Are you planning to spend more time at Tahoe? This home is perfect for large groups and family escapes, and now is the season to buy at Tahoe’s North Shore. Just in time for fall and winter fun, our Forest Getawaya fully remodeled modern mountain compound at 3880 Forest Road in Carnelian Bayis ready for you and your guests to enjoy. This one-of-a-kind property features two main structures that blend refined Tahoe style with exceptional flexibility. The beautifully remodeled main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, while a large en-suite apartment sits privately beneath it. This lower apartment includes its own entrance off a covered deck, a sitting room, a spacious main room, an oversized closet, and a full bathroomideal for guests, extended family, or a separate lounge/game room space. The main home showcases fresh, modern finishes throughout: • * * All-new gourmet kitchen and great room • * * 2 easy-access entry-level bedrooms • * * New hot water, heating, and air conditioning systems • * * New lighting, paint, and exterior upgrades • * * New composite decking for seamless indoor/outdoor living Across the covered breezeway, the detached two-car garage "complex" adds even more versatility. The level driveway parks 2 vehicles and allows level access into the insulated and heated 2-car garage. Above the garage is a bright, spacious in-law bedroom with a full bath and wet bar setup. In addition, below the garage is a professionally finished heated bonus flex room -- perfect for a fitness studio, private office, yoga space, or art studio. Both the main home and garage complex feature updated electrical and new heating/air conditioningan uncommon level of comfort and peace of mind in Tahoe. In total, the property includes 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms across approximately 3,900 square feet (estimated per the owner’s measurements; buyer to verify), offering remarkable value at $511 per square foot. The home is centrally located between Tahoe City and Kings Beach, providing great access from both main highways into the north shore of Tahoe. Positioned within 3/10ths of a mile from the lake, you are so close you can hear boats motor by. Just think of waking up in the morning only a few minutes from the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe. Not only is this property part of the North Tahoe PUD recreation amenities package, which includes pickleball, tennis, sandy beaches, and boat launching, it also offers effortless access to other year-round recreation, premium golf courses, miles of hiking and biking trails, and world-class downhill and cross-country ski resorts. In winter, Northstar at Tahoe and Palisades Tahoe ski areas sponsor shuttles, accessible nearby with park-and-ride services. Shopping and great restaurants are located throughout the North Shore. Convenient and fun for everyone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$512Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Daniels•DRE #DRE #01066252• Coldwell Banker Realty
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
3880 Forest Rd · $1,995,000
$1.95M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.95M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
97 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Office
Recreation room
Air lock entry
In-law quarters
Three ensuite bathrooms
Accessible kitchen
Accessible entrance
Accessible parking
Few steps
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Microwave
Disposal
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry located in hall
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Vinyl
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
A/C
Natural gas heating
Electric heating
Heat pump
CFAH
Wall furnace
Exterior features
Two decks
Outbuilding
Street frontage
Downslope to gently rolling terrain
Peek, filtered and trees/woods views
Home design
Mountain-style single family residence
Three levels
Updated/remodeled, like new condition
Parking
Detached heated and insulated garage with plumbing and garage door opener
Two covered spaces
Parking pad
Construction
Frame construction with wood siding
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built/maintained to modern condition (updated/remodeled)
Utilities
Sewer serviced by utility district
Water from a water company
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Community amenities include beach access, tennis courts, cross-country skiing, exercise equipment, boat ramp, and additional association amenities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Home ready for remodel. Room over garage, room under garage, 3 story house. All cash buyer is needed. Added to MLS for comparison purposes.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1998
Sold
$315,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1986
Sold
$137,500
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,720 (+3.5%)
$276,020 + $540,997
$817,017
2024
$9,395 (+1.0%)
$270,608 + $530,390
$800,998
2023
$9,306 (+2.5%)
$265,302 + $519,991
$785,293
2022
$9,079 (+58.2%)
$260,100 + $509,796
$769,896
2021
$5,738
$255,000 + $499,800
$754,800
2020
$5,736 (−0.8%)
$70,958 + $385,247
$456,205
2019
$5,784 (+8.6%)
$70,231 + $381,297
$451,528
2018
$5,326 (+1.9%)
$68,854 + $373,821
$442,675
2017
$5,226 (+1.2%)
$66,181 + $359,306
$425,487
2016
$5,165 (+2.0%)
$66,181 + $359,306
$425,487
2015
$5,062 (+5.8%)
$64,884 + $352,261
$417,145
2014
$4,785
$62,659 + $340,174
$402,833
2013
$4,781 (+1.8%)
$62,659 + $340,174
$402,833
2012
$4,697 (+3.6%)
$62,376 + $338,637
$401,013
2011
$4,535 (+1.9%)
$61,153 + $331,998
$393,151
2010
$4,452 (+1.3%)
$59,954 + $325,489
$385,443
2009
$4,396 (+2.2%)
$59,506 + $323,057
$382,563
2008
$4,300
$59,648 + $323,825
$383,473
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,112
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,112
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
092083007000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RES
Resort District
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.
Replace all countertops, upgrade the electrical panel, and replace the water heater and lighting fixtures.
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
9 days above 85° expected this year, 23 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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68
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Feb
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Aug
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Carnelian Bay. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3880 Forest Rd
$1,947,823
$47K under list price of $2.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $2.7M.