Marla Bay community in Stateline, Nevada

Marla BayHomes for Sale · Stateline, NV

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$1.5M–$15M+Median Sale Price
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ZIP: 89448
Type: Luxury Community
Price Range: $1.5M–$15M+
HOA: HOA (beach/buoy field) · varies

Where is Marla Bay?

Private lakefront community · Zephyr Cove

~10 min
to Stateline casinos
via US-50
~15 min
to Heavenly Mountain Resort
via US-50
~35 min
to Carson City
via Spooner Summit / US-50
~70 min
to Reno-Tahoe Int'l Airport
via US-50 / I-580

Which Marla Bay Homes Are for Sale Right Now?

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What Is It Like Living in Marla Bay, Stateline?

Marla Bay is a luxury community in Stateline, Nevada (ZIP 89448), established 1930s with ~98 homes. Pricing runs $1.5M–$15M+ with HOA dues of HOA (beach/buoy field) · varies, and the community is not guard-gated. The sections below cover current listings, market data, schools, HOA detail, and how Marla Bay compares to its neighbors — all sourced from Las…

Marla Bay is a private lakefront community on Lake Tahoe's Nevada east shore, set on one of the area's two large sandy bays near Zephyr Cove in ZIP 89448. It comprises roughly 98 single-family residences, about 28 of them true lakefront homes. The neighborhood is a blend of historic old-Tahoe cabins — some dating to the early 1930s — and modern multimillion-dollar estates, giving Marla Bay a character that newer subdivisions can't replicate.

Water access is what sets Marla Bay apart. Residents share a private homeowners' beach on the bay, and the community maintains a buoy field where owners can moor their boats just offshore. Several lakefront properties include private piers and boat launches, the rarest and most valuable amenities on the lake. Because the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) tightly limits new pier and buoy permits, the existing water-access rights at Marla Bay carry an outsized premium at resale.

Marla Bay sits in Douglas County, so owners benefit from Nevada's no-state-income-tax structure and lower property taxes than the California shore — a meaningful difference on multimillion-dollar lakefront. Any rebuild or shoreline work falls under TRPA's clarity and land-coverage rules. Families are served by the Douglas County School District.

Marla Bay At a Glance

Established1930s
DeveloperCustom builders
Total AcreageN/A
Homes~98
Median Home Price$1.5M–$15M+
ZIP Codes89448
Guard-GatedNo
HOAHOA (beach/buoy field) · varies

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What Makes Marla Bay Stand Out?

Private Beach & Buoy Field

Marla Bay residents share a private homeowners' beach on the bay plus a community buoy field, letting owners moor a boat just offshore — a rare east-shore benefit.

Lakefront Piers & Boat Launch

Several Marla Bay lakefront homes include private piers and a boat launch, the most coveted and value-dense amenities on Lake Tahoe under tight TRPA limits.

Historic Old-Tahoe Character

Marla Bay blends 1930s-era Tahoe cabins with modern multimillion-dollar estates, a heritage feel that newer east-shore subdivisions can't match.

True Lakefront Inventory

Of roughly 98 homes, about 28 sit directly on the water, with lakefront estates reaching well into eight figures depending on frontage and pier rights.

Sandy Bay Setting

Set on one of the east shore's two large sandy bays, Marla Bay offers gentler, swimmable shoreline than the rocky frontage common elsewhere on the lake.

What Does the Marla Bay HOA Cost and Cover?

Marla Bay carries HOA dues of HOA (beach/buoy field) · varies, covering common-area maintenance and community amenities. Before writing an offer, budget for the dues alongside Nevada's property-tax math — an effective rate near half a percent with the 3% annual cap on primary residences under NRS 361.

Fees & Management

Monthly HOA RangeHOA (beach/buoy field) · varies
Guard-GatedNo
Community TypeLuxury Community

HOA fees are subject to change. Verify current fees with the management company before purchase.

What HOA Typically Covers

  • Common area landscaping and maintenance
  • Community parks and trail maintenance
  • Neighborhood street maintenance
  • Exterior architectural standards enforcement
  • Reserve fund contributions

Which Schools Serve Marla Bay?

Clark County School District (CCSD)K–12Serves all addresses

Per-address school zoning for Marla Bay is pulled live from LiveBy when an active listing is on the market. Ask the team for the specific zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any home in Marla Bay — we run the CCSD attendance-zone lookup the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marla Bay

These are the questions buyers and sellers ask our team most about Marla Bay — pricing, HOA, schools, and timing — answered directly from MLS records, Stateline sources, and the transactions Nevada Real Estate Group has closed across the valley. If your question is not covered, call (702) 637-1759 and a specialist will answer it the same day.

Marla Bay is a private lakefront community on Lake Tahoe's Nevada east shore near Zephyr Cove, set on a large sandy bay in Douglas County, ZIP 89448.
Near-lake and view homes generally start around $1.5 million, while true lakefront estates with piers and buoys can reach $15 million or more. Pricing follows the NNRMLS market and the value of water access.
Yes. The community maintains a private homeowners' beach and a buoy field, and several lakefront homes hold private piers and a boat launch. New permits are tightly limited by TRPA, so existing rights carry a premium.
Marla Bay is a mix of historic old-Tahoe cabins dating to the early 1930s and modern multimillion-dollar custom estates, across roughly 98 single-family residences.
Marla Bay is served by the Douglas County School District, which covers the Stateline and Zephyr Cove area on the Nevada south shore.
Nevada Real Estate Group represents buyers and sellers across the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, including Marla Bay lakefront. Reach our Reno-Tahoe team at (775) 204-6150.

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Ready to Search Marla Bay Homes for Sale?

Marla Bay pricing currently spans $1.5M–$15M+ per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS records. That positions the community within the broader Stateline market, where selection and pace vary block by block. The listings module above refreshes throughout the day, and our team can pull a same-day comp report for any address in Marla Bay.

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