576 Granite Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
A Turnkey Tahoe Retreat Surrounded by Forest in Agate Bay
Set among the pines in Carnelian Bay’s desirable Agate Bay neighborhood, 576 Granite Rd is an inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath mountain home that blends classic Tahoe character with stylish updates, exceptional outdoor living, and convenient access to year-round recreation.
Large windows and oversized sliding glass doors frame the surrounding forest throughout the home, while a dramatic stone wood-burning fireplace, exposed beams, hardwood flooring, and warm natural materials create a comfortable mountain atmosphere. Thoughtful improvements, including an updated kitchen, newer high-efficiency windows and sliding doors, and a newer high-efficiency furnace, enhance comfort without taking away from the home’s classic Tahoe character.
Outside, a substantial wraparound deck provides generous space for dining and entertaining beneath the pines, while a separate lower deck with a private hot tub creates a peaceful place to unwind after skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or a day on Lake Tahoe. The property backs onto conservancy land where development rights have been retired, creating a protected forested backdrop and enhancing the home’s sense of privacy.
Trail access for walking, hiking, and mountain biking is located just down the road, while Lake Tahoe, beaches, dining, Tahoe City, and North Shore ski resorts are all within convenient reach. Offered turnkey, 576 Granite Rd is ready to enjoy from day one.
576 Granite Rd Property Details
- Price: $1,249,000
- Address: 576 Granite Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
- Lot Size: .26 Acre
- Year Built: 1969
- Square Footage: 1,984
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Neighborhood: Agate Bay
- Setting: Forested mountain setting backing onto conservancy land
- Outdoor Living: Expansive wraparound deck, private primary deck, and separate lower hot tub deck
- Fireplace: Stone wood-burning fireplace
- Kitchen: Shaker cabinetry, quartz slab countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and breakfast bar
- Windows and Doors: Newer high-efficiency vinyl-clad windows and oversized sliding glass doors
- Heating: Newer high-efficiency furnace
- Storage: Large standing-height storage area beneath the home
- Recreation: Nearby walking, hiking, and mountain biking access
- Furnishings: Offered turnkey
Why 576 Granite Rd Stands Out in Carnelian Bay
Many Tahoe homes offer a forest setting, but 576 Granite Rd creates an especially strong connection between the interiors and surrounding landscape. Oversized windows, large sliding glass doors, multiple decks, and living spaces oriented toward the trees make the forest feel like an extension of the home.
- Turnkey Tahoe living: Offered furnished and ready to enjoy, making the transition to Tahoe ownership simple.
- Immersive forest setting: Large windows throughout the home frame mature pines and bring natural light into nearly every living space.
- Exceptional outdoor living: An expansive wraparound deck, a private primary deck, and a separate hot tub deck provide multiple places to relax and gather outdoors.
- Thoughtful updates: The remodeled kitchen, newer high-efficiency windows and sliding doors, and newer furnace enhance comfort and everyday usability.
- Protected conservancy backdrop: Approximately 22.127 acres of conservancy land with retired development rights lie directly behind the property.
- Nearby trail access: Walking, hiking, and mountain biking opportunities begin just down the road.
- Flexible living spaces: Separate living and family rooms provide room for gathering, relaxing, working, and hosting guests.
576 Granite Rd Video Tour
Experience 576 Granite Rd through video and see how the home’s forest setting, expansive windows, updated interiors, generous outdoor living spaces, and private hot tub come together to create a turnkey Tahoe retreat in Carnelian Bay.
Light-Filled Living Spaces with Forest Views
The main living area combines classic Tahoe materials with an unusually strong connection to the outdoors. A dramatic stone wood-burning fireplace anchors the room, complemented by exposed wood beams, hardwood flooring, and oversized sliding glass doors overlooking the surrounding pines.
The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow naturally together, creating a comfortable environment for everyday living and entertaining. Oversized sliding glass doors in both the living and dining spaces bring in abundant natural light while providing direct access to the expansive wraparound deck.
Throughout the home, the extensive glazing makes the surrounding forest a constant part of the interior experience.
Updated Kitchen with Quartz Slab Countertops
The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with crisp shaker cabinetry, quartz slab countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a generous breakfast bar.
