Glenshire-Devonshire
Neighborhood in Truckee, California
Nevada County 96161
Clubhouse barbecues, biking and swimming
Glenshire-Devonshire’s community clubhouse, near the intersection of Glenshire and Somerset Drives, is where neighbors swim, organize pick-up basketball games and barbecue inside a gazebo. Adult yoga sessions are offered here, along with kids’ art classes in July and August. Starting at the Glenshire Trailhead 1 mile west, bikers can journey roughly 5 miles along the Truckee River Legacy Trail, a mostly flat, paved path, toward downtown, while at Boca Reservoir about 4 miles north, boaters soak up some sun. Friends and family swim here or cast a line, hoping to catch rainbow trout, and Boca’s nearby campground opens annually from May through October. After a snowfall, kids race their sleds and tubes down neighborhood hills.
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Holiday festivals in downtown Truckee
“Halloween is a big deal here,” says Christopher Botto, Realtor with Tahoe Mountain Realty who grew up in the area. “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, featuring lively performances and artistic expressions; trophies are awarded to the best in show.
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Ranch-style and modern mountain homes among pine trees
Homeowners in Glenshire-Devonshire live along windy, two-lane roads or narrow residential streets. “There’s a mix of housing styles here,” says Embertson. “3,500-plus sit down the street from ones that are only 1,000 square feet.” Traditional ranch-style homes, some L-shaped, were built during the 1960s and ‘70s. These sit on up to 1-acre lots carved out among groves of pines, ranging from $600,000 to $900,000. Small sheds sit inside fenced-in backyards, and many have wrap-around front porches or decks. Sprawling modern mountain homes, some split-level, on 10 acres, sell between $1 and $2 million. Common features include picture windows, sloped, front-gabled or cross-hipped roofs and wood siding; there’s also space to park snowmobiles.
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Environmental sustainability at Tahoe-Truckee Unified district schools
Students can attend Tahoe-Truckee Unified district schools, including Glenshire Elementary, which earns an overall A-grade from Niche, then continue to A-minus-rated Alder Creek Middle. At Tahoe 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, and promote environmental sustainability on campus and in the community by distributing videos, posters and signage.
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Local interstate, free shuttle rides and Amtrak
Downtown Truckee is 6 miles southwest along Glenshire Drive, the neighborhood's main thoroughfare. Interstate 80 is 6 miles north, and leads 28 miles northeast to Reno and 107 miles southwest to Sacramento. Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) Connect offers free shuttle rides throughout the neighborhood, and the California Zephyr Amtrak departs from the Truckee Welcome Center 6 miles east, traveling 184 miles southwest to the San Francisco Bay Area. Tahoe Forest Hospital is 7 miles west from Glenshire Elementary, and Truckee Tahoe Regional Airport sits about 9 miles southwest, while the larger Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 33 miles northeast.Specialty pizzas, a local general store and retailers outside the neighborhood
A small strip mall 1 mile northwest near Dorchester Drive houses popular staples. Glenshire Pizza Company serves up to 18-inch specialty pies, along with family-sized portions of chicken alfredo. Next door, an American flag waves out front of the family-owned Glenshire General Store, stocked with everyday necessities, plus wine and beer. If locals request special items, the owners do their best to accommodate, once ordering barbecue sauces from Texas. They participate in trash pickup days and hold a Toys for Tots drive during the holidays. Promoting a healthy mind and body, the Shire Studio fitness center features dance, yoga and kids’ tumbling classes throughout the week. For retailers, shoppers head about 7 miles west to the Pioneer Commerce Center, or further west to the Gateway at Donner Pass mall for sporting goods and groceries from Safeway.
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Homeowners need fire insurance
“Fire rescue’s 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 are required to have fire insurance, and most use what’s called the California FAIR Plan for that, which they have to apply for.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Digiacomo
Mark Digiacomo
Carr Long Real Estate
(530) 379-2502
23 Total Sales
1 in Glenshire-Devonshire
$1,225,000 Price
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Ross Collins
Ross Collins
Better Homes and Gardens RE
(530) 414-7857
45 Total Sales
8 in Glenshire-Devonshire
$171K - $1.3M Price Range
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Justin Swett
Justin Swett
Tahoe Mountain Realty
(530) 414-7873
31 Total Sales
1 in Glenshire-Devonshire
$965,000 Price
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Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner
COMPASS
(916) 295-6845
49 Total Sales
2 in Glenshire-Devonshire
$915K - $1.4M Price Range
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Michael Keller
Michael Keller
Keller Properties
(530) 494-3684
124 Total Sales
1 in Glenshire-Devonshire
$105,000 Price
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Camille Duvall-Hero
Camille Duvall-Hero
Responds QuicklySierra Sotheby's Int - Rock
22 Total Sales
2 in Glenshire-Devonshire
$576K - $720K Price Range
Schools
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- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Glenshire Clubhouse
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glenshire-Devonshire | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenshire-Devonshire Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenshire-Devonshire, Truckee sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenshire-Devonshire, Truckee over the last 12 months is $882,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$899,000
Median Sale Price
$882,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$882,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$577
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,374
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,811
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,382
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,500
Median Age
43
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,964
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,804
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
61.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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