Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Chico, California did compared to the state as a whole.

The Chico, California MSA property value change was + 58.21% (+ 7.28% yearly).

All of the property in CA averaged + 78.91% change in value (+ 9.86% yearly).

Chico-CA

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Now is a great time to buy and fix up real estate in many areas. Foreclosures are on the rise so there are deals to be had. If you are considering purchasing and rehabbing a property, appreciation rates are important to consider. If you feel like this is a good area to purchase foreclosure property for rehab, check out Hard Money Rehab Loan Information at Spec-Loan.com. Its important to do your homework before taking on any type of real estate purchase.

If you were going to do a Chico, California Refinance, or Chico, California Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Chico, California home was worth $97,000.00 in 1995, you could multiply by + 58.21%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $153,463.70 in 2002. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Chico-CA from 1995 to 2002:
+ 7.28%

Appreciation Comparisons

Here are a some MSAs that didn't do so well, this can give you an idea of a worst case scenario:.

  1. Lafayette-LA lost - 31.61% from 1981 thru 1988
  2. Lafayette-LA lost - 30.68% from 1982 thru 1989

Zip Code in MSA: 95928 - CHICO, CA

MSA Pop: 211010
Zip Pop: 32831
Avg Value: 137000
County: BUTTE
Elev: 174
Region: West
Lat: 39.72507
Long: -121.81204