About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 2151 Rainbow Road in South Lake Tahoe, CA is listed for $359,000 ($374 per sqft). Built in 1953, the home offers 960 sqft of living space on a 0.41 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1953
  • 0.41 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 full, 1 half
1953

Amenities

FireplaceView
Listing Description

Rare opportunity to own a pristine USFS cabin in the peaceful Rainbow Tract neighborhood just steps away from the Upper Truckee River! If you are looking for a unique, well-maintained, and charming cabin, you will fall in love with this one!The downstairs level features a sunny and bright living room with vaulted pine ceilings, built-in storage she

lving, and an extremely efficient barrel-style wood-burning fireplace; a kitchen with all the amenities, breakfast bar, separate dining area, full bath with laundry facilities, and 2 spacious decks (front and back) with bench seating perfect for outdoor entertaining on beautiful summer days.

Upstairs you'll find the 2 bedrooms, plenty of storage cabinets, additional vaulted loft storage and another bathroom off of the rear bedroom.Recent improvements include a new chimney, paint, and a newer roof. Other perks include ample parking, delicious well water, well-maintained roads throughout the quiet neighborhood, plenty of privacy,and close proximity to the gentle meandering Truckee River.

Sold turnkey with most furnishings included.The Rainbow Tract gate is opened by the USFS from May to October. However, unlike most Forest Service cabins, this one has year round water and can be accessed in the winter by foot when the gate is not open. Conveniently located near the junction of Highway 50 & 89 and just a short drive to multiple Lake Tahoe beaches, world-class ski resorts, hiking/ biking trails, Hope Valley, shopping, recreation, and dining.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,920/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$260
Interest$1,556
Insurance$105

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2151 Rainbow Road

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetLaminate

Construction

Wood Frame Wood Siding

Views

Forest

Pool Features

DeckPorch

Heating

Fireplace(s)

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 2151 Rainbow Road is listed at $359,000 ($374/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,920 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1953, 0.41 acre lot, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Jaime Souers and can be reached at (925) 244-1933.

JS

Jaime Souers

Agent at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties - South Lake Tahoe

(925) 244-1933

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties - South Lake Tahoe · View on Broker Site

MLS# 143089· Source: listhub· 15 days on market

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2151 Rainbow Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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