Get insider info on Tahoe Donner real estate, events and news from a broker who has owned property there for 20 years

With bluebird skies in Tahoe this past weekend, skiers flocked to the slopes to enjoy the amazing snowfall of the past few weeks. From Alpine to Squaw, to Tahoe Donner, parking lots filled up early in the day, so fast, in fact, that Tahoe Donner's downhill ski area sold out early in the morning! (But not for homeowners) Tahoe Donner Ski Area Sold OutOne of the many perks of owning in Tahoe Donner is that members come first. The downhill ski area, for example, caps its sale of public tickets to ensure that homeowners and their guests are not turned away. (The Cross Country center, which has been voted one of the best in North America, offers similar perks to pass holders, with earlier opening times.) With HOA dues of just $1,900/year, Tahoe Donner remains an excellent bargain. From…

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During the many years I lived in Tahoe Donner, one of my favorite spots was the Euer Valley, a pristine stretch of the High Sierra long owned by the family that bears its name. For many years, access to the valley floor was limited to the winter months, when the Tahoe Donner homeowner's association leased it for their cross country ski operations (38 miles of beautiful - and groomed - terrain).  The Euers ran cattle in the valley during the summer, and bikes or joggers were not allowed. That changed in 2011, when Tahoe Donner purchased almost 500 acres of the valley for year-round use. And a good thing is about to get even better ...

 Tahoe Donner is adding another 640 acres to this open space paradise with the purchase of Crabtree Canyon and the…

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An analysis of 1st Quarter home and condo sales in Tahoe/Truckee reveals that Tahoe Donner posted the strongest gains over this time last year.  From January to March of this year, 73 homes were sold in Tahoe Donner, more than a 50% gain over 2015. The median sales price also rose to $584,000, with the most expensive being a 4-bedroom home on Skislope that sold for $1.3 million cash (more than $200,000 over the asking price).  The "Lodgettes" near the Tahoe Donner ski area remained the most affordable way to dip a toe into the resort market, with prices still below the $80,000 mark for a studio.

Sales at the Lake were down slightly compared to the 1st quarter of 2015, with Tahoe City and the North Shore communities holding a steady pace with last…

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