Property Care Guide

104 Shoshone Ct, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

Olympic Valley, CA 96146 · Elevation 6200 ft

Painted Rock Estates

Location & Property Details

Elevation
6200 ft
Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Very High (CAL FIRE FHSZ)
Fire District
Olympic Valley Fire Department
Water
Olympic Valley PSD
Electric
Liberty Utilities
Gas
Southwest Gas

Seasonal Maintenance Calendar for Olympic Valley

At 6200 ft in a Very 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
  • Schedule HVAC filter change and sealed-combustion system inspection per manufacturer schedule - modern units require annual service to maintain efficiency and warranty coverage

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
  • Review smart home and monitoring systems: thermostat scheduling, camera battery backup, and leak-sensor alerts are especially valuable for unoccupied vacation properties

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
  • Test smoke/CO sensor connectivity and remote alert delivery before closing for the season - post-2000 systems integrate with monitoring apps that require annual re-verification

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

What This Means for an Owner Here

Properties inside CAL FIRE's Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone - including this 104 Shoshone Ct parcel at 6,200 ft - carry a maintenance burden that is non-negotiable: defensible space at zones 0, 1, and 2 must be maintained on a calendar schedule, not on an as-needed basis. The Olympic Valley Fire Department performs annual inspections, and the most common owner mistake is treating Zone 0 (the five-foot ember-resistant ring) as a landscaping decision when it is in fact a structural-protection decision.

Service Area & Utility Context

Smaller lots typically eliminate the access-road and large-vegetation categories, but they intensify the Zone-0 work: every foot of perimeter on a compact parcel sits within the five-foot ember-resistant ring around the structure. Defensible space on a small lot is hyper-local and detailed rather than broad and seasonal.

Property Profile

Parcel summary - built in 2005, 3,060-sq-ft of conditioned space, 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms set on a compact 0.19-acre lot; current assessed value sits at $1,687,580. The annual maintenance schedule at 6,200 ft under Olympic Valley Fire Department oversight reflects the structure's age, its envelope condition, and the operational status of any mechanical systems; at a recorded price of $2,150,000; 2 parking spaces of record.

Fire District Inspection: Olympic Valley Fire Department

Inspection Window May through July
Program Defensible Space and Structure Hardening

Defensible Space and Structure Hardening is the framework Olympic Valley Fire Department uses, with on-site review during the May through July window. Olympic Valley Fire Department conducts defensible space inspections in the Valley, coordinating with Placer County on permit compliance. The Valley's narrow access and high snowfall create specific emergency access considerations — clearance of 10 ft on both sides of private driveways for emergency vehicles is enforced. For 104 Shoshone Ct, the failure mode to avoid is treating any single zone as 'done for the year' - vegetation regrows, debris accumulates, and a parcel that passed in spring can fail by late summer without an interim check.

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Painted Rock Estates — Community

This property is in the Painted Rock Estates subdivision in Olympic Valley, Placer County. Contact TR Tahoe for property-specific information about local maintenance considerations, neighbor patterns, and service availability in this community.

Placer County — Permits, Taxes & Compliance

Permits

Portal: PlacerGOV (placer.ca.gov/buildingpermits)

PlacerGOV (placer.ca.gov/buildingpermits) is the entry point for any work on a 2005-built structure in Placer County. 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. For a parcel at 6,200 ft, the practical timeline runs longer than the published window - staging documentation early shortens the back-and-forth.

Short-Term Rental Rules

TOT Rate: 10%

If 104 Shoshone Ct is operated as a short-term rental, the Placer County 10% TOT applies and registration is enforced. Short-term rentals under 30 days in Placer County must hold a TOT certificate; the certificate number is required on every listing-platform posting. TOT remittance runs on a quarterly cycle, and unregistered operation exposes the owner to back-tax assessment with penalty layers. The compliance overhead is roughly two hours per year of documentation if the operator is organized; multiples more if they are not.

Property Tax & Transfer

Tax and transfer rules in Placer County apply to this 3,060 sq ft property. Under Prop 19 (Feb 2021), parent-to-child transfers only qualify for the reassessment exclusion if the property is a primary residence, and even then the exclusion is capped. Vacation and investment properties lost the automatic exclusion. The Placer County Assessor administers all transfers. The intersection of Prop 19, family transfers, and short-term-rental income reporting can compound quickly (current assessed value $1,687,580) - a documented plan beats reacting to notices.

Fire Compliance

Agency: CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts

Fire compliance at 104 Shoshone Ct is overseen by 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. The Very High FHSZ designation here means inspections are non-discretionary, and the calendar is set by the agency rather than by the owner.

