Neighborhood Profiles

Home to the eponymous ski resort that once hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley has since grown into a community that boasts year-round recreation and a wide array of luxury homes and ... Details

Alpine Meadows a picturesque mountain community, nestled between Olympic Valley and the Truckee River. It is known for its high snowfall in the winter and some of the best fishing around in the ... Details

Deriving its name from a local Native American phrase meaning "everything is all right", Truckee more than lives up this billing. Blending a downtown rich in historical sites with a thriving business ... Details

The sunny North Shore (as it's known to locals) is comprised of several small communities that dot Lake Tahoe's shoreline, such as Tahoe City, Carnelian Bay, and Tahoe Vista. Taken as a whole, it's a ... Details

Though receiving far less press than its much larger sister Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake offers just as many recreational opportunities--camping, boating, skiing, fishing, and an annual triathalon--with ... Details

Located amidst the pines and sagebrush of the High Sierras is the scenic golf community of Lahontan. This gated community is renowned for its stunning views of the mountains, miles of forest trails, ... Details

Built directly into the slopes of Northstar's world-famous ski resort, this newly-founded community offers easy access to the year-round recreation that the Lake Tahoe area is known for. If you ... Details

Located between historic Truckee and Lake Tahoe's North Shore, Northstar offers a nice variety of shopping, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. This neighborhood features a wide range of new and ... Details

This private luxury resort is the most recently developed community in the Lake Tahoe area, and quite possibly the most upscale: its lowest-priced cabins start around $2 million. Given this resort's ... Details

Known locally as the West Shore, this string of small communities along Hwy. 89 offers a diverse selection of home choices in a serene, thickly forested setting. Whether you're a prospective home ... Details

Tahoe City is the bustling center of activity in North Lake Tahoe, and is home to most year-round residents of the area. Local attractions include its thriving nightlife scene, its historical sites, ... Details

Lake Tahoe lakefront properties are in very high demand, and their pricing—as much as a million dollars for a modest cabin—reflect this. Though many lakefront homes are typically passed within ... Details