About This Property
Tucked within one of Tahoe City’s most coveted enclaves, St. Francis Lakeside, this fully furnished three-bedroom, three-bath townhome seamlessly combines mountain charm with an effortless lakeside lifestyle - delivering the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and year-round adventure. The floor plan takes full advantage of west-facing windows, filling the great room with warm afternoon light. A cozy fireplace anchors the open-concept living area, while glass doors extend the space to your private deck, where you can enjoy filtered lake and mountain vistas - an unforgettable backdrop for coffee at sunrise or sunset dinners. The St. Francis Lakeside community delivers unmatched perks: • Private 350-foot sandy beach with kayak storage and a shared pier • Resort-style amenities: seasonal pool, year-round spas, tennis, bocce, and sand volleyball •Lakefront picnic lawn & BBQ area across beautifully landscaped 6 acres • Proactive HOA & on-site management: everything from snow removal and exterior maintenance to Amazon deliveries • Firewise certification, offering peace of mind and potential insurance discounts Recent upgrades include new composite decks and high-efficiency furnaces. Beyond the community, you’re just steps from Tahoe City’s lakeside bike path, a public boat ramp, Pomin Park and the neighborhood gem...Sugar Pine Bakery. Palisades, Northstar, and Homewood are all within an easy drive. Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance retreat, a family basecamp, or an investment property, this turnkey townhome is ready for four seasons of Lake Tahoe adventure.
Listing Details
Property History
Sale History · changed hands 1×
| Sold | Price | Listing agent (sell side) | Buyer agent (buy side) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 · county record | $432,000 | Deed record — brokerage sides not reported | |
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.
STR Investment Analysis
Yellow ZoneSTR Investment Summary — 2560 Lake Forest Road #48, Tahoe City
Nightly rates and occupancy from Tahoe City market data (164 comparable 3-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
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 comparesBuilding Permit History
Placer County permit records for this parcel
Public permit records from the Placer County permit portal, last checked 2026-09-20. Open permits should be finaled or closed before close of escrow; verify current permit status directly with the county.
Cost Segregation Tax Savings
Estimated first-year bonus depreciation savings
