$685,000 Closed
838 San Francisco Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
SOLD 1800-01-01
4 Beds
·
1,296 Sq Ft
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About This Property

Located just five blocks from the shores of Lake Tahoe, 838 San Francisco Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a charming duplex consisting of two separate two-bedroom, one-bath cabins. Just a few blocks from local restaurants, cafs, and neighborhood favorites, the property offers the perfect balance of convenience and mountain charm. Each cabin provides comfortable, private living, making this an ideal investment property or an excellent opportunity to live in one cabin while generating rental income from the other. With its low-maintenance appeal, flexible living options, and sought-after location close to the lake, this property is well suited for full-time residents, second-home owners, and investors alike.

Listed by Jarred Uppendahl — Realty World Lake Tahoe

Listing Details

Status Closed
MLS # 143150
Sold Date 1800-01-01
Price/Sq Ft $529

Property History

Jul 03, 2026
Listed for sale
$685,000
Jul 20, 2026
Pending
$685,000
Current
Sold
$685,000
Property Overview
Beds 4
Sq. Ft. 1,296
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Year Built 1974
Property Type Duplex
Subdivision Al Tahoe 1
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction South Lake Tahoe
APN 026102009000
Parking
Total Parking 4
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features Storage Shed
Construction Wood Frame
Roof Pitched, Composition
Foundation Slab
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas, Wall or Space Heater
Cooling None

STR Investment Summary — 838 San Francisco 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.
Est. Gross Annual Revenue
$25K – $70K
typically ~$35,000
Avg Nightly Rate
$193
Projected Occupancy
49.6%
Cap Rate
2.1%
Structural Score: 39 / 100 (Standard) · STR Zone: Red

Based on comparable vacation rental performance data for South Lake Tahoe. Gross of management, cleaning and platform fees. Assumes full-year availability, professional management and dynamic pricing; owner use reduces it. Revenue projections are estimates and may vary.

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Room to build
1,786 sq ft covered of 1,803 sq ft allowed
17 sq ft of coverage still available to add.
Parcel Size
6,011 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
1,803 sq ft · 30%
Existing Coverage
1,786 sq ft · 30%
Addable Coverage
17 sq ft
Land Capability · TRPA-verified
7
Existing Units
2

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.

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