Amazing opportunity in Carnelian Bay! Expansive deck with views of Lake Tahoe. House needs updating and is in need of some repairs but the location is great. Close to ski areas, beaches, shopping and minutes away from Nevada State Line Casinos. Property being sold AS-IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elsa Morlet•DRE #01382702• RE/MAX Gold Elk Grove
Amazing views of Lake Tahoe. This is a fantastic investment opportunity! A fixer that is priced to sell today! Close to everything. There is not a better buy on the North Shore. Call Today!
Public Records
May 12, 2015
Sold
$429,500
$251/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,747 (+3.5%)
$183,876 + $540,076
$723,952
2024
$8,452 (+1.1%)
$180,271 + $529,487
$709,758
2023
$8,362 (+2.6%)
$176,737 + $519,105
$695,842
2022
$8,149 (+3.8%)
$173,272 + $508,927
$682,199
2021
$7,852
$169,875 + $498,949
$668,824
2020
$7,854 (+0.3%)
$166,545 + $489,166
$655,711
2019
$7,831 (+19.9%)
$164,838 + $484,151
$648,989
2018
$6,532 (+20.1%)
$161,606 + $466,129
$627,735
2017
$5,438 (+1.2%)
$155,332 + $289,437
$444,769
2016
$5,375 (+130.2%)
$155,332 + $289,437
$444,769
2015
$2,335 (+2.8%)
$152,287 + $283,762
$436,049
2014
$2,272 (+0.3%)
$24,165 + $143,724
$167,889
2013
$2,264 (+1.8%)
$24,165 + $143,724
$167,889
2012
$2,224 (+5.1%)
$24,056 + $143,075
$167,131
2011
$2,116 (+0.4%)
$23,585 + $140,270
$163,855
2010
$2,108 (+1.2%)
$23,123 + $137,520
$160,643
2009
$2,082 (+2.0%)
$22,951 + $136,493
$159,444
2008
$2,040
$23,006 + $136,818
$159,824
Tax history for 3985 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,747 (+3.5%)
$183,876 + $540,076
$723,952
2024
$8,452 (+1.1%)
$180,271 + $529,487
$709,758
2023
$8,362 (+2.6%)
$176,737 + $519,105
$695,842
2022
$8,149 (+3.8%)
$173,272 + $508,927
$682,199
2021
$7,852
$169,875 + $498,949
$668,824
2020
$7,854 (+0.3%)
$166,545 + $489,166
$655,711
2019
$7,831 (+19.9%)
$164,838 + $484,151
$648,989
2018
$6,532 (+20.1%)
$161,606 + $466,129
$627,735
2017
$5,438 (+1.2%)
$155,332 + $289,437
$444,769
2016
$5,375 (+130.2%)
$155,332 + $289,437
$444,769
2015
$2,335 (+2.8%)
$152,287 + $283,762
$436,049
2014
$2,272 (+0.3%)
$24,165 + $143,724
$167,889
2013
$2,264 (+1.8%)
$24,165 + $143,724
$167,889
2012
$2,224 (+5.1%)
$24,056 + $143,075
$167,131
2011
$2,116 (+0.4%)
$23,585 + $140,270
$163,855
2010
$2,108 (+1.2%)
$23,123 + $137,520
$160,643
2009
$2,082 (+2.0%)
$22,951 + $136,493
$159,444
2008
$2,040
$23,006 + $136,818
$159,824
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
2,551
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
092073017000
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.
Construct a room addition and convert storage or crawl space into living space. Remodel the kitchen and bathrooms in a residential building. Rebuild the structure and deck including fire sprinklers and compliance with CalGreen and WUI requirements.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Solar
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl
Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,969
Lot Information
Lot Features: See Remarks
Lot Size Square Feet: 21,954
Lot Size Acres: 0.504
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: In & Connected
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Placer
Elementary School District: Tahoe-Truckee
Middle Or Junior School District: Tahoe-Truckee
High School District: Tahoe-Truckee
Location Information
Postal Code: 96140
County Or Parish: Placer
CrossStreet: Old County Road
Directions: North Lake Blvd. to Old County Road. Then Right on Forest Road to property on Left.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 3985
Unparsed Address: 3985 Forest Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Street Address Filtered: 3985 Forest Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,551
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Placer County
APN: 092073017000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Tim Yee
Around this home
Schools
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
9/10
North Tahoe School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
North Tahoe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.2 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
12.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$960,000 – $1.16M
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