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Breakfast & Lunch Bistro
For Sale
$150,000

278 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020

Business Opportunity, Chester, CA

Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$50
Days on Market103

Property Features for 278 Main Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Patio and Porch features Patio, Porch
Exterior features Porch, Patio
Subdivision Chester
Standard status Active
APN 100-081-004
Size 3,000 SF

Utilities

Water front features Stream, Creek

Building Details

Year built 1956
Floors in Building 2
Building materials Frame, Wood Siding
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES LAKE ALMANOR RE
Listed By: Bruce Puhl · License #01758413
Added: Jun 15 Changed: Sep 14 Last Checked: Sep 25 at 2:06AM
MLS# 2600627

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This established bistro business in Chester includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, furnishings, recipes, signage, and a coffee and pastry bar. The operation serves breakfast and lunch five days a week, with dining available indoors and on an outdoor patio beside a creek. The building measures 3,000 square feet and was constructed in 1956, with frame construction, wood siding, and a composition roof.

Located at 278 Main Street in Chester, the property includes porch and patio features along with creek frontage. The sale combines the food-service business and its operating components, including kitchen equipment and furnishings. An established customer base and online following are also associated with the operation.

Key Highlights

  • Established bistro business serving breakfast and lunch five days a week
  • 3,000‑square‑foot building constructed in 1956
  • Fully equipped commercial kitchen included

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Current Use

Pearson Sally Psychotherapist Lake Almanor Area ... Business Service Center Cravings Cafe & Coffee Shop Forever Books & Gifts (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store The Almanor Foundation Charitable Organization

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Bakery Furniture & Home Goods Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

335
Businesses Nearby
34k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 42% Groceries 36% Hotels & Casinos 8% Home Improvements & Furnishings 7%
Holiday Market Groceries
12,212 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dollar General Shops & Services
5,018 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn Hotels & Casinos
2,838 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Lake Almanor Ace Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
2,327 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Chevron Shops & Services
2,317 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 96020, CA

2,407
Population
1,994
Households
1.2
Avg Household Size
54
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
56.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
43
Density / Sq Mi
$82,123
Median Household Income
$36,307
Median Earnings
$1,063
Median Rent
$277,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Breakfast & diner - Equipped food-service operation with indoor dining and creekside patio seating.
Where is this breakfast & diner located?
The property is located at 278 Main Street Chester, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established bistro business serving breakfast and lunch five days a week; 3,000‑square‑foot building constructed in 1956; Fully equipped commercial kitchen included
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