Discover the perfect blend of mountain living, privacy, and entertaining at this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. Situated on an impressive 16,553-square-foot lot, this property backs directly to Forest Service land, offering exceptional privacy, peaceful surroundings, and endless opportunities to explore the outdoors right from your backyard. With the potential to ski home from Heavenly Mountain Resort, this is a truly special Tahoe setting!Designed for gathering and entertaining, the home features an inviting upstairs living area with a wall of windows to take in the mountain views. The great room is enhanced by a vaulted ceiling and a gas fireplace that creates a warm mountain atmosphere, while custom built-in bookshelves add character and charm to both the living and dining areas. The pool table is included, making this an ideal space for entertaining family and friends. The open-concept floor plan flows effortlessly into a generously sized kitchen featuring granite countertops, ample workspace, and pantry. Step outside from the living room onto a large redwood deck, perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the fresh mountain air. A bridge leads up the hillside to an additional patio, creating a unique and peaceful retreat. It's the perfect spot to unwind, enjoy your favorite beverage, and take in the mountain and forest views. The primary suite on the upper level includes a walk in closet and spacious bath with separate jetted tub and shower. The lower level offers additional living flexibility with a separate living area, an office featuring French doors opening directly off the living space. In addition there is a laundry area, and additional bedrooms. The suite off the garage offers even more possibilities and can be locked off from the remainder of the lower level, providing a flexible arrangement for guests, extended family, or additional private living space. With five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a spacious three-car garage, there's plenty of room for family, guests, and all your Tahoe toys. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a mountain getaway, or a place to create lasting family memories, 3504 Pony Express Road offers a rare combination of space, privacy, outdoor access, and classic Tahoe lifestyle. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this exceptional setting while remaining close to everything Lake Tahoe has to offer. Buyer to conduct their own due diligence regarding all permits, additions, improvements, and property details.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$547Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Blue-Benedict•DRE #01197880• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties - South Lake Tahoe
Listed by Sarah Benedict•DRE #02150114• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties - South Lake Tahoe
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sierra House Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
South Tahoe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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About Lake
Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, located between Donner Lake and the Nevada state line, is a lakeside and mountain Truckee neighborhood with granite shorelines and pine-scented trails. The character concentrates around the Northstar Drive and CA-267 junction, where ski-day traffic, gear shops, and après patios set a brisk, outdoors-first tempo. Architectural cues lean to timber-and-stone cabins and contemporary mountain homes with deep eaves and big window walls. Northstar California Resort anchors the calendar with lifts, a village plaza, and seasonal events. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and Alibi Ale Works at Truckee Public House act as social landmarks for dining and local pours. Between beaches, trailheads, and winter access, daily life tracks the weather and the water.
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Market insights
3504 Pony Express Rd · $1,800,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,800,000
Median sale price in this area is $673,607. (63% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Furnished per inventory
Built-in bookcase
Granite counters
Double-pane windows
Gas fireplace
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Garbage disposal
Pantry
Built-in dishwasher
Gas range
Laundry & utility
Upstairs laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Natural landscaping
Trees
Uncovered deck
Adjacent to forest
Cul-de-sac location
Parking
Attached 3-car garage
Garage door opener
Construction
Wood-frame construction
Wood siding
Concrete/crawl-space foundation
Pitched composition roof
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Water meter
Natural gas water heater
HOA & community
No HOA
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
An exceptional offering with this newly completed residence that sits on a generous lot near Heavenly Ski Resort and backs an open strip of US Forestry owned parcels. The southern exposure to the rear of the home catered to its passive solar design and allows for an abundance of sunshine into the great room through a towering wall of glass. Employing an incomparable selection of finishes and fixtures from a gourmet kitchen with Thermador appliances to an extensive use of slab granite, Knotty Alder mill works & designer porcelain tile floors, the interior exudes taste and quality. An oversized 4-car garage provides room for an RV, boat storage or other Tahoe toys. Lushly landscaped grounds compliment rich cedar siding & surround a large redwood deck that bridges to a private stone patio, perfect for a hot tub or summertime dining. This exclusive showplace offers a premium of appeal for anyone with a truly sophisticated palate.
STARMLS #122086
Feb 28, 2014
Listed
$1,088,000
$330/sq ft
STARMLS #121313
Nov 21, 2013
Price Changed
$1,199,000
$364/sq ft
Sep 18, 2013
Price Changed
$1,275,000
$387/sq ft
Aug 1, 2013
Listed
$1,345,000
$409/sq ft
STARMLS #110850
May 27, 2007
Listed
$345,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2003
Sold
$59,500
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2002
Sold
$59,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,056 (+1.8%)
$171,617 + $1,014,452
$1,186,069
2025
$12,829 (+5.5%)
$171,617 + $1,014,452
$1,186,069
2024
$12,161 (+1.8%)
$168,252 + $994,561
$1,162,813
2023
$11,948 (+1.0%)
$164,953 + $975,060
$1,140,013
2022
$11,830 (+1.6%)
$158,549 + $937,199
$1,095,748
2021
$11,646 (+1.5%)
$158,549 + $937,199
$1,095,748
2020
$11,477 (+3.7%)
$155,441 + $918,823
$1,074,264
2019
$11,069 (+2.3%)
$153,848 + $909,402
$1,063,250
2018
$10,821 (+1.6%)
$150,832 + $859,218
$1,010,050
2017
$10,650
$144,976 + $825,854
$970,830
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,292
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,292
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
El Dorado County
APN
025670034000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
PAS 094
Glenwood Plan Area - Residential
This area should continue to be residential, maintaining the existing character of the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Post office
Sports arena / stadium
Land-Other
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 81° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
South Lake Tahoe, CA • 96150
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
60/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
2.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3504 Pony Express Rd
$1,791,133
$8,867 under list price of $1.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $680K to $2.0M.