17 Emerald Bay Road

Sold 9/26/23
Sold 9/26/23
Aerial of Emerald Bay
Aerial of Emerald Bay
Cabin from afar
Front door
Lakeview Deck
View from lakeside deck
View from property
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Living and Sleeping area
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Living room and kitchen
Dining area
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Wood Stove and Range
Kitchen
Bathroom with stall shower
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Aerial of cabin and neighboring cabins
Sold
Last Sold Price
$580,000
433 sqft
17 Emerald Bay Rd, Tahoma, CA 96142
Single FamilyProperty Type
1936Year Built
$1,339/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Escape to this ultimate mountain getaway! Charming cabin on USFS leased land overlooking Emerald Bay, 1.2 miles from the entrance to Bliss State Park. This special enclave offers 9 homes on USFS leased land. Take a healthy stroll down the path to Emerald bay, beach and Vikingsholm, Tahoe's hidden castle. Beautiful cedar and pine interior with a spacious deck and especially lovely views of the lake and surrounding area. This rustic lifestyle offers peaceful serenity, yet connects you to the world...Escape to this ultimate mountain getaway! Charming cabin on USFS leased land overlooking Emerald Bay, 1.2 miles from the entrance to Bliss State Park. This special enclave offers 9 homes on USFS leased land. Take a healthy stroll down the path to Emerald bay, beach and Vikingsholm, Tahoe's hidden castle. Beautiful cedar and pine interior with a spacious deck and especially lovely views of the lake and surrounding area. This rustic lifestyle offers peaceful serenity, yet connects you to the world with good cell service! In the same ownership for about 45 years, the cabin was rebuilt under grandfather's watch and has been well maintained, is in great shape and turn key! A studio type cabin with wood and electric stoves, full size refrigerator and sink with ample counter space. The quaint bathroom has a stall shower a storage closet. The quaint bathroom has a stall shower a storage closet. Mostly furnished. 2012 - New comp roof, new heater and new water heater. Recent - new faucet, refrigerator, toilet. The property includes shutters on all windows with interior fasteners as well as a new metal screen door. Under the deck is locked storage for outdoor furniture, etc. This cabin comes turn key with most furnishings and can sleep 3 comfortably. With prior written approval from the authorized officer, the holder may rent the recreation residence covered by this permit for a limited number of short, specific periods for recreational purposes, provided the rental does not change the character or use of the authorized improvements from noncommercial ot commercial. Land below USFS is CA State Lands. Water tanks are above Hwy 89, spring fed, and service is off during winter. New cabin ownership requires new lease with USFS, approval following application. All prospects must review the USFS lease prior to viewing. The property is not in South Lake Tahoe however, the records show it in the 96150 zip code. It is located between Meeks Bay and Emerald Bay.
  • Listed by: Katrine Watson 530.582.0722 twatson@ChaseInternational.com DRE #00326518 Brokerage DRE #01802170 • Chase International - TC
Listing closed: 09/26/2023 12:00 AM • Source: TSMLS, MLS#: 20231357

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$575,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Tahoma, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Chase International - TC, Katrine Watson, DRE #00326518

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Property Information for 17 Emerald Bay Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: El Dorado County
  • Architectural Style: Log Cabin
  • Subdivision Name: Westshore LK TH
  • View: Lake, Filtered, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1936
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Highway 89
  • Directions: 1.2 miles S of entrance to Bliss State Park. ROAD CLOSED sign on gate. Walk onto property.
  • Latitude: 38.964364659
  • Longitude: -120.096096563
  • MLS Area Major: MEEKS BAY-5SO
  • MLS Area Minor: 5SO
  • Multiple Address: 17 Emerald Bay Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 920000438000
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Street
  • Road Surface Type: No Roads Plowed, No Roads Paved
  • Topography: Downslope, Gently Rolling
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 433.0
  • Living Area: 433.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Water Company: HOA
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: One
Farm Information
  • Feed Types: IDX
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Not Available
  • Water Source: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated: To Subdivision
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s): 1
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Woodstove: Freestanding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes

Property History for 17 Emerald Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2023

Sold

TSMLS #20231357

$580,000—
Jul 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20231357

$595,000—
Nov 6, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

TSMLS #20221255

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2023

Sold

TSMLS #20231357

$580,000
07/31/2023

Listed (Active)

TSMLS #20231357

$595,000
11/06/2022

Temporarily Off Market

TSMLS #20221255

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Schools near 17 Emerald Bay Road

This home is within Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
Public - K to 5
South Tahoe Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
South Tahoe High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mt. Tallac High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 5

South Tahoe Middle School
Public6 to 8

South Tahoe High School
Public9 to 12

Mt. Tallac High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
$580,000
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433
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18 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
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1
895
5,227
16 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
$610,000
3
990
7,405
19 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
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1.5
2,509
8,712
20 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
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1
1,080
5,662
20 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
$800,000
1
1,080
5,663

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