$415,000

Looking for a one of a kind property that is one part opportunity, one part investment and one part Chico history? This one has it all! Located in the heart of Barber. This unique duplex features two three bedroom, one bath units. Built in 1905. Part of this property's storied history is that it functioned for a long time during a good part of the 1900s as the neighborhood store. One of the units was the store and is currently rented one of the units was the owner's living quarters which is readily available for viewing. You will love the large rooms, 9-ft ceilings, and private yard, perfect for gardening. The kitchen has tons of storage and is open to the spacious living area and one of the bedrooms is extra large and has French doors out to a back porch. You will love the walkability of this property and its proximity to public transit, Chico Country Day School, Park Avenue amenities and downtown Chico, as well as Chico State University. The unit on the south side (1220 1/2) has had lots of great updates within the past 10 years, including an HVAC, dual pane windows, vinyl flooring, ceiling fans, new kitchen appliances and fresh paint, a back porch makeover including a 40 amp circuit which can run a kiln or hot tub. The occupied unit has had a kitchen makeover with new appliances, new cabinetry and granite countertops. The occupied unit also has a bonus half bath. Tenant occupied unit has central heat (but AC is window/wall). Whole property upgrades include exterior paint and siding work in 2020, new roof in 2017, electrical box upgrade in 2015 and some newer fencing. The foundation had significant updating done in 2001. Owner states City of Chico building department said they could put up to two ADUs in the rear of the property prospective buyers to investigate.