$125M Tahoe estate comes with 465-foot private pier and historic barn
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- Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook, Nevada is listed for $125 million on 126 acres.
- The offering includes a nearly completed 7,713-square-foot main house and a.
- The estate features a 465-foot private pier and a historic barn dating to the 1870s.
A 126-acre slice of Lake Tahoe history is for sale for $125 million in a re-packaged listing.
Centered on fresh, near-finished construction and a core set of legacy amenities, the storied Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook, Nevada, is back on the market. Previously, the home was listed as a broader, higher-priced configuration.
“Shakespeare Ranch is one of the most unique properties I’ve had the privilege of representing in my 30-year career,” listing agent Christine Perry of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno said in an email.
“You feel the history the moment you arrive at the gate. What makes it so special is the blend of old and new — the newly built ranch house and cabana offer the mountain-modern lifestyle so many buyers are seeking today, while being surrounded by the rich heritage of the rodeo grounds, horse pastures, and breathtaking views of Shakespeare Rock and Lake Tahoe.”
The Shakespeare Ranch name is tied to Shakespeare Rock, a prominent granite outcropping long associated with the property and recognized as a landmark along Tahoe’s East Shore. Perry said the estate has been held and operated privately for more than a century, predating much of the basin’s modern development.
The listing is anchored by a nearly completed, 7,713-square-foot main residence designed by architect Marc Appleton, Perry said, and paired with a 690-square-foot lakefront cabana by architect Howard Backen. In all, the offering includes eight residences totaling 19 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms, spanning the new main home plus guest residences and cabins, according to Perry.
Shoreline and boating assets remain a central part of the pitch. Perry said the property includes more than 425 feet of lake frontage and a 465-foot private pier, along with two boat lifts, 14 buoys and a boathouse, plus garages, support buildings and multiple recreation-oriented features.
One of the estate’s signature structures is a historic barn dating to the 1870s that has been updated as a large-scale entertaining venue, Perry said.
“One of the biggest surprises is the incredible entertainment barn,” she said. “It’s unlike anything I’ve seen, featuring vintage arcade games, classic pinball machines, a commercial-grade kitchen, a full bar, a dance floor, and a temperature-controlled wine room. It’s a place designed for bringing generations of family and friends together while preserving the spirit and legacy of this extraordinary estate.”
The broader grounds also include a wellness-focused indoor facility with pool and spa features, plus equestrian components such as stables, rodeo grounds and open pastureland, Perry said. The property sits inside Glenbrook, a gated lakeside community known for privacy and access to private amenities including a beach, golf and trail system.
What changed since the last time the ranch was marketed is the composition — and the price.
Perry said a previously marketed, roughly 130-acre configuration carried an asking price of $188 million and included a separate lakefront home known as Waters Edge, along with two significant parcels that are not included in the current offering. The new listing, she said, shifts the focus to a different mix of land and improvements, including the Appleton-designed main house that was not part of that earlier package. If the previously excluded home and parcels were recombined with today’s offering, Perry estimated the valuation would rise to about $205 million.
The owners are selling a smaller slice than in prior marketing, but kept what she views as the estate’s signature, hard-to-replicate pieces — especially the historic entertainment barn and the long private pier.
The property is owned by Larry Ruvo, who runs Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits of Nevada, and his wife, Camille, according to public records and news reports.
The listing arrives as Lake Tahoe continues to draw ultra-wealthy buyers, particularly on the Nevada side of the lake, according to Christie’s International Real Estate, where tax structure is often cited as a factor in high-end relocations and second-home purchases. Perry said she expects demand for rare lakefront estates to persist as luxury hospitality projects evolve around the basin, including upgrades planned for major resort properties in Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM.
