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South Lake Tahoe Real Estate Market Analysis

Current market data, pricing trends, and comparable sales for South Lake Tahoe, CA

El Dorado County / City of South Lake Tahoe, CA
251
Active Listings
$649K
Median Price
$89K - $18.5M
Price Range
98
Avg Days on Market

South Lake Tahoe Market Overview

South Lake Tahoe is the largest and most active real estate market in the Lake Tahoe basin. With the widest price range of any Tahoe community — from entry-level condos in the $300K range to lakefront estates exceeding $20 million — the market serves first-time buyers, investors, and luxury purchasers alike. The city's accessibility from Sacramento (2 hours via Highway 50) and the Heavenly Mountain Resort make it the most popular Tahoe destination.

The diverse neighborhood landscape including Al Tahoe, Bijou, Tahoe Keys, Meyers, and the Y area means that market conditions can vary significantly by location. Waterfront properties, homes with STR permits, and properties near Heavenly tend to command premiums. A professional CMA targeted to your specific neighborhood is critical for accurate pricing in this large market.

Price Analysis

Active Listings 251
Median Price $649K
Price Range $89K - $18.5M
Avg Price/Sqft $506
Avg Days on Market 98

Active Listings in South Lake Tahoe

251 properties currently on the market

1639 Sherman Way, South Lake Tahoe
Active
$18,500,000
SingleFamilyResidence
17 Beds 17.5 Baths 16,500 Sqft $1,121/sqft
1639 Sherman Way
Compass
1091 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe
Active
$7,788,000
SingleFamilyResidence
11 Beds 14.0 Baths 10,303 Sqft $756/sqft
1091 Johnson Boulevard
Compass
3099 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe
Active Under Contract
$6,990,000
SingleFamilyResidence
7 Beds 5.0 Baths 5,151 Sqft $1,357/sqft
3099 Jameson Beach Road
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties - South Lake Tahoe
3567 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe
Active
$5,988,000
SingleFamilyResidence
5 Beds 4.0 Baths 5,374 Sqft $1,114/sqft
3567 Saddle Road
Compass
2081 Tahoe Mountain Road, South Lake Tahoe
Active
$4,998,000
SingleFamilyResidence
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,185 Sqft $1,569/sqft
2081 Tahoe Mountain Road
Compass
710 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe
Active
$4,200,000
SingleFamilyResidence
4 Beds 4.0 Baths 2,858 Sqft $1,470/sqft
710 Fallen Leaf Road
Compass
3794 Montreal #A, South Lake Tahoe
Active
$3,899,000
SingleFamilyResidence
5 Beds 5.0 Baths 3,358 Sqft $1,161/sqft
3794 Montreal #A
Duggan Smith, Broker
3771 S Upper Truckee Road, South Lake Tahoe
Pending
$3,850,000
SingleFamilyResidence
5 Beds 5.0 Baths 5,152 Sqft $747/sqft
3771 S Upper Truckee Road
Compass
View All 251 Listings

Recent Sales in South Lake Tahoe

Last 10 closed transactions

Address Sale Price Beds Baths Sqft $/Sqft
3346 Treehaven Drive $597,800 2 2.0 1,050 $569
3722 Birch Avenue $525,000 2 - 960 $547
1124 Martin Avenue $130,000 - - - -
3761 Ruby Way $597,900 4 - 1,664 $359
2664 Knox Avenue $130,000 - - - -
1966 Nez Perce Drive $1,988,000 5 4.0 3,850 $516
336 Ala Wai Boulevard #259 $2,250,000 3 3.0 1,694 $1,328
1627 Andy Jo Circle $525,000 2 1.5 1,024 $513
1920 Cathedral Court $1,896,000 4 3.5 3,024 $627
1251 Tata Lane $600,000 3 2.0 1,480 $405

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