This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, efficiency, and scenic charm. Designed with an open-concept layout, the spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas create an inviting atmosphere ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A dedicated office just off the living room provides a quiet, functional workspace. The home boasts exceptional curb appeal, highlighted by a stunning paver driveway and a 3-car garage with an additional storage room. The lovely primary suite features a private covered sunroom—perfect for relaxing while taking in the serene backyard views—and is already set up for a hot tub. You’ll appreciate the upgraded windows, pellet stove, forced air heating and cooling, all enhanced by leased solar for energy efficiency and cost savings. A generator with transfer switch adds peace of mind. Step outside to a thoughtfully designed backyard that captures the beauty of the surrounding landscape overlooking the greenbelt—ideal for entertaining or unwinding. Major updates include a new septic tank and leach field installed in 2020, and a roof replaced in 2012. This home truly combines practicality, style, and tranquility in one exceptional property. Located in highly desired Forest HOA with nominal annual fee of $112.00.
For sale
$499,999
273 Watson Rd, Chester, CA 96020
3beds
2,178sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private covered sunroomSerene backyard viewsStunning paver drivewayLovely primary suiteOpen-concept layoutUpgraded windowsPellet stove
- 19 days |
- 759 |
- 21 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 21, 2026 at 10:36am
Listed by:
HEIDI WRIGHT 530-258-2013,
COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (C)
Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600165
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Utility Room
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane, Pellet Stove, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Gas Range Connection, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Utility Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,178 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Other, RV Access/Parking, Detached Carport, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 4
- Details: Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Dog Run, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Landscaping, Private Yard
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Waterfront features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Level
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Mixed
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100391006
- Other equipment: Generator, Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Water: Municipal Utility District
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Home Owners Association
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $364,099
- Annual tax amount: $4,184
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 190 days
- 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
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999-5.5%$230/sqft |
Source:  Plumas AOR #2600165 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $529,000$243/sqft |
Source: Plumas AOR #20250857 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $529,000-3.6%$243/sqft |
Source: Plumas AOR #20250857 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000+52.9%$252/sqft |
Source: Plumas AOR #20250857 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2019 | Listing removed | $359,000$165/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Kehr/O'Brien Real Estate #201900108 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $359,000$165/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Kehr/O'Brien Real Estate #201900108 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2019 | Pending sale | $359,000$165/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Kehr/O'Brien Real Estate #201900108 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $359,000+12.2%$165/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (P) #201900108 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2018 | Sold | $320,000$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,184 -0.5% | $364,099 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,207 +9.9% | $356,961 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,828 +0.3% | $349,963 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,818 +2.9% | $343,102 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,710 -2.1% | $336,376 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,791 +2% | $332,928 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,717 +44.2% | $326,400 +38.1% |
| 2018 | $2,578 +0.6% | $236,355 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,563 +8.5% | $231,722 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,363 +1.4% | $227,179 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,331 | $223,768 +4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $214,115 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $209,917 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $208,349 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $208,845 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $204,751 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $200,738 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $196,803 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $192,945 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $189,163 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $185,697 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $178,488 |
| 2001 | -- | $178,488 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,858/mo
Principal & interest
$2400
Property taxes
$458
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Neighborhood: 96020
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Chester Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Chester Junior/Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Indian Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 18.8 mi
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