Located on the east edge of Chico and nestled against the Sierra foothills California Park is a planned use community. The two private lakes are the biggest draw to this family-friendly neighborhood, as well as offering an area of over 60 acres consisting of a chain of ponds, numerous parks, and miles of trails. A bike ride away from Upper and Lower Bidwell Park, California Park is famous for its newer homes and pleasant, evening-strollable streets. The Academics Plus Program school, Sierra View Elementary is the Chico Unified designated neighborhood school. There is a multitude of chain...
Situated on a lush terrain in the foothills of Chico, Canyon Oaks surrounds a lush, green, Jim Summers designed private golf club. Canyon Oaks is a gated golf course community which offers custom lots, foothill views and sloping hills for the passionate calorie burner. The biggest attraction for this neighborhood, other than the golf course, is the majestic beauty of the canyon and its sunsets. While Canyon Oaks Golf Course is a private course, full and social memberships are available. Evening golf cart rides and weekend breakfasts at the club are just a few perks of a membership. The...
Just north of town off the Esplanade you’ll find the quintessential family living neighborhood of Amber Grove. Built in the late 90’s, Amber Grove offers newer homes on ½ acre lots with wide streets and a neighborhood park with a basketball court and a playground. Bound by orchards on one side and the Esplanade on the other, Amber Grove gives the country feeling while being very close to all of the city has to offer. Emma Wilson Elementary is the Chico Unified designated neighborhood school for Amber Grove...
Bordered by springtime blooming orchards, the West side of Chico consists of subdivisions such as Big Chico Creek Estates and Walnut Woods. The native, rich soil of this area and the draw of a large lot on a quiet street make the West Side the ideal location for urban farm living. The area, just west of the California State University, Chico, campus boasts mature landscapes as well as a close by vicinity to downtown and to the Sacramento River. Emma Wilson Elementary School is the designated school for this area...
In the latter part of the 19th century, Chico founder John Bidwell subdivided a swath of farmland that stretched north from his mansion home. Today, that sprawling area is Chico Vecino, also known as The Avenues - an urban forest, with a densely populated grid of housing, schools and businesses. Chico Vecino is varied. Walk for only a few blocks and you will see dozens of species of trees and plants. Some houses are single-story homes with picket fences, others are multi-leveled with citrus trees in the yard. There are porches, patios and power lines. Sidewalks stop and start but the charm...
Just as the name implies, Downtown is right in the center of the action. Its’ homes are celebrated for their charming English cottage architecture and large and looming sycamore trees. Downtown is home to Lower Bidwell Park that offers a wide range of activities such as swimming in Sycamore Pool or Salmon Hole, barbecuing in Cedar Grove or playing softball at Sycamore Field. Bordering the park on the south is Woodland Ave and on the north is Vallombrosa Avenue. Both are very desirable streets due to their vicinity to the park and downtown. Mansion Park is just a few blocks from downtown...
Some of the most important and historic homes in Chico are located in the Barber District. In the 1900’s, the homes here were specifically built to house the employees at The Diamond Match Factory and the larger homes were designed purposely for the executives. The Diamond Match Factory’s falling but extraordinary ramshackle brick structure creates one border and Broadway Street, the other. Due to the neighborhoods’ history, some of the most important and historic homes in Chico are located in Barber. Today, you’ll find that the charm continues with vegetable gardens in almost every yard,...
Currently experiencing a resurgence as most of its original homeowners are leaving and young, urban families are moving in. Families and retirees alike who enjoy golf, socializing, nature and great architecture are it’s new tenants. Highway 99 borders one side of the community and (for the adventure seekers) Butte Creek on the other. Founded in 1962, Butte Creek Country Club proudly emphasizes their course as one of the best courses in the area. Mature oaks, redwoods, ash and sycamores make an evening walk to the clubhouse magical. This is the vintage, mid-century, family-friendly country...
Large lots and new homes are found north of town on country roads such as Garner Lane, Keefer Road and Meridian Avenue. Situated on at least ½ acre parcels with pools, horse corrals and mature foliage, the homes in this area start at 2000 square feet and get bigger from there. Wide and quiet streets make this neighborhood idyllic for families. Many lots are still available to design your own perfect home. While slightly out of town, highway 99 isn’t far which makes this area a quick drive into town or further out of town. Shasta Elementary School is the Chico Unified designated school...
The Doe Mill neighborhood is a 48-acre development built in 2002 which includes single-family homes, four-plexes and bungalows all on slightly smaller lots and in one tight-knit community. All of these craftsman style homes were designed to be a live-work community with many homes offering carriage houses above their garages. Heritage Partners designed and planned the community in the great American neighborhood tradition of slow-speed streets and neighborhood greens but with all the modern amenities. The entrance to the community is close to highway 99 and right off of Bruce Road and at...
