Lake Tahoe Living

South Lake Tahoe:  The South Shore of Lake Tahoe extends from Emerald Bay and Rubicon Point around the bottom of the lake and on to the private enclave and golf course of Glenbrook and Spooner Lake. A destination resort …..

.....with crystal clear blue waters and panoramic mountain peaks, South Lake features one of the largest alpine ski resorts in the U.S. In the summer, this sportsman's paradise offers fantastic recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, horseback riding, golf, tennis, mountain biking, hiking and much more. Scenic cruises on the lake are available on sternwheelers and trimarans. It is also renown for its nightlife of it's fine dining, entertainment, or......

.....gambling at one of the world-class casinos. While known as a vacation destination, the South Shore is home to 24,000 residents who indulge in all the beauty and pleasures of the city with the Sierra as their backyard.

The South Lake Tahoe real estate market is comprised of cozy condominiums and townhouses and large, single-family homes and cabins. Real estate options include single-family homes, condominiums and town homes, investment properties, and waterfront homes for sale. Condominiums and townhouses start in the low-$100,000s and reaching up to $800,000 and more for properties with hill, mountain and lake views. Single-family homes begin in the mid-$100,000s and range up to $7 million and more for waterfront estates with lake access. Land is also available for custom real estate development.

With more than 300 days of sunshine and a wide array of accommodations, shopping, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, museums, art galleries and recreational opportunities, South Lake Tahoe provides the best of all worlds.

The South Shore boasts three outstanding ski resorts, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe, several fine cross-country ski areas -- including Camp Richardson where skiers tread along the shore of Lake Tahoe. For snowmobiles, the trail from the crest of Highway 50 at Spooner Lake offers brilliant panoramic views.

The area is home to some of the finest mountain hiking trails in the Sierra such as Horseshoe Falls, just over the Western Slope, where the trail takes hikers up to the breathtaking Desolation Wilderness. There is year-round horseback riding on trails that lead to the historic backcountry as well as biking on challenging mountain trails and much more.

The community is served by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, which is comprised of five elementary schools, one middle school and three high schools. Lake Tahoe Community College sits high in the clouds at an elevation of 6,229 feet in the heart of the city. First opened in 1975, the school supports nearly 3,000 students each quarter and offers certificates and associate degrees in a variety of areas from culinary arts to computer studies.

The Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe is home to five major casinos including Harvey’s, Harrah's, the Horizon, Caesars and the Lakeside Inn. Each showroom features major entertainment and dining in sky-top restaurants that offer magnificent views and excellent international cuisine.

Covering 22 miles in length and two miles in width with 72 miles of shoreline, Lake Tahoe is the largest, most attractive and pristine alpine lake in North America. The thin clear mountain air allows the lake's pure crystalline water to reflect the blue sky above. Evening sunsets reflect a vibrant red, while during storms the lake appears to be gray-black. Certain areas of Lake Tahoe are so clear that objects can be seen to depths of 75 feet. The deepest point delves down to 1,645 feet, making it the third deepest lake in North America and the tenth deepest in the world.

The Lake is separated by the California/Nevada state line, which runs vertically through the middle of the Lake. South Lake Tahoe lies in California, while the Tahoe Township of Douglas County, Nevada sits across the state line. Together, they make up the communities of Lake Tahoe and South Shore and have a combined population of about 40,000.

The Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley put Lake Tahoe on the map as the skiing center of the western United States in 1960.

North West Tahoe:  Whether you prefer snow skiing in the winter or water skiing in the summer, North Tahoe and its small town communities make for a tremendous place to live, work and play. Dotted across the mountainside and lakeshores of Tahoe are the quaint communities of Kings Beach, Brockway, Tahoe Vista, Agate Bay, Carnelian Bay, Cedar Flat, Dollar Point, Tahoe City, Sunnyside, Tahoe Park, Talmont Estates, Tahoe Pines, Homewood, Chambers Landing, Tahoma, Meeks Bay, Rubicon, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, and the Truckee River. Each of these subdivisions offers its own unique blend of culture and beauty to create a destination spot in northern California unlike any other. From boating to skiing, hiking to biking, gambling to dining, golfing to fishing, north & west Tahoe has it all. The only way to truly appreciate such a smorgasbord of amenities and recreational activities is to experience it for yourself.

The real estate market of this area of North Tahoe is diverse. Old Tahoe cabins with lots of charm to modern homes with all the amenities can be found scattered throughout this picturesque mountainside region, ranging in price from $200,000 to $15,000,000+. Cabins and homes without views range from $200,000 to $800,000. Homes with views of the lake range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Condominiums can be found in Tahoe City, Agate Bay, Kings Beach, Northstar, Truckee, Alpine Meadows, and Olympic Valley, ranging in price from the mid-$200,000s to $700,000 and more for lakefront units. Some of the most expensive homes are found on the lake, starting around $1,500,000. Some have sold as high as $32 million. Many homes offer scenic views of Lake Tahoe, the wooded hillsides or snowcapped mountains. Some land is available for custom building.

Historic Truckee and neighboring Truckee River share a gorgeous downtown area, which offers many small restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques. This area has managed to retain much of its Old West flavor and historic charm and serves as the gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In direct contrast are the exciting towns of Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Northstar. These towns have combined the best aspects of rural, rugged mountain living with the ambience and romantic lure of a mountain ski town filled with lodges and shops making them your one stop destination resorts. Located only a few miles from Tahoe City and Kings Beach, they are close to downtown shopping and amenities. This proximity - combined with the exciting outdoor adventures that await residents and visitors alike on the area’s ski slopes - make these subdivisions popular places to live. Those who seek a simpler, quieter way of living tend to buy homes along the west shore in communities such as Tahoe Pines, Homewood, Chamberlands, Meeks Bay and Rubicon, which are a bit more exclusive.

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