Property Care Guide
238 Park Ln, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Kings Beach, CA 96143 · Elevation 6230 ft
Brockway Park
Location & Property Details
- Elevation
- 6230 ft
- Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High (CAL FIRE FHSZ)
- Fire District
- North Tahoe Fire Protection District
- Water
- North Tahoe PUD
- Electric
- Liberty Utilities
- Gas
- Southwest Gas
TR Tahoe provides year-round property care across Kings Beach and North Lake Tahoe.
Seasonal Maintenance Calendar for Kings Beach
At 6230 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
- Inspect crawlspace and sub-floor - pre-1980 construction often has degraded vapor barriers and original insulation that retains moisture and reduces energy efficiency
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
- Check original single-pane windows and door weatherstripping; aging seals significantly raise heating costs in Tahoe winters and are a common source of pipe-freeze vulnerability
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
- Pre-1980 galvanized or original copper supply lines are more prone to freeze damage - verify heat tape covers all exposed runs under the structure, including any original un-insulated sections
What This Means for an Owner Here
Sitting inside a Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone changes the maintenance contract on a property. A parcel at 6,230 ft in Kings Beach falls under North Tahoe Fire Protection District jurisdiction, and the calendar of work is set by them rather than by the owner: spring clearance of Zone 0 before vegetation greens up, summer maintenance of Zones 1 and 2, and fall verification ahead of red-flag season. In the Brockway Park area, The penalty for falling behind isn't a fine - it's a non-renewal notice from the insurance carrier.
Service Area & Utility Context
Under North Tahoe Fire Protection District oversight, this parcel falls within an inspection program that treats Zones 0, 1, and 2 as separate compliance categories. Spring is the time to address winter debris and dead vegetation; summer maintains the Zone-1 separation; fall verifies the parcel before red-flag season begins. The district publishes its schedule annually.
Property Profile
Parcel summary - built in 1947, 2,044-sq-ft of conditioned space, 3 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms set on a compact 0.15-acre lot; current assessed value sits at $557,756. The annual maintenance schedule at 6,230 ft under North Tahoe Fire Protection District oversight reflects the structure's age, its envelope condition, and the operational status of any mechanical systems; the last recorded sale was in 2013 at a recorded price of $455,000.
Fire District Inspection: North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Annual Defensible Space Inspection Program from North Tahoe Fire Protection District concentrates field visits in the April through June window. 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. The owners of 238 Park Ln who treat the visit as a confirmation rather than a first-pass inspection - meaning Zone 0 work happens two weeks earlier on the owner's own initiative - rarely see follow-up notices.
Brockway Park — Community
This property is in the Brockway Park subdivision in Kings Beach, 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)
For 238 Park Ln, structural and mechanical work routes 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. Owners of a 1947-built home at 6,230 ft should budget review time accordingly - TRPA overlap on Tahoe Basin parcels is the dominant timeline driver.
Short-Term Rental Rules
TOT Rate: 10%
If 238 Park Ln 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
Placer County administers the assessor records for this parcel (current assessed value $557,756). Prop 19 reshaped parent-to-child transfer treatment effective February 2021: the reassessment exclusion now applies only to primary residences and carries a cap. Investment and vacation property transfers no longer qualify for the old exclusion. The Placer County Assessor handles transfer processing. A 1947-built structure that has been in a family for decades typically faces the largest gap between assessed value and current market - that gap shapes both transfer strategy and inheritance planning.
Fire Compliance
Agency: CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts
CAL FIRE — Placer Unit, in conjunction with local fire districts carries fire-compliance jurisdiction over this 1947-built parcel at 6,230 ft. 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. For an Very High-zone property, owners who treat defensible space as an annual maintenance contract rather than a one-time task carry the lowest non-renewal risk.
Short-Term Rental Context: Kings Beach (96143)
Kings Beach (96143) anchors the northeast shore with the largest public beach in North Lake Tahoe. The July 4th fireworks draw the region's peak nightly rates — often 3–4× the summer average for beachfront properties. Placer County TOT at 10% applies. Many older Brockway Vista-area cabins have been renovated specifically for the STR market; construction vintage (1920s–1960s) means ongoing maintenance costs that savvy operators budget for annually. For a 1947-built 2,044 sq ft property at 238 Park Ln, 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.
Kings Beach: Community Background
Development era: 1920s–1940s
Kings Beach was developed as a summer resort destination in the 1920s and 1930s, when Bay Area families began building vacation cabins along the northeast shore. The Central Pacific Railroad connection through Truckee (since 1868) made the region accessible, but the Kings Beach area was primarily reached by car once Highway 267 was improved in the 1920s. Many of the original cabin-era structures remain — often substantially modified — explaining the wide construction vintage spread across subdivisions like Brockway Vista. A 1947-built property at 6,230 ft like 238 Park Ln sits in the middle of that historical arc - meaning the surrounding zoning, road access, and utility easements all reflect decisions made during the 1920s–1940s era, not current planning practice. That gap matters more for renovation planning than most owners expect.
Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista / Carnelian Bay: Local Events & Lifestyle
Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista / Carnelian Bay character: The Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, and Carnelian Bay corridor is the most densely occupied stretch of North Shore real estate. Closer to Reno and the Bay Area than the South Shore, this cluster has the highest summer visitor throughput in North Tahoe. Short-term rentals are common; the beach orientation drives July–August as the dominant revenue months. 238 Park Ln 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.
Kings Beach 4th of July Fireworks
July 4th
The largest fireworks display in North Lake Tahoe, launched from a barge over Kings Beach. The event draws tens of thousands and generates the single highest-demand rental week of the summer for properties in 96143, 96148, and 96140. For owners at 238 Park Ln, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Year-round (peak Memorial Day–Labor Day)
One of the largest public beaches on Lake Tahoe, with volleyball, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and shallow warm water ideal for families. Free access drives strong day-visitor traffic that supports local restaurant and rental demand.
North Lake Tahoe Art Studio Tour
October (annual)
A self-guided tour of working artists' studios across North Lake Tahoe including Kings Beach, Tahoe City, and Carnelian Bay. Draws art buyers and contributes to fall shoulder-season activity. For owners at 238 Park Ln, 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
- 2044 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.149 acres
- Year Built
- 1947
- APN
- 090-243-003-000
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 238 Park Ln, Kings Beach, CA 96143?
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 (6230 ft) and Very High fire hazard zone mean for ongoing maintenance and insurance.
- How the North Tahoe PUD water source and North Tahoe Fire Protection District district affect long-term costs.
- Issues common to 1947-era construction in Kings Beach.
- STR (short-term rental) viability and county compliance for Kings Beach.
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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