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Conventional Restaurant with Creekside Patio
For Sale
$150,000

278 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020

COMMERCIAL - Chester, CA

Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$50
Days on Market57

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: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 10 at 6:06PM
MLS# 2600627

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This conventional restaurant is built for day-to-day breakfast and lunch service, with both indoor and outdoor creekside patio dining. The offering includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, furnishings, recipes, and signage, along with a coffee and pastry bar. Outdoor amenities include a patio, with additional porch/patio features listed as part of the exterior.

The property is located at 278 Main Street in Chester, CA (Plumas County). The site includes creek and stream waterfront features, along with porch and patio exterior features. Construction is described as frame with wood siding, and the roof is listed as composition.

The building is sized at 3,000 square feet and was built in 1956, providing a straightforward footprint for a restaurant concept focused on breakfast and lunch operations.

Key Highlights

  • 3,000 SF conventional restaurant built in 1956
  • Indoor and outdoor dining with creekside patio
  • Fully equipped commercial kitchen plus coffee and pastry bar

Property Analytics

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 Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Carpet & Flooring Store Computer & Electronic Repair

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

130
Businesses Nearby
4k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 50% Shops & Services 50%
Pizza Factory Dining
2,247 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Corner Store Shops & Services
2,204 visits/mo 0.5 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

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?
Conventional restaurant - Conventional restaurant offering indoor and outdoor creekside patio dining, with a fully equipped commercial kitchen.
Where is this conventional restaurant 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: 3,000 SF conventional restaurant built in 1956; Indoor and outdoor dining with creekside patio; Fully equipped commercial kitchen plus coffee and pastry bar
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