NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 Winding Creek Rd Olympic Valley, CA 96146

Alpine Meadows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,189,000 - $1,339,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft
$813/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2025

Last sale price $1,200,000 $789 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,450 / mo

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • A-Frame Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Tahoe Lake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Loft

About This Home

As of October 2025

Nestled in the heart of Olympic Valley, just minutes from world-class skiing at Palisades Tahoe, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom mountain cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. With easy winter access, the home features warm wood interiors, soaring ceilings, and a spacious open-concept living area with a cozy wood-burning stove—ideal for après-ski evenings or year-round mountain living. A versatile loft overlooks the great room and provides the perfect space for a den, home office, additional sleeping area, or reading nook. The kitchen connects seamlessly to the dining and living areas for effortless entertaining. Step outside to the deck and breathe the mountain air while enjoying grilling on the built in barbeque or a soak in the hot tub. The two-car garage offers room for gear storage and vehicles, making this home a true basecamp for adventure. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment property, this charming Olympic Valley cabin is waiting for you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chiara Gajar

Lawrence Realty License #01250248 Listed on: 07/12/2025

Co-Listed By

Ronald Gajar

Lawrence Realty License #01476946

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Willers

Compass License #01974989

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Flat Roof Shape

Interior Spaces

  • 1,520 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furniture Can Be Negotiated
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Utility District

Community Details

  • Olympic Valley Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Listing Details

  • Age: 40+ Years
  • Estimated Lot Size: .26 - .5
  • Community: Olympic Valley
  • Directions: Olympic Valley Rd., right on Winding Creek, house on left
  • Number of Acres: 0.31
  • Service Type: Full Service
  • Setting: Street
  • Sub-Area: 6SV
  • Sub-Status: Standard
  • Topography: Gentle
  • Other: Landscaping
  • Sewer: Utility District
  • Estimated Sq Ft: ASSESSOR
  • Architecture: Modified A-Frame
  • Sign YN: Y
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1520
  • Stories: Two
  • Water Company: OVPSD
  • Gas: Propane
  • Water: Utility District
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Bonus Rooms: Loft
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Wood Stove: Living Room, Freestanding
  • Floor Coverings: Mixed

Exterior Features

  • View: Wooded, Mountain
  • Roof: Flat
  • Decks: 1
  • Construction Phase: FINISHED

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Two
  • Garage/Parking: Attached

Utilities

  • Laundry: Hall

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Leslie Slava Kardos Trust and Kardos Leslie Slava
Bought by
Abell Family Trust and Abell
Seller's Agent
Chiara Gajar
Lawrence Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Willers
Compass
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-13.98%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,235,619

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,619
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$960,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$275,619

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2017
Sold by
Kardos Leslie and Barron Miguel
Bought by
Kardos Leslie Slava

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2010
Sold by
Castell Gary A
Bought by
Kardos Leslie and Barron Miguel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2003
Sold by
Castell Gary A and Squaglia Castell Marty A
Bought by
Castell Gary A and Squaglia Castell Marty A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
4.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Castell Gary A
Bought by
Castell Gary A and Squaglia Castell Marty A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Abell Family Trust $1,200,000 Placer Title
Kardos Leslie Slava -- Chicago Title Company
Kardos Leslie $725,000 First American Title Company
Castell Gary A -- First American Title
Castell Gary A -- First American Title
Castell Gary A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Abell Family Trust $960,000
Previous Owner Kardos Leslie Slava $425,000
Previous Owner Kardos Leslie $580,000
Previous Owner Castell Gary A $182,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Sold $1,200,000 -12.7% $789 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $1,375,000 -1.4% $905 / Sq Ft
07/12/2025 07/12/25 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $918 / Sq Ft
Source: Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,335 $935,833 $280,746 $655,087
2023 $10,335 $899,496 $269,846 $629,650
2022 $10,022 $881,859 $264,555 $617,304
2021 $9,646 $864,568 $259,368 $605,200
2020 $9,664 $855,704 $256,709 $598,995
2019 $9,767 $838,926 $251,676 $587,250
2018 $9,208 $822,478 $246,742 $575,736
2017 $9,038 $806,352 $241,904 $564,448
2016 $8,948 $790,542 $237,161 $553,381
2015 $8,772 $778,668 $233,599 $545,069
2014 $8,517 $763,416 $229,024 $534,392
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chiara Gajar

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Chiara Gajar

    Lawrence Realty

    (530) 412-2233

    69 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Chiara Gajar
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Ronald Gajar

    Lawrence Realty

    (530) 583-1529

    8 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Ronald Gajar
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  • Scott Willers

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Scott Willers

    Compass

    (530) 277-5607

    14 in this area

    114 Total Sales

    Scott Willers
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Map

Source: Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20251603

Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®

APN: 096-252-016

California Placer County Olympic Valley 96145 Alpine Meadows

490 Winding Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA

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