Breakfast & Lunch
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
(530) 259-5687
Listed By:
Bruce Puhl · License #01758413
(530) 260-1396
Added: Jun 15
Changed: Sep 14
Last Checked: Sep 25 at 1:06AM
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.
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
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
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Business Placement
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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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
