$1,700,000 Closed
20 Observation Drive
Tahoe City, CA 96145
SOLD 2025-11-21
Sold for $1,600,000 (listed at $1,700,000)
📋 STR Permit on File
Placer County's public short-term-rental registry shows a permit on file for this home. Permits never transfer with a sale — a buyer applies for their own.
4 Beds
·
2.0 Baths
·
2,592 Sq Ft
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About This Property

Set in one of Tahoe City’s most loved neighborhoods, this home on Observation Drive checks all the right boxes—views of the lake, great sun, and a layout that just works. Located in Dollar Point, you're close to it all: the private beach, swimming pool, tennis courts, pier, and buoys—not to mention the simple joy of an evening stroll with lake breezes in the air. The upper level is open and inviting, with vaulted ceilings, loads of natural light, and a big deck made for outdoor meals and long summer evenings. You’ll find two bedrooms and a full bath on each floor—easy for guests and easy to spread out. Downstairs, there’s a large rec room that’s just asking for game nights, movie marathons, or a quiet retreat after a day on the lake. It's a great setup for multiple generations or hosting with a little space and privacy. The home has a newer roof, updated flooring, a generous laundry/utility room and storage closet, and a separate shed for all your Tahoe toys. A well-loved home in a truly special spot—ready for its next chapter.

Listed by Kate Wilkins — Compass

Listing Details

Status Closed
MLS # 20251269
Sold Date 2025-11-21
Sold Price $1,600,000
Price/Sq Ft $656

Property History

Jun 12, 2025
Listed for sale
$1,950,000
Current
Sold
$1,600,000
Property Overview
Beds 4
Baths 2.0
Sq. Ft. 2,592
Year Built 1963
Property Type Single Family Residence
Style Mountain
Subdivision Tahoe City
County Placer
STR Jurisdiction Placer County
APN 093092011000
Parking
Parking Features None
Exterior & Lot
Lot Features Street
View Lake, Mountain(s)
Construction Frame
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas
Financial
HOA Fee $1,360 / Annually
HOA & Community
Community Amenities Beach Access, Pool, Tennis Court(s)

STR Investment Summary — 20 Observation Drive, Tahoe City

Est. Gross Annual Revenue
$40K – $75K
typically ~$60,000
Avg Nightly Rate
$365
Projected Occupancy
45.0%
Cap Rate
1.5%
Structural Score: 55 / 100 (Premium) · STR Zone: Yellow

Nightly rates and occupancy from Tahoe City market data (139 comparable 4-bedroom rentals, 2026-08); 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

Over coverage limit
3,784 sq ft covered of 552 sq ft allowed
This parcel exceeds its TRPA coverage allowance. New building typically requires removing existing coverage or acquiring transferable coverage rights.
Parcel Size
11,030 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
552 sq ft · 5%
Existing Coverage
3,784 sq ft · 34%
Addable Coverage
0 sq ft

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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