Defensible Space – An Ounce of Prevention…
May 13, 2010
Things We Can Do To Protect Our Truckee Real Estate
2010 Tahoe Donner defensible space inspections will take place in units 6, 7 and 10. Property owners in these units will be notified by mail of the results of their inspection. If any, deficiencies are reported, owners will be given 45 days to correct them.
Practicing good defensible space is an important part of being a property owner in Tahoe Donner. US Forest Service records show that over the last 35 years over 150 fires burned in or within a two-mile radius of Tahoe Donner. One of the goals of the forestry department is to help property owners bring their properties into compliance with state, local and association fire safety standards. Work completed by individual property owners is key to keeping Tahoe Donner safe from wildfire. In 2007, the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors adopted a four-year program to inspect all properties, both developed and undeveloped, in the association. The first two years of the fire inspection program have been a great success.
Check list of fire safety items around your home -
Residence:
- Pine needles must be removed from the roof of all structures
- Pine needles on the ground must be removed within 10 feet of all structures
- Limbs must be removed from within 10 feet of the chimney
- Chimney must have an approved spark arrestor
- Ten feet of clearance required around the propane tank
- Firewood and lumber must be stacked away from the residence
- The address of the residence must be clearly visible
100-feet or to Property Line:
- All dry, flammable vegetation and woody debris less than 12 inches in diameter must be removed
- Dead and/or beetle infested trees must be removed
- The areas of contiguous brush must be broken up
- Excessively dense tree cover must be thinned
- Remove the lower branches, six feet from the ground, on trees over 12 feet tall. On shorter trees remove the lower branches to 1/2 the height of the tree
- All dead plants or grasses must be cut to a height of six inches or less
Protecting the Forest
In addition to protecting your home, defensible space is also about improving the health of the forest to reduce the threat of fire. The forestry department works to create a healthy forest on the common areas of Tahoe Donner. This is done by:
- Creating and maintaining fuel breaks in strategic areas
- Removing brush and planting trees to establish a forest on the landscape
- Masticating (mowing) brush from around trees to increase the growth of the forest, change the arrangement of fuels and remove ladder fuels (fuels which provide vertical continuity allowing fire to spread up into tree crowns)
- Creating a mosaic of practices to lessen the impacts to the human eye and encourage different wildlife species
- Thinning dense forest stands through commercial logging operations or by hand crews
- Maintaining the seasonal road system in the western portion of Tahoe Donner to lessen erosion and allow access by firefighting crews
If you wish to schedule an appointment for a Forestry Department staff member to check for defensible space on your property and make improvement recommendations, contact the Forestry Department at (530) 587-9432.
If you don’t have time to do the work yourselves, there are many resources that you can hire to get the job done.
Let’s all do what we can to keep our neighborhoods safe. Thank you!
12590 Stockholm, SOLD
May 13, 2010
This is a fantastic home at an UNBELIEVABLE price!
This is a must see. Don’t wait!
Located on Stockholm, this casual mountain home basks in the sunshine and has peek mountain top views of the Carson Range and Northstar. This home is light & bright, charming and inviting. Features include a free standing wood burning stove on a rock hearth, tile counter tops, pine accents and trim and is tastefully appointed with neutral color carpets and a pleasing interior paint color. Consisting of 1640 square feet, this 3 bedroom home has an “easy-living” open floor plan and a front deck that is drenched in sunshine!
- Offered at $479,000 , NOW – $424,500 - SOLD $424,500
- 3 bedrooms; spacious master suite with walk-in closet
- 2 baths
- 2 car garage
- 1640 square feet
- Lot dimensions 90’ x 210’
- Greenbelt setting
- Peek mountain top views of Northstar and the Carson Range
- Open floor plan
- Rock hearth with free standing wood stove
- Newer paint throughout
- Easy access; flat driveway
- Light, bright and cozy
- Landscaping includes watering system
- 50 Gallon Water Heater – new in 2010
- Enjoy a full spectrum of Tahoe Donner amenities
- Virtual Tour of 12590 Stockholm
- Printable Flyer
12530 Pinnacle Loop, $979,900
May 11, 2010
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 $979,900
- Panoramic Views
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Baths
- 2 Car Garage
- Large Bonus Room
- Professionally Engineered Theater
- 2 Decks
- 3028 Square Feet
- Built in 2007
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Tahoe Donner® Real Estate: April 2010
May 7, 2010
Tahoe Donner® Real Estate
Single Family Homes Sold - April 2010
Single Family Homes SOLD = 22 (17 standard sales, 3 short sales, 2 REO)
Median List Price = $530,250
Median Sale Price = $530,000
Average Days on Market = 128
YTD TD SF Homes Sold = 60 (as of 4/30)
Active Listings = 91 (as of 5/7)
| Address | Original Price | Sales Price | Square Feet |
