Plumas County property record for 437 Watson Rd, Chester, CA 96020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $311,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,392 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-383-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 100-383-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Old Parcel Number | 100-383-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 437 WATSON RD |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 7R |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE ALMANOR FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
437 Watson Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Plumas County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1533, CHESTER, CA 96020-1533 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191281 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004656 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 437 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000001281 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $342.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 1533 CHESTER CA 960201533, CHESTER, CA 96020-1533 |
| Document Number | 1282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1282 |
| Name | CHEVRON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94607 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 Watson Rd was $4,392.
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 | $390,350 (+2%) Land $56,889 Building $333,461 | |
| 2025 | $4,392.00 | $382,697 Land $55,774 Building $326,923 |
| 2023 | $3,652.00 (+0.27%) | $333,453 Land $53,609 Building $279,844 |
| 2022 | $3,642.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 437 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 437 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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