$169,000 Active
2491 Ponderosa Street
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
✓ STR Allowed — Permit Required
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About This Property

Set in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, this is an excellent investment opportunity! A level, vacant lot encompassing 7,841 square feet and zoned MDR. The neighboring tri-plex, 2493 Ponderosa Street, is also for sale. Centrally located on the bike path, just a short stroll to the meadow and shores of Lake Tahoe and minutes to world-class-skiing, the casinos and all that the area has to offer.

Listed by Chris Hernandez — Compass

Listing Details

Status Active
MLS # 142599
Days on Market 164
Sold Date 1800-01-01

Property History

Mar 13, 2026
Listed for sale
$169,000
Property Overview
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Property Type UnimprovedLand
Subdivision Unavail
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction South Lake Tahoe
APN 031400004000
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STR Investment Analysis

See projected rental revenue, occupancy rates, and investment scores.

STR Investment Analysis

Permitted Zone
STRUCTURAL SCORE Excellent
87
PROJECTED GROSS ANNUAL REVENUE
$118K – $167K typically ~$142,500
~$11,875 per month
Avg Nightly
$485
Occupancy
68%
Cap Rate
5.2%

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Room to build
1,976 sq ft covered of 2,286 sq ft allowed
311 sq ft of coverage still available to add.
Parcel Size
7,621 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
2,286 sq ft · 30%
Existing Coverage
1,976 sq ft · 26%
Addable Coverage
311 sq ft
Land Capability · TRPA-verified
IPES

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 ↗

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

$0 per month
Principal & interest
$0
Property taxes
$0
HOA dues
$0
From MLS listing data.
Home insurance
$0
Insurance estimate only — Tahoe wildfire-zone rates vary; get a local broker quote for accuracy.
Down payment
20% ($33,800)
Home price
$169,000
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.5%
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