Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Neighborhoods
The Truckee/Lake Tahoe area has many sub-areas and neighborhoods. They range from neighborhoods for people commuting to Reno to upper end gated communities. Views, topography and snow loads can vary tremendously… and so can prices.
The following pages are an attempt to give you an overview and to unravel some of the mysteries of the various communities. If you have any questions, please email us or give us a call… we are always happy to help.
Alpine Meadows
The combination of spectacular groomed runs, generous off piste areas and “friendly” rates have established the Alpine Meadsows Ski Area to be the locals’ favorite. The community itself is built along the canyon on both sides of Bear Creek. The area is very beautiful, quiet... Details
Donner Crest
Donner Crest is a relatively new subdivision of 82 residential sites, completed in 2005. It is located just south of Tahoe Donner. Across from the entrance to Donner Crest is the spectacular Coyote Moon Golf Course. Although there are few amenities, the area has open space... Details
Donner Lake
Donner Lake is located just west of Truckee. Many of the homes located around Donner Lake are within walking distance of the lake. There are limited amenities, but homeowners can join the Donner Lake Property Owners Beach Club for initiation fee and a nominal annual fee. There... Details
Donner Summit
Sitting at the top of our beautiful Sierra world is the Donner Summit area. This is an absolutely gorgeous area ideal for outdoor enthisiasts and laced with peaceful alpine lakes. Winter here, however, is not for the timid. The average snowfall is 400 – 500 inches with... Details
Grizzly Ranch
Grizzly Ranch is the only private golf and recreational community in the Western Sierra Feather River Country. Grizzly Ranch is surrounded by more than a million acres of pristine national and state forestlands. The private golf was designed by Bob Cupp, winner of 11 Best New... Details
Lahontan
Lahontan is Lake Tahoe’s first private gated golf club community designed around a Tom Weiskopf golf course. Located minutes from downtown Truckee, Truckee airport and Northstar ski area. Lahontan’s 509 home sites are situated on 906 acres designed to preserve owner’s privacy... Details
Martis Camp
Tucked into the heart of the Martis Valley, adjacent to Lahontan, and just minutes from downtown Truckee, elevations on this grand property range from 5,900 to 7,100 feet. There are compelling views of the abundantly expansive land, which affords true solitude. Plans are for... Details
North Lake Tahoe
Coming soon: An exciting, nail-biting, full color description of the North Lake Tahoe neighborhood. You will probaly want to have you friends and family standing by for the reading of this mesmerizing tale. Until then… … you might want to check out the North... Details
Northstar
Northstar has long been a cherished family ski destination conveniently located to take advantage of the best of both worlds between Lake Tahoe and historic Truckee. Northstar has many unique sub areas that range from older Condominiums, to golf course properties to upscale residential... Details
Old Greenwood
Old Greenwood is a dynamic four-season resort created by East West Partners, the company behind Beaver Creek in Colorado. Along with Grays Crossing and The Village at Northstar, Old Greenwood and its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course, are included in this vision for the Truckee/Tahoe... Details
Schaffer’s Mill – formerly Timilick
Schaffer’s Mill (formerly called Timilick) is underway… a community of 406 homes, including 218 single family home sites and 188 duplex town homes called the Lodges. Some 296 acres, 63% of the property will remain open space. The new community includes a championship... Details
Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley is synonymous with big mountain skiing. With the addition of Intrawest’s’ Village at Squaw, it is now truly a year round destination. Construction of Phase 1 began in April 2000, with the creation of the First Ascent Lodge. The village is right at the base... Details
Tahoe City
Tahoe City is the northwestern gateway to Lake Tahoe. From Truckee, follow route 89 along the scenic Truckee River corridor until you get to the “Y”. This is the location of “Fanny Bridge” where tourists and locals alike marvel at the huge trout visible... Details
Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner is an impeccably maintained, planned mountain community that offers recreational amenities year round. Located just minutes from old town Truckee and Interstate 80. Close to ski areas: Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl, and of course Tahoe Donner’s... Details
Truckee
Truckee is a fascinating Town… rich in history and surrounded by spectacular natural beauty. Truckee is the Gateway to the many 4-season recreational opportunities that the area provides. Truckee consists of many sub-areas with a variety of neighborhoods and microclimates. Truckee’s focal... Details
Truckee River
The Truckee River begins its journey from Lake Tahoe’s only outlet at the Tahoe City dam. From there it is joined by creeks, streams and rivers on the way to its final destination, Pyramid Lake in Nevada. Along the way is an enchanting ribbon of beauty… used as source... Details
