Plumas County property record for 259 Watson Rd, Chester, CA 96020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,323 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $324,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,111 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-391-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 100-391-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,851 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 100-391-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 WATSON RD |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE ALMANOR FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 174 |
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
Source: Plumas County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3870 MARY ANN LN, WESTWOOD, CA 96137-9500 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252394 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001903 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 259 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000005926 |
| Map Reference | MAP4 PG149 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0005926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 237, CHESTER, CA 96020-0237 |
| Document Number | 0000005927 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0005927 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
Source: Plumas County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Plumas County |
| Unified School District | Plumas Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $330,480 (+77.21%) Land $51,000 Building $279,480 | |
| 2025 | $2,111.00 (+9.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,486 (+4.04%) Land $34,133 Building $152,353 |
| 2023 | $1,932.00 (+0.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $179,246 Land $32,808 Building $146,438 |
| 2022 | $1,925.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHESTER PUBLIC U.D. serves 2,187 people · EPA ID CA3210009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Zito Media.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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