This custom craftsman cottage is located in The Forest subdivision in Chester. The home displays an attractive blend of craftsmanship and functionality, with 9 foot ceilings throughout, wainscoting and plaster walls, mission-style cabinetry in kitchen, and designer paint colors. The spacious, open, and bright great room was strategically placed for solar exposure with skylights and two sliding doors, which open to the rear deck with retractable awning. The house was designed for passive-solar efficiency. This unique home is nestled away from the street on a beautiful lot, with a fantastic array of landscaping, including a pond with waterfall, substantial fencing, gorgeous trees and perennials, charming garden shed, and raised garden beds. A large, covered front porch is the perfect shady setting to watch the world go by. The detached 2-car garage is placed closer to the road for minimal snow removal. One of the 3 bedrooms is being used as an office. Come check out this charmer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by SADIE BENNY•DRE #01514972• CHASE INTERNATIONAL LAKE ALMANOR BROKERS
Bought with JOYCE RUSCHHAUPT•DRE #01296009• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES LAKE ALMANOR RE
Custom craftsman style cottage in the forest. This home displays an emphasis on craft revival with appropriate materials & simple/functional designs, reminiscent of an era known for craftsmanship blending the "old with the new". House design was chosen for passive-solar efficiency. Spacious 9ft ceilings throughout. Wainscoating and plaster walls with designer colors. Mission style cabinets . Open and sunny great room strategically placed for solar exposure with two sliding doors that take you out to a beautifully groomed yard with pond, waterfall , garden area and storage shed. Deck with a retractable awning. One of the 3 bedrooms is being used as an office. Double car garage placed close to the road for minimal snow removal.
PAR #201300571
May 23, 2013
Listed
$249,900
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 1996
Sold
$132,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 1993
Sold
$22,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,742 (−0.5%)
$55,203 + $276,020
$331,223
2024
$3,762 (+10.5%)
$54,121 + $270,608
$324,729
2023
$3,405 (−0.3%)
$53,060 + $265,302
$318,362
2022
$3,415 (+2.9%)
$52,020 + $260,100
$312,120
2021
$3,319 (+30.4%)
$51,000 + $255,000
$306,000
2020
$2,545 (+2.0%)
$50,000 + $250,000
$300,000
2019
$2,496 (+4.4%)
$31,836 + $188,894
$220,730
2018
$2,392 (+0.5%)
$31,212 + $185,191
$216,403
2017
$2,380 (+47.1%)
$30,000 + $178,000
$208,000
2016
$1,618 (+2.9%)
$30,000 + $178,000
$208,000
2015
$1,573 (+6.7%)
$25,899 + $128,945
$154,844
2014
$1,474
$23,500 + $117,000
$140,500
Tax history for 592 Purdy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,742 (−0.5%)
$55,203 + $276,020
$331,223
2024
$3,762 (+10.5%)
$54,121 + $270,608
$324,729
2023
$3,405 (−0.3%)
$53,060 + $265,302
$318,362
2022
$3,415 (+2.9%)
$52,020 + $260,100
$312,120
2021
$3,319 (+30.4%)
$51,000 + $255,000
$306,000
2020
$2,545 (+2.0%)
$50,000 + $250,000
$300,000
2019
$2,496 (+4.4%)
$31,836 + $188,894
$220,730
2018
$2,392 (+0.5%)
$31,212 + $185,191
$216,403
2017
$2,380 (+47.1%)
$30,000 + $178,000
$208,000
2016
$1,618 (+2.9%)
$30,000 + $178,000
$208,000
2015
$1,573 (+6.7%)
$25,899 + $128,945
$154,844
2014
$1,474
$23,500 + $117,000
$140,500
*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
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plumas County
APN
100331030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, On Street