Thinking about commercial real estate in Chico, CA? Whether you’re an investor looking for income-producing property, a business owner ready to stop leasing, or a developer watching the right corridor, Platinum Partners has an active lineup worth your attention. This post covers five current listings across Chico, Redding, and Durham, ranging from high-visibility retail and warehouse space to unique investment properties that generate income in ways that don’t fit a single category.
Active Commercial Real Estate Listings in Chico, CA
From the Park Avenue corridor to North Chico, here are three properties representing the kind of commercial real estate in Chico that serious buyers don’t find on every search.
1538 Park Ave, Chico, CA: Dual-Building Commercial Site on a Growing Corridor
Price: $1,200,000 | 11,170 Sq Ft | 0.59 Acre
This two-building property on Park Avenue sits directly on the primary route to the future Barber Yard redevelopment, one of the most-watched commercial corridors in Chico right now. The front building offers excellent street exposure and works well for retail or showroom use. The back building is configured for service, warehouse, or light industrial operations, with easy vehicle access and a practical layout that works for a range of commercial users.
Together, the buildings deliver about 11,170 square feet on just under 0.6 acres. The flexibility is real: run both as an owner-user, bring in separate tenants, or pursue a mixed commercial strategy. The property has operated as Chico Motorsports and can be acquired with the existing business, leased back to the current operator, or purchased as a standalone real estate investment. As the Park Avenue corridor continues to evolve alongside the Barber Yard area, opportunities like this one tend to move.
View the full 1538 Park Ave listing.
2801 Godman Ave, Chico, CA: Former Daycare with Multi-Tenant Flexibility
Price: $635,000 | 3,070 Sq Ft | 0.27 Acre
This corner property in North Chico was built for a daycare and preschool operation and still shows it. Classrooms, a kitchen, and three restrooms are already in place, giving a childcare provider a meaningful head start on launching or expanding a program in the Chico area. A new operator would be responsible for their own licensing, but the physical infrastructure is there.
The building’s flexibility goes further than the childcare angle suggests. It was originally designed as three approximately 1,000-square-foot suites, each with its own entrance, restroom, electrical meter, and HVAC system. Reinstall the demising walls and you have a three-tenant commercial building. Occupy one and rent the others. Lease all three independently to small businesses, professional services, or health and wellness tenants. Thirteen off-street parking spaces, easy freeway access, and proximity to retail and services in North Chico make this property work across multiple buyer strategies.
5000 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA: Two Office Condo Opportunities with River Views
This one is in Redding, not Chico, but it earns its place here. Two office condos are currently available in the same well-established business court along the river, giving buyers a choice between a smaller entry-level unit and a larger, more built-out space.
Price: $199,000 | 700 Sq Ft
At $199,000, this unit offers one of the most accessible entry points in the current Northern California commercial market, and it comes with qualities that punch above its price. It sits in a well-established business court with convenient I-5 access for clients and staff. Inside: two private offices, a welcoming reception area, a dedicated restroom, and a large built-in bookcase. Peaceful river views add a quality-of-life element you rarely find at this price point, and the large on-site parking lot handles one of the more common office headaches. Located near the new Costco and an expanding retail corridor, this property has genuine long-term upside for a solo practitioner, a small professional services firm, or a first-time commercial investor entering the Redding market.
View the full 5000 Bechelli Ln listing.
5000 Bechelli Ln, Unit 201: Price $350,000 | 1,693 Sq Ft
Just down the hall, Unit 201 offers more than double the space with a three-story layout built for a growing operation. Inside, you’ll find 5 private offices, a conference room, a large reception area, a bathroom, and a kitchenette, giving employees and clients a polished, professional environment with real separation between private offices, meeting space, and shared areas. Like its neighbor, it comes with river views, a dedicated parking lot, and easy I-5 access, all in a location poised for continued growth. Whether you’re establishing a new business, expanding your current operation, or adding a strategically located investment, this office condo delivers the space and visibility to make it happen.
View the full 5000 Bechelli Ln, Unit 201 listing.
