Property Care Guide

1750 Village East Rd #231, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

Olympic Valley, CA 96146 · Elevation 6200 ft

Village At Squaw Valley Usa Ph. 2 the

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 1750 Village East Rd #231 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

A 824-sq-ftproperty built in 2002, with 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms on a compact 0.19-acre lot, sits at 6,200 ft under Olympic Valley Fire Department jurisdiction; at a recorded price of $629,000; current assessed value sits at $667,498. The annual maintenance cost on a structure of this configuration depends primarily on roof condition, deck linear footage, and the state of any original utility runs.

Fire District Inspection: Olympic Valley Fire Department

Inspection Window May through July
Program Defensible Space and Structure Hardening

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 1750 Village East Rd #231, the practical implication is a calendar entry at the start of the May through July window - owners who self-inspect Zones 0, 1, and 2 two weeks before that date have a near-zero re-inspection rate.

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Village At Squaw Valley Usa Ph. 2 the — Community

This property is in the Village At Squaw Valley Usa Ph. 2 the 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)

Permit submissions for this 824 sq ft property in Placer County go through PlacerGOV (placer.ca.gov/buildingpermits). 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. Plan around concurrent TRPA review when the parcel falls inside the Lake Tahoe Basin - that is where most schedule slippage originates.

Short-Term Rental Rules

TOT Rate: 10%

Short-term rental operations at 1750 Village East Rd #231 are governed by Placer County with a 10% transient occupancy tax. 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. Owners considering STR use should align registration with the property's sale-cycle planning.

Property Tax & Transfer

Tax and transfer rules in Placer County apply to this 824 sq ft property. 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. The intersection of Prop 19, family transfers, and short-term-rental income reporting can compound quickly (current assessed value $667,498) - a documented plan beats reacting to notices.

Fire Compliance

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

Fire compliance at 1750 Village East Rd #231 is overseen by CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts. 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 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

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 2002-built 824 sq ft property at 1750 Village East Rd #231, 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.

Olympic Valley: Community Background

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

Reading the Olympic Valley block grid tells most of the story. 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. 1750 Village East Rd #231 is one parcel in that pattern, and its 2002-built envelope reflects the 1949 (resort established) — 1960 Winter Olympics construction conventions that dominated the area when the lot was first improved - which sets the baseline for everything from setback assumptions to original electrical service size.

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 2002-built 824 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). A property at 6,200 ft in Olympic Valley sees this in the surrounding ecosystem of dining, lodging, and traffic patterns each year.

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.

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 1750 Village East Rd #231, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.

Property Record

Bedrooms
1.0
Bathrooms
1.0
Living Area
824 sq ft
Lot Size
0.19 acres
Year Built
2002
APN
096-692-021-000

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

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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 1750 Village East Rd #231, 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 2002-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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