Tahoe Donner
For numerous reasons, Tahoe Donner is prized as one of the best family communities in the entire Truckee Tahoe area. Location, amenities and price make Tahoe Donner a perfect choice for mountain living and recreating.
Where is Tahoe Donner? It’s easy to get to Tahoe Donner. Travelling on I-80, Tahoe Donner is about an hour and a half from Sacramento, a few hours from the Bay Area and less than an hour from Reno. The Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO) and the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offer good alternatives for getting to this destination.
What is Tahoe Donner? Tahoe Donner is a 3,300 acre community consisting of 5,948 residential lots divided into 11 different residential units. Approximately 5,100 of these lots have been developed. 1,300 of the total acres of Tahoe Donner land is intermingled between the lots which lends to the open feel of our community. Nature does a fantastic job with a diverse palette of pines, willows and brush; wildflower blanketed meadows; mountain streams; breath-taking views and magnificent snow capped mountains. Elevation in Tahoe Donner ranges from 6,200 feet to an impressive 8,000 feet!
Amenities: The community of Tahoe Donner is entirely owned by the property owners and hosts a complete package of World-Class Recreational Amenities. Currently, Home Owner Association dues are $1200 per year. In addition, a recreation pass can be purchased for $220 (annual fee for a family of 4) and this allows unlimited access to Trout Creek Recreation Center, Northwoods Pool, Beach Club Marina and the Tennis Complex.
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Properties: 20% of the homes belong to primary home owners and the other 80% belong to vacation home owners. Home styles range from warm quaint cabins to sophisticated “rustic” lodges. Tahoe Donner is made up of single family homes, condos, town homes and lots. Prices range from the $125,000 for a lodgette at the Ski Bowl Condos to over $2 million dollars for a custom crafted, sophisticated mountain cabin. Lot prices range from $110,000 to over $500,000 for a lot on the prestigious Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Big, small, simple or luxurious you’ll find what you are looking for in Tahoe Donner.
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Thinking About Listing Your Property?
March 11, 2010
Active Listings vs. Recent Sales
When we analyze the current active listings vs. the recent sales we can gain some knowledge about what people are buying and how a new listing should be priced.
Of the Tahoe Donner single family homes that sold during the month of February, 82% sold under $750,000. One half of those sales were under $500,000. It has been very evident in the last couple of years that buyers are looking for “the deal”. When it was a seller’s market, buyers would often be willing to step up their purchase price a bit to get the nicer house, location, etc. Now, given a choice between places, most buyers lean towards the lower price and are choosing based on price/value.
For sellers, the good thing right now is the inventory is low with only 71 single family homes on the market. This summer will most likely bring the number of listings to 150 or more. So, if selling is a consideration, we recommend getting your property on the market now (less competition). Pricing is important as always and if your home is value is teetering around $750,000 or so, we recommend trying to price it so it falls into the lower brackets. You want to have your house listed in the price groups where people are looking.
In the end, pricing too high historically leads to a lower selling price and increases your carrying cost of the property, i.e. the “cost of money”, taxes, and other expenses. Pricing well is the key, your property will sell faster and offers usually come in much closer to asking price.
We often hear people say they will hold onto their place until the market gets better. If you want to get the use out of your place then that is a fine strategy, but be prepared to wait 2 years or so. Even then don’t expect the value to skyrocket. So, holding the house to get a higher price is not a good plan if selling is what you ultimately want to do. Sell now and eliminate those carrying costs.
15329 Wolfgang Road, $750,000
March 4, 2010
Beautiful GARY YORK Home in Tahoe Donner - New Construction
Designer/Builder Gary York has taken an innovative approach to the custom home building process. In 2009 Gary recognized that our real estate market was changing and stepped up to the challenge with a new concept for custom home building. He realized that there was still a need for gorgeous custom homes but that they needed to be in a price category that felt “comfortable” in these changing economic times. He has successfully taken his million dollar look and created exceptionally good-looking homes for under $750,000. 11686 Baden was the first home he designed, built and sold using his new formula. It was practically an overnight success – it was “under contract” 3 days after it was listed on MLS! His new design on Wolfgang Road will be another success story. With an excellent and well thought out open floor plan this home is beautiful. Living spaces on one level. Panoramic mountain views and prime location near hiking trails and XC Ski area. What more could you want? For more information, call Robbie or Karen Huntoon at (530) 412-0583. Just in time for spring construction.
