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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft

$599,000

956 Nicoleno Road, South Lake Tahoe CA, 96150

Price per sqft$499.17
Built in1957
Property size1,200 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 21, 2026

Updated 2 days ago

Welcome to the ultimate mountain getaway! This charming 1,200-square-foot Forest Service cabin sits on a nearly 17,000-square-foot lot, just minutes from Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood that feels like a step back in time, this is Old Tahoe at its best, where simplicity and history still reign. CASH ONLY. Forest Service cabins are not eligible for traditional financing, and ownership requires a Special Use Permit through the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Inside, a cozy main-floor bedroom and spacious upstairs sleeping loft offer room for family and friends, while the large front deck is perfect for slow mornings and starry nights beneath towering pines. Thoughtfully updated for worry-free enjoyment, improvements include a new roof with composite tile, composite decking with redwood railing, a tankless water heater, an updated electrical panel, new wiring and grounded outlets throughout, an upstairs propane fireplace, new ground-floor laminate flooring, additional kitchen lighting, a new refrigerator, oven/range and washing machine, an exterior plumbing cleanout near the kitchen, and fresh driveway gravel. The cabin is accessible year-round, although the community gate closes during winter. If you've been dreaming of an authentic Old Tahoe retreat with modern updates near the lake, this cash-only gem is waiting for you!

$3,985/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $599,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
143600
Available since
January 1, 1800

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Fireplace
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.39 Acres

Other Property Details

Association Fee Frequency
Yearly
View
Yes

Listed by Realty World Lake Tahoe, Brandie L Griffith,
Listing Contact: 775-901-2751 

Based on information from the South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® MLS as of 3:52 AM UTC, 10/22/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Mason Hibbard | CA DRE# 01303064 | NV RED# S.0184919 shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless.

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