A picturesque mountain town surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest
South Truckee is a California mountain town surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest and roughly 12 miles from the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe. South Truckee has plenty of open lots for sale, allowing homebuyers to build their mountain homes from the ground up. There are also plenty of things to do, from outdoor recreation to spending hours downtown shopping and eating at plenty of local spots. The area's major claim to fame is the fate of the Donner Party. The ill-fated travelers ended up in the area during the winter of 1846-1847 and made camp. South Truckee pays homage to the party with the Donner Memorial State Park, Donner Lake, Donner Creek, the names of several restaurants and more.
South Truckee is home to the luxurious Northstar California Ski Resort
Living in South Truckee puts residents at a hub for outdoor activities for all seasons. Whether residents want to ski, hike, bike, rock climb or take to the water. There's also Donner Memorial State Park, which, besides offering a wealth of recreational activities, is the site of the Pioneer Monument that pays tribute to the Donner Party and is home to several exhibits on the area's history in the visitor center. Northstar California Resort is a top ski resort in South Truckee. Hiking enthusiasts can spend time on the Martis Creek Trail, which locals describe as a 4-mile easy-to-moderate hiking loop through meadows.
Northstar Ski Resort is centrally located in South Truckee.
Northstar has private transit in tandem with South Truckee's T.A.R.T. system.
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Homebuyers can choose from private estates to cozy cabins
South Truckee has a variety of housing opportunities. Residents can own a property with upwards of 20 other owner groups starting at around $12,000, purchase empty lots for at least $100,000 to build their dream mountain homes or own single-family homes starting with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for roughly $500,000. Existing homes include large private estates, mountain homes, cabins and even modern rows of colorful townhomes. Many locals settle in the Glenshire section of the community. Known as "The Shire," this neighborhood is a quiet area east of downtown. Residents who prefer to live near water live in the Donner Lake neighborhood. Residents can enjoy the great outdoors living in the Tahoe Donner section of the community. Tahoe Donner has mountain biking trails, cross-country ski trails, a downhill ski area, an equestrian center, and a golf course.
A lakefront estate with craftsman influence in one of South Truckee's homeowners associations.
A row of modern townhomes just before you near Mardis Camp & Lahontan in South Truckee.
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Local boutiques and eateries can be found downtown
There are plenty of local boutique shops and mom-and-pop eateries in the downtown. At Truckee Brewing Company, residents can enjoy several craft beers like pale ales, sours and stouts. If locals like spice, they can get their fix at Thai Delicacy, a cozy little restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes. For a caffeine jolt, locals can stop at Wild Cherries Coffee House, which has been serving cups of Joe for over two decades. Locals can do their grocery shopping at the neighborhood Raley's.
Truckee Brewing Company offers a selection of craft beers.
Pad-ke-mao and a Yellow curry from Thai Delicacy Truckee in South Truckee.
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Kids may attend the schools in the highly-rated Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District
Neighborhood kids can attend the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District. Several of the schools are located in the Truckee region. The youngest learners can attend Truckee Elementary School, which has an overall B-plus rating from Niche. At Alder Creek Middle School, which has an overall A-minus rating from Niche, students can participate in cross country and track and field. Then, students can attend Truckee High School. Here, students can join the school's alpine ski or snowboarding teams. Truckee High also has a ski academy that allows competitive skiers who cannot attend school regularly to enroll in the academy's customized study programs to provide a flexible schedule for these student-athletes. Truckee High School has an overall A ranking from Niche.
Truckee High's mission is to inspire, prepare and empower students for college.
Truckee Elementary scores a 7/10 on GreatSchools.org.
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I-80 sits just outside the neighborhood
U.S. Interstate Highway 80 passes through the region, connecting residents to Sacramento and Reno. State Route 89 connects the community to the shores of Lake Tahoe. The local Amtrak station is located in the historic downtown. While there's a small regional airport in Truckee, the Reno–Tahoe International Airport is roughly 35 miles away and offers over 100 daily direct flights serving areas like New York City and Chicago.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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South Truckee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Truckee, Truckee sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Truckee, Truckee over the last 12 months is $1,300,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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