Property Care Guide
1590 Slalom Pl, Alpine Meadows, CA 96146
Alpine Meadows, CA 96146 · Elevation 6835 ft
Alpine Meadows Est
Location & Property Details
- Elevation
- 6835 ft
- Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High (CAL FIRE FHSZ)
- Fire District
- North Tahoe Fire Protection District
- Water
- Alpine Springs CWD
- Electric
- Liberty Utilities
- Gas
- Southwest Gas
TR Tahoe provides year-round property care across Alpine Meadows and North Lake Tahoe.
Seasonal Maintenance Calendar for Alpine Meadows
At 6835 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
The Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone designation is the single largest factor shaping annual maintenance for a property like this one. In the Alpine Meadows Est area, Defensible space is non-discretionary at all three zones, and the North Tahoe Fire Protection District will compel compliance if owners delay. The practical reality is that Zone 0 work (the first five feet around the structure) is treated as part of the building's fire protection, not its landscaping.
Service Area & Utility Context
Inside the Alpine Meadows Est community, shared maintenance responsibilities typically include common-area landscaping, road maintenance, and (in many cases) snow removal up to the property line. The CC&Rs are the document that defines exactly where owner responsibility begins, and reviewing them at purchase saves recurring confusion.
Property Profile
Assessor data on this property: 2000 build, 2,533-sq-ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms , lot area of a 0.33-acre lot; the last recorded sale was in 2023 at a recorded price of $1,850,000; current assessed value sits at $1,887,000; the assessor lists 490 sq ft of garage area; 2 parking spaces of record; classified by the county as single fam res half plex. Owners of a structure with this profile at 6,835 ft typically allocate maintenance budget across envelope (roof, deck, windows), mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, chimney), and exterior (defensible space, driveway, drainage).
Fire District Inspection: North Tahoe Fire Protection District
NTFPD inspects properties in the Very High FHSZ annually between April and June. Inspectors check Zone 0 (0–5 ft), Zone 1 (5–30 ft), and Zone 2 (30–100 ft) clearances per CAL FIRE standards. Properties that fail first inspection receive a notice and second inspection. Persistent non-compliance can result in abatement with owner liability for costs. NTFPD also offers free chipper days where residents can have cleared material chipped and removed at no charge — typically in April and May. North Tahoe Fire Protection District runs the Annual Defensible Space Inspection Program program with field activity concentrated in April through June. For a 2,533 sq ft property at 1590 Slalom Pl, the highest-leverage owner habit is documented self-inspection: photograph each zone, note clearance distances, and store the record alongside the prior year's inspection report.
Alpine Meadows Estates — Community Profile
Alpine Meadows Estates sets the operating envelope for 1590 Slalom Pl. Alpine Meadows Estates occupies the valley floor and lower hillsides adjacent to Palisades Tahoe's Alpine Meadows base area. Built primarily in the 1960s–1980s, the community has about 213 homes with no formal HOA — giving owners more flexibility but also more individual responsibility for road access and common-area informal upkeep. The valley's elevation (approximately 6,500 ft) and north-facing terrain produce some of the deepest snowpacks in the Tahoe Basin; roof snow-load monitoring is not optional at this elevation. Placer County permits. TRPA coverage rules apply. Many lots have creek setback requirements tied to the Bear Creek and Alpine Creek drainage. There is no overarching HOA - individual parcel restrictions and TRPA/county rules govern. A 2000-built parcel here lives inside the community's architectural review cadence, which means even modest exterior work routes through a documented process before any permit is filed.
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 2000-built structure in Placer County. Any structural, re-roof, electrical, or HVAC project triggers a Placer County Building permit requirement, submitted through the PlacerGOV portal. Inside the Lake Tahoe Basin, TRPA review runs in parallel with the county process - owners should plan for an extended permitting window compared to projects outside the Basin. For a parcel at 6,835 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 1590 Slalom Pl is operated as a short-term rental, the Placer County 10% TOT applies and registration is enforced. Placer County requires a TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) certificate for all short-term rentals under 30 days. The certificate number must be posted in all listing platforms. TOT is collected and remitted to Placer County quarterly. Violations can result in back-tax liability plus penalties. 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
Property tax treatment for 1590 Slalom Pl follows Placer County assessor practice. California Prop 19 (effective Feb 2021) changed parent-to-child property transfer rules - only a primary residence transfer receives the reassessment exclusion, and the exclusion is capped. Investment and vacation properties no longer receive automatic exclusion. Placer County Assessor administers transfers. For a 2000-built parcel (current assessed value $1,887,000), transfer planning benefits from a sit-down with both the assessor and tax counsel before any change in title.
Fire Compliance
Agency: CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts
Under CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts oversight, this parcel sits in a Very High FHSZ tier. The Tahoe Basin portion of Placer County carries Very High FHSZ designation from CAL FIRE. Local fire districts conduct the annual defensible-space inspection program under contract. The two consequences of non-compliance to plan around are insurance carrier action and a district abatement notice. The maintenance cadence the agency expects is roughly: clear in spring, verify in summer, reconfirm before red-flag season - three touchpoints per year, not one.
Short-Term Rental Context: Olympic Valley / Squaw Valley (96146)
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. For a 2000-built 2,533 sq ft property at 1590 Slalom Pl, gross-revenue performance inside that envelope depends on three operator decisions: dynamic pricing through peak weeks, professional photography that survives the OTA crop, and a turnover crew that holds the property to a consistent inspection standard.
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.
Tahoe City / North Shore: Local Events & Lifestyle
Tahoe City / North Shore character: 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. 1590 Slalom Pl inherits this orientation. Owners who understand the area's annual cadence (peak weeks, shoulder seasons, off-season quiet) plan their maintenance and rental calendars to match, rather than fighting the rhythm.
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. A property at 6,835 ft in Alpine Meadows sees this in the surrounding ecosystem of dining, lodging, and traffic patterns each year.
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. For owners at 1590 Slalom Pl, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.
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. A property at 6,835 ft in Alpine Meadows sees this in the surrounding ecosystem of dining, lodging, and traffic patterns each year.
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. For owners at 1590 Slalom Pl, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.
Property Record
- Bedrooms
- 3.0
- Bathrooms
- 4.0
- Living Area
- 2533 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.33 acres
- Year Built
- 2000
- APN
- 095-351-005-000
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.
Considering Buying 1590 Slalom Pl, Alpine Meadows, 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 (6835 ft) and Very High fire hazard zone mean for ongoing maintenance and insurance.
- How the Alpine Springs CWD water source and North Tahoe Fire Protection District district affect long-term costs.
- Issues common to 2000-era construction in Alpine Meadows.
- STR (short-term rental) viability and county compliance for Alpine Meadows.
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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