Beyond Traditional Commercial: Two Investment Properties in Their Own Category
The next two listings aren’t commercial real estate in the traditional retail-and-office sense. One is a historic Chico property with commercial zoning and two operating short-term rentals. The other is a five-acre estate in Durham that functions simultaneously as a boutique winery, an event venue, and a multi-unit rental portfolio. Both generate income. Both offer real flexibility. And both deserve a closer look if you think like an investor.
9345 Stanford Ln, Durham, CA: Boutique Winery, Event Venue, and Multi-Unit Estate
Price: $1,750,000 | 5,017 Sq Ft | 5.35 Acres
This property is genuinely hard to put in a box, which is part of what makes it rare. The Stanford Lane estate in Durham is a working boutique winery with a tasting room built in 2020, an established event venue with public restrooms already in place for weddings and private gatherings, and a portfolio of four updated rental units, all on 5.35 acres with 1.2 acres of dry-farmed Primitivo grapes.
The main farmhouse was lovingly remodeled from its original 1925 structure. The kitchen was renovated in 2024 and features a 6-burner Blue Star range, zinc countertops, heated floors, and beverage and wine refrigeration that reflects the property’s hospitality character throughout. A new roof and HVAC mini splits are in place.
The rental units include The Tree House (1 bed/1 bath with a new deck), a larger duplex unit fully remodeled in 2025 (2 bed/1 bath), the Syrah Suite (a stylish studio also updated in 2025 with full appliances), and The Cabana (2 bed/1 bath with carport, wood stove, and mini split). Each unit has been updated and carries its own income potential. The grounds include a pool, mature trees, vine-covered trellises, decomposed granite paths, and a dedicated parking area configured for events.
The property has had only two owners since 1925. History and character at this level can’t be manufactured, and neither can an opportunity that covers hospitality, winemaking, event hosting, and passive rental income in one place.
View the full 9345 Stanford Ln listing.
Thinking About Commercial Real Estate in Chico? Let’s Talk
Commercial real estate in Chico moves differently than residential, and so does the conversation around it. Evaluating use cases, zoning, income potential, and long-term positioning requires a different kind of attention than a home purchase. If you’re looking seriously at any of the properties above, or if you’re a commercial property owner thinking about what your next move looks like, the Platinum Partners team brings the local knowledge and transaction experience to make that conversation worthwhile.
Meet the Platinum Partners team and reach out directly.
For those exploring land, acreage, and mixed-use properties across Butte County, our Homes and Land for Sale in Butte County, CA hub covers active options across Chico, Durham, Oroville, and beyond.
For broader commercial real estate market data and investor resources, the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors publish regular research useful to commercial buyers and investors at every level.
FAQs About Commercial Real Estate in Chico, CA
What types of commercial properties are currently available through Platinum Partners?
The current lineup includes a dual-building retail and service property on Park Avenue, a former daycare with three-suite flexibility in North Chico, a professional office condo in Redding, CA, a boutique winery and event venue estate in Durham, CA, and a commercially zoned dual-Airbnb property on Chico’s Esplanade. Each one represents a different buyer profile and opportunity type.
Can I buy a commercial building and lease part of it to help offset the cost?
Yes, and several of the listings above are specifically configured for that. The Park Avenue property allows an owner-user to run one building while leasing the other. The Godman Ave building was originally designed as three separate suites, each with its own entrance, utilities, and HVAC, making it straightforward to occupy one and rent the remaining two independently.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy commercial property in California?
You aren’t required to, but it’s strongly recommended. Commercial transactions involve zoning considerations, environmental due diligence, income analysis, and contract terms that differ significantly from residential deals. Having an agent who knows the local market helps you ask the right questions before you’re committed. The Platinum Partners team works with commercial buyers and investors across Chico, Butte County, and the surrounding region.
Is Chico a good market for commercial real estate investment right now?
Chico has steady fundamentals: a university, a regional hospital, consistent population, and active development along corridors like Park Avenue near the Barber Yard area. It isn’t a speculative boom market, but limited quality inventory and reliable local demand make it a reasonable long-term play for investors who match the right property to the right strategy.