Here it is, a Story Book Log Cabin in the Woods. But, No roughing it here! This Sweet cabin has a modern remodeled kitchen and bathroom and 2 cozy bedrooms. The log cabin features a newer roof, updated electrical and plumbing. The Vast outdoor area serves as a second gathering area including an outdoor TV and large Newer rebuilt decks. This cabin has been lovingly cared for. It's One of a Kind - Selling turnkey, with all its improvements to the next Lucky family. The sought-after Spring Creek US Forest Service community is one of the few USFS tracts that is open year-round with plowed roads & water. It is located 1 mile west of Baldwin Beach, near Emerald Bay & the base of Mount Tallac in a beautiful forested setting. Enjoy the serene superior location and breath-taking views of Mount Tallac. The large flat 14,810 sf lot provides multiple areas for yard games like corn hole & badminton and so much more!Bike ride, hike, snowshoe or cross country ski the many trails this fantastic location offers. Explore Lake Tahoe just a mile away via the bike bath at the entrance of Spring Creek. Note: These properties are cash only, as conventional financing is not available for USFS cabins. Short Term rentals are Not allowed.
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Tahoe Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • 4.2mi
5/10
Mt. Tallac High School
Public 9-12 • 3.6mi
1/10
Tahoe Montessori House
Private PreK-5 • 3.8mi
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About Spring
Creek
Spring Creek, located between Lake Tahoe Boulevard and the South Upper Truckee River corridor, is a residential and outdoorsy South Lake Tahoe neighborhood with pine-shaded streets and trail-adjacent pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Tahoe Boulevard corridor near the “Y,” where local coffee counters, gear shops, and casual eateries set a mountain-town rhythm. Nearby pillars such as Sidellis Lake Tahoe Brewery & Restaurant, The Hangar Taproom & Bottle Shop, and the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena add a social calendar beyond the trailhead. Housing leans toward low-slung cabins and practical mountain homes with generous setbacks and woodsy lots. Bike routes and creekside paths link daily errands to meadow views and seasonal color. The setting reads quiet and grounded, with the lake, river, and forest shaping the pace.
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Offer insights
1621 Spring Creek Rd · $529,000
$536K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $536K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open beam ceilings
High-speed internet
Furnished per inventory
Laminate counters
TV antenna
Single-pane windows
Open fireplace
Wall/space heater
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in refrigerator
Built-in microwave
Built-in dishwasher
Electric range
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Wall/space heater
Exterior features
Natural landscaping
Deck (uncovered)
Adjacent to forest
Home design
Log construction
Parking
RV access/parking
Construction
Log construction
Pitched composition shingle roof
Concrete foundation with crawl space
Utilities
Electricity
Propane
Private well
Community well water source
City sewer
HOA & community
HOA present
HOA covers water, snow removal, and other items
HOA amenities include additional parking and other community amenities
HOA fee paid annually
Other
Property is occupied by owner
Possession at close of escrow
Information not verified and subject to change
TRPA land capability study available
Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions and water test documents available
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful cabin buried deep in the mountains of Tahoe with a quiet forest setting and lots of wood on the interior. The seller has made many upgrades but kept the cabin feel. Newer washer and dryer, ceiling fans, water heater, flooring in kitchen and bath, newer roof, stove and fridge. The open fireplace lends to the cabin appeal as well. Flat lot and one level cabin is great for those who want easy entry and no stairs. This is a very popular, low turn over tract and this cabin has been in the family for decades. This is your chance to get in on an amazing cabin in a rare setting. Even within this popular tract, this cabin has one of the better, more private settings, but yet very easy access to Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson. Horseback riding, ice cream, restaurants, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. boating, who can ask for more?
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Last updated by owner on Apr 8, 2023.
R1
Single-Unit Residential Zone
The Single-unit Residential Zone is used to promote and regulate the development of higher density, single-unit dwellings, and accessory structures and uses. Minimum lot size designations of R1 and R20K are applied to this zone based on surrounding use compatibility, and physical and infrastructural constraints. Said designations represent the minimum lot size of 6,000 and 20,000 sq ft, respectively. This zone is applicable to lands designated as High Density Residential HDR in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Sep 21, 2020 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Remove and replace an existing deck with a new deck.
ADU
Remodel
Aug 21, 2019 • Final
Roof replacement
Remove and replace composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
South Lake Tahoe, CA • 96150
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Sun exposure
58/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.3 hrs
2.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1621 Spring Creek Rd
$528,248
$752 under list price of $529K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $395K to $765K.