Sierra Meadows
Neighborhood in Truckee, California
Nevada County 96161
Walking to the park and year-round recreation in the Sierras
Truckee River Regional Park is a waterside space on the neighborhood’s north side. It’s the most popular park in Truckee, and amenities include a disc golf course, skate bowl, baseball fields and tennis courts. Its amphitheater hosts Summer Music in the Park from June to August, when residents can bring lawn chairs and listen to local bands. The Truckee Certified Farmers Market is also here on Tuesdays from May through October. Just east on Old Brockway Road, Ponderosa Golf Course is a public 9-holer nearby. Mounts Rose and Lookout can often be seen from its fairways. Hiking in these Sierra Mountains is common in spring and summer, and there are 20-plus trails around Truckee. During the winter, locals and tourists flock to nearby ski resorts such as Donner Ski Ranch and Palisades Tahoe. Donner Lake is about 4 miles west of Sierra Meadows, and it’s a small alpine lake that offers beaches and water sports. For a body of water that’s almost 200 times the size, Lake Tahoe is 10 miles south. It’s one of the most visited spots in California for summertime boating, fishing and other recreation.
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Steps from award-winning restaurants on Brockway
Sierra Meadows is about a mile from Historic Downtown Truckee, but restaurants toward Old Brockway Road are even closer. These spots, just south of the popular district, are not as well-known by tourists, and foot traffic is mostly from locals. Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar specializes in New American fare and overlooks downtown with its hilltop deck. “My friends own 1882 Bar and Grill nearby,” says Billy Watters, a longtime local and a Realtor with Compass since 2000. “Their brisket sandwich is amazing.” A mile south on Brockway, a cluster of restaurants offer everything from Thai food to local brews. “Another one of my friends owns FiftyFifty Brewing Company,” Watters continues. “They do worldwide and microbrew beers. Their pilsner, Tahoe Pilz, won the first place for Bohemian Pilsners during the 2024 Brewers Cup of California.” After a couple of beers, the Drunken Monkey is next door for some sushi rolls. Mountain Valley Meats is in the same complex, too, and its sausage flavors change daily. Raley's and other grocers are nearby for everyday needs.
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Ranch-styles with mountain influence, two-story cabins
Raised ranch-styles from the 1970s were some of the first builds in this neighborhood. They have the architectural staples of the time period such as earth-toned siding, low-pitched roofs and a compact design. But since they’re in the mountains, they have features of a cabin — exposed wood and sizeable porches, to name a few. These smaller properties range from $830,000 to $1.1 million. Two-story cabins were built in the 1990s and 2000s, and they typically have more room. They can also be found in this range, but bigger homes can go up to $1.4 million. In most cases, homes are far away from neighbors on either side, as the median lot size is just over 13,000 square feet. Northernmost homes, though, have less yard space and are more packed together, but they’re closer to town. This is especially true for the subdivision of Winter Creek, which has its own homeowners association. Inventory is usually low across the board; most homes sell in roughly half the time as the national average.
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Gathering along Donner Pass Road
Residents are often less than a mile from year-round events, concentrated in downtown Truckee. Brewfests, ski gear swaps and music festivals are just some of the options here, so there’s something for every interest. Truckee Thursdays is a streetwide event that promotes local businesses, which run discounts on Thursday nights from June through October. The farmers market, in addition to their Tuesday operation at Truckee River Regional Park, is available during these downtown festivals, too. The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival happens every June at Truckee Tahoe Airport, and the Truckee 4th of July Parade is a couple of weeks later.
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Highly rated options in Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District
Most schools are just west of downtown Truckee, about 3 miles from Sierra Meadows. Sierra Expeditionary Learning School is a public charter for kindergarten through eighth grade, and California recognized it as a Distinguished School in 2023. It scores an A from Niche. Alternatively, Truckee Elementary doesn’t require a charter application and gets a B-plus from Niche. It serves kindergarten through fifth grade, and in 2024, field trips included Empire Mine State Park and the Placer County courthouse. About 2 miles north of downtown Truckee, Alder Creek Middle serves grades six through eight and scores an A-minus from Niche. Truckee High School is closer to town, next to the elementary school. It gets an A, and its Career Technical Education program includes Welding & Materials Joining and Product Innovation & Design.
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Downtown Truckee: a bite-sized Old West
This historic downtown was established in the 1860s and still has all the staples of an Old West town: a jailhouse, a railroad and saloons. Centered on Donner Pass Road, it attracts seasonal tourists from across California, but locals can enjoy its shops and restaurants year-round. Bar of America offers New American food and cocktails, and its building dates back to 1891. Wagon Train Café has walls filled with buck heads and old photos, and mining gear hangs from the ceiling. These casual spots mix in with upscale restaurants such as Trokay and Truckee Tavern & Grill. Local shops include Word After Word Books and Rock Cellar Records. The Sock Parlour has almost an entire wall of socks for purchase, and Cabona’s sells upscale clothing. Alongside these boutiques, La Galleria and Riverside Studios specialize in paintings, prints and pottery. The railroad and jailhouse also have small museums for history buffs.
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Thoroughfares, Interstate 80 and Highway 267
Truckee is pretty spread out, so residents mostly drive. Old Brockway Road becomes Bridge Street upon crossing the Truckee River, and the total trip downtown is about a mile. From there, Donner Pass Road leads 4 miles west to Donner Lake. Interstate 80 provides an alternative route. Sacramento is 100 miles west on this road, and Reno is 30 miles east. Highway 267 is just east of the neighborhood and leads 10 miles south to Lake Tahoe. While Sierra Meadows has slightly less snow than surrounding areas, roads can often freeze in the winter. Snow chains are required, and drivers should always be prepared for a storm.
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Matt Medl
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jessica Crase
Jessica Crase
Compass
(530) 240-7445
65 Total Sales
1 in Sierra Meadows
$950,000 Price
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Shannon Farrell
Shannon Farrell
BRG Realty
(669) 236-3584
44 Total Sales
1 in Sierra Meadows
$110,000 Price
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John Ross
John Ross
Schaffer's Mill Real Estate Co
(775) 204-5908
31 Total Sales
1 in Sierra Meadows
$950,000 Price
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Janie Sharp
Janie Sharp
Responds QuicklyCOMPASS
(530) 494-3699
281 Total Sales
17 in Sierra Meadows
$115K - $1.8M Price Range
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Celia Klein
Celia Klein
Responds QuicklyEngel & Volkers Truckee
(530) 460-6631
78 Total Sales
3 in Sierra Meadows
$113K - $1.1M Price Range
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Dave Gove
Dave Gove
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(530) 270-7669
69 Total Sales
6 in Sierra Meadows
$450K - $790K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Truckee River Regional Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sierra Meadows | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sierra Meadows Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sierra Meadows, Truckee sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sierra Meadows, Truckee over the last 12 months is $955,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,005,000
Median Sale Price
$955,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$955,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$649,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$588
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
759
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,687
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,832
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,315
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
2,580
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,855
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,511
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
51.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
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®
54
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 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
Olympic Heights
Full-time neighborhood next to Truckee River, close to downtown
Gateway
Truckee-area neighborhood tucked in the Sierra Mountain Range
Gray's Crossing
Golf course community in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, close to Lake Tahoe
Prosser Lake Heights
Hillside neighborhood near Prosser Reservoir, close to Tahoe
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