Truckee
Truckee: Historically Rich Mountain Community
Truckee, California is everything you seek in a mountain community. Located between Sacramento and Reno on Highway 80, Truckee is convenient yet provides an unbounded get-a-way in the Sierras.
Shopping, dining, beautiful scenery, pubs, a happening music scene with free concerts throughout the summer months, Truckee truly offers something for the whole family.
Living in Truckee provides adventure and also serenity. In this mountain community you will find plenty to enjoy:
- Backpacking
- Back Road Exploration
- Biking & Rentals
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Donner Lake
- Donner Summit
- Truckee Valley
- Squaw Valley and other Ski Resorts
- Gold Lake
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Donner Pass
- Horse Pack Trips
- Mountain Biking
- Snow Skiing
- Snow Boarding
- Toiyabe National Forest
- Tahoe National Forest
- Golfing
- Beaches
- Kayaking
Interesting Demographic Information about Truckee
Population (year 2009): 16,000
Elevation: 5840 feet
County: Nevada County, California
Land area: 32.5 square miles
Zip codes: 96160 – 96162.
Median resident age: 35.3 years
Median household income: $58,848 (year 2000)
Median house value: $247,800 (year 2000)
Ancestries: German (20.3%), English (18.0%), Irish (17.9%), Italian (8.5%), French (5.6%), United States (5.1%).
For population 25 years and over in Truckee:
High school or higher: 89.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.0%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Unemployed: 3.9%
Mean travel time to work: 23.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Truckee town:
Never married: 26.4%
Now married: 59.6%
Separated: 1.0%
Widowed: 2.8%
Divorced: 10.2%
9.0% Foreign born (6.8% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reno, NV (29.2 miles, pop. 180,480).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (102.6 miles, pop. 407,018).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (384.6 miles, pop. 3,694,820).
Nearest cities: Dollar Point, CA (12.5 miles), Tahoe Vista, CA (12.5 miles), Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA (13.8 miles), Kings Beach, CA (14.2 miles), Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV (18.7 miles), Verdi-Mogul, NV (20.7 miles), Loyalton, CA (23.3 miles), Cold Springs, NV (28.3 miles).
Industries providing employment: Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (19.3%), Construction (16.8%), Educational,health and social services (14.4%), Retail trade (11.6%).
For more information about real estate opportunities in Truckee, contact Lynn Flynn.
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Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner Mountain Resort Community
Tahoe Donner is located in the upper region of Truckee, California, within 5 miles of Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe.
This mountain resort community includes two ski areas, restaurants, a golf course, equestrian center & campground that are available to the public. The association also manages other amenities, including Trout Creek Rec center and the beach at Donner Lake for the exclusive use of more than 6300 property owners.
This community spans approximately 6000 acres, with 1300 acres used for homes. Forest type ranges from eastside pine to true fir with a large area covered in brush. So, there is a substantial green belt and open space for community enjoyment.Walking trails are located throughout Tahoe Donner.
Tahoe Donner offers 5948 residential lots, as of 1/1/08, 5090 lots developed. Twenty percent of the homes are primary residents while 80 percent are second homes. Of the second home owners, 55 percent are people who come from the San Francisco Bay Area. Another 13 percent come from the Sacramento area.
For more information on Tahoe Donner, contact Lynn Flynn or go to www.tahoedonner.com.
Amenities include:
- Cross Country Center
- Downhill Ski Area
- Snowplay Area
- Trout Creek Rec. Center
- Alder Creek Campground
- Beach Club Marina
- Day Camps
- Equestrian Center
- Golf Course & Driving Range
- Northwoods Pool
- Recreation Info Hut
- Tennis Center
- The Clubhouse Bar & Grill
- The Lodge Restaurant
For more information about real estate opportunities in Tahoe Donner, contact Lynn Flynn.
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Northstar
Northstar: Fun for the Whole Family.
The Village at Northstar includes a year-round outdoor ice rink, diverse restaurants, energetic nightlife and interesting and colorful shopping. Picture four seasons of activity and excitement.
It’s an engaging experience amid aesthetic beauty with cobblestone streets, outdoor firepits, native stones and timber, large dormer windows and varied roof pitches and overhangs. The architectural character is reminiscent of the historic grand lodges of the West, such as The Ahwahnee and Yellowstone Lodge. But, it’s distinctively Tahoe, including a Village gondola, coffee and gift shops, outdoor skating rink, pro shop, outdoor dining venues, and more places to relax and enjoy life.
The new Village at Northstar offers a place to own a luxury ski-in/ski-out condominium residence, like the ones being offered in Great Bear Lodge and Iron Horse. Most offer ideal views of the mountain, ice rink and Village life. And each is designed with the craftsmanship and dedication to quality suitable for a mountain home your family will enjoy for generations.
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe is located at Northstar-at-Tahoe, just six miles from historic Truckee. The Club is part of an expansion with the new Highlands at Northstar, a mid mountain resort offering true ski-in/ski-out experience. Allow the Clubs’ ski valet to retrieve your gear, then depart for another spectacular day of skiing. Fractional ownership available.
| Skiable Acres: | 2,420 | Base Elevation: | 6,330 ft / 1929 m |
| Vertical Drop: | 2,280ft (695m) | Mid-mtn Elevation: | 6,800 ft / 2073 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 350in (9m) | Summit Elevation | 8,610 ft / 2624 m |
| Snowmaking coverage: | 50% | ||
| Trails & Classification | Lifts | ||
| Number of Trails: | 70 | Total Lifts: (8:30-4:00) | 17 |
| Intermediate: | 50% | Express Lifts: | 5 |
| Advanced: | 25% | Tubing Lifts: | 1 |
| Beginner: | 25% | Surface Lifts: | 5 |
| Double Chairs: | 2 | ||
| On-Site Food & Lodging | Triple Chairs: | 2 | |
| Restaurants: | 6 | Gondolas: | 1 |
| Lodging (on-site) | 260 units | ||
For more information about real estate opportunities at Northstar, contact Lynn Flynn.
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Lahontan
Lahontan: Private Golf and Mountain Community
Lahontan is a magnificent upscale private gated community near Lake Tahoe’s North Shore.
At Lahontan, nature blends with the beautifully built environment. Regal homes fit seamlessly with the landscape. Architecture at Lahontan combines natural materials with classic craftsmanship. Homes are designed using stone and wood, inspired by the grand summer retreats and lodges that reflect the “Old Tahoe” architecture.
This of 880 acre forested refuge includes a Tom Weiskopf championship 18- hole course as well as a par-three 9-hole course, bringing the entire family together. The Lahontan Golf & Country Club has a spectacular Lodge compound that provides you with an experience of luxury – an incredible day spa, a high-beamed main dining room and private dining room, an elegantly plush lounge, fitness center, tennis courts and swimming pool. Lahontan Club’s Lodge also includes a Golf Shop and men’s and ladies locker rooms.
Also notable is Camp Lahontan – the five acre activity center, cross country ski trails and the Boathouse.
The Magnificent Homes & Home Parcels are awe-inspiring. For more information and a tour of Lahontan properties, contact Lynn Flynn.
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Information Center
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