Welcome to 861 Gardner Street, a turnkey South Lake Tahoe retreat offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and investment potential. Ideally located just minutes from beautiful beaches, world-class hiking and biking trails, renowned ski resorts, dining, shopping, and year-round recreation, this charming property makes an exceptional personal getaway or income-producing opportunity.Currently operating as a thriving short-term rental, the home is being offered fully furnished and ready for immediate enjoyment. Thoughtful upgrades, inviting interiors, and an easy, low-maintenance layout create a warm and welcoming Tahoe escape for owners and guests alike. After a day on the lake or the slopes, unwind in the lovely hot tub and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting.The spacious parcel also offers exciting future potential, with the possibility of up to approximately 3,251 square feet of allowable coverage, providing an opportunity to expand or reimagine the property, subject to applicable agency approvals and buyer verification.Whether you are searching for a weekend retreat, full-time residence, or proven vacation-rental investment, 861 Gardner Street delivers turnkey appeal in one of Lake Tahoe's most desirable recreational destinations. Short-term-rental eligible; buyer to independently verify all permit, coverage, rental, and development possibilities.
Pending
$530,000
861 Gardner St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2beds
767sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
7,601 Square Feet Lot
$524,600 Zestimate®
$691/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully furnishedSpacious parcelPeaceful mountain settingInviting interiorsThoughtful upgradesLovely hot tubEasy low-maintenance layout
- 15 days |
- 1,059 |
- 64 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Griffith 775-450-0688 stephanie.griffithre@gmail.com,
Sierra Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: STAOR,MLS#: 143278
Originating MLS: South Tahoe Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Mud Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Built-In Refrigerator, Electric Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Concrete/Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 767
- Total interior livable area: 767 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Bear-Proof Trash Can
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
Lot
- Size: 7,601 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 023633010000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Log
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Pitched,Asphalt,Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Water Meter
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gardner Mountain 4
Location
- Region: South Lake Tahoe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $691/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $416,734
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 157 days
- Date available: 01/01/1800
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$524,600
Estimated sales range
$498,000 - $551,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,670/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Pending sale | $530,000$691/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000+2.1%$691/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listing removed | $519,000$677/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $519,000$677/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $519,000-1.9%$677/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $529,000-1.1%$690/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000$698/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Pending sale | $535,000$698/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $535,000-2.4%$698/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $548,000-2%$714/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Price change | $559,000-1.1%$729/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $565,000+4.6%$737/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Listing removed | $540,000$704/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $540,000-3.6%$704/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $560,000-3.3%$730/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Price change | $579,000-1.7%$755/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $589,000-1.7%$768/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+20%$781/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $499,000$651/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$651/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+29.4%$651/sqft |
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| 9/14/2021 | Sold | $385,500-14.3%$503/sqft |
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| 5/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $450,000$587/sqft |
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| 5/7/2021 | Pending sale | $450,000$587/sqft |
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| 4/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $450,000+1736.7%$587/sqft |
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| 7/3/2002 | Sold | $24,500-75%$32/sqft |
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| 12/1/1995 | Sold | $98,000$128/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $416,734 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,573 +5.4% | $408,564 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,338 +1.8% | $400,554 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,262 +1% | $392,700 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,221 +114.3% | $385,000 +121.1% |
| 2021 | $1,970 +1.4% | $174,119 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,942 +0.5% | $172,335 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,932 +2.2% | $168,956 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,890 +1.6% | $165,644 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,861 +0.2% | $162,397 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,857 +5.2% | $162,214 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,765 | $159,824 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,765 | $156,755 +2.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $153,062 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,121 |
| 2011 | -- | $147,121 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $146,024 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $146,373 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $143,504 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $140,691 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,934 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $135,230 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $132,579 |
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Neighborhood: 96150
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Tahoe Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10South Tahoe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10South Tahoe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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