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About This Property
Nestled in the desirable Highlands subdivision, this thoughfully designed mountain residence offers the perfect balance of modern style, privacy, and year-round convenience. Ideally positioned on a priority snow removal street, the home ensures easy access in every season, while its private backyard opens to acres of serene, undisturbed forest land. Inside, the home features two ensuite bedrooms, two guest bedrooms and a third bathroom within a clean, modern aesthetic. Well placed windows and skylights invite natural light and frame the surrounding forest and distant lake. With an option to lock-off, the owner’s wing is a true retreat, complete with a private primary suite featuring a steam shower and heated floors, generous closet, direct deck access, and seamless connection to the backyard and hot tub. A junior suite provides exceptional comfort for guests or extended stays, boasting a luxurious five-piece bath with a soaking tub, separate shower, private water closet, heated floors and skylights overhead. Equally impressive guest bedrooms and a bathroom complete the floorplan At the heart of the home, an open-concept great room with walls of glass bring the outdoors in. Creating a seamless flow to the backyard and capturing tranquil forest views, the great room is accented by an abundant use of glass, European lighting, and two sitting areas around a modern fireplace. The chef’s kitchen is equally impressive, equipped with a gas range and casual bar seating—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A spacious back deck and outdoor hot tub only add to the home's special features. Additional functional highlights include a roomy entrace with a drop zone for gear, and access to the two-car garage, essential for Tahoe living. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence or a vacation retreat, this location delivers. Located in short term rental friendly Placer County, you and your gusts can enjoy nearby trails for summer biking and winter snowshoeing, and immediate access to a winter Nordic center known for training the next generation of winter Olympians. Tahoe City's marina, sandy public beaches and a bevy of new upscale restaurants are just miles away. World class skiing at Palisades Tahoe, Northstar and Homewood are within a short 15 minute drive.
Listing Details
Property History
Sale History · changed hands 2×
| Sold | Price | Listing agent (sell side) | Buyer agent (buy side) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 · via MLS history | $950,000 | — | — |
| May 2026 · this listing | $1,750,000 (+84%) | Rebecca ArnoldSierra Sotheby's Int Realty TC | Jamison BlairCOMPASS |
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 Summary — 3006 Polaris Road, Tahoe City
Nightly rates and occupancy from Tahoe City market data (136 comparable 4-bedroom rentals, 2026-10); 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 comparesHome Insurance Estimate
California FAIR Plan fire policy + a DIC wrap policy, the usual Tahoe setup
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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