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 shelving, 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.
Property Details
Price:
$359,000
MLS #:
143089
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Forest Service Cabin
Neighborhood:
christmasvalley1
Listed Date:
Jun 19, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
960
Lot Size:
17,859 sqft / 0.41 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1953
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Community
- Address2151 Rainbow Road South Lake Tahoe CA
- NeighborhoodChristmas Valley 1
- CitySouth Lake Tahoe
- CountyEl Dorado
- Zip Code96150
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in South Lake Tahoe as of Jul 04, 2026
176
Single Family Listed
79
Avg DOM
540
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,209,207
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 2151 Rainbow Road South Lake Tahoe CA is a Single Family for sale in South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150. It is listed for $359,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 960 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1953. The current price per square foot is $374. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in South Lake Tahoe is $540. The average listing price for Single Family in South Lake Tahoe is $1,209,207.
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