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Market Intelligence · CA / El Dorado County

South Lake Tahoe, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$667K1-yr changeUp2.4%

The typical home value in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $667K as of September 2026, up 2.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical South Lake Tahoe ZIP code, the median list price is $749K and homes spend a median of 65 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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South Lake Tahoe, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$667K
1-yr changeMedian across South Lake Tahoe ZIPs
+2.4%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in South Lake Tahoe
1
County
El Dorado County

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12-month value trend

+2.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in South Lake Tahoe over the last 12 months: $652K in Sep 2025 to $667K in Sep 2026 (+2.4%).

Sep 2025$652K

Sep 2026$667K

Median Zillow home value index across South Lake Tahoe's ZIP codes.

Context

South Lake Tahoe's housing market is showing modest growth. The typical home value is $667,087, up 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 199 homes for sale, with 50 new listings added recently. The median list price stands at $749,000, and homes are spending a median of 65 days on market. About 16.6% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, the combination of slow-moving inventory and price reductions suggests a buyer's market where patience and realistic pricing matter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Typical home value

$667K

Up2.4%YoY

Median list price

$749K

Days on market

65

Homes for sale

199

Price cuts

16.6%

New listings

50

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect South Lake Tahoe's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

South Lake Tahoe, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in South Lake Tahoe, CA are up 2.4% over the past year, from $652K in September 2025 to $667K in September 2026.

Typical home value in South Lake Tahoe, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$667,087+2.4%
September 2025$651,638No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across South Lake Tahoe ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is South Lake Tahoe, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

South Lake Tahoe, CA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 65 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical South Lake Tahoe ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 199 active listings across South Lake Tahoe, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

South Lake Tahoe housing market forecast 2027

-0.8%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 South Lake Tahoe ZIP code, points to typical home values falling 0.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in South Lake Tahoe rose 2.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in South Lake Tahoe?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for South Lake Tahoe shows typical home values falling 0.8% by September 2027, after a 2.4% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 1 South Lake Tahoe ZIP code has both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in South Lake Tahoe?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 South Lake Tahoe ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about South Lake Tahoe, CA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in South Lake Tahoe?

The typical home value in South Lake Tahoe is $667,087, up 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in South Lake Tahoe?

Homes spend a median of 65 days on market in South Lake Tahoe as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in South Lake Tahoe?

There are 199 homes for sale in South Lake Tahoe as of September 2026, with 50 new listings recently added.

Are home prices going up or down in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Typical home values in South Lake Tahoe, CA are up 2.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is South Lake Tahoe, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

South Lake Tahoe, CA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 65 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical South Lake Tahoe ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 199 active listings across South Lake Tahoe, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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