Plumas County property record for 738 Watson Rd, Chester, CA 96020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,190 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Jan 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-321-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 100-321-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Old Parcel Number | 100-321-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 738 WATSON RD |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 7R |
| Legal Subdivision | VISION LAKE 01 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
Source: Plumas County records · APN 100-321-012-000
Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 148, CHESTER, CA 96020-0148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GOLDEN 1 CU |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191837 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001612 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 738 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000001612 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0001612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 148, CHESTER, CA 96020-0148 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Property Address | 738 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 738 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000000317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0000317 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 738 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000001837 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $273.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 113 DURHAM CA 959380113, DURHAM, CA 95938-0113 |
| Document Number | 1838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1838 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 738 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000003242 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 2063 CHESTER CA 960202063, CHESTER, CA 96020-2063 |
| Document Number | 3243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3243 |
| Name | GOLDEN 1 CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PLUMAS CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 738 WATSON RD, CHESTER, CA 96020 |
| Document Number | 0000003241 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | CAL-SIERRA TITLE COMPANY, CAL-SIERRA TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 1011 CHESTER CA 960201011, CHESTER, CA 96020-1011 |
Source: Plumas County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Plumas County |
| Unified School District | Plumas Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $288,253 (+2%) Land $45,509 Building $242,744 | |
| 2025 | $3,190.00 (+15.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $282,602 (+10.28%) Land $44,617 Building $237,985 |
| 2023 | $2,753.00 (+0.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $256,252 Land $42,886 Building $213,366 |
| 2022 | $2,745.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 4, 2022 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
Based on FCC filings for 188 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHESTER PUBLIC U.D. serves 2,187 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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