Tahoe Keys Real Estate

The Tahoe Keys is a 740 acre private marina community. There are waterfront homes located on 11 miles of inland waterways that lead to the emerald waters of Lake Tahoe. Homeowners in the Tahoe Keys have

 

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association is the Tahoe Keys HOA.  HOA fees are $1919 annually for houses and from $1000 to $1400 quarterly for condos depending on their location with-in the Tahoe Keys.

Single family home property values generally range from the $500,000’s to $3,ooo,ooo, but there have been a few foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys that have sold for $400,000, and homes on Lighthouse Shores and Beach priced over $7,000,000.

Tahoe Keys condos range from $250,000 for a one bedroom, to over $1,000,000+ for a lakefront.

The 2008 Tahoe Keys sales statistics for single family detached dwellings are as follows

• Median sales price $847,500 (down 12% from $960,000 in 2007)
• 32 Units sold (down 5 units from 37 in 2007)
• Average days on market 196 (up from 185 in 2007)
• Lowest 2008 sale $399,000
• Highest 2008 sale $2,150,000

 

 

                                                       

 

 

For more information about Tahoe Keys Real Estate, South Lake Tahoe Real Estate, or the South Lake Tahoe MLS, please contact Brent and Jill Johnson today!

Tahoe Keys Real Estate Review for 2009

Real Estate in the Tahoe Keys was not immune to the decline in property values in 2009. The median sales price of single family homes dropped 17% from $847,500 in 2008 to $700,000 in 2009. One of the leading causes of the decline in the median sales price of the single family homes was the presence of bank owned foreclosures and short sales. There were 5 foreclosures and 7 short sales it the Tahoe Keys that closed escrow in 2009. Short sales and foreclosures accounted for 12 out of 32  (38%) of the sold single family homes in the Tahoe Keys. The number of homes sold in the Tahoe Keys was the same as in 2008, 32.

 

The decline in the sales prices was a great opportunity for home buyers looking for deals in the Tahoe Keys. 484 Carson Ct. is a great example. 484 Carson Ct. was a bank owned foreclosure in the Tahoe Keys that was listed for $792,900. This was a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage, 2136 square foot home built in 1993. This home had multiple offers and sold above asking price at $826,000. This is still an incredible price when you look at what the home last sold for, $1,345,000 on 8/19/05!

2009 Tahoe Keys Real Estate Statistics

• 32 single family homes in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2009
• 5 foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2009
• 7 short sales in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2009
• The median sales price was $700,000
• The average sales price was $920,192
• The average price per square Foot was $336
• The median days on the market was 157

The foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys sold for less money and less time on the market than the non-foreclosure properties. The bank owned foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys had an average sales price of $652,270, a median days on the market of 45, and an average price per square foot of $284. Keep in mind that most of the foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys that sold last year needed at least some minor repairs.

2008 Tahoe Keys Real Estate Statistics

• 32 single family homes in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2008
• The median sales price was $847,500
• The average sales price was $900,366
• The average price per square Foot was $388
• The median days on the market was 115

2007 Tahoe Keys Real Estate Statistics

• 37 single family homes in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2007
• The median sales price was $960,000
• The average sales price was $1,155,000
• The average price per square Foot was $476
• The median days on the market was 160

2006 Tahoe Keys Real Estate Statistics

• 35 single family homes in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2006
• The median sales price was $1,000,000
• The average sales price was $1,009,352
• The average price per square Foot was $455
• The median days on the market was 118

2005 Tahoe Keys Real Estate Statistics

• 49 single family homes in the Tahoe Keys sold in 2005
• The median sales price was $1,130,000
• The average sales price was $1,166,367
• The average price per square Foot was $473
• The median days on the market was 80

The median sales price of the Tahoe Keys Condos was down only 14% from 2008, but the number of condos sold was down significantly.There were only 6 Tahoe Keys condos sold in 2009, down from 11 in 2008. The sales volume was down from $4,647,950 in 2008 to $2,118,408 in 2009. Only one of the Tahoe Keys condos sold in 2009 was a bank owned foreclosure.

Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics for 2009

• There were 6 condos in the Tahoe Keys that were sold
• The median sales price was $373,750
• The average sales price was $353,068
• The median days on the market was 156
• The average price per square foot was $279

Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics for 2008

• There were 11 condos in the Tahoe Keys that were sold
• The median sales price was $435,000
• The average sales price was $422,541
• The median days on the market was 97
• The average price per square foot was $408

Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics for 2007

• There were 11 condos in the Tahoe Keys that were sold
• The median sales price was $590,000
• The average sales price was $628,900
• The median days on the market was 113
• The average price per square foot was $477

Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics for 2006

• There were 16 condos in the Tahoe Keys that were sold
• The median sales price was $616,000
• The average sales price was $652,148
• The median days on the market was 100
• The average price per square foot was $486

Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics for 2005

• There were 16 condos in the Tahoe Keys that were sold
• The median sales price was $559,500
• The average sales price was $551,156
• The median days on the market was 71
• The average price per square foot was $450

For more information about Tahoe Keys Real Estate please contact Caifornia and Nevada South Lake Tahoe Real Estate agent Brent Johnson today!

Tahoe Keys Real Estate Update

The Tahoe Keys area is now more affordable than it has been in years. With the great selection of homes to choose from, now is a great time to purchase waterfront property in South Lake Tahoe. There are currently 70 houses for sale in the Tahoe Keys listed on the South Lake Tahoe mls. Of the 70 houses for sale in the Tahoe Keys, 13 are currently in escrow. Distress sales are accounting for a large percentage of the houses in the Keys that are in escrow. Nine of the current Keys escrows are short sales and one is a bank owned foreclosure.

There have been 17 houses in the Tahoe Keys that have sold so far this year. Distress sales accounted for  6 of the sold Keys homes, 3 were short sales and 3 were bank owned foreclosures.

Here are the statistics for the sold Tahoe Keys Homes Year to Date:

• The average list price of the sold Tahoe Keys homes was $975,719
• The average sales price of the Sold Tahoe Keys homes was $894,700
• The median selling price was $700,000
• The average price per square foot was $333
• There were 3 sold short sales in the Tahoe Keys
• There were 3 sold bank owned foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys
• The average days on the market was 188
• The median days on the market was 157

With six houses for sale in the Tahoe Keys under $700,000 with lake access, now is a great time to purchase waterfront property in South Lake Tahoe! For more information regarding Tahoe Keys properties, please call Brent and Jill Johnson at (530) 416-2625.

Tahoe Keys HOA Fees

Owning a home in the Tahoe Keys has its advantages. In addition to waterfront living, there are other great amenities that Tahoe Keys homeowners have access to. Homeowners will have access to the indoor pool, outdoor pool, spa, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, private beach and pier, and marina use.

Although the amenities are great, they do come with a fee. The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association fees are $1,412 annually. The Tahoe Keys also has its own water company which charges $507 annually, so the total TKPOA dues plus the water dues are $1,919 annually ($159.92 a month). Lighthouse Shores has its own particular dues. The annual Keys dues include the Common Operating Fund, Common Capital Reserve Fund, Water Quality Operating Fund, and Water Quality Reserve fund.

In addition to the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association dues and the water company fees, condos in the Tahoe Keys have additional subdivision dues that cover exterior maintnence, exterior insurance, roof repairs, refuse, and snow removal. The subdivision dues depend on the subdivision that the condo is located in. The fee schedule is as follows.

• Door #’s 1-77 in Cove 5 are $4,097 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 78-91 in Cove 4 are $4,165 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 92-110 in Cove 3B are $3,285 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 111-145 in Cove 3C are $3,123 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 146-167 in Cove 3A are $3,602 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 168-187 in Cove I are $3,555 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 188-207 in Cove II are $3,612 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 208-236 in Cove IIA are $3,336 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 237-275 in Tahoe Marina Shores I and II are $3,911 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 276-293 in Islander II are $4,290 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 294-302 in Islander I are $3,746 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.
• Door #’s 303-335 in Islander III are $3,800 plus $1,919 for the HOA and water fees.

Owning a condo in the Tahoe Keys is one of the least expensive ways to purchase waterfront property in South Lake Tahoe. The subdivision dues in addition to the HOA fees may seem like a big expense, but when you factor in the location it may be worth it!

For more information about houses for sale in the Tahoe Keys  and Tahoe Keys Condos, please call Brent and Jill Johnson, your resource for Tahoe Keys real estate.

Tahoe Keys Real Estate Review for 2009 Year to Date

Tahoe Keys home buyers are currently finding the best selection of homes for sale that there has been in years. There are now 55 houses for sale in the Tahoe Keys area that are available on the South Lake Tahoe mls. The least expensive home in on the water the Tahoe Keys is 2214 Venice ( backs the sailing lagoon), a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage 1422 square foot home for $495,000. For those looking for luxury, 24 Lighthouse Shores, a 6,500 square foot lakefront home is still available for $5,950,000.

