Sold $999,000 $979,000 Closed
5749 Dodowah Road
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

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SOLD 2026-03-04
Sold for $999,000 (listed at $979,000)
3 Beds
·
2.0 Baths
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1,916 Sq Ft
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About This Property

Step into the Wild West—Tahoe style... This one-of-a-kind home is packed with Old Tahoe charm and western flair, from cozy homemade quilts to authentic cowboy treasures throughout. There’s plenty of space for the whole posse, featuring three bedrooms plus a massive loft that’s perfect for additional sleeping space in a truly unique Tahoe retreat. It comes fully furnished with all the fun, character-filled artifacts, making it move-in ready and unforgettable. Ideal for a big group craving a truly unique Tahoe escape—and yes, it would be a great vacation rental. The location seals the deal: an easy stroll to the beach, Gar Woods, CB’s Bistro, Magic Carpet Mini Golf, and miles of Carnelian Bay hiking and biking trails. Saddle up—this one’s special.

Listed by Trudi Lee — Sierra Sotheby's Int Realty TC

Listing Details

Status Closed
MLS # 20260149
Sold Date 2026-03-04
Sold Price $999,000
Price/Sq Ft $511

Property History

Feb 04, 2026
Listed for sale
$979,000
Current
Sold
$999,000
Property Overview
Beds 3
Baths 2.0
Sq. Ft. 1,916
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Year Built 1964
Property Type Single Family Residence
Style Old Tahoe
Subdivision North LakeTahoe
County Placer
STR Jurisdiction Placer County
APN 116080066
Parking
Parking Features None
Exterior & Lot
Lot Features Street
View Trees/Woods
Roof Metal
Foundation Perim Block
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas, Floor Furnace

STR Investment Summary — 5749 Dodowah Road, Carnelian Bay

Est. Gross Annual Revenue
$40K – $65K
typically ~$55,000
Avg Nightly Rate
$335
Projected Occupancy
45.0%
Cap Rate
2.3%
Structural Score: 43 / 100 (Standard) · STR Zone: Yellow

Nightly rates and occupancy from Carnelian Bay market data (203 comparable 3-bedroom rentals, 2026-10); seasonality from comparable Tahoe rentals. Gross of management, cleaning and platform fees. Assumes full-year availability, professional management and dynamic pricing; owner use reduces it. Estimates vary.

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Room to build
3,158 sq ft covered of 3,689 sq ft allowed
530 sq ft of coverage still available to add.
Parcel Size
12,296 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
3,689 sq ft · 30%
Existing Coverage
3,158 sq ft · 26%
Addable Coverage
530 sq ft
Land Capability · TRPA-verified
6

TRPA caps how much of each Tahoe Basin parcel can be covered by impervious surfaces — buildings, driveways, decks. Estimated coverage — data: TRPA GIS / Tahoe Open Data. The only authoritative determination of coverage and land capability is a Land Capability Verification through TRPA; actual allowable coverage can differ due to verifications, transfers, banked coverage, or deed restrictions.

TRPA parcel fact sheet ↗ How the Basin compares

Home Insurance Estimate

California FAIR Plan fire policy + a DIC wrap policy, the usual Tahoe setup

$3,100 – $3,600/yr
about $279/mo
Est. Rebuild Cost (Coverage A)
$804,720
FAIR Plan (fire)
$2,600/yr
DIC wrap (theft, water, liability)
$500 – $1,000/yr

Estimate from this ZIP's California FAIR Plan rates (Plan data as of 6/30/2026, with the 29.1% increase effective 10/15/2026) on an estimated rebuild cost, plus a DIC policy at 20–40% of the FAIR premium. Not a bindable quote; a local broker quote depends on the home's age, roof, defensible space and claims history.

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