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  • $3,290,000

    3838 Meadow Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    5beds
    2,756sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2002
    0.59 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,194/sqft
    $229/mo HOA

    What's special

    Forest viewsTowering pinesHandcrafted log homeShoreline close byOpen-concept great roomRadiant-heated bathroom floorsStandalone soaking tub
    Set within Tahoe Meadows, one of South Lake Tahoe's most cherished lakeside enclaves, this handcrafted log home offers something increasingly rare: a true legacy cabin in a community built around summers at the lake and decades of shared tradition. The 2,756-square-foot, two-story log home sits on a flat, 0.59-acre lot and carries a build that would be difficult to replicate today. The logs were hand-selected, milled, and assembled by a master log builder in British Columbia, then disassembled, trucked to Tahoe, and rebuilt on site. Towering pines, private roads, and direct community access to the lake create an atmosphere reminiscent of an older Tahoe, when summers were spent at the beach and generations of families returned to the same cabins year after year.Inside, an open-concept great room anchors the home with a floor-to-ceiling hand-laid river-rock fireplace with gas insert, vaulted tongue-and-groove pine ceilings, exposed log beams, and oversized windows framing the surrounding aspen and pine forest. The kitchen features granite counters, knotty-pine cabinetry, glass-front uppers, a built-in refrigerator, gas cooktop, and a live-edge raised bar crafted on site. Custom artisan millwork runs throughout, including a hand-built log staircase and railing, a log-arched bench and bookshelf entry nook, built-in library shelving, and handcrafted log bedroom furniture.Five bedrooms include a private primary retreat with a log-railed balcony, vaulted ceilings, and forest views, plus distinctive guest rooms with hidden storage. The home is served by a private well, with the wellhead set in the back yard. Radiant-heated bathroom floors, a standalone soaking tub, and handcrafted accents throughout the baths add comfort and character.The expansive backyard feels private, surrounded by trees and natural landscape. There's room for a hot tub, lawn games, and plenty of space for nights with family and friends under the stars. A garage and storage building near the front of the home holds gear and tools.Tahoe Meadows offers private community beach access, a summer activities supervisor, Saturday campfires and ball games, a Fourth of July parade, and an on-site caretaker. Buoys are available through the HOA, adding rare lake access a short walk from the door. Minutes from Heavenly, the casinos at Stateline, and the shops and dining of Heavenly Village, with the shoreline close by, this property is one of a kind in Tahoe.A handcrafted legacy cabin in the heart of Tahoe Meadows, built with true log-home craftsmanship and surrounded by one of South Lake Tahoe's most beloved lakeside communities.
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    Listed by:

    Ryan S Smith 530-545-0045 rsmith@compass.com,

    Compass,

    Mark A Salmon 530-318-7637,

    Compass

    Source: STAOR,MLS#: 143107MLS LogoOriginating MLS: South Tahoe Association of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Office/Den, Living Room, Living/Dining Combo, Study/Library, Entry/Foyer, Family Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Tile Counters
      Kitchen
      • Features: Pantry
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Disposal, Built-In Refrigerator, Microwave Built-in, Dishwasher Built-in, Gas Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Granite Counters
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Concrete/Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,756
      • Total interior livable area: 2,756 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Bear-Proof Trash Can
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Meadow, Forest
      Lot
      • Size: 0.59 Acres
      • Features: Adjacent to Forest, Adjacent to Meadow
      Details
      • Parcel number: 029103021000
      • Zoning description: Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Log
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 2002

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Well - Private
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Tahoe Mdws
      HOA
      • Amenities included: Additional Parking, Beach Access, Pier
      • Services included: Snow Removal, Other/See Remarks
      • HOA fee: $2,750 annually
      Location
      • Region: South Lake Tahoe

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,194/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $113,408
      • Annual tax amount: $1,342
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Date available: 01/01/1800
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$3,290,000$1,194/sqft
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        5/6/2024Listing removed--
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        4/15/2024Listed for rent$7,000$3/sqft
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        4/7/2024Listing removed--
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        3/12/2024Listed for rent$7,000$3/sqft
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        1/10/2024Listed for rent$7,000$3/sqft
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        12/12/2023Listed for rent$7,000$3/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,342 +5.1%$113,408 +2%
        2024$1,276 +1.7%$111,186 +2%
        2023$1,255 -8.1%$109,007 -7.9%
        2022$1,366 +12.9%$118,371 +7.2%
        2021$1,210 -3.6%$110,406 -4.2%
        2020$1,255 +0.4%$115,203 +1.8%
        2019$1,250 +2.1%$113,170 +1.8%
        2018$1,225 +1.5%$111,178 +1.8%
        2017$1,207 +1.9%$109,225 +1.8%
        2016$1,184 +1%$107,310 +1.4%
        2015$1,173 +16.7%$105,873 +14.4%
        2014$1,005 $92,526 +0.5%
        2013-- $92,110 +4%
        2012-- $88,535
        2011-- $88,535 +0.8%
        2010-- $87,875 -0.2%
        2009-- $88,087 +2%
        2008-- $86,361 +2%
        2007-- $84,668 +2%
        2006-- $83,009 +2%
        2005-- $81,382 +2%
        2004-- $79,787 +1.9%
        2003-- $78,327 -19.7%
        2002-- $97,544 +2%
        2001-- $95,632

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 96150

        Getting around

        40 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        81 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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