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2970 RIVER RD

TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,652 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$824 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$62,490 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,493
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,997
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,265

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.193 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyPLACER
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
North Tahoe High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
North Tahoe SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.1 mi
E
Tahoe Lake Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 5.4 mi

District: Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 96145These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.193
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.261

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.33%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.54%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,531
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.147 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,276
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

2970 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Placer County
  • Among the largest lots in Tahoe City 96145
  • Among the oldest homes in Tahoe City 96145

How it measures up in Tahoe City 96145

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tahoe City 96145.

Living area1,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,696 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 2970 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTahoe City 96145Placer County
Living areabigger than1,652 ft²47% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 acalmost all homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than1919almost no homesalmost no homes

About 2970 River Rd

When did 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA last sell?

2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA?

2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,652 square feet of living space.

When was 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA built?

2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA?

2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA is assigned to North Tahoe High School (high), rated A; North Tahoe School (middle), rated B+; Tahoe Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Tahoe-Truckee Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA compare to other homes in Tahoe City 96145?

Among the 4,033 homes in Tahoe City 96145, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,652 ft² against a typical 1,696 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (2 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1919 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2970 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA was $824. The county assessed it at $62,490.

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