181 Main St, Chester, CA 96020 Property Records

Plumas County property record for 181 Main St, Chester, CA 96020

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details3,695 sqft
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$140,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$1,668 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Jul 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100-050-022-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100-050-022-000
Alternative APN
  • 100-050-022

Interior

Building Area3,695 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number100-050-022
Street Address181 MAIN ST
CityCHESTER
StateCA
Zip96020
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal SubdivisionTHE SOUTHERN ADDITION
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract501

Owner

Source: Plumas County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address808 VERA MAR CT, PARADISE, CA 95969-6376
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 9, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 23, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO.
Jul 23, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
PAUL A & CHARLENE ORMACHEA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 11, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20245793
Prior Transfer DateFeb 1, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000000514
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateFeb 9, 2024
Property Address181 MAIN ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000000514
Map ReferenceMB A PG 9
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2024
Instrument2024-0000514
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address14015 BELL BROOK DR, AUBURN, CA 95602-9180

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateJul 23, 2019
Property Address181 MAIN ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000003335
Instrument DateJul 3, 2019
Instrument3335
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2019
Title CompanyCAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
AddressPO BOX 517 CHESTER CA 960200517, CHESTER, CA 96020-0517

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateJul 23, 2019
Property Address181 MAIN ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000003334
Instrument DateJul 3, 2019
Instrument3334
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2019
Title CompanyCAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO.

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$93.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
AddressPO BOX 517 CHESTER CA 960200517, CHESTER, CA 96020-0517

Mortgage

Document Number3336
DateJul 23, 2019
Instrument3336
Lender
NamePAUL A & CHARLENE ORMACHEA
AddressPO BOX 62, STANDISH, CA 96128-0062
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plumas County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas County
Unified School DistrictPlumas Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$142,800 (+2%) Land $51,000 Building $91,800
2025$1,668.00 (+37.17%)$140,000 (+33.19%) Land $50,000 Building $90,000
2023$1,216.00 (+0.25%)$105,116 Land $52,558 Building $52,558
2022$1,213.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 61% of the US · lower than 63% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHESTER PUBLIC U.D.
serves 2,187 people · EPA ID CA3210009
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Oct 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Zito Media
Fiber · Cable
1,000 / 1,000
DigitalPath
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50

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