Who We Are

We are a family-owned and operated property management company, specializing in building and managing apartment communities in Chico for over 50 years. A 3rd generation company (and going on 4th!), we have worked hard to create a team with the same Chico community values that we grew up in. From real estate professionals, builders, developers, and more — we have perfected our craft in property management in a way unlike any other. We cherish this town: the traditions, the history and most importantly, the community. We think you’ll love living with us.

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Our History

In the 1950s, our founder and grandfather, Merle Webb, was an agricultural and woodshop teacher at high schools in both Chico and Orland. Being the skilled carpenter that he was, he began building houses in the summer to supplement his teaching salary and soon realized his real potential as a builder. As he dipped his toes into the construction industry, he noticed that, with the growing population at Chico State and the city as a whole, there was a need for more multifamily housing in town.

Merle eventually stopped teaching to start his own construction company. He enlisted the help of his two youngest sons and built his first apartment community in 1969. The community consisted of 14 1-bedroom apartments. Not only did Merle oversee the construction of this project, but he also oversaw the management and operations of the property. This meant leasing, maintaining, and releasing throughout each year, along with any other construction projects he had at any point in time.

After building several more apartment communities, Merle brought the boys into the ownership, which then formed Merle Webb and Sons (MWS) Properties in the late 1970s. Together, they built and managed nearly a dozen apartment properties in Chico over the years.

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Today

Today, our family and business have grown, but the values that our grandfather Merle instilled in the company, remain the same. Whether it be drive, humility or the care that we have for our residents and employees — MWS Properties still runs on the same core values. By building and managing our own properties we can ensure that residents have a well-built and well cared for place to call home. We hire friendly, professional, and knowledgeable staff that are trained to deliver exceptional customer service, as well as an attentive maintenance department to care for our buildings and grounds. With over 50 years of experience, we plan to continue to provide Chico with superior living experiences for many more years to come.