Sold $729,000 Closed
2191 Butler Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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SOLD 2025-11-10
Sold for $729,000
4 Beds
·
2.0 Baths
·
1,589 Sq Ft

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About This Property

Welcome to 2191 Butler Avenue, located in the desirable Tahoe Island neighborhood. Step inside and feel instantly at home with the warm, rustic charm that defines this cabin. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it's the perfect size for enjoying life in the mountains. Features of the home include upgraded bathrooms and kitchen, luxury plank vinyl flooring, solid knotty pine doors, window and door trim, tongue and groove ceilings upstairs, newer electrical panel, newer stainless steel appliances, paver stone driveway and bear box. The enviable outdoor spaces seem straight out of Sunset magazine. The front and backyards are fully landscaped overflowing with low maintenance perinneals. The oversized backyard features a large deck, oversized shed, raised bed, beautiful custom milled table, stone pathways and a firepit area. Situated behind the backyard is an expansive CA Conservancy parcel providing added privacy. This beloved home has been cherished by the original family for many years, offering a sense of warmth and history. Wait there's more, the home is being offered with some of the furnishings. Easy access to shopping, dining, breweries, and miles of hiking and biking trails that lead to the beautiful beaches of South Lake Tahoe.

Listed by Cynthia MacLean — Compass

Listing Details

Status Closed
MLS # 142163
Sold Date 2025-11-10
Sold Price $729,000
Price/Sq Ft $459

Property History

Sep 04, 2025
Listed for sale
$729,000
Current
Sold
$729,000
Property Overview
Beds 4
Baths 2.0
Sq. Ft. 1,589
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Year Built 1962
Property Type Single Family Residence
Subdivision Tahoe Island Park
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction South Lake Tahoe
APN 023892006000
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features Storage Shed, Bear-Proof Trash Can
Construction Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof Pitched, Metal
Foundation Concrete/Crawl Space
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas, Fireplace

STR Investment Summary — 2191 Butler 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: 50 / 100 (Standard) · STR Zone: Red

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Over coverage limit
1,228 sq ft covered of 75 sq ft allowed
This parcel exceeds its TRPA coverage allowance. New building typically requires removing existing coverage or acquiring transferable coverage rights.
Parcel Size
7,518 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
75 sq ft · 1%
Existing Coverage
1,228 sq ft · 16%
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

$3,700 – $4,300/yr
about $333/mo
Est. Rebuild Cost (Coverage A)
$667,380
FAIR Plan (fire)
$3,100/yr
DIC wrap (theft, water, liability)
$600 – $1,200/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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