Tahoe Keys Real Estate

Weather you are a water lover, boater, or just like great views, you can not beat the Tahoe Keys area for real estate in South Lake Tahoe. The lake is just about full and the water channels in the Tahoe Keys look great! I was just out in the Keys looking at homes and the setting is amazing. There were boats and jet skies cruising out to the lake, gardeners working on the nicely landscaped yards, and kids fishing off of the docks!

Home prices in the Tahoe Keys are now more affordable than ever. There are waterfront homes in the Tahoe Keys with boat docks and lake access now priced under $500,000 and condos that are priced under $300,000! There are currently 49 single family homes and 18 condos in the Tahoe Keys that are listed on the South Lake Tahoe MLS. Out of the 49 Tahoe Keys homes on the market, 42 are active and 7 are in escrow.

Here are the current statistics for the Tahoe Keys homes that are currently listed:

• There are 49 Tahoe Keys listings, 42 are active and 7 are in escrow.
• There are two bank owned foreclosures in the Tahoe Keys. Both of the foreclosures are on Beach Drive, one is in escrow and one is still active.
• There are 5 short sales listed in the Tahoe Keys. 3 of the short sales are active and 2 are in escrow.
• The average listing price of the Tahoe Keys homes for sale is $1,126,054.
• The median listing price of the Tahoe Keys homes for sale is $699,000.
• The average listing price per square foot is $393.

According to the South Lake Tahoe MLS, so far year to date as of 7/20 there have been 24 homes in the Tahoe Keys that have been sold. During the same period last year (1/1/10 to 7/20/10) there were 25 homes in the Tahoe Keys that were sold. Below are the comparative statistics for the homes sold  year to date:

• There were 24 Tahoe Keys homes sold from January 1st to July 20th 2011, During this same period in 2010 there were 25 homes sold.
• The average sales price was $745,700 in 2011 year to date,  and the 2010 average sales price was $865,240 for the same date range.
• The  median sales price was $595,700 in 2011 year to date, and the 2010 median sales price was $715,000 for the same date range.
• The average price per square foot was $296 in 2011 year to date, and the 2010 average price per square foot was $349  for the same date range.

There are currently18 condos in the Tahoe Keys that are listed on the South Lake Tahoe MLS. Out of the 18 condos that are on the market, 15 are active and 3 are in escrow. There are 3 short sale listings and one bank owned foreclosure listing.

So far this year there have been 12 condos in the Tahoe Keys that have been sold. One of the condos that was sold was a bank owned foreclosure and one was a short sale. Last year during the same period there were only 8 Tahoe Keys condos that were sold, and one of those sales was a foreclosure.

Here are the Tahoe Keys condo statistics for 1/1 to 7/20 for 2011 vs. 2010:

• There were 13 Tahoe Keys condos sold in 2011 and 8 condos sold in 2010.
• The average sales price was $334,192 so far this year, and it was $374,625 in 2010.
• The median sales price was $329,750 so far this year, and it was $315,000 in 2010.
• The average price per square foot was $239 so far this year, and it was $329 in 2010.

For more information regarding the Tahoe Keys Real Estate market or to set up an appointment to see some Tahoe Keys Properties, please contact Brent 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 in a Flood Zone?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made a recent change to flood maps causing some homes in the Tahoe Keys to now be considered in a flood area.

According to an article written in the Tahoe Daily Tribune written be Adam Jensen, Owners of Tahoe Keys Real Estate feel that the flood maps are very inaccurate. To view the entire article click here.

Most lenders require homeowners within a flood area to have flood insurance. When the FEMA flood maps were changed, some homeowners in the new flood area received letters from their lenders requiring flood insurance or a letter from a licensed surveyor saying that the property is not in the flood area.

Flood insurance can cost around $1,100 for a $100,000 premium. This could be a hardship for some homeowners in todays tough economy.

The new FEMA maps will be very important for Real Estate Agents and those looking to buy Real Estate in the Tahoe Keys. Purchasing a home in a flood zone will add additional insurance expenses and could be harder to sell in the future.

FEMA is currently reviewing the flood map changes due to complaints from homeowners. Click on the link view the FEMA website.

For questions about Tahoe Keys Real Estate or any home on the South Lake Tahoe MLS please call Brent or Jill Johnson today!