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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
9,104 sq ftLot Size
$948Price/Sq.Ft.
$29/moHOA Dues
Listed by Monica Smith•DRE #DRE #01995832• Mountain Luxury Properties Tah
Lake Tahoe, located between Donner Lake and the Nevada state line, is a lakeside and mountain Truckee neighborhood with granite shorelines and pine-scented trails. The character concentrates around the Northstar Drive and CA-267 junction, where ski-day traffic, gear shops, and après patios set a brisk, outdoors-first tempo. Architectural cues lean to timber-and-stone cabins and contemporary mountain homes with deep eaves and big window walls. Northstar California Resort anchors the calendar with lifts, a village plaza, and seasonal events. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and Alibi Ale Works at Truckee Public House act as social landmarks for dining and local pours. Between beaches, trailheads, and winter access, daily life tracks the weather and the water.
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Offer insights
265 Old County Rd · $599,000
$599K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $599K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
114 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Loft
Gas fireplace
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Deck
Greenbelt
Buoy access with shared pier (limited buoy)
Home design
Old Tahoe architectural style
Two levels
Used/previously owned
Parking
No designated parking
Construction
Frame construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Water served by utility district
Sewer served by utility district
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Community offers beach access and tennis courts
Association includes other amenities (see remarks)
Annual association fee of $350
Electricity and solar
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The resort district is applied to mountainous areas, water-oriented, or other areas with significant natural amenities and commercial recreational potential, with good access to major highways.
May 30, 2014 • Final
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Roofing
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 85° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
22 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Carnelian Bay, CA • 96140
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 265 Old County Rd
$577,664
$21K under list price of $599K
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