Proposal under review
Source update: October 1, 2026
Why this matters to Paradise buyers
A proposed development is not available housing. This is regional context for people comparing Chico and Paradise—not a completion date or a prediction of local home values.
A regional proposal to follow
Barber Yard is a proposed redevelopment of the former Diamond Match site in Chico. City materials describe a project of up to 1,250 homes. October 1 reporting by NSPR discusses disagreement over an off-site drainage proposal and related land-use review; that reporting is not a final approval notice.
What this can and cannot tell a Paradise buyer
A major Chico proposal is useful regional context when your work, services, or family routines include Chico. It does not establish a future value increase for a Paradise home or a delivery date for new housing. Avoid building a purchase budget around projected benefits that have not materialized.
What to watch next
Follow official City project documents and any applicable hearing notices for approval conditions, infrastructure details, and timing. The City’s October 1 Planning Commission meeting was canceled. Check the official calendar for a replacement hearing rather than assuming a new date.
Bring the focus back to your purchase
Map the places you visit now, test the drive at relevant times, and compare the actual homes or parcels available to you. Treat future regional development as one part of context alongside insurance, condition, utilities, and your total monthly budget.
Sources & further reading
Prepared by Ironwood Real Estate for Paradise Home Guide. Reported facts are attributed above; buyer questions are editorial guidance. This page will retain its address when updated.