About This Property
Charming South Lake Tahoe Duplex Ideal Investment or Owner-Occupant OpportunityCharming, well-maintained, and centrally located, this South Lake Tahoe duplex offers an excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Conveniently situated near bike trails, shopping, dining, public transportation, and Lake Tahoe's beloved beaches, the property combines everyday convenience with easy access to the recreation and lifestyle that make Tahoe such a desirable place to live.Unit #1 Each unit features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, along with an EPA-compliant woodstove that provides additional warmth and cozy mountain ambiance during the winter months. A freshly painted exterior and well-maintained grounds create an inviting first impression, while each residence enjoys its own private backyardperfect for outdoor relaxation, gardening, pets, or entertaining. A spacious parking area and flat topography provide easy, year-round access. This tenant occupied unit has been well maintained.Unit #2 has been thoughtfully remodeled and features fresh interior paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a fully renovated bathroom. The updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, new cabinetry, and new appliances, creating a clean, modern, move-in-ready space.Beyond its recent improvements and desirable location, this property offers an attractive alternative to the complexities of South Lake Tahoe's short-term vacation rental market. With limited availability for new vacation home rental permits within the city, a duplex provides the flexibility to generate income through traditional long-term rental use without relying on seasonal vacation-rental demand.For an owner-occupant, the opportunity is especially compelling: live in one unit while renting the other and use the monthly rental income to help offset your mortgage and ownership costs. Each household can maintain its own private living space and backyard, and separate utilities help keep expenses straightforward.For an investor, two individual units provide diversified rental income from a single property while avoiding many of the additional management demands, turnover costs, seasonal fluctuations, and regulatory considerations associated with short-term rentals.Whether you're looking for a Tahoe home with built-in income potential, a long-term investment property, or a flexible combination of the two, this centrally located duplex offers a rare opportunity to own an income-producing property while enjoying everything South Lake Tahoe has to offer.
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STR Investment Analysis
Red ZoneSTR Investment Summary — 920 Lapham Drive, South Lake Tahoe
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
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