Alpine Meadows Neighborhood Profile
Alpine Meadows is located along Hwy 89 South, between Truckee and Tahoe City. This area is located in a valley with steep mountains on both sides. The Alpine Meadows downhill ski area is tucked back in this valley and is known for testing the talent of the Extreme Skiers and Snowboarders in the world. The ski area also offers variable terrain catering to all levels of expertise. Although somewhat smaller than Squaw Valley the mountain is great fun, un-crowded, and always seems to attract the friendly types. There are single family homes in a lovely small residential community right off of Alpine Meadows Road. And, there are some condos in the valley near the ski area. There are also condos near the River Ranch at Hwy 89 South and Alpine Meadows Road. The residents in the valley enjoy the bonus of quiet solitude among the forest and mountains in the summer.
Plumas & Sierra Counties Neighborhood Profile
Surrounding Communities North of Truckee
Sierra County, Calpine, Sierraville, Sattley, Loyalton, Plumas County, Whitehawk Ranch, Gold Mountain, Emigrant Gap, Grizzly Ranch
These communities are located north of Truckee and can be accessed from Truckee via Hwy 89 North. As you drive out Hwy 89 North from Truckee you arrive in the Sierra Valley, the largest high mountain valley in North America. The area was settled in the late 1800′s.
Sierraville is one of the communities in this area and is approximately 25 miles from Truckee. If you continue along Highway 89/49 in a Northwest direction, you will arrive in the very small community of Sattley. Continuing North on Highway 89 are the communities of Calpine and later Clio, Graeagle, Whitehawk Ranch, and Gold Mountain. Many of these communities are considered “horse friendly” and many fine golf courses are in located in this area.
Surrounding Communities Towards Reno
Floriston, Hirschdale, Verdi – California Located east of Truckee along the banks of the Truckee River and I-80 towards Reno, these communities are older communities that developed as a result of the lumber and paper mill industries along the river.
Floriston is a small subdivision approximately 15 miles east of Truckee in the valley along the Truckee River. It is a community that developed at the turn of the 20th century to house paper mill workers. Many of the “company” homes from that era are still there today.
Verdi, California is located approximately 21 miles east of Truckee, along I-80 and the banks of the Truckee River. Verdi is a small community that is partly in the state of California and partly in the state of Nevada.
The area is sometimes considered part of the Reno, Nevada metro area because it is approximately 10 miles west of Reno.
Northstar Neighborhood Profile
Northstar, Big Springs, Village at Northstar
Northstar is a complete year-round destination resort located between Truckee and Lake Tahoe off Hwy 267. It is a master planned community with homes, condos and shared ownership opportunities. Amenities offered include an 18-hole golf course, a cross country ski center, a terrific downhill ski area for all abilities, swimming pool, saunas, spa, weight room, tennis courts, an equestrian center, a conference center, restaurants and shops. The home sites are approximately _ acre in size. The Big Springs community is a community within Northstar that consists of luxury homes built in an Old Tahoe style architecture. East West Partners is currently constructing The new Village at Northstar which is designed to be a four-season resort community. This new village will become a focal point for Northstar with luxurious ski-in, ski-out condominiums, a traditional outdoor ice skating rink and 60,000 square feet of retail space featuring a myriad of retail stores, art galleries, cafes and restaurants. The Village is being built in phases and properties are now available for purchase.
Squaw Valley Neighborhood Profile
Including The Resort at Squaw Creek, The Village at Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley is located along Hwy 89 South, between Truckee and Tahoe City – four miles from Tahoe City. Squaw Valley was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. The surrounding Valley offers everything from luxury view homes, cabins, condos, townhouses, and timeshares. Squaw Valley combines the traits of rugged mountain ambiance and convenient mountain living. This is a resort community that offers world class skiing at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort. The Village at Squaw Valley offers luxurious condos at the base of the mountain surrounded by shops and restaurants. Condos are also now available for sale at The Resort at Squaw Creek.
Carnelian Bay Neighborhood Profile
Agate Bay, Carnelian Woods, Ridgewood Highlands, Carnelian Heights, Fulton Acres
Carnelian Bay is a community on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, between Tahoe Vista and Tahoe City. It offers beautiful lakefront and lake-view properties in pine forested neighborhoods. Classic wooden boats are often seen in this area of Lake Tahoe, and each summer the Concours d’Elegance classic wooden boat show is hosted in Carnelian Bay. Within the Carnelian Bay area is the Agate Bay community which is a very comfortable neighborhood with moderate to high-priced homes in wooded settings. Homes in this area have excellent rental histories due to the Sun Club pier and pool, and two tennis court locations. Lakefront homes in this area are close to the highway with easy access. Carnelian Heights is another nice, secluded area with a high percentage of permanent residents. The homes in this area have very wooded settings and they are a mix or older and newer homes. Ridgewood Highlands is a community that is also very woodsy like Carnelian Heights, but the roads are a bit steeper and narrower than Carnelian Heights. The winter access can be a bit more difficult because of the roads, but this is offset by the advantage of an association pier. Lake view and lake front homes sometimes become available in this community.
