About This Property
Featured on the Destination Channel's Emmy nominated show, Staycation, as "Best Duplex to stay in Lake Tahoe!" Here is your opportunity to own a thoughtfully crafted duplex with a robust rental history in the heart of Tahoe Vista. Offering flexibility, income potential, and an exceptional North Lake Tahoe location with two well-designed residences under one ownership, 6970 & 6980 Toyon Road presents a unique opportunity for investors, 1031 exchange buyers, or those seeking a Tahoe property with multiple options for use. Located just a short walk along a paved path to the shoreline, and close to North Lake Regional Park, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, trails, dining, ski resorts and year-round recreation, this property is positioned in one of Lake Tahoe’s most desirable rental markets. The layout allows for a variety of possibilities including renting both residences, occupying one side while generating income from the other, offering extended stays, or utilizing the entire property as one large Tahoe retreat. Each side features three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms with a thoughtful three-level floor plan designed to maximize comfort and privacy. The main levels create a natural gathering space with open living areas, private decks, and large kitchens featuring granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, abundant storage, breakfast bar seating, and dining areas filled with natural light. The lower levels include updated guest suites with modern en-suite bathrooms and direct backyard access, creating excellent separation of space. The upper levels feature two additional bedrooms on each side, each with their own bathrooms, including primary suites with private decks overlooking the surrounding Tahoe landscape. Extensive recent improvements enhance the turnkey nature of the property, including fresh interior paint, new luxury flooring, refinished wood trim, updated bathrooms, refreshed exterior decks and stairs, new fencing, completed landscaping, and a new hot tub installed in November 2025. The backyard offers a private outdoor setting with direct gate access to the nearby path leading to the beach and recreation areas. Built in 2008 with year-round Tahoe living in mind, the property includes radiant in-floor heating, quality construction, efficient systems, and a level corner lot for easy seasonal access. With limited duplex inventory in the Tahoe Basin, established rental demand, and flexible ownership options, this Tahoe Vista property represents a rare chance to secure a turn-key North Shore investment in an incredible location. Don’t miss the one you’ve been waiting for!
Listing Details
Property History
Sale History · changed hands 1×
| Sold | Price | Listing agent (sell side) | Buyer agent (buy side) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 · county record | $850,000 | Deed record — brokerage sides not reported | |
MLS closed sales, with duplicate ingestions collapsed and lease records excluded, so each row is a distinct transaction. Rows marked county record come from the assessor's deed data, which reaches back further than the MLS feed; rows marked via a listing site fill the years the feed misses using that site's public sale record.
STR Investment Analysis
Yellow ZoneSTR Investment Summary — 6970 & 6980 Toyon Road, Tahoe Vista
Nightly rates and occupancy from Tahoe Vista market data (34 comparable 5-bedroom rentals, 2026-08); seasonality from comparable Tahoe rentals. Gross of management, cleaning and platform fees. Assumes full-year availability, professional management and dynamic pricing; owner use reduces it. Estimates vary.
Building Permit History
Placer County permit records for this parcel
Public permit records from the Placer County permit portal, last checked 2026-09-05. Open permits should be finaled or closed before close of escrow; verify current permit status directly with the county.
Cost Segregation Tax Savings
Estimated first-year bonus depreciation savings