- Offered at $750,000
- Brand New Construction – Spring 2010
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 1/2 baths
- 2 car garage; Extra Deep
- Bonus Area
- 2100 Square Feet
- Open Floor Plan with Mountain Views
- All Rooms on One Level
- Sierra Pacific / Wood & Metal Clad Windows
- Gourmet Kitchen w/ GE Profile Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tumbled Limestone Bathrooms
- Kohler Bathroom Fixtures
- Wood, Stone & Carpet Flooring
- Mostly Covered Large Deck(22′ x 14′ ); Perfect for Hot Tub, Relaxing, BBQ’s
- Prime location near Hiking Trails and XC Ski Area
- Call Karen and Robbie Huntoon for more info: 530-448-3624
- Virtual Tour of Baden Property (example of previous work)
- Virtual Tour of Cristallina Property (example of previous work)
- Printable Flyer
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Tahoe Donner® Real Estate Sales: February 2010
March 1, 2010
Tahoe Donner® Real Estate
Single Family Homes Sold - February 2010
Single Family Homes SOLD = 11
Median List Price = $549,000
Median Sale Price = $505,000
Average Days on Market = 127
YTD TD SF Homes Sold = 21
Active Listings = 71 (as of 3/10)
| Address | Original Price | Sales Price | Square Feet |
| 10767 Skislope (REO) | $274,900 | $238,000 | 928 |
| 14123 Glacier View | $599,000 | $445,000 | 2868 |
| 11374 Zermatt | $499,000 | $450,000 | 1440 |
| 14041 Tyrol (Short) | $499,900 | $375,000 | 1450 |
| 16507 Northwoods | $499,000 | $499,000 | 1800 |
| 13069 Muhlebach | $719,900 | $505,000 | 2292 |
| 11848 Chalet | $595,000 | $535,000 | 2132 |
| 13145 Stockholm | $679,500 | $625,000 | 2170 |
| 14814 Skislope | $899,000 | $680,000 | 3069 |
| 13535 Skiview Loop | $895,000 | $865,000 | 2832 |
| 14355 Swiss lane | $1,129,000 | $985,000 | 3050 |
Tahoe Donner® Condos Sold - February 2010
Condos SOLD = 2 (both Standard Sales)
Median List Price = $459,000
Median Sale Price = $435,000
Average Days on Market = 90
YTD TD Condos Sold = 6
Active Listings = 22 (as of 3/10)
Tahoe Donner® Lots Sold - February 2010
Lots SOLD = 1 (REO)
Median List Price = $129,900
Median Sale Price = $117,500
Average Days on Market = 88
YTD TD Lots Sold = 2
Active Listings = 38 (as of 3/10)
(YTD = Year-To-Date)
This is provided as a quick snapshot of the monthly market activity in Tahoe Donner®. Keep in mind, numbers only tell part of the story. We would be happy to share our day-to-day insight
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Tahoe Donner® Real Estate Sales: January 2010
February 1, 2010
Tahoe Donner® Real Estate
Single Family Homes Sold - January 2010
Single Family Homes SOLD = 9
Median List Price = $400,000
Median Sale Price = $382,000
Average Days on Market = 42
YTD TD SF Homes Sold = 9
Active Listings = 73
| Address | Original Price | Sales Price | Square Feet |
| 14050 Davos Drive | $299,000 | $279,000 | 1264 |
| 11046 Bolzano | $330,000 | $325,000 | 1512 |
| 16549 Northwoods | $446,900 | $3820,000 | 2000 |
| 12753 Hillside | $435,900 | $375,000 | 1792 |
| 10974 Bolzano | $420,000 | $378,000 | 1550 |
| 14680 Copenhagen | $539,900 | $478,000 | 1568 |
| 13314 Roundhill | $515,000 | $495,000 | 1800 |
| 13559 Weisshorn | $699,000 | $699,000 | 11914 |
| 14137 Glacier View | $1,399,000 | $750,000 | 3957 |
Tahoe Donner® Condos Sold - January 2010
Condos SOLD = 4
Median List Price = $381,975
Median Sale Price = $377,250
Average Days on Market = 200
YTD TD Condos Sold = 4
Active Listings = 27
Tahoe Donner® Lots Sold - January 2010
Lots SOLD = 1
Median List Price = $59,900
Median Sale Price = $56,500
Average Days on Market = 427
YTD TD Lots Sold = 1
Active Listings = 36
(YTD = Year-To-Date)
This is provided as a quick snapshot of the monthly market activity in Tahoe Donner®. Keep in mind, numbers only tell part of the story. We would be happy to share our day-to-day insight
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Ski Passes – Tis’ the Pre-Season!
October 30, 2009
Tahoe Donner Downhill
and Cross Country Season Passes On Sale
Yes! It’s already that time of the year. We’ve had a dusting of snow and the mountain tops look like they’ve been decorated with powdered sugar! 
Member Season Pass Application
Public Season Pass Application
Discounted season passes for Cross Country Skiing are on sale from Thursday, October 1– Saturday, October 31. On Sunday, November 1 the prices go up. Act now to save money. Make sure to submit your pass application by October 31 to receive the discounted rate. Mail it to the Member Services Office at 11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA 96161. Or fax it to (530) 587-9423.
