This single-level home offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to build equity and make a space their own. With 1,200 square feet, a detached 1-car garage, and both a fenced front and back yard, the property provides a solid foundation in a convenient, well-located neighborhood. Inside, you’ll find a cozy living area with a fireplace and stove insert, creating a welcoming focal point for the home. While the property does need some tender loving care, it’s priced accordingly and presents great potential for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking a manageable project with long-term upside. Located close to schools and the local shopping district, this home combines affordability, convenience, and opportunity — a smart choice for those ready to bring their vision to life.
For sale
$229,000
257 Farrar Dr, Chester, CA 96020
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 46 days |
- 220 |
- 0 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
TIM O'BRIEN 530-258-2103,
COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (L)
Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600518
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Heating
- Other, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Tub Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Attic: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert, Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Off-Street Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fence, Landscaping
- Fencing: Wood,Front Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100481018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Hardboard, Stick Built
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,582
- Annual tax amount: $2,494
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000-2.6%$191/sqft |
Source:  Plumas AOR #2600518 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2005 | Sold | $235,000$196/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,494 +24% | $213,582 +28.4% |
| 2024 | $2,012 +25.9% | $166,296 +18% |
| 2023 | $1,598 +0.3% | $140,929 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,594 +5.5% | $138,166 +5% |
| 2021 | $1,511 -1.1% | $131,586 +2% |
| 2020 | $1,527 +1.9% | $129,006 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,498 +9.9% | $126,476 +8% |
| 2018 | $1,363 +7.8% | $117,108 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,264 +11% | $106,462 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,140 +2.6% | $101,393 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,111 +6.2% | $98,440 +7% |
| 2014 | $1,046 -99% | $92,000 |
| 2013 | $104,398 | $92,000 -20% |
| 2012 | -- | $115,000 -20.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $144,272 -15% |
| 2010 | -- | $169,731 -9.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $187,924 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $234,906 -2% |
| 2007 | -- | $239,700 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $235,000 +155.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $91,884 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 96020
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Chester Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Chester Junior/Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Indian Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 18.8 mi
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