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7227 Chinkapin Road
Tahoma, California 96142 · Westlake Vil
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,244
Sq Ft
1973
Built
$1,195,000
$960/sqft
Tahoma, California 96142 · Westlake Vil
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,244
Sq Ft
1973
Built
$1,195,000
$960/sqft
28 photos — Tahoe Sierra MLS · MLS #20261547
This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1,244 square foot home in Westlake Vil was built in 1973 and sits on 0.28 acres. It listed at $1.2m. The county-assessed value is $85,757 ($15,360 land, $70,397 improvements). Assessed values may differ from current market value.
Located in Tahoma, California 96142, within the Westlake Vil area.
The estimated current market value is $822,736. At $960/sqft, this reflects the current Tahoma market.
| Address | 7227 Chinkapin Road |
| City | Tahoma, CA 96142 |
| Neighborhood | Westlake Vil |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres |
| Price / Sq Ft | $960/sqft |
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Inspection Window
May through July
Program
Defensible Space Inspection
Meeks Bay Fire Protection District covers Tahoma, Homewood, Meeks Bay, and Rubicon Bay. Annual defensible space inspections are conducted in late spring. The Very High FHSZ designation applies throughout. The district is smaller than NTFPD or TPFD — inspection resources are limited, and owners should not wait for a formal inspection notice before maintaining clearances.
This property is in Westlake Vil in Tahoma, El Dorado County.
Portal: El Dorado County Development Services (edcgov.us)
El Dorado County Development Services handles building permits. For Tahoe Basin properties, TRPA review runs concurrently. The county's defensible space and fire hardening requirements have been updated post-2020 to align with California's AB 38 fire hardening disclosure requirements.
TOT Rate: 10%
El Dorado County has applied stricter short-term rental regulations than Placer County. Registration, TOT collection (10%), and occupancy limits are enforced. The West Shore (Tahoma, Meeks Bay) has lower STR density partly due to these regulatory differences. Verify current STR permit status with El Dorado County before assuming a property can be operated as a vacation rental.
El Dorado County follows the same California Prop 19 rules as other counties — parent-to-child exclusion limited to primary residences, capped exclusion amount. El Dorado County Assessor administers. The county also has its own Measure E special tax overlay in portions of the Tahoe Basin.
Agency: El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE — El Dorado Unit
Properties in El Dorado County's Tahoe Basin area are in Very High FHSZ. The El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE share responsibility for inspections. Post-2021 regulations require fire hardening documentation at sale — sellers must disclose compliance or non-compliance with defensible space requirements.
6.3%
of properties in this zip are registered STR operators
$30,000–$48,000
estimated median gross annual STR income
Peak Months
July–August; West Shore attracts lower density but loyal repeat visitors
Tahoma and the West Shore (96142) have the lowest STR density of the core North Tahoe zips at 6.3%, largely because El Dorado County has historically applied stricter STR regulations than Placer County. El Dorado County's TOT rate is 10%. West Shore properties appeal to buyers seeking seclusion over activity — a distinct buyer profile that supports premium pricing for lakefront and pier-access homes.
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 (West Shore)
Tahoma and the West Shore were among the first areas of Lake Tahoe developed for summer recreation, served by steamboat access before roads were improved. The name 'Tahoma' is a corruption of the Washoe word for the lake. The area's 1920s–1940s cabin character is more intact on the West Shore than the North Shore, partly because the lower STR density has reduced the pressure to renovate for rental marketability. El Dorado County jurisdiction.
The West Shore — Tahoma, Homewood, Rubicon Bay, Meeks Bay — is the quietest and most privacy-oriented sector of the Tahoe Basin. Fewer commercial amenities mean buyers here are self-selecting for seclusion and natural access over convenience. STR density is low (6.3%); the buyer profile trends toward long-term owners and families.
December–April
A smaller, family-oriented ski resort on the West Shore with exceptional lake views from nearly every run. Homewood has been undergoing a redevelopment process that, if completed, would add lodging and village infrastructure. Currently operates as a classic Tahoe ski hill without resort amenities.
June–September
Two of California's most iconic state parks, accessible from the West Shore. Rubicon Trail and Vikingsholm Castle are summer draws. West Shore properties near the park access command a premium among buyers who prioritize seclusion over amenities.
May–October
The West Shore Café and Bar is a lakefront institution in Homewood. Accessible by boat, it anchors the West Shore's social scene during summer and supports rental marketing for properties in the area.
Comparable sales — Westlake Vil (same-subdivision + area comps) · 15 sales in the last 12 months
$713/sqft
Avg $/sqft
18
Median DOM
$900,000
Median Price
This listing is priced at $961/sqft — 35% above the neighborhood average of $713/sqft for similar-size homes.
| Address | Sold | Sale Price | $/sqft | Beds/Baths | Sqft | Market Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7170 Antelope Way | Jan 2026 | $690,000 | $632/sqft | 3bd / 1ba | 1,092 | 21 days on market | Subdivision |
| 7153 4th Ave | Feb 2026 | $665,000 | $520/sqft | 3bd / 2ba | 1,280 | 413 days — took time | Area |
| 925 Woodside Dr | Feb 2026 | $855,000 | $597/sqft | 3bd / 2ba | 1,432 | 18 days on market | Area |
| 7087 5th Ave | Dec 2025 | $480,000 | $462/sqft | 3bd / 2ba | 1,040 | 35 days — priced to sell | Area |
| 7209 10th Ave | Aug 2025 | $725,000 | $663/sqft | 3bd / 2ba | 1,094 | 107 days — took time | Area |
7170 Antelope Way
Tahoma · Jan 2026
$690,000
Sold Price
$632/sqft
Per Sqft
1,092 sf
3bd 1ba
21 days on market
7153 4th Ave
Tahoma · Feb 2026
$665,000
Sold Price
$520/sqft
Per Sqft
1,280 sf
3bd 2ba
413 days — took time
925 Woodside Dr
Tahoma · Feb 2026
$855,000
Sold Price
$597/sqft
Per Sqft
1,432 sf
3bd 2ba
18 days on market
7087 5th Ave
Tahoma · Dec 2025
$480,000
Sold Price
$462/sqft
Per Sqft
1,040 sf
3bd 2ba
35 days — priced to sell
7209 10th Ave
Tahoma · Aug 2025
$725,000
Sold Price
$663/sqft
Per Sqft
1,094 sf
3bd 2ba
107 days — took time
In Westlake Vil 4, homes typically sell in 18 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. Includes 1 same-subdivision comp (Westlake Vil) and 4 area comps. Area comps are from other subdivisions — price levels vary by subdivision. Market statistics reflect Tahoma area data. Sold dates and prices are from MLS records and may not reflect off-market or unreported transactions.
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