12530 Pinnacle Loop, Cancelled
July 1, 2009
If you like amazing sunsets and breathtaking views this is the place for you. The perfectly positioned windows frame the likes of Hawk’s Peak, Frog Lake Cliffs, Tinker’s Knob and more. Easy access to the Nordic Center in the winter and miles and miles of trails in the summer. This exquisite mountain home is custom built with fine craftsmanship and attention to every detail. Extensive use of cherry wood, travertine & fossil slate flooring, granite & stone. 2 Decks and Paver patio. Quality, views, size, floorplan and excellent price – this one can’t be beat! Call Karen and Robbie to see this amazing property. 530-412-0583.
- Offered at $1,190,000, $1,089,000
- Panoramic Views
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Baths
- 2 Car Garage
- Large Bonus Room
- Professionally Engineered Theater
- 2 Decks
- 3028 Square Feet
- Built in 2007
- Virtual Tour
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Gardening in Tahoe Donner®…
May 30, 2009
Beginner’s Luck…
Last Fall we had the good fortune to have access to a back hoe and Robbie, much to his delight, was able to dig multiple holes in our backyard for tree planting.
As soon as the snow melted, we started visiting nurseries (www.villagernursery.com), walking the neighborhood to check out what plants were successfully growing in our neighbor’s yards and then we started experimenting.
We planted an Amur Maple tree, two Chokecherry trees, a Blue Spruce, a Red Maple tree, several Mugo Pines and many Red Twig Dogwoods. The first day, we worked around the clock preparing the soil with mulch and planting the trees with as much care as our knowledge (limited) provided. We went to bed that night – weary. I woke up the next morning, dashed out into the backyard, with anticipation, only to find that the Deer had discovered our “new garden” and ate all of the leaves from the Dogwoods. We have since learned, and accept, that the Deer are part of the challenge of gardening in most places!
Several weeks later, the Deer no longer pester us and the leaves are growing back and we are delighted at our gardening success! If we can do it – anyone can!
13974 Gyrfalcon Street, SOLD
May 2, 2009
This Tahoe Donner mountain cabin is a must see. Extensively remodeled – light, bright and inviting. Well appointed with excellent craftsmanship and finishes. The setting is magic. Imagine sitting out on a nearly 700 sq. ft. deck that backs to greenbelt. It’s private and it’s wonderful. The flowers are in bloom. Don’t wait too long – this one won’t last. It’s special!
- Asking Price $594,750, SOLD PRICE $580,000
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1 Car Garage
- Private, level lot
- Gorgeous setting; backs to greenbelt
- Spacious living room with stone fireplace
- Vaulted ceilings
- Kitchen with slab granite counter tops, knotty alder cabinets
- Wood, stone and tile floors
- 3 zone hydronic heating
- Large 700 sq. ft. deck
- 100′ lot frontage
- 1660 square feet
- Extensively remodeled; like new
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11755 Chalet Road, SOLD
May 1, 2009
This is one of our Tahoe Donner favorites. This property is located in one of Tahoe Donner’s best neighborhoods on a flat lot in a serene setting. Meticulously maintained, it feels like new. Appointed with designer colors, custom hickory cabinetry, granite counter tops, travertine, Solarguard window treatments and a security system. Gas fireplaces in living room and bonus room. Professionally landscaped including 3 decks. Call Robbie and Karen today to arrange a showing: 530-412-0583. Click on the links for the Virtual Tour and more details.
- Offered at $775,000 SOLD PRICE $775,000 furnished
- Turn-key; includes furnishings
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 2 Car Garage
- Spacious Living Room
- Large Bonus Room with Gas Fireplace
- Granite and Travertine
- Custom Hickory Cabinets
- Solarguard Window Treatments
- Professional Landscaping
- Private, Level Lot
- 2,355 Square feet
- Built in 2003
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14411 Skislope Way, SOLD
April 15, 2009
If you are looking for a “Mountain Lodge” with expansive views, look no further. This property is special from start to finish. This home is a masterpiece with top of the line appliances, designer fixtures & finishes and architecturally pleasing lines and paint colors. Entertain in style and then relax in the sauna, hot tub or steam shower! Property backs to large greenbelt which lends to a private, mountain top feel. Call Robbie and Karen to see this property: 530-412-0583. Enjoy the Virtual Tour of this one-of-a-kind mountain masterpiece!
- Offered at $1,399,000, SOLD $1,263,750
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Baths
- 2 Car Garage
- Large Lot; 70 x 249 x 115 x 232
- Gourmet Kitchen
- 3 Xtrordinair Fireplaces
- Great Room with Panoramic Views
- Bonus Room with Wet Bar and Fireplace
- Hot Tub, Sauna, Steam Shower
- 4,212 Square Feet
- Built in 2003
- Virtual Tour
