Step into this classic Tahoe cabin and enjoy the best of both lake and forest living. This quaint 2-bedroom retreat, with an additional sleeping loft, comes with existing furniture to enjoy immediate use. While not fancy, the unpretentious cabin is warm, welcoming, and full of classic Tahoe charm. Ownership includes optional membership in the highly sought-after Lake Forest #3 Property Owners Association, offering incredible lake access with a large buoy field (a rare and valuable amenity in North Lake Tahoe), a well-maintained pier, beach chairs, watercraft storage, and tennis/bocce courts. Whether you’re boating, kayaking, or paddleboarding, the Property Owners’ Beach and Pier area offers exceptionally convenient storage/access for all your watercraft, making summertime lake adventures effortless. The cabin sits on a wonderful lot that backs directly to forest open space and a year-round creek. Trails right out the back door connect you to the Tahoe City Nordic Center, the Tahoe City bike path, Dollar Reservoir, and endless miles of hiking and biking. With this mix of lakefront perks and direct trail access, the location is unmatched. Once you spend time here, you’ll understand why the same owners cherished this sweet little cabin for many years.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (10/30)
$625,000
265 Old County Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
2beds
632sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,104.04 Square Feet Lot
$588,200 Zestimate®
$989/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beach chairsIncredible lake accessWell-maintained pierLarge buoy fieldYear-round creekExisting furnitureWatercraft storage
- 120 days |
- 4,302 |
- 153 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 30, 2025 at 01:54pm
Listed by:
Monica Smith 530-536-6919,
Mountain Luxury Properties Tah,
Kimberly D Boyle 530-308-4012,
Mountain Luxury Properties Tah
Source: TSMLS,MLS#: 20252172
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Loft, Mud Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Mixed
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Fireplace, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 632
- Total interior livable area: 632 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck(s): 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Buoy, Buoy Limited, Shared Pier, Other
Lot
- Size: 9,104.04 Square Feet
- Features: Greenbelt
- Topography: Downslope,Gently Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 092120008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Old Tahoe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Utility District
- Water: Water Company
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated: Other
- Subdivision: North LakeTahoe
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Tennis Court(s), Other/See Remarks
Location
- Region: Carnelian Bay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $989/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,079
- Annual tax amount: $1,662
- Price range: $625K - $625K
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Listing agreement: EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
- Listing terms: Cash To New Loan
Estimated market value
$588,200
$559,000 - $618,000
$2,149/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$989/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$3/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200$3/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,662 +5.4% | $45,079 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,576 +5.9% | $44,196 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,489 +8.1% | $43,331 +2% |
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Est. payment
$3,765/mo
Principal & interest
$2989
Property taxes
$557
Home insurance
$219
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cedar Flat
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Tahoe Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10North Tahoe SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10North Tahoe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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