9158 Scenic Dr. Rubicon Bay, CA 96142

9158 Scenic Drive Rubicon Bay, CA 96142

3 Bed | 2.5  Bath |  2791 SF | 2 Car

Offered at $1,895,000

Highlights

• Located in Rubicon Shores with great lake views
• Access to 2 Rubicon Shores HOA Beach 
• 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, loft, two car garage
• Live Roof and Lake view deck
• Perfect Sunrise and Sun set orientation
• Passive Solar design, Green Technologies
• Tesla Charger

Location

Located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe just 20 minutes from Southlake Tahoe and Tahoe City, Rubicon Estates is known for sweeping views of the lake, two private beach clubs, close proximity to DL BLiss State park and Emerald bay.  It is known for some of the best back country skiing in the area, and for the 4-wheelers at heart the Rubicon trail is known internationally for its exotic terrain, class V trails and stunning back country access.

Design

Off-Grid Elegance with Iconic Tahoe Charm

Welcome to a rare find in the Sierra—a timeless, environmentally intelligent Tahoe estate crafted by the highly respected Galletto Construction. Designed to live in harmony with the land while delivering the refined comforts of mountain luxury, this home offers the best of both worlds: rustic sophistication and total off-grid independence.

Perched to enjoy sparkling lake views and exclusive access to Rubicon’s famed golden sand beaches, this home isn’t just well-situated—it’s future-ready. At its core is a fully-owned, 28-panel solar array (5.2 kW) that powers everything, including a Tesla charger. Excess energy is sent to the grid and banked—so much so that in the past 20 years, only one electric bill has ever appeared. That’s not just efficient—it’s practically mythical.

Sustainability Meets Luxury

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence showcases thoughtful upgrades that go beyond green—they’re genius:

• Expanding foam insulation for airtight comfort
• Low-E windows that capture passive solar warmth in winter and deflect heat in summer
• A passive hydronic heating system that warms the entire home during cold months and provides consistent hot water for showers, the kitchen, and all baths—comfort without compromise or expense.
• A living rooftop garden over the garage that enhances insulation and invites imaginative future expansion (think rooftop guest suite or garden top lake view lounge)
• A steeply sloped roof designed to naturally shed snow

Inside, natural light cascades through generous glass panels, warming wide-plank floors and highlighting handcrafted finishes. Every room feels like a sanctuary. The result? A space that feels both grounded and elevated, rustic and refined.

The Opportunity

This isn’t just a home—it’s a low-impact, low-overhead lifestyle. A sanctuary that honors the land it sits on while offering all the creature comforts modern life demands. With extremely low holding costs and meticulous care from its current owner, it presents a truly rare opportunity in one of Lake Tahoe’s most desirable enclaves.

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