Chester, CA
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Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Chester short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
11 / 32
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
9%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$32,844
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
59%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$360,927
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$48,553
Top-Earners Revenue
Chester
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Generally Investor friendly
Chester Regulations
Chester explicitly permits STRs with a clear pathway: free municipal licensing, straightforward documentation, and provincial registration with predictable taxes ($50 for primary-home STRs, $500/unit for commercial STRs in Tier 2). Fees and inspection burdens are moderate; reporting/registration requirements exist but are routine; the 3% marketing levy is platform-collected and no cap is imposed on most commercial operations—together these make compliance known and manageable while retaining supportive tone.
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About Chester
Chester (formerly Big Meadows) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. Chester is located on Lake Almanor, 30 miles (48.3 km) north-northwest of Quincy. The town is located along State Route 36. The US Postal Service ZIP code for the community is 96020. The population was 2,144 at the 2010 census, down from 2,316 at the 2000 census. The primary industries in Chester are lumber production and tourism. Chester serves as the retail center for the Lake Almanor region of California, and derives a significant portion of its economy from the tourist trade, and to a lesser degree from construction to new residents and businesses.