New Lising Christmas Valley South Lake Tahoe

November 28, 2009

Price at $319,00 this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home located in Christmas Valley has room for the entire family with 1848 sq. ft. of living space. Surrounded by large boulders and nicely landscaped this house has the  Tahoe charm you are looking for and at $172.62 per sq. ft. this home will not last long.

Current Bank Owned Homes South Lake Tahoe 11/24/09

November 24, 2009

Bank Owned Homes and Conods South Lake Tahoe, CA
Address		Street		Price		# Beds		Baths		Sq. Ft.		Lot Size		DOM
1223	Bonanza		Ave		97,390		3		2		985		568		140
3025	Christmas Valley		Rd		188,000		2		1		960		478		119
3320	Pioneer		Trl		264,900		3		2		1288		7764		71
1852	Guadalupe		St		359,623		3		2.5		1690		6011		62
932	Tahoe Keys		Blvd		234,090		3		2		1248		6350		56
1139	Modoc		Way		495,000		3		2.5		2286		10020		55
1183	Lodi		Ave		185,000		2		1		864		5001		43
1501	Walkup		Rd		240,000		3		2		1208		8201		39
2298	Sutter		Trl		539,000		4		2.5		2674		7972		35
2684	William		Ave		230,000		2		2		1349		4984		33
1145	Tata		Ln		215,000		2		2		1648		10473		25
2666	Genoa		Ave		201,900		2		2		1466		9412		25
1223	Bonanza		Ave		74,900		2		1		812		440		25
1547	Pioneer		Trl		339,000		3		2.75		2400		8134		20
1040	Fairway		Ave		203,900		3		1		1064		8539		29
423	Wedeln		Ct		649,000		3		2.5		2092		4845		12
2154	Washington		Ave		239,900		3		2		1537		19602		8
1858	Venice		Dr		599,900		5		3		2456		6619		7
1319	Meadow Crest		Dr		205,000		2		1		924		7405		6
410	Ward		Way		306,900		3		2		1890		5308		4
1857	Apache		Ave		375,770		3		2		1655		11195		4

Ward way                                                                                                                                             Walkup

Condos South Lake Tahoe

November 21, 2009

2 condos in South Lake Tahoe priced to move NOW! 3344 Sandy Way (above) is remodeled and close to lake. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1000 sq. ft. priced at $150,000

1200 Bananza Ave. Near the South Y has been reduced to $74,900. 2 bed, 1 bath, 812 sq. ft. (below)

Bank Owned Home South Lake Tahoe

November 21, 2009

Great place to own in South Lake Tahoe near beaches, and trail system. Bank owned 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage with large deck sunny area near recreation and open space. 1890 sq ft. of living space built in 1973 listed at $306,900. That is $162.38 per sq. ft. how much lower can you get for a nice home in Tahoe?

Bank Owned Home South Lake Tahoe - New Listing

November 19, 2009

Don’t miss this one if you are looking for an affordable small home in Tahoe to vacation or live. Listed at $205,000 this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage, 924 sq. ft. home is the perfect Lake Tahoe getaway. Competition for bank owned homes has increased dramatically so get your pre-qualification letter and contact me ASAP if you have an interest. Woodsy neighborhood close to everything.

Best Places to Live in Lake Tahoe and Surrounding Areas

November 19, 2009

Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas are a great place to live. Slower pace of life with less crime and many different areas to choose from. Pick from lower elevation areas such as the Carson Valley or if you prefer the highest snow covered mountain tops of Lake Tahoe you have many choices. Lake Tahoe offers year round recreation with some of the best scenery Mother Nature has to offer. The following is a brief description of some of the main areas of Lake Tahoe and nearby communities.

