Tucked against acres of open forest land, this serene Tahoe cabin offers the peaceful escape you've been searching for. Extensively remodeled in 2009, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends rustic charm with thoughtful, high-end updates throughout. The expansive great room impresses with vaulted ceilings and skylights that fill the space with natural light. Thechef's kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring custom cherry wood cabinets and quartz countertops. The spacious primary suite offers a true retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace and an en suite bath featuring a jetted soaking tub. Step outside to the large back deck and take in stunning, uninterrupted forest views, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Whether as a full-time residence or weekend mountain getaway, this home delivers the privacy, character, and natural beauty that define Tahoe living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$859Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amie Quirarte•DRE #DRE #01949978• Serhant California, Inc.
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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Market insights
836 Holly Rd · $1,650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,650,000
Median sale price in this area is $694,065. (58% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated/remodeled condition
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Decks (3 or more)
Greenbelt
Rental history
Home design
Mountain architectural style
Two levels
Parking
2 covered spaces
Two covered parking spaces attached
2-car garage
Attached garage
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Sewer: Utility district
Water: Utility district
Natural gas available
Electricity and solar
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A classic, serene Tahoe cabin backing up to acres of open forest land. Extensively remodeled in 2009, this 3 BR/2B home features an expansive great room with vaulted ceilings and sky lights, and a spacious master suite equipped with a cozy fireplace and en-suite bath with jetted bathtub. Unique features including custom cherry wood cabinets, quartz countertops and a thoughtfully designed chef’s kitchen. Enjoy the stunning forest views from the large back deck. This is the perfect mountain haven.
Public Records
Dec 7, 1984
Sold
$31,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,487 (+0.3%)
$297,668 + $1,078,101
$1,375,769
2025
$15,446 (+3.3%)
$297,668 + $1,078,101
$1,375,769
2024
$14,951 (+0.6%)
$291,832 + $1,056,962
$1,348,794
2023
$14,862 (+2.1%)
$286,110 + $1,036,238
$1,322,348
2022
$14,554 (+193.1%)
$280,500 + $1,015,920
$1,296,420
2021
$4,966
$275,000 + $996,000
$1,271,000
2020
$4,964 (−0.9%)
$22,504 + $370,674
$393,178
2019
$5,007 (+9.6%)
$22,274 + $366,874
$389,148
2018
$4,569 (+1.9%)
$21,838 + $359,681
$381,519
2017
$4,482 (+1.2%)
$20,991 + $345,715
$366,706
2016
$4,430 (+2.0%)
$20,991 + $345,715
$366,706
2015
$4,342 (+2.9%)
$20,580 + $338,937
$359,517
2014
$4,220
$19,874 + $327,307
$347,181
2013
$4,217 (+1.7%)
$19,874 + $327,307
$347,181
2012
$4,145 (+4.4%)
$19,785 + $325,828
$345,613
2011
$3,970
$19,398 + $319,440
$338,838
2010
$3,966 (+1.1%)
$19,018 + $313,177
$332,195
2009
$3,924 (+2.1%)
$18,876 + $310,837
$329,713
2008
$3,843
$18,921 + $311,576
$330,497
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,920
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Placer County
APN
083120033000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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 an addition and remodel the existing structure. Work includes building a garage and decks.
Addition
Remodel
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 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
Tahoe City, CA • 96145
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Tahoe City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 836 Holly Rd
$1,622,000
$28K under list price of $1.65M
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