Last Sold Price
3 beds1,842 sqft$304/sqft
281 Meadow Rd, Chester, CA 96020

Description

Beautiful and clean one level home in Martin Ranch. This corner lot with great sun exposure is over an acre with a seasonal creek running through it. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, wet bar, cozy breakfast area, formal dining room and large great room. Wood floors throughout with newer windows, new gutters and a brand- new pellet stove. This home also has an automatic generator for those unexpected power outages! Large shed and extra deep 3 car garage will hold all your toys. Close to the...Beautiful and clean one level home in Martin Ranch. This corner lot with great sun exposure is over an acre with a seasonal creek running through it. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, wet bar, cozy breakfast area, formal dining room and large great room. Wood floors throughout with newer windows, new gutters and a brand- new pellet stove. This home also has an automatic generator for those unexpected power outages! Large shed and extra deep 3 car garage will hold all your toys. Close to the meadow, downtown and Lassen Park! Don't miss out on this gem in the most desirable neighborhood in Chester!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/21/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ELLEN OLAH • DRE #01924602 • COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (P)
    P: (530) 596-3266 C: (530) 260-3162 eolah67@gmail.com

Property Details for 281 Meadow Road

Status
MLS #
20220094
Days on Compass
35
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
Subdivision Name
Martin Ranch
View
Creek Stream
View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Stream, Creek

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$479,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

[Chester, CA]

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1

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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
1
Acres
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2

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Bedrooms
1,716
Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$441,500 | 786 Willhoite Road, Unit 1, Chester, CA 96020
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.3
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a house with trees in the background
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Sold 06/09/25

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$479,000 | 498 Red Cedar Way, Chester, CA 96020
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$370,000 | 554 Pehar Road, Chester, CA 96020
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$716,000 | 650 Wagon Road, Chester, CA 96020
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8

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$343,000 | 545 Cross Street, Chester, CA 96020
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Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (P), ELLEN OLAH, DRE #01924602

Sold By CHASE INTERNATIONAL LAKE ALMANOR BROKERS, MICHAEL PENMAN, DRE #01947196

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Building Information for 281 Meadow Road

Stories1Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,431 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,410 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,846

Property Taxes

$564

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Meadow Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 06063
  • Latitude: 40.316139
  • Longitude: -121.233746
  • MLSArea Major: Chester
  • Topography: Level
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 100-430-002
  • Universal Parcel Id: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:06063:100-430-002
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: $.00
  • Garage Spaces: $3.00
  • Other Parking: Off-Street Parking,RV/Boat Parking
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Street, Rv Access Parking, Garage Door Opener
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Property
Lot Information
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Poured
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Sheds
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: False
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, Close Plus
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Mixed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available,Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Municipal Utility District
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler Irrigation, Landscaping, Porch, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane, Pellet Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Gas Range Connection, High Ceilings, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments, Central Vacuum, Utility Room
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Utility Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: False
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 281 Meadow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2022

Sold

Plumas Association of REALTORS #20220094

$560,000
Mar 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486669181

$560,000

+10.9% / yr

Feb 17, 2022

Pending

Plumas Association of REALTORS #20220094

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2022

Sold

Plumas Association of REALTORS #20220094

$560,000
03/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486669181

$560,000

+10.9% / yr

02/17/2022

Pending

Plumas Association of REALTORS #20220094

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Meadow Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,242Additions$497,918Total$606,160
Tax Record2025$6,767 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,842 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,842 SqFtStories1Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988Zoning2RCountyPLUMASAPN100-430-002-000

Schools near 281 Meadow Road

This home is within Plumas Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Chester Junior/Senior High School
Public7 to 12

Almanor High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

Indian Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Meadow Road, Chester, CA 96020
$560,000
3
1,842
44,431
$750,000
5
3
2,236
47,045
1,911
43,560
$307,000
3
2
2,468
47,480
$256,000
3
1,738
43,995
$600,000
2.5
1,975
43,996

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER KEHR/O'BRIEN (P), ELLEN OLAH, DRE #01924602

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