$450,000 Active Under Contract
803 Merced Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
✓ STR Allowed — Permit Required
City of South Lake Tahoe requires a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) permit — capped at roughly 900 permits citywide (residential zones), so availability varies. Verify current permit availability before counting on rental income.
4 Beds
·
1,100 Sq Ft

About This Property

Fixer-upper duplex opportunity in Al Tahoe with 2 detached, single-level residences, each offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and fully separate utilities. Both units are vacant and ready for renovation, creating a strong option for an investor, an owner-occupant looking to offset expenses with rental income, or a buyer seeking to build equity through improvements.The flat parcel provides approximately 4 off-street parking spaces, along with usable outdoor space that could be divided into separate yard areas. The detached configuration offers more privacy than a traditional side-by-side duplex, while the low entry price and conforming multifamily use provide meaningful upside. Pro forma rents are conservatively projected at $2,000 per month, per unit, depending on the scope and quality of improvements.Located just 2 blocks from Lake Tahoe, the property is within walking or biking distance of Regan Beach, neighborhood lake access and pier facilities near Lily Avenue, Lakeview Commons, meadow trails, restaurants and the newly renovated recreation and swim complex.

Listed by Mark Salmon — Compass

Listing Details

Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 143316
Days on Market 19
Sold Date 1800-01-01
Price/Sq Ft $409

Property History

Aug 05, 2026
Listed for sale
$450,000
Aug 10, 2026
Pending
$450,000
Property Overview
Beds 4
Sq. Ft. 1,100
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Year Built 1955
Property Type Duplex
Subdivision Al Tahoe 1
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction South Lake Tahoe
APN 026034018000
Parking
Total Parking 5
Exterior & Lot
Construction Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof Asphalt, Composition
Foundation Slab
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas, Wall or Space Heater
Cooling None
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STR Investment Analysis

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

STR Investment Analysis

Yellow Zone
STRUCTURAL SCORE Standard
43
PROJECTED GROSS ANNUAL REVENUE
$40K – $79K typically ~$50,220
~$4,185 per month
Avg Nightly
$284
Occupancy
48%
Cap Rate
4.5%

STR Investment Summary — 803 Merced Avenue, South Lake Tahoe

Est. Gross Annual Revenue
$40K – $79K
typically ~$50,220
Avg Nightly Rate
$284
Projected Occupancy
48.4%
Cap Rate
4.5%
Structural Score: 43 / 100 (Standard) · STR Zone: Yellow

Based on comparable vacation rental performance data for South Lake Tahoe. Gross of management, cleaning and platform fees. Assumes full-year availability, professional management and dynamic pricing; owner use reduces it. Revenue projections are estimates and may vary.

Land Coverage (TRPA)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency impervious-coverage budget for this parcel

Over coverage limit
2,653 sq ft covered of 1,496 sq ft allowed
This parcel exceeds its TRPA coverage allowance. New building typically requires removing existing coverage or acquiring transferable coverage rights.
Parcel Size
4,988 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
1,496 sq ft · 30%
Existing Coverage
2,653 sq ft · 53%
Addable Coverage
0 sq ft
Existing Units
2

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% ($90,000)
Home price
$450,000
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.5%
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