$793,000 Active
7956 Emerald Bay Road
Tahoma, CA 96142

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✗ STR Not Allowed — Cap Reached, New Applicants Waitlisted
El Dorado County's 900-permit Tahoe Basin cap is reached, so new applicants go on the county's waitlist — no new permits are being issued.
3 Beds
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1.0 Baths
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804 Sq Ft

Our data on this home

About This Property

Enjoy your historical 3 BR cabin in the woods! Original knotty pine throughout with a downstairs living room, bath and kitchen. There is a full front porch and large side porch to make entertaining easy. Kitchen has a dining area and access to the front porch. There is a new oven/range, a refrigerator and full pantry. The upstairs bedrooms have windows for light and viewing. Across the street is easy access to Meeks Bay Resort and Beach, a beautiful west shore public access beach available for public use. There are large trees on over 1/3 of an acre with the cabin, storage and pump house buildings. There is a flat foundation area where the single car garage existed, and the cabin grounds have room for plenty of parking. Cabin has bear-resistant equipment. Owned by the same family since built and located on owned land.

Listed by Paul Armstrong — Dickson Realty

Listing Details

Status Active
MLS # 20261034
Days on Market 145
Price/Sq Ft $986

Property History

May 30, 2026
Listed for sale
$793,000
Property Overview
Beds 3
Baths 1.0
Sq. Ft. 804
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family Residence
Style Old Tahoe
Subdivision Westshore LK TH
County Placer
STR Jurisdiction El Dorado County
APN 01626102
Parking
Parking Features None, Parking Pad
Exterior & Lot
Lot Features Street
View Trees/Woods
Construction Frame
Roof Composition
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Utilities & Systems
Heating Propane
HOA & Community
Community Amenities Beach Access
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STR Investment Analysis

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STR Investment Analysis

Red Zone
STRUCTURAL SCORE Premium
59
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.

STR Investment Summary — 7956 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma

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: 59 / 100 (Premium) · STR Zone: Red

Home Insurance Estimate

California FAIR Plan fire policy + a DIC wrap policy, the usual Tahoe setup

$1,100 – $1,300/yr
about $100/mo
Est. Rebuild Cost (Coverage A)
$337,680
FAIR Plan (fire)
$900/yr
DIC wrap (theft, water, liability)
$200 – $400/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.

See it in the monthly payment Tahoe wildfire insurance costs

Cost Segregation Tax Savings

Estimated first-year bonus depreciation savings

Estimated First-Year Tax Savings
$0
via bonus depreciation
Land Value
$0
Improvement Basis
$0
5-Year Property (18%)
$0
15-Year Property (10%)
$0
Estimates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified CPA or tax professional for your specific situation. Actual savings depend on individual tax circumstances.

Payment calculator

$4,811 per month
Principal & interest
$4,010/mo
Property taxes
$701/mo
1.0613% of the price, El Dorado County's 2025-26 rate, plus direct charges: California re-assesses a home at its sale price.
HOA dues
$0/mo
From MLS listing data.
Home insurance
$100/mo
CA FAIR Plan + DIC estimate, ~$1,100–$1,300/yr — wildfire-zone rates vary; not a bindable quote.
Down payment
20% ($158,600)
Home price
$793,000
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.5%
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