Agate Bay, California 96140-0000
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,070
Sq Ft
—
Built
$3,300,000
$810/sqft
28 photos — Tahoe Sierra MLS · MLS #20260974
This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom 4,070 square foot home in Agate Bay was built in —. It is currently listed at $3,300,000.
Located in Agate Bay, California 96140-0000.
At $810/sqft, this reflects the current Agate Bay market.
| Address | 5827 North Lake Boulevard |
| City | Agate Bay, CA 96140-0000 |
| Price / Sq Ft | $810/sqft |
Your Buyer's Agent
I represent you — not the seller. I'll pull MLS detail, comparable sales, fire zone, STR viability, and structure the offer in your favor.
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Your Broker
Tristan Roberts
DRE #01259729 · Coldwell Banker
30 years in North Lake Tahoe. I know this neighborhood, the HOA, the contractors, and the market.
This property is in Agate Bay in Agate Bay, Placer County.
Portal: PlacerGOV (placer.ca.gov/buildingpermits)
All structural work, additions, re-roofing, electrical upgrades, and HVAC replacements require Placer County Building permits. The PlacerGOV online portal handles most permit applications. For properties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, TRPA compliance review runs concurrently with county review — expect a longer permitting timeline.
TOT Rate: 10%
Placer County requires a TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) certificate for all short-term rentals under 30 days. The certificate number must be posted in all listing platforms. TOT is collected and remitted to Placer County quarterly. Violations can result in back-tax liability plus penalties.
California Prop 19 (effective Feb 2021) changed parent-to-child property transfer rules — only a primary residence transfer receives the reassessment exclusion, and the exclusion is capped. Investment and vacation properties no longer receive automatic exclusion. Placer County Assessor administers transfers.
Agency: CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts
Placer County properties in the Tahoe Basin are designated Very High FHSZ (Fire Hazard Severity Zone) by CAL FIRE. Annual defensible space inspections are conducted by local fire districts under contract with CAL FIRE. Non-compliance can affect homeowner's insurance coverage and may result in abatement notices.
26.3%
of properties in this zip are registered STR operators
$42,000–$60,000
estimated median gross annual STR income
Peak Months
July and August; secondary peak over ski weekends
Carnelian Bay (96140) straddles Placer County's northeast lakeshore, with beach access concentrated at Carnelian Bay State Park. The 26% TOT registration rate reflects strong vacation-rental demand from Bay Area families. Properties within walking distance of the beach command a 20–30% premium in nightly rates versus comparable inland units.
Income estimates based on Placer/El Dorado County TOT filings and publicly reported AirDNA/VRBO North Lake Tahoe data, 2023–2024. Actual results vary by property type, condition, and operator.
Tahoe City is the commercial and community center of the North Shore. The Truckee River outlet, Commons Beach, and cluster of restaurants and shops along Highway 28 give it a walkable town character unusual for the Tahoe Basin. Year-round residents and second-home owners both orient toward Tahoe City as the area's civic hub.
Early March (10 days)
North Tahoe's signature winter festival, headquartered in Tahoe City since 1985. Polar plunges, snow sculpting, parades, torchlight parades at Palisades Tahoe, and live music across 10 days. The area's highest hotel occupancy weekend outside of peak ski weeks.
August
Annual summer festival at Commons Beach in the heart of Tahoe City, featuring live blues music, local craft breweries, and lakefront views. One of the most accessible events for families staying in the 96145 area.
July–August (weekly)
Free Thursday evening concerts at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. Draws locals and visitors; a consistent summer draw that supports strong July–August rental occupancy in the 96145 zip.
Late August
Triathlon event using the Lake Tahoe Basin. The swim leg uses the crystal-clear near-shore water of the North Shore. Draws athletes and supporters from across the Western US and creates a late-August occupancy spike.
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