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John has been our agent for a number of year, both in a down market and in a hot market. Whether we are buying or selling a modest property or a more high-end property we follow his advise because he knows the market. He actually listens to what we want to do, and he never pressures his clients. He is a really nice guy who is the consummate professional! And recently he was our daughter and son-in-law's agent as well, and they couldn't be happier with their home purchase! Terrific Agent!
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- Dr. Curtis Klein
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Excellent broker. Really made the process smooth and had a lot of patience with us in regards to the closing. Would highly recommend without reservations.
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- praj2003
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John is without a doubt the most professional and knowledgeable realtors in the market. He made sure to keep my family informed step by step which allowed for a seamless experience.
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- alee3970
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He and his office are THE BEST! He is the 3rd Realtor I have had in Chico and by far the best. He is very knowledgeable about all types of property in Chico and very professional in all his dealings. I am in another transaction using him as my Realtor right now and I will never use a different Realtor in Chico. I will use John in all my transactions where ever in California that I can!
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- ckkartist
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John and his team are top notch. I have bought and sold many homes over the years (I'm rounding 3rd for 60). I have never experienced the dedication and attention to detail that John and his staff brought to the table. They made the entire process easy peasy and took care of me and my concerns every step of the way. Even post closing, I received a very thoughtful thank you letter with a copy of the closing settlement statement just in case I needed an extra one for my taxes. And this was in addition to a very beautiful thank you gift I unexpectedly received. Exceptional customer service and extraordinary attention to detail - John and his staff obviously work very hard at both.
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- plyn360247
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After a few phone conversations with another realtor we were not happy with, we called John Barroso & told him exactly what we were looking for and felt comfortable with his knowledge & expertise of the area within Chico. We live in the Bay area and were looking for a property for an investment and something our daughter could live in.
With only two trips to the area, John found us exactly what we wanted and didn't waste our time with too many properties. His knowledge of pricing was very important since we were not familiar with the area. He assisted us with the offer & through the whole process of closing. He recommended a great guy to help with inspections and another guy to repair any problems. His office was very efficient in handling any issue that we called about. John was terrific! Would definitely recommend him.
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- dianeb40
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John was great. He made the process of selling one house and buying another seem like a simple task. His team was very knowledgeable and responsive to questions. I would highly recommend John.
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- Holly Harding
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John and his team are absolutely wonderful! This was my first home purchase and he made it so much more pleasant than I thought it would be. He listens and speaks clearly, he's thorough, very detailed, and explained every stage of the purchase to me. He replied right away with a phone call whenever I reached out to him, and always made time to meet me at the property for inspections or general viewing, while answering all my questions. He's a tough negotiator, but in the end, I felt his goal was clearly wanting a win-win result between the buyer and seller. You can tell he loves what he does and works endlessly with a smile and warmth. I really couldn't be happier with the service I received and would recommend him and his team at Parkway Real Estate Co. with complete confidence!
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- Elaine Bailey
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John and his team are the pinnacle of professionalism, tenacity and optimism. John has a good handle on local real estate market trends and clearly explained the murky details of the business to us as first time home buyers so we didn't feel completely out of our depth. Part of me hopes this home will be our first and last purchase but if we are in the market again I hope John's team is there to help.
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- laurelby
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John is very easy to work with and I would recommend him to my friends. John listens to his clients needs and is very thoughtful when speaking. John followed through on the checkpoints that needed to be accomplished during the sale of the house and always got back to me with a phone call.
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- yodini19
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Absolutely amazing. Couldn't of asked of a better experience from beginning to end. John made us feel like we were the main priority and always had our best interests in mind.
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- coachstory
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John is knowledgeable, concerned, and very professional. In addition, he's patient, answering the multitude of questions that one has as a seller. His advise was "right on", and I appreciated his regardi to my sale and its positive outcones. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and his very helpful staff. They are all honest, reliable folks and I highly recommend them.
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Inspired by Chico’s small town warmth, Parkway Real Estate Co. was founded to bring a fresh and personalized approach to the process of buying and selling real estate. Created out of passion for the industry by people who share the same core values, we have developed a culture based on mutual respect, attentiveness, and pure integrity. Our clients receive a hands-on advocate who partners with them throughout the process. Our local and knowledgeable agents are supported by leadership that is committed to ongoing education, professionalism, and a continual drive to find new and innovative resources to help them do the best job for their clients. We strive to make this transition a joyful experience that results in successful home ownership in our prized community.
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