$789,000 Active
1537 Zapotec Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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✗ STR Not Allowed — Cap Reached, New Applicants Waitlisted
El Dorado County's 900-permit Tahoe Basin cap is reached, so new applicants go on the county's waitlist — no new permits are being issued.
5 Beds
·
2.5 Baths
·
1,920 Sq Ft
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Our data on this home

Short-term rental income No projection Permit or HOA rules block it — see why TRPA land coverage Room to build 1,922 of 2,178 sq ft used Home insurance $4,400 – $5,200/yr FAIR Plan + DIC wrap, the usual Tahoe setup

About This Property

Welcome to Tahoe Paradise! Accurately named for its beautiful, quiet setting as well as being ideally located near multiple ski resorts, various trails, and a short drive to town and the lake. This clean charmer has been recently painted inside and out, and shows pride of ownership everywhere you look. Features of this home include 5 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, open concept, a loft, indoor laundry, ample storage, and multiple decks to extend the living space into the great outdoors. Find yourself prepared with a Generac backup natural gas generator already installed and recently serviced. Attached 1 car garage is over sized and includes a Tesla charger, workbench area and storage cabinets. Come see this lovely home today!

Listed by Stacey Amaral — LPT Realty, Inc

Listing Details

Status Active
MLS # 143598
Price/Sq Ft $411

Property History

Oct 28, 2026
Listed for sale
$789,000

Sale History · changed hands 1×

Sold Price Listing agent (sell side) Buyer agent (buy side)
Nov 2025 $730,000 Stacey AmaralLPT Realty, Inc Stacey AmaralLPT Realty, Inc

MLS closed sales, with duplicate ingestions collapsed and lease records excluded, so each row is a distinct transaction. Rows marked county record come from the assessor's deed data, which reaches back further than the MLS feed; rows marked via a listing site fill the years the feed misses using that site's public sale record.

Property Overview
Beds 5
Baths 2.5
Sq. Ft. 1,920
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Year Built 1975
Property Type Single Family Residence
Subdivision Tahoe Paradise 47
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction El Dorado County
APN 034682015000
Parking
Garage Spaces 1
Parking Features Garage Door Opener
Attached Garage Yes
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features Storage Shed
Construction Wood Frame
Roof Pitched, Composition
Foundation Slab, Concrete/Masonry
Pool & Spa
Pool No
Utilities & Systems
Heating Wall or Space Heater, Baseboard, Fireplace
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STR Investment Analysis

See projected rental revenue, occupancy rates, and investment scores.

STR Investment Analysis

Red Zone
STRUCTURAL SCORE Premium
68
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.

STR Investment Summary — 1537 Zapotec Drive, 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: 68 / 100 (Premium) · STR Zone: Red

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Room to build
1,922 sq ft covered of 2,178 sq ft allowed
256 sq ft of coverage still available to add.
Parcel Size
8,711 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
2,178 sq ft · 25%
Existing Coverage
1,922 sq ft · 22%
Addable Coverage
256 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

$4,400 – $5,200/yr
about $400/mo
Est. Rebuild Cost (Coverage A)
$806,400
FAIR Plan (fire)
$3,700/yr
DIC wrap (theft, water, liability)
$700 – $1,500/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.

See it in the monthly payment Tahoe wildfire insurance costs

Cost Segregation Tax Savings

Estimated first-year bonus depreciation savings

Estimated First-Year Tax Savings
$0
via bonus depreciation
Land Value
$0
Improvement Basis
$0
5-Year Property (18%)
$0
15-Year Property (10%)
$0
Estimates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified CPA or tax professional for your specific situation. Actual savings depend on individual tax circumstances.

Payment calculator

$5,110 per month
Principal & interest
$3,990/mo
Property taxes
$720/mo
1.0946% of the price, El Dorado County's 2025-26 rate, plus direct charges: California re-assesses a home at its sale price.
HOA dues
$0/mo
From MLS listing data.
Home insurance
$400/mo
CA FAIR Plan + DIC estimate, ~$4,400–$5,200/yr — wildfire-zone rates vary; not a bindable quote.
Down payment
20% ($157,800)
Home price
$789,000
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.5%
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