The Y Area

The Y area in South Lake Tahoe, California is located in the central part of town located where Highway 50 meets Highway 89 heading towards Emerald Bay. There are many well priced starter homes & remodels in this neighborhood along with some new construction properties as well. The Y area is about five miles away from Stateline, where Heavenly Ski Resort, dining, shopping and the casinos are located.

There are many amenities located nearby and this is also a central location for accessing everything in South Lake Tahoe including, Camp Richardson and some great beaches.

As many of the neighborhoods in South Lake, the houses available in the “Y Area” are a mixed bag. This area has some of the lowest priced homes for sale in South Lake Tahoe next to more expensive new construction or remodeled properties. Most of the homes in the Y Area are on flat 5,000 square foot lots and have neighboring homes on all sides of the property. Due to all of the trees in the Y Area, mountain views are rare in this area.

The Y Area is conveniently located where HWY 50 and HWY 89 intersect in South Lake Tahoe. This is a great location for locals who want to be in town, but also for second home owners who would like to be close to most of South Shores amenities. Camp Richardson and Valhalla are only about 5 minutes north on HWY 89, and between the Y and Camp Richardson are some of South Shores best beaches.