This is your dream property, complete with its own natural spring and over 6.5 acres of expansive, view-filled land offering privacy, flexibility, and rare opportunity. Located just outside TRPA jurisdiction, this exceptional parcel provides added freedom for development while backing directly to Desolation Wilderness and sitting just steps from Echo Lakes. It's the kind of setting buyers search for and rarely find, wide-open space, stunning natural surroundings, and direct access to some of the most sought-after outdoor recreation in the Tahoe region. The property has been surveyed, with a spacious building pad already cleared and ready for construction. Conceptual plans are in place for a thoughtfully designed two-story home featuring approximately 1,600 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an oversized garage exceeding 1,000 square feet, ideal for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. Enjoy quick access to Sierra at Tahoe, giving you a head start on powder days, while a nearby snow park adds year-round outdoor fun. Surrounded by endless hiking, biking, and exploration, with panoramic views of Echo Summit just up the road. With no TRPA constraints, the potential here is significant. The parcel may offer subdivision opportunities or allow for a multi-structure compound such as a main residence, guest cottage, and ADU, with possible vacation rental potential. Buyer to verify all uses and development options. Peaceful, private, and just 10 minutes to Tahoe, this property combines location, scale, and opportunity in a way that's becoming increasingly hard to find. Drive by, walk the land, and start envisioning what's next.
Vacant landProperty Type
6.55 acresLot Size
$76,336Price/Acres
Listed by Brandie Griffith•DRE #01961472• Realty World Lake Tahoe
Here's your chance to build your dream Mountain Home outside TRPA jurisdiction. Only 20 minutes for the Heart of South Lake Tahoe, you're close to all that Lake Tahoe has to offer without having to deal with the congestion of being in town. El Dorado County also allows short term rental permits up here. Drive by today and envision the possibilities.
STARMLS #136208
Oct 13, 2022
Price Changed
$475,000
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$499,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Jun 16, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 82° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Twin Bridges, CA • 96150
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Redfin Estimate for 8715 Johnson Pass Rd
$460,539
$39K under list price of $500K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $491K to $615K.