Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Tahoe Meadows is ranked #12 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.4/5). It ranks 19th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety. The trade-off is schools (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Tahoe Meadows is the south shore's aristocrat: a gated lakefront enclave founded in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, hiding roughly a hundred acres of old-Tahoe cottages between Highway 50 and the water. Inside the gate the scale stays historic: unhurried lanes, original summer houses, and a shoreline the public never sees. Stateline's towers glitter a mile away, which makes the hush inside feel almost theatrical. Ownership means historic-district stewardship as much as real estate, and listings surface rarely. It is the closest the south shore comes to time travel, priced accordingly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces4.4
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.6 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra House 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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Houseberry School Score Data
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Tahoe Meadows FAQs8 answers
Is Tahoe Meadows a good place to live?
Tahoe Meadows ranks 12th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.4/5). The trade-off is schools (3.0/5).
Is Tahoe Meadows safe?
Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 19th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Tahoe Meadows?
Schools serving Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe include Sierra House Elementary (3.0/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Tahoe Meadows?
Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 44° to 78°F and winter days 21° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Tahoe Meadows walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 2nd of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
What is Tahoe Meadows known for?
Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe scores highest on curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.4/5).
How does Tahoe Meadows compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Tahoe Meadows ranks 12th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 19th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Tahoe Meadows?
Tahoe Meadows, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on schools (3.0/5).
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