Opportunity Awaits in Tahoe SierraNestled among the pines in the centrally located Tahoe Sierra neighborhood, this single-level cabin offers a rare opportunity to create your ideal Tahoe retreat. Lovingly owned by the same family for more than 50 years, the home combines classic mountain charm with exciting possibilities for its next owner.Conveniently located just minutes from Highway 50, you'll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, breweries, shopping, and year-round recreation. The South Lake Tahoe bike path is just a street away, while miles of forest trails can be accessed right from the neighborhood, making outdoor adventure part of everyday life.Inside, original straight-grain fir hardwood floors add warmth and character, while the functional floor plan features a spacious living area ready for your personal touch. Whether you're looking to preserve its vintage charm, update and modernize, or invest in a property with strong upside potential, this home provides an excellent foundation.Perfect for first-time buyers, vacation home seekers, or investors, this Tahoe Sierra cabin is ready for its next chapter and offers the chance to build equity while making it your own.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/24)
$395,000
2609 Fountain Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2beds
810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic mountain charmNestled among the pinesSingle-level cabin
- 59 days |
- 3,093 |
- 153 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alora C Reynolds 530-444-0710 areynolds@chaseinternational.com,
Chase International SLT
Source: STAOR,MLS#: 143101
Originating MLS: South Tahoe Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: South Tahoe Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall or Space Heater, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frame
- Basement: Concrete/Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Open Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 810
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 031224012000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Pitched,Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tahoe Sierra 3
Location
- Region: South Lake Tahoe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $488/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,799
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Date available: 01/01/1800
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $395,000-2.5%$488/sqft |
Source:  STAOR #143101 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $405,000$500/sqft |
Source: STAOR #143101 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $37,799 +2% |
| 2025 | $429 +4.6% | $37,059 +2% |
| 2024 | $410 +1.9% | $36,334 +2% |
| 2023 | $403 +1.3% | $35,622 +2% |
| 2022 | $398 +1.7% | $34,925 +2% |
| 2021 | $391 +1.5% | $34,241 +1% |
| 2020 | $385 +0.8% | $33,891 +2% |
| 2019 | $382 +2.3% | $33,228 +2% |
| 2018 | $373 +1.8% | $32,577 +2% |
| 2017 | $367 +2.1% | $31,939 +2% |
| 2016 | $359 +5.3% | $31,313 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $341 | $30,845 +2% |
| 2014 | $341 | $30,243 +0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $30,109 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,942 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,942 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,728 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,798 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $28,234 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,681 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,140 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,608 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,087 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,610 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $25,109 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,618 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $24,136 |
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Neighborhood: 96150
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Tahoe Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10South Tahoe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10South Tahoe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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