Property Care Guide
7108 6th Ave, Tahoma, CA 96142
Tahoma, CA 96142 · Elevation 6225 ft
Tahoe Ced Tr
Location & Property Details
- Elevation
- 6225 ft
- Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High (CAL FIRE FHSZ)
- Fire District
- Meeks Bay Fire Protection District
- Water
- Tahoma Mutual Water
- Electric
- Liberty Utilities
- Gas
- Southwest Gas
TR Tahoe provides year-round property care across Tahoma and North Lake Tahoe.
Seasonal Maintenance Calendar for Tahoma
At 6225 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 Tahoe Ced Tr area, Defensible space is non-discretionary at all three zones, and the Meeks Bay 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
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
Assessor data on this property: 2015 build, 1,562-sq-ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms , lot area of a compact 0.14-acre lot; at a recorded price of $86,500; current assessed value sits at $538,930; the assessor lists 624 sq ft of garage area; 1 parking spaces of record; classified by the county as improved single family residential to 2.5 ac.. Owners of a structure with this profile at 6,225 ft typically allocate maintenance budget across envelope (roof, deck, windows), mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, chimney), and exterior (defensible space, driveway, drainage).
Fire District Inspection: Meeks Bay Fire Protection District
Meeks Bay Fire Protection District covers Tahoma, Homewood, Meeks Bay, and Rubicon Bay. Annual defensible space inspections are conducted in late spring. The Very High FHSZ designation applies throughout. The district is smaller than NTFPD or TPFD — inspection resources are limited, and owners should not wait for a formal inspection notice before maintaining clearances. Meeks Bay Fire Protection District runs the Defensible Space Inspection program with field activity concentrated in May through July. For a 1,562 sq ft property at 7108 6th Ave, 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.
Tahoe Cedars — Community Profile
The Tahoe Cedars community is the layer that shapes most non-structural decisions at 7108 6th Ave. Tahoe Cedars (also indexed as 'Tahoe Ced' variants in county records) is one of the West Shore's oldest established communities, with parcels from 1916. El Dorado County jurisdiction. No overarching HOA. The area has a mix of original cabins, mid-century homes, and recent rebuilds. West Shore TRPA rules are among the most restrictive in the Basin due to proximity to sensitive shoreline habitat — coverage percentages and setbacks are closely monitored. For a 2015-built structure, the community's role spans access, snow plowing, common-area fire mitigation, and (often) shared utility infrastructure. There is no overarching HOA - individual parcel restrictions and TRPA/county rules govern. Understanding which of those is owner-funded vs. community-funded is the central early-ownership task.
El Dorado County — Permits, Taxes & Compliance
Permits
Portal: El Dorado County Development Services (edcgov.us)
Permit submissions for this 1,562 sq ft property in El Dorado County go through El Dorado County Development Services (edcgov.us). Building permits in El Dorado County route through Development Services; Tahoe Basin parcels also face concurrent TRPA review. The county updated its defensible-space and fire-hardening requirements after 2020 to track California's AB 38 disclosure rules at point of sale. 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%
If 7108 6th Ave is operated as a short-term rental, the El Dorado County 10% TOT applies and registration is enforced. Short-term rental rules in El Dorado County run stricter than Placer County's framework: mandatory registration, 10% TOT, and occupancy caps are enforced. West Shore communities like Tahoma and Meeks Bay show lower STR density partly because of this regulatory differential. Owners should verify current STR permit status with the county before assuming rental viability. 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 El Dorado County apply to this 1,562 sq ft property. Same Prop 19 framework applies here as across California: parent-to-child reassessment exclusion only for primary residences, capped exclusion amount, administered by the El Dorado County Assessor. Portions of the Tahoe Basin also carry the county's Measure E special tax overlay. The intersection of Prop 19, family transfers, and short-term-rental income reporting can compound quickly (current assessed value $538,930) - a documented plan beats reacting to notices.
Fire Compliance
Agency: El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE — El Dorado Unit
Under El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE — El Dorado Unit oversight, this parcel sits in a Very High FHSZ tier. Tahoe Basin parcels within El Dorado County sit in Very High FHSZ. Inspection responsibility is shared between the El Dorado County FPD and CAL FIRE. After 2021, sellers must disclose defensible-space compliance status (or non-compliance) at sale, under the fire-hardening documentation rule. 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: Tahoma / West Shore (96142)
Tahoma and the West Shore (96142) have the lowest STR density of the core North Tahoe zips at 6.3%, largely because El Dorado County has historically applied stricter STR regulations than Placer County. El Dorado County's TOT rate is 10%. West Shore properties appeal to buyers seeking seclusion over activity — a distinct buyer profile that supports premium pricing for lakefront and pier-access homes. For a 2015-built 1,562 sq ft property at 7108 6th Ave, 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.
Tahoma: Community Background
Development era: 1920s–1940s (West Shore)
Neighborhood-level context for due diligence: Tahoma and the West Shore were among the first areas of Lake Tahoe developed for summer recreation, served by steamboat access before roads were improved. The name 'Tahoma' is a corruption of the Washoe word for the lake. The area's 1920s–1940s cabin character is more intact on the West Shore than the North Shore, partly because the lower STR density has reduced the pressure to renovate for rental marketability. El Dorado County jurisdiction. A 2015-built structure at 7108 6th Ave reads as a single data point inside the larger Tahoma inventory, and the 1920s–1940s (West Shore) cohort it belongs to is what sets resale comparables, lender appetite, and the depth of the local contractor bench that actually knows how to service it.
Tahoma / Homewood / West Shore: Local Events & Lifestyle
Tahoma / Homewood / West Shore character: The West Shore — Tahoma, Homewood, Rubicon Bay, Meeks Bay — is the quietest and most privacy-oriented sector of the Tahoe Basin. Fewer commercial amenities mean buyers here are self-selecting for seclusion and natural access over convenience. STR density is low (6.3%); the buyer profile trends toward long-term owners and families. 7108 6th Ave 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.
Homewood Mountain Resort
December–April
A smaller, family-oriented ski resort on the West Shore with exceptional lake views from nearly every run. Homewood has been undergoing a redevelopment process that, if completed, would add lodging and village infrastructure. Currently operates as a classic Tahoe ski hill without resort amenities. A property at 6,225 ft in Tahoma sees this in the surrounding ecosystem of dining, lodging, and traffic patterns each year.
D.L. Bliss and Emerald Bay State Parks
June–September
Two of California's most iconic state parks, accessible from the West Shore. Rubicon Trail and Vikingsholm Castle are summer draws. West Shore properties near the park access command a premium among buyers who prioritize seclusion over amenities. For owners at 7108 6th Ave, this is one of the calendar markers worth knowing - both for personal use planning and rental availability.
West Shore Café Summer Season
May–October
The West Shore Café and Bar is a lakefront institution in Homewood. Accessible by boat, it anchors the West Shore's social scene during summer and supports rental marketing for properties in the area. A property at 6,225 ft in Tahoma sees this in the surrounding ecosystem of dining, lodging, and traffic patterns each year.
Property Record
- Bedrooms
- 3.0
- Bathrooms
- 3.0
- Living Area
- 1562 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.14 acres
- Year Built
- 2015
- APN
- 015-104-008-000
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 7108 6th Ave, Tahoma, CA 96142?
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 (6225 ft) and Very High fire hazard zone mean for ongoing maintenance and insurance.
- How the Tahoma Mutual Water water source and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District district affect long-term costs.
- Issues common to 2015-era construction in Tahoma.
- STR (short-term rental) viability and county compliance for Tahoma.
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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