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    131 W 3rd, Chico, CA 95926

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    Triplex near Chico State with potential for increased income.

    Type:Multifamily
    Added:
    Feb 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    74
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 20 at 8:53 pm

    Property Features for 131 W 3rd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

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    Matthew Herman
    Matthew Herman

    Listing agent Matthew Herman License #01505777

    Listing office Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

    Listing date Feb 27, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Path to Five Units: Opportunity to convert to a legal five‑unit property through egress improvements.
    • Income Potential: Immediate income from existing tenants and AirBnB, with significant upside potential.
    • Prime Location: Located three blocks from Chico State, Enloe Hospital, and the Avenues.
    • Detached Remodeled House: Features a fully remodeled 3BD/2BA house with luxury amenities and a one‑car garage, currently operating as a part‑time AirBnB.
    • Updated Basement Units: Two recently updated basement units with new tile flooring, walk‑in showers, and fresh paint.
    • Financing Options: The 1/1 basement unit can connect to the top 1/1 to qualify the property for traditional residential financing.

    Overview

    This property features two buildings on a single lot, offering both current income and future potential. Located three blocks from Chico State and Enloe Hospital, the property includes a detached 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house (133) with a one-car garage, currently used as a part-time AirBnB rental. The house has been remodeled with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The front building contains a remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit and a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, both of which are currently tenanted. Additionally, there are two basement units that have been updated with new tile flooring, walk-in showers, and fresh paint. One basement unit is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with a mini split system, washer/dryer, and quartz countertops. The second basement unit is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit. There is a potential to convert this three-unit property into a five-unit asset through targeted egress improvements, bringing all units into City of Chico conformance.
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    Triplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Chico
    County
    Butte
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -121.8399855
    Latitude
    39.7291881

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Triplex - Triplex near Chico State with potential for increased income.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 131 W 3rd Chico, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $849,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Path to Five Units: Opportunity to convert to a legal five‑unit property through egress improvements.; Income Potential: Immediate income from existing tenants and AirBnB, with significant upside potential.; Prime Location: Located three blocks from Chico State, Enloe Hospital, and the Avenues.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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