Charming, Low-Maintenance Home – Perfect for Full-Time Living or a Getaway Enjoy the best of both worlds with this inviting home, ideal for a vacation retreat or year-round living. Designed for easy maintenance, you’ll have more time to relax and enjoy everything the area has to offer. The home features pleasing curb appeal, highlighted by a well-kept front lawn with an automatic sprinkler system. Conveniently located in town, you’ll appreciate being just minutes from local schools and everyday amenities. Inside, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom featuring a new walk-in shower. Step outside to a spacious, private backyard—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or storing all your recreational gear. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the ample storage options, including a large workshop, a dedicated storage shed, and an additional shed with a covered wood storage area—ideal for lake gear, fishing equipment, or snow toys. A convenient two-car attached carport adds to the home’s functionality. Recent upgrades provide peace of mind and added value, including a new roof, fresh asphalt, and partial electrical updates. Stay cozy year-round with multiple heating options, including a woodstove, oil monitor stove, and supplemental electric heaters in two bedrooms. This property offers comfort, convenience, and versatility—ready for you to move in and start making memories.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (7/2)
$284,000
260 1st St, Chester, CA 96020
3beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large workshopNew roofPleasing curb appealTwo-car attached carportThree comfortable bedroomsDedicated storage shed
- 58 days |
- 219 |
- 10 |
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Listed by:
CATHY L MICHAELS 970-889-3993,
COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (C)
Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600381
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Workshop
Heating
- Electric, Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Electric Range Connection, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor
- Attic: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Off Street, Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
- Details: Off-Street Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Landscaping, Porch, Private Yard
- Fencing: Wood,Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Trees Large Size
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Mixed, Pine
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100480006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Poured
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Farrar Park
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,821
- Annual tax amount: $2,172
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $284,000-5%$263/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$277/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Contingent | $299,000$277/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+76.9%$277/sqft |
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| 7/19/2019 | Sold | $169,000+5.7%$156/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Pending sale | $159,900$148/sqft |
Source: RON MARTIN REALTY #201900652 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $159,900-15.4%$148/sqft |
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| 5/5/2005 | Sold | $189,000$175/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,172 -0.5% | $184,821 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,183 +9.7% | $181,198 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,990 +0.3% | $177,646 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,985 +2.8% | $174,164 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,931 -2% | $170,750 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,971 +28.5% | $169,000 +30.3% |
| 2019 | $1,534 +10% | $129,663 +8% |
| 2018 | $1,395 +7.8% | $120,058 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,294 +11% | $109,143 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,166 +2.6% | $103,946 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,136 | $100,920 -27.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $138,703 -10% |
| 2009 | -- | $154,160 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $192,702 -2% |
| 2007 | -- | $196,635 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $192,780 +230.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,383 |
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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
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plumas Unified
- Middle: Plumas Unified
- High: Plumas Unified
Source: Plumas AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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