535 Stilson Canyon Road, Chico, CA 95928

$1,425,000

Set in one of Chico’s most sought-after neighborhoods, STILSON CANYON, this exceptional creekside home offers a rare blend of privacy, space & natural beauty. Situated on a lush & peaceful 1-acre corner lot backing directly to the creek, the setting feels like a private retreat while still being just minutes… Read More from town, Bidwell Park, schools, & shopping. A sparkling pool, multiple entertaining areas, chicken coop, tree house, fenced garden space, & tons of fruit trees! In addition to the impressive 3,370 sqft main residence, the property includes a new, beautifully designed, detached guest home/ADU offering 1,200 sqft w/2 beds & 2 baths, ideal for multigenerational living, guests, rental income, or a private retreat. Recently built with modern craftsman style finishes, the ADU features its own propane service, separate electric meter, and shares the well with the main home. The main residence has been extensively updated & thoughtfully improved throughout. Designed for efficiency, the home is powered by a massive 25 kW solar system with approximately 60 panels, delivering little to no energy costs. Inside, the freshly repainted interior feels warm, inviting, & move-in ready. The sunken front living room has soaring ceilings with a charming wood-burning fireplace, while the spacious dining area & kitchen with dining nook create the perfect layout. A cozy family room with a second fireplace, built-ins & beautiful views of backyard. The main level also features a dedicated office or fourth bedroom along with an updated full bathroom & half bath, plus a large playroom with built-ins, new carpet, mini-split system, & sliding doors to front. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a private deck overlooking the property, a beautifully redesigned custom closet with built-ins, & a bright, spacious bathroom. Two additional oversized bedrooms & a fully remodeled upstairs hall bathroom complete the upper level. Additional upgrades include: an electric HVAC heat pump system, new lower level HVAC unit, whole house fan, solar skylight, instant hot water system, & 400-foot-deep well. A detached 3-car garage with insulated wine room complete with its own dedicated cooling unit. The grounds are truly something special with tons of fruit trees, lush lawn areas, & full drip/sprinkler system. Rarely does a property combine this level of privacy, functionality, efficiency, and lifestyle in one of Chico’s most iconic and desirable locations! Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 23, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,570

Lot Size

1.01 Acres

Year Built

1973

MLS Number

SN26094044

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CountyRoad

Appliances & Equipment

DoubleOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, SelfCleaningOven, WaterHeater

Building

Built in 1973, Living area: 4570.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, 2 stories, Levels: Two, Entry level: 1, Entry location: 1

Community

Biking, Hiking, Rural

Cooling

CentralAir, Ductless, HighEfficiency, SeeRemarks, WholeHouseFan

Doors

SlidingDoors

Accessibility Features

GrabBars

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Open, Patio, SeeRemarks, Wood

Fence

GoodCondition, Wood

Fireplaces

FamilyRoom, Gas, GasStarter, LivingRoom, SeeRemarks, WoodBurning

Floors

Carpet, Vinyl, Wood

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, Ductless, Fireplaces, Solar

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, BreakfastArea, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, CathedralCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, InLawFloorplan, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, SeeRemarks, Storage, SunkenLivingRoom, TwoStoryCeilings, BedroomOnMainLevel, InstantHotWater, MultiplePrimarySuites, PrimarySuite

Laundry

Inside, LaundryRoom, SeeRemarks

Lot

1.01 acres, ZeroToOneUnitAcre, BackYard, CornerLot, DripIrrigationBubblers, FrontYard, Garden, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Landscaped, SprinklersTimer, SprinklerSystem, StreetLevel, Yard

Parking

3 total parking spaces, Boat, DoorMulti, DrivewayLevel, Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Oversized, RvAccessParking, WorkshopInGarage

Pool

Gunite, InGround, Private

Property

BuildingPermit, UpdatedRemodeled, Turnkey, Other structures: SecondGarage, GuestHouseDetached, GuestHouse, TwoOnALot, Workshop, Bridges, Canyon, Neighborhood, Pool, CreekStream

Roof

Composition

Security Features

CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

SepticTank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 018450027000

Utilities

CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, Propane, PhoneAvailable, Water Source: Well

Water Features

Creek

Windows

Blinds, DoublePaneWindows

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