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Lake Tahoe Homes for sale

The primary area for buying or selling a home in the Lake Tahoe area is in South Lake Tahoe

Land in the South Lake Tahoe area

A half acre lot in the South Lake Tahoe area can be purchased for approximately $200-$250K as of September, 2005. Larger tracts of land in more undeveloped areas generally run about $60K per acre but this can vary widely based on location and views. If the land has a view of the lake, expect the price to be significantly higher.

Homes in the South Lake Tahoe area

The average home in the South Lake Tahoe area goes for about $500K to $900K for up to about 4 bed, 2 bath. If the home has a lake view the price will be about double or triple these values. A basic home with frontage on the lake will typically be priced at over $1.5 million while more deluxe lake front homes are priced above $2.5 million. If having a lake front property is not required, a very large, deluxe home of 6+ bedrooms can be had with a view of the lake for about the same price as a basic lake front home. Water frontage significantly adds to the price and value of a home in the South Lake Tahoe area. Many lake front homes are found in the Tahoe Keys area which is a community in the South Lake Tahoe area.

More affordable options in the South Lake Tahoe area

The prices in the South Lake Tahoe area are unaffordable for most with the average home priced at about $500K+. There are, however, several affordable living options for those who can't afford to buy their own home. There are year-round mobile home parks where small but nice mobile homes can be purchased for about $50K plus space rent. Small but liveable cabins are available off the beaten path for under $100K and small modular homes can also be had for under $100K on a small lot. There are quarter-share residences available and condo style living at places like the Marriott Grand Residence where a studio can be had for about $65K.

Other Lake Tahoe area communities
South Lake Tahoe - Incline Village - Tahoe City - Truckee - Tahoe Vista - Zephyr Cove - Kirkwood