What a great home in a wonderful location! Large corner lot means room for everything! Vaulted living room ceiling is charming, and the bonus room offers a multitude of opportunity! There is a garage plus a carport and a fun greenhouse to provide year round fresh produce! Seller installed a transfer switch and is leaving the generator! Bonus!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$269Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by WENDI DURKIN•DRE #01194091• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES LAKE ALMANOR RE
Bought with SHANNON MEDICI-BRINKMAN•DRE #02060628• CHASE INTERNATIONAL LAKE ALMANOR BROKERS
This Chester home sits on a fabulous corner lot and has a great single level floor plan. The living room has vaulted pine ceilings, an oil burning woodstove, and it is connected to the large bonus room off the kitchen. Recently painted on the exterior, tons of parking, a huge back deck and garage plus a carport! This is a great house in a wonderful location in Chester.
CRMLS #CH15094680
Sep 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2015
Listed
$199,500
$129/sq ft
PAR #201500488
May 4, 2015
Listed
$199,500
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,135 (−0.5%)
$81,181 + $285,761
$366,942
2024
$4,158 (+9.9%)
$79,590 + $280,158
$359,748
2023
$3,784 (+48.5%)
$78,030 + $274,665
$352,695
2022
$2,547 (+2.8%)
$76,500 + $269,280
$345,780
2021
$2,477 (−2.1%)
$42,046 + $183,955
$226,001
2020
$2,530 (+2.0%)
$41,222 + $180,349
$221,571
2019
$2,481 (+63.9%)
$40,800 + $178,500
$219,300
2018
$1,514 (+14.1%)
$40,000 + $175,000
$215,000
2017
$1,327 (+11.4%)
$21,926 + $97,191
$119,117
2016
$1,191 (+2.8%)
$21,926 + $97,191
$119,117
2015
$1,159 (+6.7%)
$20,882 + $92,563
$113,445
2014
$1,086
$18,948 + $83,988
$102,936
Tax history for 481 Purdy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,135 (−0.5%)
$81,181 + $285,761
$366,942
2024
$4,158 (+9.9%)
$79,590 + $280,158
$359,748
2023
$3,784 (+48.5%)
$78,030 + $274,665
$352,695
2022
$2,547 (+2.8%)
$76,500 + $269,280
$345,780
2021
$2,477 (−2.1%)
$42,046 + $183,955
$226,001
2020
$2,530 (+2.0%)
$41,222 + $180,349
$221,571
2019
$2,481 (+63.9%)
$40,800 + $178,500
$219,300
2018
$1,514 (+14.1%)
$40,000 + $175,000
$215,000
2017
$1,327 (+11.4%)
$21,926 + $97,191
$119,117
2016
$1,191 (+2.8%)
$21,926 + $97,191
$119,117
2015
$1,159 (+6.7%)
$20,882 + $92,563
$113,445
2014
$1,086
$18,948 + $83,988
$102,936
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,544
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plumas County
APN
100402009000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Street, Attached Carport, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Other Parking: Off-Street Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Fireplace Features: Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Wood, Partial
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Level, Landscaped
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Plumas Unified
Middle Or Junior School: Plumas Unified
High School: Plumas Unified
Location Information
Subdivision Name: The Forest
Cross Street: Watson
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,544
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Plumas County
APN: 100402009000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chester Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Chester Junior/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chester, CA • 96020
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.