Agate Bay, subdivison of Carnelian Bay, California, 96140

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Agate Bay is a neighborhood of almost +/- 650 residential properties located within the larger community of Carnelian Bay, California.

Public Beaches Near Agate Bay Agate Bay is located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, California.

The subdivision begins just past the east end of the downtown commercial core area of Carnelian Bay on Sahara Road and ends at Granite Road.

The Agate Bay neighborhood was believed to have been named because of the large volcanic rock formation containing agate rock that can be seen for several miles when you are out on the water.

This large mountain-side rock outcrop is located up behind Granite Road on the east end of the subdivision. Agate Bay also has a small bay (cove) within the larger bay of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe.

This popular residential neighborhood always seems to be in demand with buyers. The subdivision offers a variety of house styles, options, and price points.

You will find a mix smaller, older, Tahoe mountain-style cabins along with larger, newer mountain homes.

The Agate Bay residential neighborhood has the following features:

Approximately +/-643 parcels (single-family)
Approximately +/- 20 are lakefront | waterfront properties
Approximately +/- 0 Condos (no condo developments in the Agate Bay subdivision, but located on the upper North-West side of Sahara Road and along Onyx Road you’ll find the Carnelian Wood Condo Development. It is the only condo development in Carnelian Bay)
A number of properties that back to open space
A limited number of Lake Tahoe lake view properties
Public Beach areas in the downtown commercial core area of Carnelian Bay
Dog-Friendly Public Beach area in the downtown commercial core area of Carnelian Bay
Water – Supplied to the area through a private water company: Agate Bay Water Company
Sewer – All properties in the Agate Bay area must be tied into the North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) public sewer system.
Septic systems are not allowed anywhere in the entire Tahoe Basin area.
OPTIONAL, not mandatory the Agate Pier and Swim Club Membership

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Agate Bay Pier and Swim Club Pool

One of the OPTIONAL neighborhood features that many of the Agate Bay properties have for their owners’ use and enjoyment is the club membership in the Agate Pier and Swim Club, sometimes referred to as the “Sun Club”.

Property owners will have either a Tier I or Tier II optional recreational club membership program.

Some real estate agents may refer to this optional “Club membership” as a “home owners’ association (HOA)”, or organization because membership into this club organization is restricted by geography.

You can only be a member if you own physical real estate within the Agate Bay subdivision.

It is important to know that the Agate Pier and Sund Club it is not a mandatory club/Home Owners Association (HOA), and it is therefore not subject to the Davis-Stirling Act California Civil Code that covers HOA groups and their mandatory disclosures to new owners – this is a club not a mandatory Common Interest Development (CID) or Planned Unit Development (PUD) HOA membership.

The Agate Pier and Swim Club (APSC) Optional Club Membership Features:

Tier II Membership Annual Cost: Approximately $700/year (For the Year: 2023) for Tier II
Tier I Membership Annual Cost: Approximately $525/year (For the Year: 2023) for Tier I
Doc Prep/Transfer Fee: The transfer fee between owners is $2,500 (For the year: 2023).
Buying/Gaining Membership: If a home does not have the optional club membership and would like one they either need to buy/negotiate a purchase price from an existing current member or buy one directly from the club if they are available.
Membership Breakdown – Approximately:
- Currently, the membership has a cap of 250 members
- Approximately 235 Total Members
- Approximately Tier II Members: 185 current members
- Approximately Tier I Members: 50 current members.
If an owner wants to provide access to the Agate Pier and Swim Club to someone using their home, the club will charge an additional fee. See APSC rules for more information.
There are two levels of membership:
- Tier I Membership: Includes access to a seasonal swimming pool, in-ground hot tub/spa, and tennis courts.
- Tier II Membership (also referred to as Level II): Includes a Tier I membership so Tier II members get access to the seasonal pool, tennis courts, along with access to the gated Lake Tahoe pier area, sun deck (some beach area), and a buoy access program (see club rules for more information).
The Agate Pier and Swim Club has three (3) homeowner amenity recreational areas.
- 453 Agate Road | Pool, in-ground hot tub/spa and sand volleyball court, BBQ, and lawn area.
  - The seasonal swimming pool opens Father’s Day weekend and closes on Monday of Labor Day weekend
- 4991 North Lake Blvd. | Gated entrance to the Pier, Beach, and Buoys
Corner of Victoria Drive and Pretoria Drive | Tennis Courts
Check out the club website here: Agate Pier and Swim Club website

The primary benefit of the Agate Pier and Swim Club is to provide a community neighborhood recreational experience for its members by providing access to either Lake Tahoe (shared pier use, beach, sun deck, and a buoy access option) along with other outdoor recreational amenities such as the pool and tennis court amenities.

Why buy a home in Agate Bay, California? There are so many reasons why primary and secondary homeowners enjoy this community.

Homes for sale are very desirable because of their close proximity to Lake Tahoe’s recreational activities.
Easy access to great public beaches in the downtown commercial core of Carnelian Bay.
These beaches are also dog friendly, so those homeowners with a four-legged furry friend like knowing they have easy access to Lake Tahoe beaches.
The area also offers boating, hiking, biking, tennis, nearby golf, skiing, shopping, and restaurants.
The Agate Bay area is known for having larger lot sizes, wider streets, a number of properties with relatively level, or gradual sloping driveways, and easy year-round access.
Agate Bay is in a good central location on the North Shore making it easy to get to Tahoe City or Kings Beach. For those that enjoy winter sports, you will find this central location very convenient to get to any of our nearby local ski resorts including: Northstar, Alpine Meadows, or Squaw Valley.

Public Beaches in Carnelian Bay The Agate Bay area carries a market premium on the North Shore. You will find modest, older cabins that need work, to luxury multi-million dollar lakefront estates.

Agate Bay lakefronts, homes, and cabins have ranged in price from the mid $500,000’s to well over $10 million for a lakefront home.

The selection of Agate Bay homes will vary and can be extremely limited depending on the current estate market conditions.

The Agate Bay area is a favorite for Tahoe second homeowners and is a great place to live all year long!

Carnelian Bay Market Information

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Coldwell Banker | Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.
Buyers and Sellers should investigate and verify all information to their own satisfaction.

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