Imagine building your mountain retreat in one of the Sierra's best-kept secrets. Nestled on Sierra Pines Road at the base of majestic Mount Ralston and just minutes from Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, this homesite offers the rare opportunity to create a custom cabin surrounded by year-round adventure. Wake up to crisp alpine mornings, spend winter days skiing fresh powder, snowshoeing through quiet forests, or exploring miles of backcountry terrain. When the snow melts, step outside to hiking trails, mountain biking, fishing, climbing, and nearby alpine lakes. Adventure begins right at your doorstep. Unlike proerties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, this parcel is located outside the jurisdiction of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), eliminating Tahoe coverage restrictions and providing greater flexibility as you design your future home. Situated on the west slope of El Dorado County, the property may also offer the potential for a future vacation rental, subject to county regulations. Enjoy practical conveniences rarely found in mountain communities, including a county-maintained road with winter snow removal and residential trash service, making year-round access easy and reliable. Whether you're envisioning a cozy weekend cabin, a full-time mountain residence, or an investment property, this location offers the best of the Sierra Nevada without the congestion of the Tahoe Basin. Experience towering pines, star-filled skies, and a slower pace of life, while remaining just a short drive from South Lake Tahoe's restaurants, shopping, and world-class recreation. If you've been searching for the perfect place to build your own mountain legacy, Sierra Pines Road is ready to welcome you home.
Vacant landProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$11Price/Sq.Ft.
$13/moHOA Dues
Listed by Karen Grant•DRE #01970498• Sierra Sotheby's International Realty
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
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Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 80° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 7254 Sierra Pines Rd
$81,761
$8,239 under list price of $90K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $65K to $3.6M.