Plumas County property record for 396 4th Ave, Chester, CA 96020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $264,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,179 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-094-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 100-094-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Old Parcel Number | 100-094-023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 4TH AVE |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 7R |
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
396 4th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Plumas County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1731 LAKE ST, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1022 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 396 4TH AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000001579 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0001579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1731 LAKE ST, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1022 |
| Document Number | 0000001580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0001580 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 396 4TH AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000001578 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0001578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 701, CHESTER, CA 96020-0701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 396 4th Ave was $3,179.
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 | $280,157 (+2%) Land $63,672 Building $216,485 | |
| 2025 | $3,179.00 | $274,665 Land $62,424 Building $212,241 |
| 2023 | $2,631.00 (+15.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $244,800 Land $61,200 Building $183,600 |
| 2022 | $2,271.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 396 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 396 4th Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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