Kings Beach, California 96143
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,144
Sq Ft
—
Built
$1,300,000
$606/sqft
28 photos — Tahoe Sierra MLS · MLS #20261562
This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom 2,144 square foot home in Kings Beach was built in —. It listed at $1.3m.
Located in Kings Beach, California 96143.
At $606/sqft, this reflects the current Kings Beach market.
| Address | 600 North Shore Boulevard |
| City | Kings Beach, CA 96143 |
| Price / Sq Ft | $606/sqft |
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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.
Inspection Window
April through June
Program
Annual Defensible Space Inspection Program
NTFPD inspects properties in the Very High FHSZ annually between April and June. Inspectors check Zone 0 (0–5 ft), Zone 1 (5–30 ft), and Zone 2 (30–100 ft) clearances per CAL FIRE standards. Properties that fail first inspection receive a notice and second inspection. Persistent non-compliance can result in abatement with owner liability for costs. NTFPD also offers free chipper days where residents can have cleared material chipped and removed at no charge — typically in April and May.
This property is in Kings Beach in Kings Beach, 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.
23.8%
of properties in this zip are registered STR operators
$38,000–$55,000
estimated median gross annual STR income
Peak Months
July 4th week (highest single-week demand in North Tahoe) and August
Kings Beach (96143) anchors the northeast shore with the largest public beach in North Lake Tahoe. The July 4th fireworks draw the region's peak nightly rates — often 3–4× the summer average for beachfront properties. Placer County TOT at 10% applies. Many older Brockway Vista-area cabins have been renovated specifically for the STR market; construction vintage (1920s–1960s) means ongoing maintenance costs that savvy operators budget for annually.
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.
Development era: 1920s–1940s
Kings Beach was developed as a summer resort destination in the 1920s and 1930s, when Bay Area families began building vacation cabins along the northeast shore. The Central Pacific Railroad connection through Truckee (since 1868) made the region accessible, but the Kings Beach area was primarily reached by car once Highway 267 was improved in the 1920s. Many of the original cabin-era structures remain — often substantially modified — explaining the wide construction vintage spread across subdivisions like Brockway Vista.
The Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, and Carnelian Bay corridor is the most densely occupied stretch of North Shore real estate. Closer to Reno and the Bay Area than the South Shore, this cluster has the highest summer visitor throughput in North Tahoe. Short-term rentals are common; the beach orientation drives July–August as the dominant revenue months.
July 4th
The largest fireworks display in North Lake Tahoe, launched from a barge over Kings Beach. The event draws tens of thousands and generates the single highest-demand rental week of the summer for properties in 96143, 96148, and 96140.
Year-round (peak Memorial Day–Labor Day)
One of the largest public beaches on Lake Tahoe, with volleyball, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and shallow warm water ideal for families. Free access drives strong day-visitor traffic that supports local restaurant and rental demand.
October (annual)
A self-guided tour of working artists' studios across North Lake Tahoe including Kings Beach, Tahoe City, and Carnelian Bay. Draws art buyers and contributes to fall shoulder-season activity.
Area comps — Kings Beach (no same-subdivision sales found)
$1930/sqft
Avg $/sqft
67
Median DOM
$1.4M
Median Price
At $606/sqft, this listing is priced 69% below the neighborhood average of $1930/sqft — potentially good value or reflecting a condition factor.
| Address | Sold | Sale Price | $/sqft | Beds/Baths | Sqft | Market Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1055 Trent Ln | Mar 2026 | $1.9M | $771/sqft | 4bd / 4ba | 2,464 | 53 days — priced to sell | Area |
| 1035 Trent Ln | Nov 2025 | $1.0M | $629/sqft | 3bd / 2ba | 1,630 | 135 days — took time | Area |
| 9820 Brockway Springs Drive | Oct 2025 | $19.6M | $10508/sqft | 4bd / 4ba | 1,870 | 133 days — took time | Area |
1055 Trent Ln
Kings Beach · Mar 2026
$1.9M
Sold Price
$771/sqft
Per Sqft
2,464 sf
4bd 4ba
53 days — priced to sell
1035 Trent Ln
Kings Beach · Nov 2025
$1.0M
Sold Price
$629/sqft
Per Sqft
1,630 sf
3bd 2ba
135 days — took time
9820 Brockway Springs Drive
Kings Beach · Oct 2025
$19.6M
Sold Price
$10508/sqft
Per Sqft
1,870 sf
4bd 4ba
133 days — took time
In Kings Beach, homes typically sell in 67 days. 0% sell in under 2 weeks — those tend to be well-priced. 0% sit longer than 90 days.
Sale data from Tahoe Sierra MLS via CB Lake Tahoe sale history. Comps shown are area-wide (Kings Beach) — insufficient same-subdivision sales found. Area-wide comps are shown; price levels vary by subdivision and may not reflect Kings Beach values specifically. Sold dates and prices are from MLS records and may not reflect off-market or unreported transactions.
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