Chico Neighborhood Guide
Living in The Avenues, Chico, CA
A local's guide to The Avenues (Chico Vecino), one of Chico's oldest neighborhoods stretching north from Bidwell Mansion: leafy streets, dozens of tree species, and a rich mix of historic homes.
Overview
One of Chico’s oldest neighborhoods, The Avenues, sometimes called Chico Vecino, stretches north from the historic Bidwell Mansion. It’s full of character, dozens of species of trees, and a real mix of home styles, from single-story cottages with picket fences to multi-level homes with citrus trees in the yard. It shows its age in the best way.
Homes and Architecture
Architecture is wonderfully mixed, from cottages to larger historic homes. These are older houses, so I help buyers weigh the character against the practical realities of an older property.
Around the Neighborhood
You’re close to S&S Natural Foods, Bidwell Perk, the Esplanade Bike Path, Enloe Health, Red Tavern, the Museum of Northern California Art, the Gateway Science Museum, and Big Tuna Sushi.
Who It’s Best For
A fit for buyers who love character and history over new construction.
The Avenues, answered
What is The Avenues like?
The Avenues, sometimes called Chico Vecino, is one of Chico's oldest neighborhoods: historic, leafy, and full of character, with a mix of home styles.
Where is The Avenues located in Chico?
The Avenues stretches north from the historic Bidwell Mansion, near downtown Chico and the Esplanade.
What kind of homes are in The Avenues?
Homes range from single-story cottages with picket fences to multi-level historic houses, on tree-lined streets.