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Magalia Property Management

Magalia is a wooded community on the ridge just north of Paradise. Its homes sit among tall trees, many on larger lots.

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About Magalia

Magalia is an unincorporated community further up the ridge, just north of Paradise. Paradise Lake and Magalia Reservoir, owned by the Paradise Irrigation District, are close by.

The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed a large part of Magalia, and rebuilding continues. Paradise and Chico are down the ridge.

Residents (2020): 7,795
Homes (2020): 3,442
Median Household Income (2020-24): $56,920
Median Home Value (2020-24): $280,600
Median Gross Rent (2020-24): $1,478
Renter-Occupied Homes (2020-24): 17%

Income, value and rent figures are U.S. Census Bureau estimates averaged over 2020-2024. Gross rent includes utilities and covers all rentals, so it is not a guide to today’s rent for a particular home.

Largest Employers In Nearby Chico

Enloe Medical Center4,000 Employees
California State University, Chico1,908 Employees
Chico Unified School District1,354 Employees
Sierra Nevada Brewery530 Employees
Build.com500 Employees

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (residents, homes); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Magalia CDP (income, home value, rent, homes rented); City of Chico Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, fiscal year 2025 (employers; 2024 figures carried forward by the city); National Institute of Standards and Technology, Camp Fire timeline, 2021 (fire damage).

The Magalia Rental Market

Rentals here are mostly single-family homes, from established houses to newly built ones, with the Skyway leading down to Paradise and Chico. Rents for 3-bedroom homes in Magalia vary with size, age and neighborhood. Our free rental analysis compares your home with nearby rentals to recommend a realistic rent.

ZIP code: 95954 · School district: Paradise Unified.

Neighborhoods We Serve

Paradise Pines

Established neighborhoods of single-family homes among the trees.

Paradise Lake Area

Homes near the lake at the upper end of the ridge.

Along The Skyway

Homes close to the main road down to Paradise and Chico.

Larger-Lot Properties

Homes on bigger wooded parcels, where defensible space matters most.

Property Management Services

Rental Pricing & Marketing

We price from live local comparables and list on Zillow, Apartments.com, Realtor.com and 20+ other sites.

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Tenant Screening

Credit, income, rental history, eviction and public-record checks on every adult applicant, used only as the law allows and applied the same way to everyone under fair housing law.

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Rent Collection

Online payments, automatic reminders and firm, lawful follow-up on late rent.

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Maintenance & Repairs

24/7 emergency line, licensed and insured vendors, and photo proof of completed work.

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Inspections

Detailed move-in, routine and move-out inspections with time-stamped photos.

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Accounting

Monthly owner statements, year-end 1099s and an owner portal you can check any time.

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What Local Landlords Should Know

Foothill properties come with extra responsibilities. California's defensible-space law (Public Resources Code 4291) requires clearing vegetation around homes in fire-risk areas, and many rentals here run on private wells, septic systems and propane. We track well service, septic pumping and seasonal clearing, and make sure your lease says who handles what.

State law covers most rentals here: AB 1482 rent caps and just-cause eviction for eligible properties, security deposit limits and California fair housing rules.

Why Owners Choose Us

Published Fees, The Same On Every Page And In Your Agreement
A 30-Day Leasing Guarantee And Cancel-Anytime Terms
No Vacancy Fees And No Markup On Repairs
A Reply To Every Call And Email Within One Business Day

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does property management cost in Magalia?

Our monthly fee starts at 6% of collected rent, and our leasing fee is 50% of one month's rent. There are no setup, vacancy or repair-markup fees. See full pricing.

Do you manage newly built homes on the ridge?

Yes. We document each home's condition with photos at move-in and move-out, keep up with defensible-space clearing around the home, and spell out who handles septic, propane and yard care in the lease.

Do you manage homes with wells, septic and acreage?

Yes. We schedule well and septic service, coordinate propane and seasonal upkeep, and spell out yard and acreage responsibilities in the lease.

Can you take over a home that already has a tenant?

Yes. We transfer the lease, deposit and records and introduce ourselves to your tenant.