Truckee is located in the Sierra Nevada just a short distance from San Francisco, Sacramento, and Reno. Living and working in Truckee affords year round access into the surrounding National Forests lands, with miles and miles of trails, and unlimited recreational opportunity; from golf and tennis to boating, hiking, biking, fishing and all your favorite winter sports. Truckee and Lake Tahoe are also growing culturally with the opening of many new art galleries and sponsored music festivals. The Truckee Air Show, Dog Sled Races, and Truckee Rodeo are popular with locals and visitors from all over the country. Truckee and Lake Tahoe are the perfect locations for a primary residence, second home, or retirement.

Water sports abound on the many lakes and rivers in the area. Boating, fishing, and swimming can be enjoyed at Donner Lake, the Truckee River, Stampede, Boca, and Prosser Creek reservoirs. Lake Tahoe is minutes away. Nearby ski resorts include Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar-at Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch, Tahoe Donner , Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs, and Boreal. Golfers can play at Tahoe Donner, Ponderosa, Northstar, Coyote Moon, Old Greenwood and Squaw Creek golf courses.

The following paragraphs offer residential real estate information for Truckee and the surrounding communities. With the help of a Davis Yoder Group representative, you will find serenity in a mountain getaway offering a break from the crowds and a quality of life second to none.

Armstrong Tract on the north side of Interstate-80 overlooks Donner Lake. Home prices range from $300,000 to $600,000. This area has been growing, and is a local favorite.

Cambridge Estates a newly subdivided area in Glenshire with one acre home sites priced from $250,000 to $350,000. New homes are available in the $700,000 - $1,000,00 price range.

Central Truckee the heart of historic Truckee offers charming, old fashioned neighborhoods with a variety of home styles - mountain, chalet, ranch and victorian. Prices range from $400,000 to $2,00,000. Most homes are walking distance to town or shopping.

Donner Lake Lakefront homes start at $1,500,000, and range in price to $3,000,000. Lakefront homesites start at $800,000. Lake view lots are priced from $250,000 to $350,000, and are one or more blocks from the lake. Lake view homes are priced from $600,000. The west end of the lake has older, rustic cabins priced from $350,000. The condominiums around Donner lake run from $200,000 to $500,000 and have associated condo fees. There are many beautiful new homes being built at Donner lake starting in the $800's. This is a fantastic year round rental income area.

Donner Lake Woods, located at the west end of Donner Lake, offering 46 scenic homesites adjacent to Summit Creek. Eighteen lots are creekside. New homes are now under construction.

Donner Summit is close to the ski resorts of Boreal and Sugarbowl. Serene Lakes is the largest subdivision on the Summit. New homes are available from $600,000 to $1,000,000. Also on the summit are the communities of Norden, Soda Springs, Kingvale, Pla Vada, Rainbow, and Cisco Grove. The homes in these areas range from $350,000 to $850,000.

Glenshire is conveniently located minutes from Truckee and only 25 minutes from Reno. Glenshire now offers amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis courts and riding trails. Homes range in price from $450,000 to $1,000,000. This is a low snow load community.

Gray's Crossing, a complete resort community, is offering only 101 homesites. Lots start at $180,000 and will be available in the summer of 2004. Homes will be available 2005.

Juniper Hills/Juniper Creekjust beyond Glenshire, this area consists of large 20-40 acre parcels. Large custom homes are built in these areas, and are in the $750,000 plus price range. This area is remote and winter access is limited.

Lahontan, Truckee's largest residential private golf club community is made up of 800 acres dedicated to open space. Homesites start at $295,000. Homes are available from $1,900,000 to $5,000,000. Golf membership is only available to property owners. Lahontan is located just off Highway 267 conveinently near the Truckee airport.

The Meadows, adjacent to Glenshire features 5 acre minimum parcels. Developed homes range in price from $800,000 to $2,000,000. This prestigious, gated community is a short commute to Reno with some homesites offering great views. This is a low snow load area.

Northstar-at-Tahoe, a four season resort community, Northstar-at-Tahoe is largely an area of vacation homes. Developed properties start at $800,000 to $4,500,000. Condos range from $600,000 to $2,500,000. Amenities include an 18-hole Golf Course, driving range, cross country ski center, down-hill skiing, swimming pools, sauna, spas, weight room, tennis courts, equestrian center, conference center, restaurants, and shops.

Old Greenwood, just North of Truckee on Highway 89, is an exclusive golf community with only 99 lots available from $330,000. Homes will be available late 2004. Fractional ownerships and condominiums are now available.

Olympic Heights, located between downtown Truckee and Glenshire, homes prices range from $400,000 to $550,000. Many homesites offer panoramic views.

Pine Forest located west of Hwy 89N, just north of downtown Truckee near the new elementary school. Homesites start at $290,000. There are several new homes going in starting at $900,000. There are no additional amenities associated with Pine Forest.

Ponderosa Ranchos/Martiswoods Estates homesites in this area are one acre or more. The neighborhood features prestigious, upscale homes ranging from $600,000 to $1,800,000. Most sites are wooded and some have mountain views. Ponderosa Ranchos is zoned for horses. These areas are close to the Truckee airport, Northstar, and downtown Truckee, and are considered low snow load areas.

Prosser Lake Heights consists of 1/2 acre plus parcels priced from $350,000 to $400,000. Developed properties range from $550,000 to $750,000, and have mountain or lake views. This area is just minutes from downtown Truckee up highway 89 North.

Prosser Dam Road/Pannonia Ranchos three plus acre parcels with prices ranging from $450,000 to $500,000, the developed sites in these areas range from $500,000 to $900,000. Properties also are on septic, zoned for horses, and are close to Prosser Lake and downtown Truckee.

Prosser Woods Estates NNewly subdivided, these 5 acre parcels range from $495,000. Underground utilities have been installed in this beautiful, private, forested setting. Custom homes are under construction. This area is on septic.

Russell Valley This is a more remote area with 5 acre plus parcels ranging from $250,000 to $399,000. Winter access is limited.

Sierra Meadows/Ponderosa Palisades largely an area of full-time residents, the homes are selling for $450,000 to $750,000. The amenities in Sierra Meadows/Ponderosa Palisades include a swimming pool and tennis courts.

Squaw Valley USA/Olympic Valley just 8 miles south of Truckee off of Highway 89S, Squaw Valley is a world famous ski area and the site of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. Homes in this area range in price from $750,000 to over $5,000,000. Squaw Valley USA offers many recreational activities aside from skiing, including: an Olympic size ice rink, High Camp Bath and Tennis Club, and more.

Tahoe Donner is a four-season resort community of approximately 6000 acres. Parcels average 1/3 acre and start at $255,000. Approximately 20-25% of the homes in Tahoe Donner are owned by permanent year-round residents, with the remaining used as vacation homes. Home prices range from $450,000 to $1,800,000. Amenities include an 18 hole PGA rated golf course, driving range, a world class cross country ski center, intermediate-level down hill skiing, a private beach and boat launch at Donner Lake, 12 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, saunas, an equestrian center, private campground, clubhouse, and work-out facility. Condos range in price from $350,000 to $550,000 and have additional fees which include snow plowing.

Wolfe Estates just west of Donner Lake is a gated community of 46 lots ranging from 1/4 acre to 1 acre. Spacious homesites are highlighted by 18 acres of common area. Parcels are available from $450,000. Many of the homesites have panoramic views of Donner Lake.