Property Care Guide
1020 Sunrise Creek Road, Verdi, CA 89439
Verdi, CA 89439 · Elevation 4950 ft
SurroundingArea
Location & Property Details
- Elevation
- 4950 ft
- Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High (CAL FIRE FHSZ)
- Fire District
- Truckee Meadows Fire
- Water
- Truckee Meadows WA
- Electric
- NV Energy
- Gas
- NV Energy
TR Tahoe provides year-round property care across Verdi and North Lake Tahoe.
Seasonal Maintenance Calendar for Verdi
At 4950 ft in a High fire hazard zone, this property has specific seasonal maintenance requirements. Actual timing shifts 2–4 weeks in heavy snow years.
Spring
- Clear winter debris, pine needles, and broken branches from roof, gutters, and around foundation
- Inspect roof for damage from snow load; check flashing and shingles
- De-winterize exterior plumbing and irrigation systems
- Check deck boards and railings for rot or separation from frost heave
- Check for galvanized supply pipe corrosion if original plumbing was not replaced - 1980s-era Tahoe construction commonly used materials that show mineral buildup and reduced flow by now
Summer
- Create and maintain 100-ft defensible space (zones 0/1/2 per CAL FIRE)
- Stain or reseal decks during dry weather window
- Inspect and clean chimneys, stovepipes, and spark arrestors
- Test smoke and CO detectors; replace batteries
Fall
- Clear pine needles from roof, gutters, and within 5 ft of structures (Zone 0)
- Winterize exterior plumbing: drain hoses, shut-off exterior spigots, blow out irrigation
- Service heating system and replace furnace filters
- Check roof for loose shingles before snow season
Winter
- Monitor snow load on roof
- Keep attic and crawlspace ventilation clear of snow to prevent ice dams
- Check for ice dam formation at eaves and roof valleys
- Ensure heat tape on exposed pipes is functioning
- Verify heat tape type and rating match the existing pipe material - mismatched tape/pipe combinations from earlier retrofits are a frequent failure point in 1980s-era vacation properties
What This Means for an Owner Here
Mid-vintage construction at Verdi's elevation band - built 1994-era - combines 1980s-era envelope assumptions with whatever retrofits have been performed since. In the SurroundingArea area, The maintenance file for this generation is rarely empty: it should list pipe material, attic R-value, roof age, and last chimney service. If those four items are unknown, that's the starting point.
Service Area & Utility Context
Lot size shapes the annual work calendar more than most owners expect. A larger parcel means more linear feet of defensible-space perimeter, more vegetation to manage, and typically a longer driveway to maintain through the winter season. The work is proportional to area, not to structure size.
Property Profile
The structure of record at this parcel is a 1994 2,193-sq-ft layout with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms sitting on a 7.5-acre parcel of land. Its position at 4,950 ft places it in the Truckee Meadows Fire service area with the corresponding annual inspection schedule; at a recorded price of $835,000.
SurroundingArea — Community
This property is in the SurroundingArea subdivision in Verdi, Washoe County, Nevada. Contact TR Tahoe for property-specific information about local maintenance considerations, neighbor patterns, and service availability in this community.
Washoe County, Nevada — Permits, Taxes & Compliance
Permits
Portal: Washoe County Building Safety (washoecounty.gov)
Washoe County Building Safety handles permits for properties in unincorporated Washoe County (Incline Village, Crystal Bay). Permit timelines and fee schedules differ from California counties.
Short-Term Rental Rules
TOT Rate: 15.25% combined (Washoe County + state lodging tax)
Washoe County requires a Short-Term Rental permit. The combined transient lodging tax (county + state) is approximately 15.25%, higher than California's Placer County rate. The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (Nevada side) has its own defensible space requirements distinct from CAL FIRE standards.
Property Tax & Transfer
Nevada has no state income tax, which is a significant financial consideration for owners establishing Nevada domicile. Property tax rates are lower than California — Washoe County's base rate is approximately 0.84% vs California's 1%+ effective rate for older assessments. However, Nevada's AB 408 and various assessor practices can produce reassessment events at sale that close the gap.
Fire Compliance
Agency: North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NV)
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NV) serves Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Annual defensible space inspections are conducted in late spring. The Nevada side of the lake has Very High fire hazard designations similar to the California side.
Tahoe City / North Shore: Local Events & Lifestyle
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.
SnowFest! North Lake Tahoe
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.
Tahoe City Blues, Brews & BBQ
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.
Commons Beach Summer Concert Series
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.
Ironman 70.3 Lake Tahoe
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.
Property Record
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 2193 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 7.5 acres
- Year Built
- 1994
Data from county assessor public records. May differ from current as-built condition.
Managing a Renovation or Remodel?
Out-of-area owner planning a project in Tahoe? TR Tahoe provides owner’s representative and construction oversight services — real-time photo documentation, invoice review with broker oversight, weekly progress reports, and budget tracking against your contractor’s estimate.
- Real-time photo documentation
- Invoice tracking with broker oversight
- Weekly progress reports
- Budget tracking against contractor estimate
Seasonal Care, Handyman & Maintenance
TR Tahoe has served North Lake Tahoe since 1997. Pine needle clearing, defensible space, snow load monitoring, pipe freeze prevention, deck staining, fire prep — the work that keeps a Tahoe property in good shape and your insurance in force.
Looking to buy, sell, or value this property?
Tristan Roberts is a licensed Coldwell Banker real estate broker with 27 years in North Lake Tahoe (DRE #01259729).
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This page is a property care and maintenance reference, not a real estate listing or appraisal.