| Agate Bay |
North Shore |
| Moderate to high-priced houses in wooded settings. Homes in this area have excellent rental histories due to the Sun Club pier and pool plus two tennis court locations. Lakefronts are close to the highway with easy access. |
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| Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley |
Ski Areas |
| Located just a few miles from Tahoe City, they are as close to downtown shopping as most North Shore subdivisions, and closer than most of the West Shore. In the opposite direction, they provide quick access to I-80 and Truckee. Currently, a large village is being planned at the base of Squaw Valley. |
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| Alpine Peaks |
Ski Areas |
| Four miles above Pine Land. Direct access to Alpine Meadows' Sherwood lift. Excellent for those who want quiet mountain living and spectacular mountain views. Tennis court access. |
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| Brockway Hot Springs |
North Shore |
| Exclusive lakefront community with less than twenty homes. Ammenities include tennis, pool, pier, and buoys. Each home has natural hot-spring mineral water piped into it. All homes over $2,000,000. |
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| Brockway Vista |
North Shore |
| Some of the lowest priced lake-view homes on the north and west shores of Lake Tahoe. Only a few streets in this area. Mixed older and newer homes. Close to North Shore casinos. |
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| Bunker Tract |
West Shore |
| Behind the golf course in Tahoe City; consists mainly of permanent residents due to its proximity to Tahoe City and the elementary school. Most homes are in quiet, secluded settings. Close to churches, the community center, and downtown businesses. |
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| Carnelian Bay |
North Shore |
| A high percentage of permanent residents; a mix of older and newer homes. Low-elevation, level neighborhood. |
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| Carnelian Heights |
North Shore |
| A nice, secluded area with a high percentage of permanent residents. Woodsy setting with a mix of older and newer homes. |
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| Cedar Flat |
North Shore |
| Low-elevation area with homes that are close to lake or on the lakefront; association pier. Some homes have lake views. |
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| Chamberlands Estates |
West Shore |
| With its pool, tennis, and bus transportation to the beach and nearby ski areas, it is desirable for rentals in both summer and winter. Values are dependent to some degree on joining the Chamberlands Beach and Mountain Club, but all have access to the beach. |
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| Comstock Acres/Granlibakken |
West Shore |
| An area with a high percentage of local residents. Close-in with many level lots. Excellent winter access. |
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| Crystal Bay |
North Shore |
| Similar to Incline Village; steep and narrow roads and granite boulders. Not as many amenities as Incline Village. Many homes have stunning lake views. |
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| Dollar Point |
North Shore |
| Dollar Point is a prestigious, higher-priced subdivision. It has many of the same characteristics as the Highlands, with the advantage of amenities including beach, pier, buoys, pool, two tennis courts, and a clubhouse. |
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| Fulton Acres |
North Shore |
| A woodsy, secluded area with a high percentage of permanent residents and a mix of older and newer homes. |
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| Glenbrook |
East Shore |
| Exclusive gated community on the East Shore. |
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| Glenridge/Meeks Bay |
West Shore |
| Perfect for summer fun, with white sandy beaches and open settings. This area abounds with lake-view homes. Occasionally, lakefronts are available. |
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| Granlibakken/Comstock Acres |
West Shore |
| An area with a high percentage of local residents. Close-in with many level lots. Excellent winter access. |
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| Highlands |
North Shore |
| This area is comprised mainly of permanent residents and professionals. Homes here are well-maintained. The intermediate school and high school are located in this neighborhood. |
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| Homewood |
West Shore |
| Close to ski area and marina, restaurants, and some shopping, this is a very desirable area with many lakefront homes. |
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| Hurricane Bay |
North Shore |
| Known for smooth water, lakefront homes, and a public beach. |
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| Incline Village |
North Shore |
| Desirable area. Amenities include two private beaches, two 18-hole golf courses, downhill and cross-country skiing, and a newer recreation complex with pool, tennis courts, community buildings, and picnic areas. Many new custom homes on large lots. |
