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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully crafted mountain home featuring 4 bedrooms, with 2 conveniently located on the main level and 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs. This thoughtfully designed home offers 2 bathrooms and an attached 2-car garage. Home could use some TLC to add your own personal touches.Situated on a large, sunny corner lot along the school bus route and conveniently located just minutes from three ski resorts, and plenty of hiking and biking trails. This home combines mountain charm with quality craftsmanship throughout. From the impressive log entryway to the handcrafted banisters and built-in coat racks, custom woodworking creates warmth and character.The inviting living room is anchored by a stunning river rock fireplace with a handcrafted log mantel and quartzite hearth, creating the perfect gathering space. The home's exterior is enhanced with an elegant granite water table, Hardibacker siding, and a beautiful quartzite floor entryway both inside and out.The kitchen features rich maple cabinetry, durable concrete countertops, and hickory flooring that extends into the living area. Downstairs bathroom is tastefully designed with an authentic clawfoot tub and a large glass-block window and tiled shower. Both upstairs and downstairs baths have granite counter tops and tiled flooring, blending style and functionality.French doors off the kitchen open to the outdoor living space, while a sliding glass door from the primary bedroom provides additional access to the backyard. Enjoy entertaining or relaxing on the large paving stone patio (complete with wiring to add a hot tub), overlooking the spacious, sun-filled yard. It even has a green house.An insulated shed with electricity offers endless possibilities as a workshop, hobby space, or additional storage. With exceptional craftsmanship, quality finishes, and a desirable location, this mountain retreat is ready to welcome you home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2940 Santa Claus Dr
General
- Price: $859,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: South_Tahoe_MLS
- MLS ID: 143174
- Updated: 7/11/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Insert, Wood
- Counters: Granite, Concrete
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Natural Stone
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Microwave Built-in, Dishwasher Built-in, Gas Range, Single Oven
- Laundry: Garage
- Other Room 1: Living Room, Workshop
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Other (See Remarks)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Description: Attached
Location
- Area: Christmas Valley 2
- County: El Dorado
- Subdivision: Christmas Valley 2
- Cross Streets: SR 89
- Driving Directions: SR 89 south to left on second Santa Claus. First house on left
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Utility Description: ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, Cable TV, Telephone, Water Meter
Structural Information
- Construction: Wood Frame, Rock, Other/See Remarks
- Foundation: Concrete/Crawl Space
- Roof: Pitched, Composition
- Windows: Double Pane, Wood Frame, Vinyl Frame
- Windows/Doors: Double Pane, Wood Frame, Vinyl Frame
- Square Feet: 2,000
- Year Built: 2002
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountains
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2307
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,050
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 134
- Grounds/Landscape: Lawn, Gravel, Trees
- Irrigation System: Full Sprinklers
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $429.5
- Price Per Acre: $3,723,450.37
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 36423017000
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Schools
Schools serving 2940 Santa Claus Dr
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 | 6.8 mi |
South Tahoe Middle School 2940 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | 6-8 | 8.1 mi |
South Tahoe High School 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 | 9-12 | 5.9 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 2940 Santa Claus Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/07/2026
Listed
$859,000
75.66%
MLS
5/12/2017
Sold
$489,000
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Public Record
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 2940 Santa Claus Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,259
5%
$567,520
2%
2024
$5,935
2%
$556,394
2%
2023
$5,831
1%
$545,485
2%
2022
$5,772
2%
$534,790
2%
2021
$5,659
1%
$524,304
1%
2020
$5,599
1%
$518,929
2%
2019
$5,571
2%
$508,755
2%
2018
$5,445
2%
$498,780
60%
2017
$5,359
60%
$311,094
2%
2016
$3,354
1%
$304,995
2%
2015
$3,318
4%
$300,415
2%
2014
$3,183
—
$294,532
—
2013
$3,175
—
$293,202
—
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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2940 Santa Claus Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (MLS# 143174) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2940 Santa Claus Drive is currently listed for $859,000 and was received on July 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 2940 Santa Claus Drive? 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.

