3771 S Upper Truckee Road South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 MLS #142972

Some homes make an impression before you ever step inside. Here, it happens the moment you open the car door and hear the sound of moving water. Fed from Echo Summit, a waterfall greets you near the front entry, spills into a stream that runs through the property, passes beneath a small arched bridge, and continues toward the Upper Truckee River along the rear grounds. Set on 1.63 acres where the road narrows and the forest begins to take over, this custom Tahoe estate offers a setting that feels almost impossible to recreate in the basin. National Forest borders the area nearby, creating the rare feeling of being tucked deep into the mountains while still staying connected to Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, skiing, trails, and everyday conveniences.The home itself carries real mountain presence. Custom cedar siding, aluminum-clad wood windows, true arch details, heavy timber accents, radiant hydronic heat, rich hardwood flooring, and extensive stonework give the property a sense of permanence from the moment you arrive. A dramatic two-story foyer sets the tone with floor-to-ceiling stone, exposed beams, and a grand double-door entry. From there, the great room opens around a massive stone fireplace with built-ins, a custom office area, and views back toward the waterfall. The kitchen feels more like a lodge gathering space than a standard kitchen, featuring alder cabinetry, commercial-grade appliances, a custom hood, pot filler, natural slab counters, and a stone archway connecting the dining area to the river-facing deck.The outdoor spaces are designed for long Tahoe days, lively weekends, and quiet mornings where the soundtrack is simply moving water. The circular driveway can accommodate a crowd, the oversized three-car garage includes a workshop area, and the rear grounds unfold into expansive paver patios, mature landscaping, outdoor dining space, a wood-burning fire pit, putting green, horseshoe pit, and a custom gazebo with hand-distressed beams over the hot tub. The upper deck overlooks the river corridor, while the lower patio connects back to the indoor pool, family room, and bunk room.With five bedrooms, five baths, multiple suites, two laundry rooms, an upstairs bar and billiards area, a lower family room with another stone fireplace, and an indoor pool wrapped in stone and wood finishes, this is more than a large Tahoe home. It is a fully realized mountain retreat, offered with a level of setting, scale, craftsmanship, and turnkey character that would be extraordinarily difficult to duplicate today.