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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a pristine USFS cabin in the peaceful Rainbow Tract neighborhood just steps away from the Upper Truckee River! If you are looking for a unique, well-maintained, and charming cabin, you will fall in love with this one!The downstairs level features a sunny and bright living room with vaulted pine ceilings, built-in storage shelving, and an extremely efficient barrel-style wood-burning fireplace; a kitchen with all the amenities, breakfast bar, separate dining area, full bath with laundry facilities, and 2 spacious decks (front and back) with bench seating perfect for outdoor entertaining on beautiful summer days. Upstairs you'll find the 2 bedrooms, plenty of storage cabinets, additional vaulted loft storage and another bathroom off of the rear bedroom.Recent improvements include a new chimney, paint, and a newer roof. Other perks include ample parking, delicious well water, well-maintained roads throughout the quiet neighborhood, plenty of privacy,and close proximity to the gentle meandering Truckee River. Sold turnkey with most furnishings included.The Rainbow Tract gate is opened by the USFS from May to October. However, unlike most Forest Service cabins, this one has year round water and can be accessed in the winter by foot when the gate is not open. Conveniently located near the junction of Highway 50 & 89 and just a short drive to multiple Lake Tahoe beaches, world-class ski resorts, hiking/ biking trails, Hope Valley, shopping, recreation, and dining.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2151 Rainbow Rd
General
- Price: $359,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: South_Tahoe_MLS
- MLS ID: 143089
- Updated: 7/1/2026
- Added to Site: 21 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Counters: Tile
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Electric Range, Single Oven
- Laundry: Bathroom Combo
- Other Room 1: Living Room
Additional Information
- Other Features: Furnished per Inventory
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Description: None
Location
- Area: Christmas Valley 1
- County: El Dorado
- Subdivision: Rainbow Tract
- Cross Streets: Blitzen
- Driving Directions: From Highway 89 in Meyers, turn right on Blitzen, then turn right into the Rainbow Tract. Once in the Rainbow Tract, stay to the left and the cabin will be on the left side.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Fireplace
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Utility Description: ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable
Structural Information
- Construction: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Pitched, Composition, Shingle
- Windows: Double Pane
- Windows/Doors: Double Pane
- Square Feet: 960
- Year Built: 1953
Lot Features
- Property View: Forest
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,859
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $373.96
- Price Per Acre: $875,609.76
Disclosures and Reports
- CC&Rs: Yes
- APN: 920000807000
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Schools
Schools serving 2151 Rainbow Rd
School District:Lake Tahoe Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tahoe Valley Elementary School 943 Tahoe Island Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | K-5 | 5.3 mi |
South Tahoe Middle School 2940 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | 6-8 | 6.7 mi |
South Tahoe High School 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | 9-12 | 4.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2151 Rainbow Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/19/2026
Listed
$359,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2151 Rainbow Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,253
100%
$115,329
2%
2023
100%
$113,069
2%
2022
100%
$110,853
2%
2021
100%
$108,681
2%
2020
-100%
$106,551
3%
2019
$1,200
100%
$103,392
-2%
2019
-100%
$105,459
4%
2018
$1,174
—
$101,366
2%
2017
$1,172
2%
$99,379
2%
2016
$1,149
1%
$97,431
2%
2015
$1,138
4%
$95,970
2%
2014
$1,093
—
$94,092
—
2013
$1,090
—
$93,669
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2151 Rainbow Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (MLS# 143089) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 2151 Rainbow Road is currently listed for $359,000 and was received on June 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 2151 Rainbow Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Lake Tahoe? You can browse all South Lake Tahoe real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

