Tahoma, California 96142-2557
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4
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3,427
Sq Ft
2022
Year Built
This 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom 3,427 square foot home in Tahoe Cedars was built in 2022. The county-assessed value is $4,161,600 ($2,080,800 land, $2,080,800 improvements). Assessed values may differ from current market value.
Located in Tahoma, California 96142-2557, within the Tahoe Cedars area.
The estimated current market value is $2,252,042.
| Address | 121 Old Cedars Pl |
| City | Tahoma, CA 96142-2557 |
| Neighborhood | Tahoe Cedars |
Your Buyer's Agent
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Your Broker
Tristan Roberts
DRE #01259729 · Coldwell Banker
30 years in North Lake Tahoe. I know this neighborhood, the HOA, the contractors, and the market data.
Inspection Window
May through July
Program
Defensible Space Inspection
Meeks Bay Fire Protection District covers Tahoma, Homewood, Meeks Bay, and Rubicon Bay. Annual defensible space inspections are conducted in late spring. The Very High FHSZ designation applies throughout. The district is smaller than NTFPD or TPFD — inspection resources are limited, and owners should not wait for a formal inspection notice before maintaining clearances.
Tahoe Cedars (also indexed as 'Tahoe Ced' variants in county records) is one of the West Shore's oldest established communities, with parcels from 1916. El Dorado County jurisdiction. No overarching HOA. The area has a mix of original cabins, mid-century homes, and recent rebuilds. West Shore TRPA rules are among the most restrictive in the Basin due to proximity to sensitive shoreline habitat — coverage percentages and setbacks are closely monitored.
Portal: El Dorado County Development Services (edcgov.us)
El Dorado County Development Services handles building permits. For Tahoe Basin properties, TRPA review runs concurrently. The county's defensible space and fire hardening requirements have been updated post-2020 to align with California's AB 38 fire hardening disclosure requirements.
TOT Rate: 10%
El Dorado County has applied stricter short-term rental regulations than Placer County. Registration, TOT collection (10%), and occupancy limits are enforced. The West Shore (Tahoma, Meeks Bay) has lower STR density partly due to these regulatory differences. Verify current STR permit status with El Dorado County before assuming a property can be operated as a vacation rental.
El Dorado County follows the same California Prop 19 rules as other counties — parent-to-child exclusion limited to primary residences, capped exclusion amount. El Dorado County Assessor administers. The county also has its own Measure E special tax overlay in portions of the Tahoe Basin.
Agency: El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE — El Dorado Unit
Properties in El Dorado County's Tahoe Basin area are in Very High FHSZ. The El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE share responsibility for inspections. Post-2021 regulations require fire hardening documentation at sale — sellers must disclose compliance or non-compliance with defensible space requirements.
6.3%
of properties in this zip are registered STR operators
$30,000–$48,000
estimated median gross annual STR income
Peak Months
July–August; West Shore attracts lower density but loyal repeat visitors
Tahoma and the West Shore (96142) have the lowest STR density of the core North Tahoe zips at 6.3%, largely because El Dorado County has historically applied stricter STR regulations than Placer County. El Dorado County's TOT rate is 10%. West Shore properties appeal to buyers seeking seclusion over activity — a distinct buyer profile that supports premium pricing for lakefront and pier-access homes.
Income estimates based on Placer/El Dorado County TOT filings and publicly reported AirDNA/VRBO North Lake Tahoe data, 2023–2024. Actual results vary by property type, condition, and operator.
Development era: 1920s–1940s (West Shore)
Tahoma and the West Shore were among the first areas of Lake Tahoe developed for summer recreation, served by steamboat access before roads were improved. The name 'Tahoma' is a corruption of the Washoe word for the lake. The area's 1920s–1940s cabin character is more intact on the West Shore than the North Shore, partly because the lower STR density has reduced the pressure to renovate for rental marketability. El Dorado County jurisdiction.
The West Shore — Tahoma, Homewood, Rubicon Bay, Meeks Bay — is the quietest and most privacy-oriented sector of the Tahoe Basin. Fewer commercial amenities mean buyers here are self-selecting for seclusion and natural access over convenience. STR density is low (6.3%); the buyer profile trends toward long-term owners and families.
December–April
A smaller, family-oriented ski resort on the West Shore with exceptional lake views from nearly every run. Homewood has been undergoing a redevelopment process that, if completed, would add lodging and village infrastructure. Currently operates as a classic Tahoe ski hill without resort amenities.
June–September
Two of California's most iconic state parks, accessible from the West Shore. Rubicon Trail and Vikingsholm Castle are summer draws. West Shore properties near the park access command a premium among buyers who prioritize seclusion over amenities.
May–October
The West Shore Café and Bar is a lakefront institution in Homewood. Accessible by boat, it anchors the West Shore's social scene during summer and supports rental marketing for properties in the area.
$854,622
Avg Price
27
Sales (24mo)
73
Avg DOM
$703
Avg $/SqFt
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