South Truckee
Rural Neighborhood in Truckee, California
Nevada County 96140, 96143, 96145, 96161
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Written By
Jess Nocera
Photography Contributed By
Eli Tye
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marlease Sewell
Marlease Sewell
Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty
(415) 770-0390
53 Total Sales
1 in South Truckee
$835,000 Price
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Wendy Poore
Wendy Poore
Sierra Sothebys Intl. Realty
(530) 317-4056
71 Total Sales
2 in South Truckee
$875K - $1.3M Price Range
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Diana Graves
Diana Graves
Coldwell Banker Realty
(530) 278-6766
45 Total Sales
4 in South Truckee
$635K - $1.9M Price Range
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Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner
COMPASS
(916) 295-6845
49 Total Sales
1 in South Truckee
$925,000 Price
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Mark Digiacomo
Mark Digiacomo
Carr Long Real Estate
(530) 379-2502
23 Total Sales
5 in South Truckee
$1.8M - $3.4M Price Range
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Jenna Belden
Jenna Belden
Responds QuicklyCOMPASS
(530) 675-8263
127 Total Sales
4 in South Truckee
$770K - $1.1M Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
64 Acres Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- River
Burton Creek State Park
West End Beach Playground
Carnelian West Beach
- Boating
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Creekside Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Martis Camp Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Truckee | 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
South Truckee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Truckee, Truckee sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in South Truckee, Truckee over the last 12 months is $1,170,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,195,000
Median Sale Price
$1,170,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,141,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$640,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$762
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,025
Number of Homes for Sale
36
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
7.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,018
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,976
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,593
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 212 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,040
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,866
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,138
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
56.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
168''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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