South Lake Tahoe – South Lake Tahoe has the several major casinos including Mont Blue, Harvey’s, Harrah’s, and Lakeside Inn and Casino. The major area ski resorts include Heavenly, Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood. South Lake Tahoe also offers one of the area’s finest community colleges, Lake Tahoe Community College and is a good choice for college age students to obtain a 2 or 4 year degree. South Lake Tahoe has many different neighborhoods to choose from that are just minutes from the downtown area but offer the privacy and seclusion you would expect living in the mountains. South Lake Tahoe is the most affordable for single family homes ranging from the low 200’s and up.   www.tahoechamber.org

East Shore - Lake Tahoe Nevada (Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook) – Upscale living with easy access to the South Shore business district yet all the tax advantages of Nevada. Lake Tahoe Nevada housing tends to be a bit more expensive than neighboring California for several reasons including lower property taxes and no personal income taxes. Historic Glenbrook is one of my favorite areas with panoramic views and easy lake access. I once saw Dennis Miller while getting a beverage from the clubhouse concession. http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2456/itinerary/4086

 

North Shore – (Incline Village, Crystal Bay) The North shore is one of the best communities in Lake Tahoe where recreation is at your finger tips. Golfing, recreation center, tennis center, Diamond Peak ski resort, and two private beaches are all part of the homeowner privileges through your property taxes and are free or heavily discounted. Take stroll down Lakeshore Blvd. which is the Beverly Hills of Lake Tahoe. Most properties in Incline Village are in the higher end price range and have maintained their value even during this most recent real estate down cycle. www.laketahoechamber.com

West Shore – California side (Meeks Bay, Tahoma, Homewood, Sunnyside, Tahoe City, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach).  The stretch from Meeks Bay on up to Tahoe City is probably the most scenic and under developed area of Lake Tahoe and a great place for family vacation getaways with unspoiled beauty. Many real estate choices available in the higher end price range. www.tahoewestshoreassoc.com

 

 

 

 

Carson Valley Nevada – (Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, Genoa). Just 20 minutes to Lake Tahoe you can find many affordable properties old and new. The Carson Valley is great place to raise a family with many transplants from the bigger California cities.  If you are looking for horse property look no further, the Carson Valley has multi acre properties that are ideal for raising livestock. www.genoanevada.org/visitgenoa.htm www.visitcarsonvalley.org

Zillow Reports CA & NV Home Prices on the Rise

November 19, 2009

I’m not a big Zillow fan but when I see good news I like to pass it on and by the way I see the homes pirces in South Lake Tahoe stabilizing as well. The latest Zillow reports indicate that home prices in the large California Metro areas (San Francisco & Los Angeles) are showing a slight uptick and California in whole has stabilized. While Nevada continues to fall with the continued property distress in Las Vegas leading the way Carson City is showing upward movement. To view the latest stats on Zillow for both California and Nevada visit   

http://www.zillow.com/local-info/CA-home-value/r_9/

Best Burger and Pizza Joints in South Lake Tahoe

November 18, 2009

Just one man’s opinion! Several great places to get a burger in South Lake Tahoe but I have narrowed down my 3 favorites in order:

1) The Burger Lounge, 717 Emerald Bay Rd. I like their ads the best too!

2) Izzy’s Burger Spa, 2591 Lake Tahoe Blvd. I think they have the best frys.

3) Bid Daddy’s Burgers, 3490 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Good size burgers you won’t be disappointed.

I have tried just a bout all the pizza’s in South Lake Tahoe and the two best hands down are:

1) Round Table Pizza, 1062 Emerald Bay Rd. at the Y. For the money they are just the best pizza’s I have ever had.

2) Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, 1168 Emerald Bay Rd. Not far from the Y. Great eat in experience.

Sorry New York Pizza, Blue Dogs, Domino’s, Goodfellas, Take N Bake, Bob Dog’s, Pizza Hut and Tony’s Pizzeria.

Comments welcome!

New South Lake Tahoe Listing

November 17, 2009

Great home with unique architecture. Nicely appointed with redwood interior siding, a new corian kitchen counter top and brand new vinyl windows throughout. Seller is offering the adjacent lot, 743 Tahoe Keys Blvd, MLS #114879, to be sold conncurrently for an additional $105,995. Build a second home or create an extravagently large yard for kids and pets to run free. Surrounded by biking and hiking trails, restaurants, shops, and a marina, this property offers plenty of activities. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage, 1406 sq. ft home is offered at $421,500. Call for an appointment 530-318-8830

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