About This Property
Experience open-concept mountain living in Tahoe City's highly sought-after Highlands neighborhood. This eco-friendly, south-facing chalet-style home offers four spacious bedrooms plus two generous bonus rooms, providing exceptional flexibility for a home office, media room, fitness space, or additional guest accommodations. Designed for year-round comfort, the home features solid hardwood floors and an efficient seven-zone Warmboard® hydronic heating system, delivering cozy winters and comfortable living throughout every season. The chef's kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with an expansive entertaining bar, abundant cabinetry, and a wine refrigerator—perfect for hosting family and friends. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with a large walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bathroom featuring a soaking tub and generous space to unwind. Step outside to a truly rare mountain setting. Mature landscaping, irrigation, and beautiful old-growth aspen trees create a serene and private environment that is seldom found in the Tahoe area. The expansive backyard offers endless possibilities, whether you envision bocce, volleyball, a sprawling lawn, a custom playground, or simply room to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Ideally located near top-rated schools, scenic hiking trail network, biking trails, and Tahoe City's public beaches, this exceptional property combines thoughtful design, energy efficiency, and an unbeatable location. Mountain living simply doesn't get better than this.
Listing Details
Property History
Sale History · changed hands 1×
| Sold | Price | Listing agent (sell side) | Buyer agent (buy side) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 · county record | $451,000 | 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.
STR Investment Analysis
Permitted ZoneSTR Investment Summary — 3125 Watson Drive, Tahoe City
Based on comparable vacation rental performance data for Tahoe City. 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
