Gateway
Neighborhood in Truckee, California
Nevada County 96161
"Tahoe cabins” with space for boats
Gateway’s residential spaces developed in the 1970s and ‘80s. RVs, boats and more than one car are common sights in the neighborhood's wide driveways. “The homes here are what we call ‘Tahoe cabins,’ but they aren’t log homes – they resemble ranch-style houses,” says Botto. Many were built on brick or concrete slabs, and feature either front-gabled or cross-hipped metal roofs and picture windows. Prices range from $500,000 to $800,000.
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Lake fishing, winter snowshoeing and hiking in the pines
Swimming, skiing and fishing are huge in Truckee, and recreation is a big reason why people move here. Donner Memorial State Park has Donner Lake, which attracts swimmers and anglers to its deep blue waters. People cannonball into the lake, fish for mackinaw trout from the public docks and bike the paved 7-mile lakeside pathway. In the winter, snowshoers hike past snowshoe hare or racoon tracks, and skiers descend the five slopes blanketing the Sierra Mountains. Lake Tahoe, the internationally known recreation area, is 18 miles southeast of Gateway. Boaters and kayakers circumnavigate the lake’s 75-mile water trail and parasailers float high above beachgoers. Snorkeling and fishing are other popular Lake Tahoe activities.
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Environmental sustainability at Tahoe-Truckee Unified district schools
Students may attend Tahoe-Truckee Unified district schools, including Truckee Elementary, which earns an overall B-plus from Niche, then continue to A-minus-rated Alder Creek Middle. At Truckee High, which Niche gives an A, students can join the Envirolution Club, where they’ll participate in energy efficiency, water conservation and composting and recycling service-learning projects. The group also promotes environmental sustainability on campus and in the community through videos, posters and signage.
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Holiday parades downtown
Holidays are huge in Truckee – especially Halloween and the Fourth of July. “Halloween is a big deal here,” says Botto. “Everyone dresses up to trick-or-treat at local businesses, then parades to the Community Arts Center for more candy.” Fourth of July activities start with a pancake breakfast at the local fire station, with donations going to Truckee Fire’s scholarship fund, followed by the Firecracker Mile Fun Run, where participants are cheered by crowds awaiting the parade. Decorative red, white and blue floats peruse from Truckee High School to downtown, and the parade features lively performances and artistic expressions. Trophies are awarded to the best floats.
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Travel by bus, rails or E-bike
Downtown Truckee is a mile east along Donner Pass Road. “You’re within five minutes of almost everything, including the Tahoe Forest Hospital, where some residents work,” says Botto. “There’s basically no commute time here.” Tahoe City is 14 miles south via River Road, or State Route 89, which runs north-south through Gateway. Interstate 80 is less than a mile south and leads to Reno 33 miles northeast and Sacramento 100 miles southwest. Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) buses travel throughout Gateway and to downtown, and the neighborhood has its own BCycle E-bike rideshare program. The California Zephyr Amtrak departs from the Truckee Welcome Center 1 mile east of Gateway, and travels 177 miles southwest to the San Francisco Bay Area. Truckee Tahoe Regional Airport is about 4 miles east, and the larger Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 37 miles east.Smoothies, Mexican fare and sporting goods
Retail stores and mom-and-pop eateries sit in shopping centers along Donner Pass Road – the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. Lattes and smoothies are prepared at Wild Cherries Coffee House, and family-owned New Moon Natural Foods offers organic, locally sourced products. Safeway is another neighborhood grocery option here. Taco’s Jalisco serves authentic Mexican fare, including fish or shrimp Baja tacos, pork burrito platters and enchiladas from a dining room painted in orange and white stripes. Down the road, Tahoe Mountain Sports sells camping and hiking equipment, plus skis, split boards and helmets. Seasonal gear is available to rent.
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Must have fire insurance
“Fires are a reality here,” says Botto. “We try to mitigate fire risk by implementing a town-wide burn ban throughout the summer, where we forbid wood burning.” Homeowners in high-risk areas must have fire insurance, and most apply through the California FAIR Plan if traditional insurance companies won’t offer coverage.
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Tess Evans
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Janie Sharp
Janie Sharp
Responds QuicklyCOMPASS
(530) 494-3699
281 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$509,000 Price
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Jessica Ferguson
Jessica Ferguson
COMPASS
(530) 494-5688
108 Total Sales
4 in Gateway
$70K - $560K Price Range
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Jamison Blair
Jamison Blair
COMPASS
(530) 460-6339
340 Total Sales
4 in Gateway
$315K - $1.9M Price Range
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Christine Morrison
Christine Morrison
Home and Slate Real Estate
(530) 557-3662
442 Total Sales
3 in Gateway
$11K - $1.9M Price Range
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Mitch Clarin
Mitch Clarin
Mitch Clarin, Broker
(916) 587-8301
63 Total Sales
2 in Gateway
$1.1M - $1.7M Price Range
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Brinn Talbot
Brinn Talbot
SIERRA SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL
(530) 494-5862
41 Total Sales
2 in Gateway
$694K - $930K Price Range
Schools
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- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Donner Memorial State Park
Meadow Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gateway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gateway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gateway, Truckee sell after 124 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Gateway, Truckee over the last 12 months is $883,025, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$899,000
Median Sale Price
$883,025
Median Single Family Sale Price
$899,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$693,550
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$842,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
22%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$556
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
157
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,574
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,162
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,087
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
732
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
542
Median Age
39
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,265
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,383
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.8%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
153''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Historic Truckee
Storied neighborhood with walkable shops and restaurants, short drive to Tahoe
Prosser Lake Heights
Hillside neighborhood near Prosser Reservoir, close to Tahoe
Gray's Crossing
Golf course community in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, close to Lake Tahoe
Sierra Meadows
Truckee suburb with year-round residents, close to Tahoe and other recreation
Tahoe Donner
Large, hilly neighborhood close to recreation centers and Lake Tahoe
Donner Lake
Waterside community with multi-generational residents, seasonal visitors
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