Lakeside Condos at The Franciscan

OK, let's call it like it is: The Franciscan Lakeside Condos at Lake Tahoe are little more than a glorified hotel room. But, hey, it's your glorified hotel room with a white Sand Beach at Lake Tahoe, a pier, affordable seasonal buoys, and a seasonal swimming pool. Plus, unlike a lot of Tahoe under today's short-term rental restrictions, you can rent it out when you're not using it. (Read more)

The Franciscan Condos at Lake Tahoe

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$380,000

↓ $15,000

6943 North Lake Boulevard 35, Tahoe Vista

2 Beds 0 Baths 672 SqFt Residential MLS® # 20250861

$375,000

↓ $20,000

6943 North Lake Boulevard 46, Tahoe Vista

1 Bed 0 Baths 384 SqFt Residential MLS® # 20251697

$349,950

6943 North Lake Boulevard 44, Tahoe Vista

1 Bed 0 Baths 384 SqFt Residential MLS® # 20250500

The HOA at The Franciscan is steep -- roughly $1,000/month, but they cover most all utilities, including WiFi. (Basically, everything except for your property taxes). And  the cost of the units is cheap -- in recent years, most have sold for $200k or less (several have sold over the years in the mid-$200k range, and the highest sale was a 1-bedroom that fetched $345k during the last recession). And rental income defrays the costs of ownership.

Mooring a boat at Lake Tahoe can be complicated because buoys are tightly regulated

Great Spot to Moor your Boat on Lake Tahoe

You can't make The Franciscan your primary home (or even a "seasonal" hangout): Owners and guests are limited to 14 consecutive nights in residency per visit. But if you're looking for a place to moor your boat on Lake Tahoe, this is a great option. The Franciscan is on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach in Tahoe Vista (an adjacent property serves Martis Camp homeowners) with 16 buoys that become available to owners on a first-come, first-serve basis on January 1. The price for a buoy is roughly $1,000 for the season (or $45/day, if one is available).