Its open connection to the living and dining spaces makes the kitchen feel central to the home, while nearby oversized sliding glass doors provide forest views and easy access to outdoor dining on the deck.
The clean, contemporary finishes add everyday functionality while remaining comfortable within the home’s mountain setting.
Separate Family Room Immersed in the Forest
A separate family room provides an additional gathering space away from the primary living area. An oversized picture window looks directly into the surrounding trees, creating a peaceful setting that feels immersed in the forest.
The lower-level bedroom benefits from the same outlook, with an unusually large window framing the natural landscape beyond.
Together, these spaces add flexibility for guests, children, working remotely, movie nights, or simply finding a quieter part of the home.
Spacious Primary Retreat with Private Deck
The upper level includes two additional bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary retreat with vaulted open-beam ceilings, extensive windows, and direct access to a private deck.
The room offers enough space for a sitting area, reading nook, or dedicated workspace, allowing it to function as more than simply a sleeping area.
Large windows frame the surrounding pines and continue the home’s strong visual connection to the forest.
Newer High-Efficiency Windows, Sliding Doors, and Furnace
Throughout 576 Granite Rd, newer vinyl-clad high-efficiency windows and sliding glass doors improve comfort while preserving one of the home’s defining qualities: its connection to the outdoors.
The extensive glazing brings natural light into nearly every living space while framing the surrounding forest from multiple levels of the home.
A newer high-efficiency furnace provides additional comfort during Tahoe’s colder months.
Expansive Decks and Private Hot Tub
Outdoor living is a defining feature of 576 Granite Rd.
A substantial wraparound deck creates generous space for dining, entertaining, lounging, and spending summer afternoons beneath the pines. Large sliding glass doors connect the deck directly to the primary living and dining spaces, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow.
A separate lower deck offers a more intimate setting with a private hot tub, providing an inviting place to relax after skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or spending the day on Lake Tahoe.
The primary bedroom also has its own private deck, offering another outdoor space to take in the surrounding forest.
Protected California Tahoe Conservancy Land Behind the Property
One of the most compelling attributes of 576 Granite Rd is the approximately 22.127-acre California Tahoe Conservancy parcel located directly behind the property.
Development rights on the parcel have been retired, preserving the forested setting and creating a substantial protected open-space buffer behind the home.
Rather than simply backing to an undeveloped neighboring lot that could potentially change in the future, the setting benefits from land preserved for open space. Combined with the home’s oversized windows, multiple decks, and mature surrounding trees, these features create a meaningful sense of privacy and connection to the Sierra landscape.
Walking, Hiking, and Mountain Biking Near Home
Trail access for walking, hiking, and mountain biking is located just down the road from 576 Granite Rd, making outdoor recreation an easy part of everyday Tahoe living.
During the warmer months, the surrounding North Shore trail network provides opportunities to explore miles of forest on foot or by bike.
In winter, Carnelian Bay’s central North Shore location provides convenient access to skiing and snow-based recreation throughout the region.
Agate Bay and Carnelian Bay Lifestyle
576 Granite Rd is located in Agate Bay, one of Carnelian Bay’s established residential neighborhoods on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore.
The area is known for its forested mountain setting, convenient access to Lake Tahoe, proximity to Tahoe City, and strong four-season recreation. Beaches, marinas, restaurants, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing are all within easy reach.
Carnelian Bay offers a quieter residential setting while remaining centrally located between Tahoe City and the North Shore communities.
Learn more about the surrounding community in the Agate Bay real estate guide and the Carnelian Bay real estate guide.
Convenient to Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, and North Shore Skiing
Although 576 Granite Rd feels tucked into the forest, Lake Tahoe and the amenities of the North Shore are only a short drive away.
Carnelian Bay provides convenient access to beaches, dining, markets, marinas, paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating. Tahoe City adds additional restaurants, shopping, beaches, bike paths, community events, and access to the Truckee River.
Skiers are well positioned for Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe, and other North Shore winter recreation.
For broader information about the surrounding market, explore the North Lake Tahoe real estate guide.
Who Is 576 Granite Rd Ideal For?
576 Granite Rd should be particularly compelling to buyers who value a turnkey ownership experience, forest privacy, outdoor living, and easy access to Lake Tahoe and North Shore recreation.