| 11962 Bernese | $305,000 | $278,000 | 940 |
| 14644 Christie (REO) | $299,900 | $307,000 | 1178 |
| 15359 Northwoods | $399,000 | $360,000 | 1352 |
| 13493 Skiview Loop | $459,000 | $365,000 | 1516 |
| 14360 Northwoods(short) | $329,900 | $370,000 | 1286 |
| 11792 Chateau | $450,000 | $419,000 | 1389 |
| 11940 Sitzmark | $455,000 | $450,000 | 2056 |
| 14062 Herringbone | $510,000 | $465,000 | 1500 |
| 12058 Brookstone | $495,000 | $474,000 | 1530 |
| 12109 Bennett Flat (short ) | $575,000 | $485,000 | 2110 |
| 12205 Brookstone | $525,000 | $525,000 | 1765 |
| 10975 Skislope (REO) | $535,500 | $535,000 | 2998 |
| 14328 Copenhagen | $549,900 | $543,500 | 2525 |
| 11924 Kitzbuhel | $599,000 | $580,000 | 2000 |
| 16987 Skislope | $629,000 | $605,000 | 2207 |
| 13362 Northwoods | $859,000 | $690,000 | 2503 |
| 13871 Alder Creek | $759,000 | $730,000 | 2669 |
| 13642 Pathway | $759,000 | $745,000 | 2472 |
| 16475 Skislope | $865,000 | $795,000 | 2750 |
| 12276 Stockholm | $1,000,000 | $890,000 | 3832 |
| 12332 Skislope (short) | $1,950,000 | $1,120,000 | 3606 |
| 12809 Pinnacle | $2,195,000 | $1,725,000 | 4976 |
Tahoe Donner® Condos Sold - April 2010
Condos SOLD = 5 (2 standard sales, 2 short sales, 1 REO)
Median List Price = $329,000
Median Sale Price = $325,000
Average Days on Market = 156
YTD TD Condos Sold = 16 (as of 4/30)
Active Listings = 43 (as of 5/7)
Tahoe Donner® Lots Sold - April 2010
Lots SOLD = 2 (2 standard sales)
Median List Price = $294,000
Median Sale Price = $265,000
Average Days on Market = 23
YTD TD Lots Sold = 8 (as of 4/30)
Active Listings = 43 (as of 5/7)
(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 Summer Program Registration
April 30, 2010
Registration Information
Registration for 2010 day camps and swim lesson programs will take place online at http://onestore.tahoedonner.com. We recommend that you create a login and check that all members that you have registered at the Member Services office appear in your profile prior to the registration date. Information regarding swim lessons and day camps is available in the Summer Fun Guide or online at www.tahoedonner.com. For more information, contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
Member Registration
Day Camps: Tuesday, May 4, 8 a.m.
Swim Lessons: Tuesday, May 11, 8 a.m.
1. To register as a member, each participant must be identified on your Tahoe Donner profile, even if they are six or under. You may add members to your profile at the Member Services office. The Member Services office, located in Northwoods Clubhouse, is open from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Saturday. A birth certificate will be required to add a child to your profile. Please note: If your child turns seven prior to registration this year, you may be required to pay the applicable member fees for them to be considered a member.
2. Go to http://onestore.tahoedonner.com and create your login. To do so, you will need to enter your name and member ID number exactly as they appear on your member ID card. If you went through the registration process last summer, your login should be the same. Both previous and new users should log in and make sure that all members you may have added appear on your profile.
3. After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with links to waiver forms that will need to be completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner.
Guest Registration
Day Camps: Tuesday, May 18, 8 a.m.
Swim Lessons: Tuesday, May 25, 8 a.m.
1. To register as a guest, you must obtain either a transferable guest card ID number or a member card ID number.
2. Go to http://onestore.tahoedonner.com and create your login.
3. After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with links to waiver forms that will need to be completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner.
4. For all programs that are restricted by age, guests will be required to provide a copy of the participant’s birth certificate. Your registration will not be complete until a birth certificate is received. Birth certificates can be emailed or faxed to the address or number provided in your confirmation email.
Important
Please take careful note of the age level requirements for each program and make sure that your child is eligible to attend that program. The age requirements are established for the safety and well-being of your child. Age requirements are enforced as of the first day of the session in which your child is registered. If a child is found to be registered for a program that he/she is not eligible, for his/her registration will be cancelled and no refund will be given. There will be no exceptions with children’s ages for day camps. All children must be potty-trained to attend any camp. Children in pull-ups will not be allowed to attend camp.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations and/or changes must be made 14 days prior to the first day of the session for which you are registered, and a processing fee of $10 per program will be charged. No refunds will be given for cancellations and/or changes made less than 14 days prior to the first day of the session for which you are registered.
Tahoe Donner 1st QTR 2010 Market Update
April 5, 2010
Tahoe Donner 1st QTR 2010 Sales Analysis
This chart illustrates:
1) Number of Homes Sold in the 1st QTR from 2004 through 2010.