Short-Term Rental Context: Olympic Valley / Squaw Valley (96146)

30.9% of properties in this zip are registered STR operators
$55,000–$80,000 estimated median gross annual STR income
Peak months: December through March (ski season) and July–August

The Olympic Valley / Squaw Valley STR market sits at 30.9% registered operator density. Olympic Valley (96146) has the highest STR density in Placer County at 30.9% of registered properties. Palisades Tahoe ski access drives winter occupancy rates that rival summer. Premium ski-in/ski-out and village-area units regularly exceed $100K gross annually. Placer County TOT applies at 10%; the valley's HOAs vary widely on STR rules — verify with your specific complex before operating. A 3,060 sq ft home at 6,200 ft typically sees the spread inside the $55,000–$80,000 band determined by amenity load (hot tub, EV charger, pet-friendly), not by raw nightly rate.

Income estimates are 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.

Olympic Valley: Community Background

Development era: 1949 (resort established) — 1960 Winter Olympics

Background on Olympic Valley: Olympic Valley gained international recognition when it hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics — the first Olympics to use computers for scoring and timing. The ski area was developed by Alex Cushing starting in 1949. The valley had almost no infrastructure before the Olympic bid; the Games required construction of an Olympic Village and facilities that became the foundation for the resort community. Most residential construction dates to the post-1960 period, with the Village at Palisades Tahoe built 2000–2002. For a 3,060 sq ft property like 104 Shoshone Ct, the neighborhood's development era (1949 (resort established) — 1960 Winter Olympics) is the single best predictor of which systems are original, which were retrofitted, and which are still on the next-replacement calendar.

Olympic Valley (Squaw Valley): Local Events & Lifestyle

Local context for Olympic Valley (Squaw Valley): Olympic Valley is a true ski-resort community: compact, high-altitude, and oriented around winter sports. The Village at Palisades Tahoe provides lodging, dining, and retail without requiring a car. Summer is strong but secondary to ski season for property income. The Valley has the highest STR density (30.9%) of any Tahoe zip. A 2005-built 3,060 sq ft property at 6,200 ft sits inside that pattern - both the lifestyle benefits and the operational rhythm follow from it.

Palisades Tahoe Ski Season

December–April (weather dependent, typically 140+ days)

Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows combined as of 2021) is the largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area by skiable terrain. The Valley's properties see their highest rental demand during peak ski weekends (Martin Luther King weekend, Presidents' Day, Spring Break). For owners at 104 Shoshone Ct, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.

Wanderlust Festival

Late July (intermittent)

When held, Wanderlust draws thousands for yoga, meditation, music, and outdoor wellness programming at the Valley base. Drives a significant occupancy spike in July. For owners at 104 Shoshone Ct, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.

Olympic Valley Heritage

Year-round

The Valley hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. The Olympic Rings at the base area and the High Camp lift-accessible facility at 8,200 ft are distinctive amenities. The heritage positioning supports premium marketing for property rentals and sales. For owners at 104 Shoshone Ct, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.

Property Record

Bedrooms
3.0
Bathrooms
3.0
Living Area
3060 sq ft
Lot Size
0.19 acres
Year Built
2005
APN
096-630-002-000

Data from county assessor public records. May differ from current as-built condition.

Managing a Renovation or Remodel?

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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.

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Considering Buying 104 Shoshone Ct, Olympic Valley, CA 96146?

I’m Tristan Roberts — a licensed Lake Tahoe Realtor (DRE #01259729, Coldwell Banker) and the founder of TR Tahoe Property Care. I represent buyers, and I bring both the brokerage and the property-care lens to every showing.

When you view this home with me, I’ll point out:

  • What this property’s elevation (6200 ft) and Very High fire hazard zone mean for ongoing maintenance and insurance.
  • How the Olympic Valley PSD water source and Olympic Valley Fire Department district affect long-term costs.
  • Issues common to 2005-era construction in Olympic Valley.
  • STR (short-term rental) viability and county compliance for Olympic Valley.

By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by Tristan Roberts (DRE #01259729), Coldwell Banker Realty (DRE #01259729). California law requires a written buyer representation agreement before touring a home; I will send one before any showing. This page is informational and is not a real estate listing, appraisal, or solicitation of a current client of another broker. VERIFY WITH ATTORNEY before relying on any legal obligation language herein.

Broker of Record: Coldwell Banker Realty — DRE #01259729 — 475 N Lake Blvd Unit 102, Tahoe City, CA 96145 (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §10140.6)

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