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South Lake Tahoe, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,428,000
Updated August 2026
Today, South Lake Tahoe has 5 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,428,000, typically selling in about 113 days.
South Lake Tahoe Market Analysis
South Lake Tahoe, CA currently shows a median list price of $1.4M. There are 5 homes currently listed for sale in South Lake Tahoe, CA. No new listings came on the market here in the last 30 days.
The housing stock skews toward single family homes, at about 80.0% of active listings, with townhomes accounting for another 20.0%. Over the last six months, the median price has risen about 124.4%, from $845,000 in September 2025 to $1.9M in July 2026. Median pricing works out to $543 per square foot.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 12 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Addresses here carry the 96150 ZIP code.
South Lake Tahoe Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 113 days to sell, and 100% of current listings have been up for more than 30 days. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$1.43M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in South Lake Tahoe
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
46%
Homeowners
54%
Renters
Homeownership is 9.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
9,264 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $435K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$979K)
Price Reductions
1 listings have reduced their price
20% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.8% (~$111K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the South Lake Tahoe, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The median list price in South Lake Tahoe is $1,428,000 as of August 2026, based on 5 active listings.
Is South Lake Tahoe a buyer's market or a seller's market?
South Lake Tahoe currently reads as a strong buyer's market.
How fast do homes sell in South Lake Tahoe?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 12 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 113 days.
How many homes are for sale in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
There are 5 homes for sale in South Lake Tahoe right now.