2) Comparison of Median List Price to Median Sold Price for the 1st QTR from 2004 through 2010.
An analysis of the sales data concludes that Median List and Median Sold prices are lower in 2010 than they were in 2004 (the benchmark low) and the number of homes sold, when comparing QTR 1 2004 to 2010, shows a decrease of 24%. However, 1st QTR sales in 2010 are up almost 12% from the 1st QTR in 2009.
Tahoe Donner Consecutive Quarterly Comparisons
This chart illustrates:
1) Number of Homes Sold in Tahoe Donner QTR 1 2009 – QTR 1 2010 = 265
2) Comparison of Median List Price to Median Sold Price of Homes Sold in Tahoe Donner QTR 1 2009 – QTR 1 2010
The Quarterly data suggests that on average there is about a 4.5% difference between Median List Price and Median Sold Price. (Sold prices being less than list prices). Additionally, on a Quarterly basis, sales of single family homes in Tahoe Donner have increased 12% when comparing the 1st Qtr of 2009 (34 homes sold) with the 1st Qtr of 2010 (38 homes sold). However, the median sale price has decreased almost 10% from QTR 1 2009 ($557,580) compared to QTR 1 2010 ($502,000).
Price Category Comparison of Homes Sold
This chart illustrates:
1) Number of Homes Sold QTR 1 in Tahoe Donner = 38
2) Comparison of Price Categories of Homes Sold in Tahoe Donner
38 single family homes sold in Tahoe Donner during the 1st quarter of 2010. 50% (or 19) of these homes sold for under $499,999, 34% (or 13) of the homes sold for between $500K and $749,999, 13% (or 5) of these homes sold for between $750K and $999,999. There was only one home that sold for over $1 million dollars and it sold for $1,225,000. This home was originally listed at $2,190,000 and was on the market for 639 days. If you are a seller, regardless of which end of the market you are in, you have to price carefully. In the lower end of the market there is more competition so you must price competitively and if you are at the upper end of our market, where there are relatively fewer buyers, you also have to price right for our current market. Too high of a price will almost guarantee that you will sit on your house without looking at any offers. If your goal is to sell, price right. Buyers, now is the time to get off the fence and make a purchase. We will begin to see more and more houses come on the market and the competition will become greater.
We work with both buyers and sellers. If you want honest and expert advice, please give us a call and let us know how we can help you. The majority of our clients are previous clients or their referrals – our clients come back to us because they know we do a great job. Robbie 530-412-0583 and Karen 530-448-3624.
Tahoe Donner® Real Estate Sales: March 2010
March 31, 2010
Tahoe Donner® Real Estate
Single Family Homes Sold - March 2010
Single Family Homes SOLD = 17 (10 standard sales, 6 short sales, 1 REO)
Median List Price = $530,000
Median Sale Price = $520,000
Average Days on Market = 118
YTD TD SF Homes Sold = 38
Active Listings = 73 (as of 3/31)
| Address | Original Price | Sales Price | Square Feet |
| 14760 Northwoods (short) | $339,950 | $339,950 | 1410 |
| 15807 Northwoods (short) | $550,000 | $341,000 | 2300 |
| 11616 Zermatt | $415,000 | $399,000 | 1600 |
| 12569 Hillside (short) | $469,000 | $425,000 | 2134 |
| 11514 Zermatt (short) | $399,000 | $399,000 | 2450 |
| 15360 Wolfgang | $437,000 | $419,500 | 1708 |
| 12401 Hillside | $499,500 | $455,000 | 2483 |
| 14351 Glacier View | $529,000 | $505,000 | 1730 |
| 12297 Bernese | $530,000 | $520,000 | 16360 |
| 12690 St. Bernard | $629,999 | $612,000 | 2092 |
| 13767 Hillside (short) | $729,000 | $640,000 | 2552 |
| 12135 Muhlebach | $625,000 | $618,000 | 2366 |
| 11924 Skislope (short) | $799,000 | $701,000 | 3013 |
| 14632 Christie | $724,900 | $724,900 | 2525 |
| 12335 Greenleaf | $799,750 | $775,000 | 2500 |
| 14359 Skislope (REO) | $816,000 | $875,000 | 2942 |
| 14020 Skislope | $2,190,000 | $1,225,000 | 3919 |
Tahoe Donner® Condos Sold - March 2010
Condos SOLD = 5 (2 standard sales, 1 short sale, 2 REO)
Median List Price = $300,000
Median Sale Price = $300,000
Average Days on Market = 164
YTD TD Condos Sold = 11
Active Listings = 26 (as of 3/31)
Tahoe Donner® Lots Sold - March 2010
Lots SOLD = 4 (2 standard sales, 2 REO)
Median List Price = $183,500
Median Sale Price = $161,875
Average Days on Market = 150
YTD TD Lots Sold = 6
Active Listings = 40 (as of 3/31)
(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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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.
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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