El Dorado County, California
South Lake Tahoe Real Estate and Local Guide
A year-round alpine resort city on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, driven by skiing, tourism, and outdoor recreation. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know South Lake Tahoe best.
About the area
Living in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Major alpine resort destination anchored by Heavenly Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe's south shore.
The housing market
Homes in South Lake Tahoe
- About 46.1% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 62.7% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $630,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes South Lake Tahoe home
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Major ski resort straddling the California-Nevada state line
Lake Tahoe
Largest alpine lake in North America, forming the city's shoreline
Heavenly Village
Pedestrian shopping and dining village at the base of the Heavenly gondola
Van Sickle Bi-State Park
Trails and lake overlooks straddling the California-Nevada line near Stateline
Lakeview Commons
Lakefront beach and park along Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Neighborhoods
South Lake Tahoe areas to know
Al Tahoe
Central lakeside neighborhood near the Truckee Marsh and Trout Creek
Bijou
One of the oldest, centrally located neighborhoods in the city
Tahoe Keys
Waterfront community with private channels giving homes direct boat access to the lake
The Y
Residential hub at the junction of US Route 50 and State Route 89
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.