Sold $735,000 Closed
1053 Sonora Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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SOLD 2025-10-21
Sold for $735,000
4 Beds
·
2.0 Baths
·
1,778 Sq Ft

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About This Property

Welcome to this stunning home featuring a spacious living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The beautifully remodeled kitchen boasts and shaker cabinets, with newer appliances, Quartz counter tops, and a farm sink. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining area with built in cabinets, perfect for entertaining. The downstairs area includes two large bedrooms, each with plantation blinds for added privacy. The downstairs bathroom has been completely remodeled with a beautiful, tiled shower and floorsUpstairs you'll find two additional large bedrooms, each with their own heaters. The tastefully remodeled bathroom features a tiled shower, and Corian countertops, Enjoy the expansive upstairs deck, perfect for outdoor gatherings. The large fully landscaped pet friendly fenced backyard will be sure to offer plenty of privacy and has a single gate access. Plus, there's a one car garage with a paver driveway, with a space for RV parking. Located in a quiet and a very peaceful neighborhood, this home is minutes from Heavenly Valley, fine dining, shopping at the Heavenly Village, and a short walk to Lake Tahoe. Complete Termite inspection on file 9-5-2025

Listed by John Galea — Chase International - South Lake Tahoe

Listing Details

Status Closed
MLS # 141654
Sold Date 2025-10-21
Sold Price $735,000
Price/Sq Ft $413

Property History

May 29, 2025
Listed for sale
$825,000
Current
Sold
$735,000
Property Overview
Beds 4
Baths 2.0
Sq. Ft. 1,778
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Year Built 1963
Property Type Single Family Residence
Style Contemporary
Subdivision Rancho Bijou
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction South Lake Tahoe
APN 027076031000
Parking
Garage Spaces 1
Parking Features RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener
Attached Garage Yes
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features Storage Shed
Lot Features Adjacent to Forest
View Forest
Construction Wood Frame
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete/Crawl Space
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas, Electric, Wall or Space Heater, Fireplace
Financial
Seller's Annual Tax $254,700

STR Investment Summary — 1053 Sonora Avenue, South Lake Tahoe

No revenue projection. Short-term rental permits are not currently obtainable here — the local jurisdiction has reached its permit cap or is waitlisting all new applications.
Structural Score: 63 / 100 (Premium) · STR Zone: Red

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Over coverage limit
3,506 sq ft covered of 50 sq ft allowed
This parcel exceeds its TRPA coverage allowance. New building typically requires removing existing coverage or acquiring transferable coverage rights.
Parcel Size
5,019 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
50 sq ft · 1%
Existing Coverage
3,506 sq ft · 70%
Addable Coverage
0 sq ft
Existing Units
1

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

$4,200 – $4,900/yr
about $379/mo
Est. Rebuild Cost (Coverage A)
$746,760
FAIR Plan (fire)
$3,500/yr
DIC wrap (theft, water, liability)
$700 – $1,400/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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