- Second-home buyers looking for a turnkey North Lake Tahoe retreat
- Buyers who value forest views and a strong indoor-outdoor connection
- Mountain bikers and hikers who want nearby trail access
- Families seeking separate living spaces and multiple outdoor areas
- Buyers who appreciate an updated kitchen and improved energy efficiency
- Owners who want a private hot tub and expansive deck space
- Buyers who value protected conservancy land behind the property
- Owners seeking a peaceful Agate Bay setting close to Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City
Explore 576 Granite Rd in Greater Detail
The dedicated property website for 576 Granite Rd includes professional photography, additional property information, and an immersive visual presentation of the home and its forested setting.
Local Guidance for Buying in Carnelian Bay
Evaluating a Tahoe property involves more than comparing bedrooms, bathrooms, and price per square foot. Setting, privacy, conservancy adjacency, remodel quality, outdoor living, trail proximity, neighborhood differences, winter usability, and location can all influence both value and ownership experience.
Dave Westall combines more than two decades of Lake Tahoe real estate experience with a background in real estate appraisal, helping buyers evaluate property-specific value, comparable sales, neighborhood differences, market positioning, and the nuances of Tahoe ownership.
For additional information about 576 Granite Rd, current availability, disclosures, showing opportunities, or comparable properties, contact Dave directly.
576 Granite Rd FAQ
Where is 576 Granite Rd located?
576 Granite Rd is located in the Agate Bay neighborhood of Carnelian Bay, California, on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. The property is convenient to Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe beaches, marinas, dining, hiking, mountain biking, and North Shore ski resorts.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 576 Granite Rd have?
The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms distributed across multiple levels.
Has 576 Granite Rd been updated?
Yes. Improvements include an updated kitchen with shaker cabinetry, quartz slab countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, along with newer high-efficiency vinyl-clad windows and sliding glass doors and a newer high-efficiency furnace.
Does 576 Granite Rd have a hot tub?
Yes. A private hot tub is located on a separate lower deck surrounded by the forest.
Does 576 Granite Rd have outdoor living space?
Yes. The property features an expansive wraparound deck for dining, entertaining, and relaxing, a separate lower deck with a private hot tub, and private deck access from the primary bedroom.
Does the property back to developable land?
The property backs directly onto conservancy land. Development rights on the parcel have been retired, preserving the forested setting and providing a substantial protected open-space buffer behind the home. Buyers should review available public records and property documentation for additional information regarding the parcel.
Is there hiking or mountain biking near 576 Granite Rd?
Yes. Trail access for walking, hiking, and mountain biking is located just down the road from the property, with additional recreation opportunities throughout Carnelian Bay and North Lake Tahoe.
Does 576 Granite Rd have a fireplace?
Yes. The main living room is anchored by a dramatic stone wood-burning fireplace.
Does the home have newer windows?
Yes. The home features newer vinyl-clad high-efficiency windows and sliding glass doors that improve comfort while maximizing natural light and forest views.
Does 576 Granite Rd have a separate family room?
Yes. A separate family room provides additional gathering space and features an oversized picture window overlooking the surrounding forest.
Is 576 Granite Rd offered furnished?
Yes. The property is offered turnkey, allowing the next owner to begin enjoying the home immediately.
Is 576 Granite Rd close to Lake Tahoe?
Yes. Lake Tahoe, North Shore beaches, dining, marinas, and recreation are all located within a short drive of the property.
What ski resorts are near 576 Granite Rd?
Carnelian Bay provides convenient access to North Shore ski resorts, including Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe.
Who should I contact about 576 Granite Rd?
Contact listing agent Dave Westall with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty for current pricing and availability, private showings, disclosures, comparable sales, and additional information about 576 Granite Rd.
Schedule a Private Showing of 576 Granite Rd
Experience the forest views, expansive windows, updated interiors, wraparound deck, private hot tub, and protected conservancy setting of 576 Granite Rd in person.
For current availability, offering details, disclosures, showing instructions, and additional property information, contact Dave Westall.
Property Details
Address: 576 Granite Rd
City: Carnelian Bay
State: CA
Zip: 96140
MLS#: 20261889
Baths: 2.5
Square Feet: 1,984
Garage: None
Year Built: 1969
Status: Active
