Plumas County property record for 551 2nd Ave, Chester, CA 96020
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-152-021-000 |
| Primary APN | 100-152-021-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 100-152-021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 2ND AVE |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | 7R |
| Legal Subdivision | MT LASSEN VIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
551 2nd Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Plumas County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 2ND AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer WILLIAM G & LYNDA E GERAGHTY |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Correction Deed NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020908 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 551 2ND AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000000908 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $86.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 2ND AVE CHESTER CA 96020, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 909 |
| Name | WILLIAM G & LYNDA E GERAGHTY |
|---|---|
| Address | 17260 WAXWING ST, RENO, NV 89508-8470 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 3% |
|---|
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 551 2ND AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000004911 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4911 |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 17260 WAXWING ST RENO NV 895088470, RENO, NV 89508-8470 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 551 2ND AVE, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000003486 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $77.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 17260 WAXWING ST RENO NV 895088470, RENO, NV 89508-8470 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 2nd Ave was $1,054.
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 | $87,005 (+2%) Land $33,463 Building $53,542 | |
| 2025 | $1,054.00 | $85,300 Land $32,807 Building $52,493 |
| 2023 | $969.00 (+0.21%) | $81,989 Land $31,534 Building $50,455 |
| 2022 | $967.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 551 2nd Ave 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 551 2nd Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 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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