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!
Property Details
Price:
$599,000
MLS #:
143600
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Forest Service Cabin
Neighborhood:
springcreektract
Listed Date:
Oct 21, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,200
Lot Size:
16,988 sqft / 0.39 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1957
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Community
- Address956 Nicoleno Road South Lake Tahoe CA
- NeighborhoodSpring Creek Tract
- CitySouth Lake Tahoe
- CountyEl Dorado
- Zip Code96150
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in South Lake Tahoe as of Oct 23, 2026
167
Single Family Listed
107
Avg DOM
536
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,228,103
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 956 Nicoleno Road South Lake Tahoe CA is a Single Family for sale in South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150. It is listed for $599,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1957. The current price per square foot is $499. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in South Lake Tahoe is $536. The average listing price for Single Family in South Lake Tahoe is $1,228,103.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
