and flag what is likely to come up. That lets you decide on repairs, pricing and disclosures before the home is on the market.
Further reading: what it costs to sell and what your home may be worth.
Questions
Common questions about buying and selling in Chico
Who is Kannon Christiansen?
Kannon Christiansen is a licensed California real estate salesperson (DRE #02443167) with Keller Williams Realty Chico Area. He works with buyers and sellers in Chico, California.
Is Kannon Christiansen a licensed real estate agent in California?
Yes. Kannon Christiansen holds California Department of Real Estate salesperson license #02443167 and is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty Chico Area. The license can be verified on the California Department of Real Estate website at dre.ca.gov.
Which areas does Kannon Christiansen Real Estate serve?
Chico, California is the primary market, with a focus on residential homes. I also work with buyers and sellers in Durham, Magalia, Orland, Oroville and Paradise.
Do you represent buyers, sellers, or both?
Both. Buyers get help with neighborhoods, pricing, offers and inspections. Sellers get a pre-listing walk-through, pricing guidance and marketing through Keller Williams Realty Chico Area.
Who do you work with?
I work with first-time buyers, people selling a long-held home, and people planning their next move, including Bay Area and Sacramento buyers relocating to Chico. My approach is honest, personalized guidance with no pressure.
What should I check before making an offer on a Chico home?
Check the fire and flood zone (the Natural Hazard Disclosure report and the CAL FIRE and FEMA maps), get a homeowners insurance quote before you remove contingencies, read the seller's disclosures and any HOA documents, line up inspections inside your 17-day inspection window, compare the price with recent nearby sales, and add up the true monthly cost with property tax, insurance, utilities and any HOA dues. A licensed home inspection is part of every purchase.
How do I check whether a Chico home is in a wildfire hazard zone?
CAL FIRE publishes Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps that show how a property is classified. Look up the specific address, ask the seller about defensible space work, and get a homeowners insurance quote before your inspection contingency ends. If standard insurers decline a property, the California FAIR Plan is the insurer of last resort.
How long does it take to buy a house in Chico?
Once an offer is accepted, many California purchases close in about 30 to 45 days, depending on financing, inspections and the property. Finding the right home can take longer, which is why a consultation before you start searching helps set a realistic timeline.
Contact
Thinking about buying or selling in Chico?
Tell me whether you are buying, selling, or still deciding, and we'll figure out your next step together.
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area · 2080 E 20th St #170, Chico, CA 95928 · realestate@kannonchristiansen.com