Bonanza, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Bonanza is ranked #25 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 2.8/5. It ranks 25th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.4/5) and curb appeal (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Bonanza is one of the denser pockets of housing on the county side south of the Y, compact streets where a good share of the south shore's workforce actually lives. The name promises Comstock riches. The reality is more useful than glamorous. The Y's shopping is minutes away, the airport corridor sits alongside, and Lake Tahoe Boulevard ties it all together. When the resort neighborhoods talk about workforce housing in the abstract, this is the concrete version that already exists. Density means closer neighbors and busier curbs than the estate pockets nearby. As a practical foothold in an expensive basin, it does heavy lifting the postcard neighborhoods never see.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces2.4
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 1.9 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Bonanza FAQs7 answers
Is Bonanza a good place to live?
Bonanza ranks 25th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.4/5) and curb appeal (2.4/5).
Is Bonanza safe?
Bonanza, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 25th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Bonanza?
Schools serving Bonanza, South Lake Tahoe include Tahoe Valley Elementary (2.4/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Bonanza?
Bonanza, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 25th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 42° to 77°F and winter days 19° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 30 inches a year.
Is Bonanza walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bonanza, South Lake Tahoe scores 2.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 1.9 out of 5, 30th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
How does Bonanza compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Bonanza ranks 25th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 25th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Bonanza?
Bonanza, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on public spaces (2.4/5) and curb appeal (2.4/5).
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