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  • $599,000

    956 Nicoleno Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    2beds
    1,200sqft
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    $4,070/mo
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    Cabin
    Built in 1957
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $499/sqft
    $48/mo HOA

    What's special

    Spacious upstairs sleeping loftUpstairs propane fireplaceUpdated electrical panelAdditional kitchen lightingNew ground-floor laminate flooringCozy main-floor bedroomFresh driveway gravel
    Welcome to the ultimate mountain getaway! This charming 1,200-square-foot Forest Service cabin sits on a nearly 17,000-square-foot lot, just minutes from Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood that feels like a step back in time, this is Old Tahoe at its best, where simplicity and history still reign. CASH ONLY. Forest Service cabins are not eligible for traditional financing, and ownership requires a Special Use Permit through the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Inside, a cozy main-floor bedroom and spacious upstairs sleeping loft offer room for family and friends, while the large front deck is perfect for slow mornings and starry nights beneath towering pines. Thoughtfully updated for worry-free enjoyment, improvements include a new roof with composite tile, composite decking with redwood railing, a tankless water heater, an updated electrical panel, new wiring and grounded outlets throughout, an upstairs propane fireplace, new ground-floor laminate flooring, additional kitchen lighting, a new refrigerator, oven/range and washing machine, an exterior plumbing cleanout near the kitchen, and fresh driveway gravel. The cabin is accessible year-round, although the community gate closes during winter. If you've been dreaming of an authentic Old Tahoe retreat with modern updates near the lake, this cash-only gem is waiting for you!
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    Listed by:

    Brandie L Griffith 775-901-2751 bgriftahoe@gmail.com,

    Realty World Lake Tahoe,

    Molly J Jordan 775-339-1362,

    Realty World Lake Tahoe

    Source: STAOR,MLS#: 143600MLS LogoOriginating MLS: South Tahoe Association of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Fireplace(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Laminate Counters
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Windows: Single Pane, Double Pane Windows
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,200
      • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Uncovered
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Forest
      Lot
      • Size: 0.39 Acres
      • Features: Adjacent to Forest
      Details
      • Parcel number: 920000557000
      • Zoning description: Other/See Remarks

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Cabin
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1957

      Utilities & green energy

      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Spring Creek
      HOA
      • Amenities included: Other
      • Services included: Water, Snow Removal, Other/See Remarks
      • HOA fee: $575 annually
      Location
      • Region: South Lake Tahoe

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $499/sqft
      • Date on market: 10/21/2026
      • Date available: 01/01/1800
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/21/2026Listed for sale$599,000+30.2%$499/sqft
        Source: STAOR #143600 Report a problem
        8/11/2023Sold$460,000-4.2%$383/sqft
        Source: TSMLS #20230994 Report a problem
        7/12/2023Pending sale$480,000$400/sqft
        Source: TSMLS #20230994 Report a problem
        6/26/2023Listed for sale$480,000$400/sqft
        Source: STAOR #137016 Report a problem

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