$539,000 Closed
1491 Zapotec Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
SOLD 2026-08-14
Sold for $532,000 (listed at $539,000)
2 Beds
·
2.0 Baths
·
1,303 Sq Ft

About This Property

Classic Tahoe mountain chalet set on a peaceful wooded lot, offering comfort, style, and low-maintenance mountain living. This well-maintained and thoughtfully updated home features 1 bedroom, a large loft, and 2 full bathrooms, making it an ideal full-time residence or mountain retreat.The remodeled kitchen showcases one-piece granite slab countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and newer stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have also been tastefully updated with modern finishes. The spacious loft provides flexible space for guests, an office, or additional living area.Enjoy world-class hiking and mountain biking right outside your door, with Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort all just a short drive away.

Listed by Jerry Williams — Tahoe Valley Properties

Listing Details

Status Closed
MLS # 142973
Sold Date 2026-08-14
Sold Price $532,000
Price/Sq Ft $414

Property History

May 23, 2026
Listed for sale
$559,000
Aug 15, 2026
Sold
$532,000
Property Overview
Beds 2
Baths 2.0
Sq. Ft. 1,303
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Year Built 1976
Property Type Single Family Residence
Style Chalet
Subdivision Tahoe Paradise 8
County El Dorado
STR Jurisdiction El Dorado County
APN 034682009000
Exterior & Lot
Lot Features Adjacent to Forest
View Forest
Construction Wood Frame
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete/Crawl Space
Utilities & Systems
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Financial
Annual Tax $1,439

STR Investment Summary — 1491 Zapotec Drive, South Lake Tahoe

No revenue projection. Short-term rental permits are not currently available here — the local cap is reached and the waitlist is closed.
Est. Gross Annual Revenue
$28K – $54K
typically ~$37,860
Avg Nightly Rate
$195
Projected Occupancy
53.3%
Cap Rate
2.8%
Structural Score: 52 / 100 (Standard) · STR Zone: Red

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
1,833 sq ft covered of 1,559 sq ft allowed
This parcel exceeds its TRPA coverage allowance. New building typically requires removing existing coverage or acquiring transferable coverage rights.
Parcel Size
7,794 sq ft
Allowed Coverage
1,559 sq ft · 20%
Existing Coverage
1,833 sq ft · 24%
Addable Coverage
0 sq ft
Existing Units
1

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.

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