Placer County property record for 3035 Watson Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,804 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 093-191-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 093-191-003-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,999 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3035 WATSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | TAHOE CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 96145-2249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 011 |
| Legal Description | L 3 C HIGHLANDS #1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PLACER CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE TAHOE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 20104 |
3035 Watson Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Placer County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6235, TAHOE CITY, CA 96145-6235 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201051872 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047850 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3035 Watson Dr was $6,804.
Source: Placer County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Placer County |
| Unified School District | Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $548,843 (+2%) Land $287,489 Building $261,354 | |
| 2025 | $6,804.00 | $538,082 Land $281,852 Building $256,230 |
| 2023 | $6,478.00 (+2.94%) | $517,189 Land $270,908 Building $246,281 |
| 2022 | $6,293.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3035 Watson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3035 Watson Dr is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTH TAHOE PUD - DOLLAR COVE serves 507 people · EPA ID CA3110036 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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