Buyer activity in the Tahoe Keys has also been increasing, there are now currently 13 houses in the Tahoe Keys that are in escrow. Out of the 13 houses in escrow, 8  are short sales and none are bank owned foreclosures. 

Statistics for the houses in the Tahoe Keys that are in escrow 

• There are currently 13 homes in the Tahoe Keys that are in escrow
• The average listing price is $947,269
• The median listing price is $725,000
• Tha average price per square foot is $364
• The average days on the market is 309
• the average square footage is 2,438

So far this year there have been 8 Tahoe Keys homes that have sold on the South Lake Tahoe mls. Two of the sold homes were short sales and one was a bank owned foreclosure. When I ran the statistics for the sold Tahoe Keys homes, I did not include 2224 Inverness. 2224 Inverness was a short sale that was a 3,000 square foot shell, and was skewing the statistics. This home was completely gutted on the inside, and sold for only $300,000.

Statistics for the houses in the Tahoe Keys that have sold in 2009

• 8 sold houses in the Tahoe Keys
• 2 short sales and 1 bank owned foreclosure
• The average sales price was $798,286
• The median sales price was $705,000
• The average days on the market was 211
• The average square footage was 2,519

As I was driving my boat through the Tahoe Keys during the 4th of July weekend, it was great to see how many people were vacationing in the Keys. I would guess that there was not one vacant vacation rental in the Tahoe Keys area during that weekend. The Tahoe Keys is a very special area in South Lake Tahoe, and is one of the best places in the world to own a home! There is a large selection of homes available in the Tahoe Keys, and prices at their lowest levels in years. In may now be the best time ever to find your dream home in the Tahoe Keys!

For more information about Tahoe Keys real estate, please call Brent and Jill Johnson at (530) 416-2625 today!

Tahoe Keys Condos

Owning a condo in the Tahoe Keys area is one of the least expensive ways to own real estate on the water in South Lake Tahoe. Having a condo in the Tahoe Keys also allows you to use the Keys areas great amenities including the indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, basket ball courts, beach and harbor use, and the playground. Boat owners will love having a dock in the lagoon with easy access to Lake Tahoe’s crystal clear waters.

Condo prices in the Tahoe Keys are now more affordable than they have been in years. The median sales price is down 36% in 2009 from what it was in 2006. Currently the least expensive condo in the Tahoe Keys is only $239,000. 489 Tahoe Keys Blvd. is a one bedroom, one bathroom 754 square foot bank owned foreclosure.

So far this year there have only been two condos that have sold in the Tahoe Keys area. Both condos that sold were 3 bedroom, 2 bath units that had an average sales price per square foot of $301. 2071 Venice Drive #296 sold for $300,000 and 405 Ala Wai #182 sold for $485,000.

Currently there are three condos that are in escrow, 439 Ala Wai #941 with a list price of $399,000, 2081 Venice Drive #288 with a list price of $399,000, and 2031 Venice Drive #322 with a list price of $465,000.

There are 20 active condo listings in the Tahoe Keys on the South Lake Tahoe mls. The average list price per square foot is $450, the median list price is $517,000, and the median days on the market is 187. Like I had said before, the least expensive condo is a 1 bedroom with a list price of $239,000. The most expensive condo on the mls is 336 Ala Wai #255,  a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath lakefront offered at $1,195,000. 

To show how Tahoe Keys condos have gone down in value since 2005, here are the statistics from the South Lake Tahoe mls:

2009 Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics

• Two units sold in 2009
• The median sales price was $392,500
• The average price per square foot was $301

2008 Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics

• 11 units sold in 2008
• The median sales price was $435,000
• The average price per square foot was $408

2007 Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics

• 11 units sold in 2007
• The median sales price was $590,000
• The average price per square foot was $477

2006 Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics

• 16 units sold in 2006
• The median sales price was $616,000
• The average price per square foot was $486

2005 Tahoe Keys Condo Statistics

• 16 units sold in 2005
• The median sales price was $559,500
• The average price per square foot was $450

If you are looking for an affordable way to own South Lake Tahoe real estate on the water, now may be the best time to purchase a condo in the Tahoe Keys. For more information regarding condos for sale in the Tahoe Keys and Tahoe Keys real estate, please call Brent and Jill Johnson today!

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