231 School St, Chester, CA 96020 Property Records

Plumas County property record for 231 School St, Chester, CA 96020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$2,422 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2022 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100-132-020-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100-132-020-000
Alternative APN
  • 100-132-020

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area904 sqft Living Area
Basement Area360 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number100-132-020
Street Address231 SCHOOL ST
CityCHESTER
StateCA
Zip96020
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal SubdivisionCHESTER CALIFORNIA CENTRAL ADDITION
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2028
Census Tract501

Owner

Source: Plumas County records · APN 100-132-020-000

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 814, CHESTER, CA 96020-0814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
INFINITY EQUITY GROUP LLC
Jun 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AXIA FINANCIAL LLC
Feb 16, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
JAMES L COLE IRA
Dec 30, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY
Dec 30, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
MONDA L MONTREES FAMILY TRUST
Nov 08, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20233985
Prior Transfer DateDec 21, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000008704
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateSep 22, 2023
Property Address231 SCHOOL ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000003985
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 24
Instrument DateSep 19, 2023
Instrument2023-0003985
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2023
Title CompanyCAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
AddressPO BOX 814, CHESTER, CA 96020-0814

Mortgage

Document Number0000003986
DateSep 22, 2023
Instrument2023-0003986
Lender
NameINFINITY EQUITY GROUP LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2053

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Property Address231 SCHOOL ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 01, 2022
Title CompanyCAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 135, CHESTER, CA 96020-0135

Mortgage

Document Number0000003652
DateJun 15, 2022
Instrument2022-0003652
Lender
NameAXIA FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBELLEVUE, WA 98004
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2052

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Property Address231 SCHOOL ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 09, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 135, CHESTER, CA 96020-0135

Mortgage

Document Number0000001274
DateFeb 16, 2022
Instrument2022-0001274
Lender
NameJAMES L COLE IRA
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2021
Property Address231 SCHOOL ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000008704
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 24
Instrument DateDec 21, 2021
Instrument2021-0008704
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2022
Title CompanyCAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1141, CHESTER, CA 96020-1141

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2021
Property Address231 SCHOOL ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000008705
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 24
Instrument DateDec 21, 2021
Instrument2021-0008705
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyCAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
AddressPO BOX 135, CHESTER, CA 96020-0135

Mortgage

Document Number0000008706
DateDec 30, 2021
Instrument2021-0008706
Lender
NameMONDA L MONTREES FAMILY TRUST
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateNov 08, 2021
Property Address231 SCHOOL ST, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000007620
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 24
Instrument DateNov 02, 2021
Instrument2021-0007620
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 09, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address326 HILLSDALE DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-5748

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plumas County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$218,484 (+2%) Land $41,616 Building $176,868
2025$2,422.00 (+165.86%) Homeowner's exemption$214,200 (+18%) Land $40,800 Building $173,400
2023$911.00 (+0.33%)$76,500 Land $30,600 Building $45,900
2022$908.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Plumas County (06063C), as of October 4, 2022 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060630005012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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

Based on FCC filings for 318 locations within half a mile of this property.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA3210009, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCHESTER PUBLIC U.D.
serves 2,187 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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