494 4th Ave, Chester, CA 96020 Property Records

Plumas County property record for 494 4th Ave, Chester, CA 96020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$280,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$3,353 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Second Mortgage
Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100-143-007-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100-143-007-000
Alternative APN
  • 100-143-007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,518 sqft Living Area
Basement Area242 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area242 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number100-143-007
Street Address494 4TH AVE
CityCHESTER
StateCA
Zip96020
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code7R
Legal SubdivisionMT LASSEN VIEW ADD
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract501

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 322, CHESTER, CA 96020-0322
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 21, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 2, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO.
Aug 2, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222584
Prior Transfer DateJun 2, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000005758
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Property Address494 4TH AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20984 OLD 44 DR, REDDING, CA 96003-7985

Mortgage

Document Number0000002587
DateApr 21, 2022
Instrument2022-0002587
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateApr 21, 2022
Property Address494 4TH AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000002584
Map ReferenceMB A PG 7
Instrument DateApr 14, 2022
Instrument2022-0002584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022
Title CompanyCAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL SIERRA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address20984 OLD 44 DR, REDDING, CA 96003-7985

Mortgage

Document Number0000002585
DateApr 21, 2022
Instrument2022-0002585
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number0000002586
DateApr 21, 2022
Instrument2022-0002586
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2052

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateAug 2, 2019
Property Address494 4TH AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000003573
Instrument DateAug 1, 2019
Instrument3573
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2019
Title CompanyCAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14925 W ALPACA DR SUN CITY WEST AZ 853755752, SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375-5752

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPLUMAS CA
Recording DateAug 2, 2019
Property Address494 4TH AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020
Document Number0000003574
Instrument DateJul 31, 2019
Instrument3574
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$242.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
AddressPO BOX 1997 CHESTER CA 960201997, CHESTER, CA 96020-1997

Mortgage

Document Number3575
DateAug 2, 2019
Instrument3575
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

Mortgage

Document Number3576,
DateAug 2, 2019
Instrument3576
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

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$303,078 (+2%) Land $43,296 Building $259,782
2025$3,353.00 (+9.36%) Homeowner's exemption$297,137 (+4.04%) Land $42,448 Building $254,689
2023$3,066.00 (+23.68%) Homeowner's exemption$285,600 Land $40,800 Building $244,800
2022$2,479.00

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
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 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 5 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 / 20

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