Tucked among the pines in the foothill community of Cohasset, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on just over 3 private, usable acres, offering a peaceful place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature. Take in beautiful valley views from the spacious front porch deck, while inside you’ll find warm wood accents, abundant natural light, a cozy pellet stove, and a comfortable floor plan. The main-level primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, including a private balcony off one of the bedrooms overlooking the natural surroundings. Recent improvements include a newer roof and mini-split systems, while outside you’ll find a solar-powered well pump with water storage and an over 800 sq ft shop/garage offering plenty of room for projects, storage, or hobbies. Just 15 minutes from Chico, Cohasset offers a welcoming, close-knit community with a convenient general store, a community center with local events, 4-H activities, and Mountain Music gatherings.
The purpose of the FR zone is to allow for the appropriate development of large-lot single-family home, small farmsteads, and related uses in the foothill areas of the county. Standards for the FR zone are intended to ensure that the development of homes respond sensitively to the foothill setting. Permitted residential uses in the FR zones include a single-family home, small residential care home, and an accessory dwelling unit. The FR zone also conditionally permits non-residential uses compatible with a low-density rural setting, including public and quasi-public uses, mining, animal services, hunting and fishing clubs, nurseries, and commercial stables. Animal grazing, crop cultivation, private stables, on-site agricultural product sales, and other similar agricultural activities are permitted uses in the FR zone. The minimum permitted parcel size in the FR zone ranges from 1 acre to 40 acres. The FR zone implements the Foothill Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Housing-Senior
Lodging-Full service
Agriculture-Cropland
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential roofing
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 44 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 490 Vilas Rd
$416,884
$2,116 under list price of $419K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $325K to $503K.