5 properties I would buy in North Lake Tahoe before the end of the year

760 Bunker Rd

$1,449,000 · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,853 sq ft · 0.22 acre · built 1995 · MLS #20261835

A freshly updated Tahoe City home near the village, with room for a second-home buyer or a guest-friendly hold. I would confirm the STR permit status and run the operating costs before writing an offer.

1004 Lanny Lane

$1,095,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,967 sq ft · 0.24 acre · built 1967 · MLS #20262006

An Olympic-era cabin tucked among the pines near Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows. Older bones and a bigger lot, so I would pull the inspection and defensible-space items early.

11051 Lausanne Way

$699,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,248 sq ft · 0.38 acre · built 1979 · detached 2-car garage · HOA about $302 a month · MLS #20261397

The most approachable entry point on my list: a Tahoe Donner home with a detached garage, priced under $700K. I would check Tahoe Donner amenity access and rental rules before offering.

6641 Idlewood Rd

$999,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,680 sq ft · built 1976 · MLS #20261088 · price reduced, shows contingent on some sites

A well-kept North Shore home with mountain-modern updates and views, close to the lake. Ask me whether it is still available before you get attached.

6024 Mill Camp

$775,000 · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,000 sq ft · built 1979 · MLS #20261859

An updated, light-filled townhome minutes from Northstar Village, with floor-to-ceiling forest views, a stone fireplace and a private balcony. Community pool, hot tub, sauna and shuttle access. HOA is $822 a month, so I would run the full cost of ownership before offering.

Listed by Christopher A. Fajkos, Timber & Tide Realty Co.