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South Lake Tahoe Multifamily Investment

1212 Melba Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

1212 Melba Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
$750,000
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$750,000

Rare investment opportunity with income and development potential.

Property Size2,204 SF
Lot Size1.00 Acre
Price / SF$340.29
AddedMay 23
Days on Market53
Last RefreshMay 27 at 8:21 am

Property Features for 1212 Melba Drive

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,204 SF
Lot size
1.00 Acre
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Quadruplex

Building Details

Year Built
1960

Listing office Dickson Realty

Listing date May 23, 2026

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This South Lake Tahoe property presents an investment and development opportunity on approximately one acre. The existing property features four rental units across three structures: two 1-bedroom, 1-bath residences, one 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence, and a studio apartment above Unit C. All units are occupied by long-term, month-to-month tenants. The site offers redevelopment possibilities with the potential for up to 25 units per acre, according to the City of South Lake Tahoe. Additional land coverage may be purchased, allowing up to 70% site coverage. The current coverage is approximately 6,875 square feet, with a base allowable coverage of 13,104 square feet. The property includes approximately 16,251 square feet of banked coverage that may be utilized onsite for future development or potentially sold separately. The maximum allowable coverage is approximately 30,492 square feet. The property is located near Camp Richardson Marina, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Heavenly Ski Resort. The property is situated minutes from Camp Richardson, Lake Tahoe beaches, bike trails, shopping, dining, and year-round recreation. The property size is 2204 square feet. Short-term vacation rentals are not permitted. Buyer to verify all development potential, coverage allowances, and land use opportunities with the City of South Lake Tahoe.

Key Highlights

  • Exceptional redevelopment potential: Zoned for up to 25 units per acre with potential for up to 70% site coverage.
  • Prime location: Situated in a desirable South Lake Tahoe location, minutes from Camp Richardson, beaches, bike trails, shopping, dining, and year‑round recreation.
  • Immediate rental income: Features four existing rental units currently occupied by long‑term tenants, providing steady cash flow.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $55.5k $25.20
− Vacancy −$3.2k −$1.46
EGI $52.3k $23.74
− OpEx −$15.7k −$7.12
NOI $36.6k $16.62
2,204 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.79% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$523.2K
$457.8K – $610.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,627 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.88%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$468.3K
$409.8K – $546.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,782 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.37%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$788.0K
$689.5K – $919.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,158 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.35%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Garden Center Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Computer & Electronic Repair Catering Service Barber Shop Home Appliance Store Pharmacy Tech Support Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Rare investment opportunity with income and development potential.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 1212 Melba Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Exceptional redevelopment potential: Zoned for up to 25 units per acre with potential for up to 70% site coverage.; Prime location: Situated in a desirable South Lake Tahoe location, minutes from Camp Richardson, beaches, bike trails, shopping, dining, and year‑round recreation.; Immediate rental income: Features four existing rental units currently occupied by long‑term tenants, providing steady cash flow.
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