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| Kailua Park |
West Shore |
| Kailua Park-Westlake Village: Low elevation, level lots, good sun exposure, and moderate prices make this a desirable area for locals and second-home owners. |
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| Kings Beach |
North Shore |
| Kings Beach has the best housing values on the North Shore. A mix of old and new homes and cabins; close to casinos, shopping, beach, and dining. |
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| Kingswood Estates |
North Shore |
| Nice area with good values. Most homes are in treed, quiet settings with some lake views. Five minutes from dining and shopping. |
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| Kingswood West |
North Shore |
| Similar to Kingswood Estates, but slightly higher in elevation and has underground utilities. Nice area with good values. Most homes are in treed, quiet settings with some lake views. Five minutes from dining and shopping. |
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| Lahontan |
North Shore |
| Exclusive golf course community, close to the Truckee airport. Lots and large custom homes available. Architectural review committee approval required before beginning construction. All homes over $1,000,000. |
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| Lake Forest |
North Shore |
| Homes are mixed in this area, with many older cabins and homes. Some are quality upgrades. Some nicer homes are near or on the lake, but rarely come on the market. |
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| Lake Vista/Brockway |
North Shore |
| Uniquely Tahoe, with granite boulders scattered throughout the neighborhood. Properties from lakefront estates to rustic "Old Tahoe" cabins. Desirable area; homes sell quickly. Walking distance to casinos and beach. |
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| McKinney Estates |
West Shore |
| This highly secluded, quiet area is level and sunny, and one of the most pristine areas for the price on the West Shore. Within walking distance of Chambers beach, pier, and restaurant. |
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| McKinney Shores |
West Shore |
| This flat, easily accessible subdivision represents prestige and charm. Close to skiing; has its own lakefront association. A few "split lakefronts" and lakefronts. |
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| Meeks Bay/Glenridge |
West Shore |
| Perfect for summer fun, with white sandy beaches and open settings. This area abounds with lake-view homes. Occasionally, lakefronts are available. |
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| Northstar |
Ski Areas |
| Great family ski area with lots of intermediate runs; golf and mountain biking in the summer. Nice homes and condos make Northstar a popular choice for those who want a second home at a ski resort. |
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| Pine Land |
West Shore |
| A nice level area with easy access to the highway. A mix of local residents and second homes. |
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| Ridgewood |
West Shore |
| Woodsy and mixed like Carnelian Heights except for some steeper and more narrow roads, which create somewhat more difficult winter access, but with the advantage of an association pier. Occasionally, lake-views and lakefronts become available. |
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| Rubicon |
West Shore |
| Quiet; family-oriented. Close to Emerald Bay and Bliss State Park. Beautiful private and public sandy beaches. Spectacular views. Prices vary according to view, location, and age of property. |
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| Sand Harbor |
North Shore |
| Beautiful sandy beach, one of the nicest beachs at the lake. There are no homes at Sand Harbor. There is an admission fee to enter the park. |
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| Skyland |
West Shore |
| Skyland is a very nice area with moderate to large lots. Some homes are large and spacious; some also have lake views. Beach association and pier privileges. |
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| Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows |
Ski Areas |
| Located just a few miles from Tahoe City, they are as close to downtown shopping as most North Shore subdivisions, and closer than most of the West Shore. In the opposite direction, they provide quick access to I-80 and Truckee. Currently, a large village is being planned at the base of Squaw Valley. |
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| Stateline |
South Shore |
| Where you'll find the South Shore casinos. |
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| Sunnyside/Tahoe Park |
West Shore |
| A level, easy-access area with cabins and homes in somewhat close proximity to each other. Most are on fifty-foot lots in woodsy areas. Popular for its gated association beach with two piers, playground, and picnic area. |
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| Tahoe City |
West Shore |
| This area is within walking distance of the elementary school and downtown. Most homes here are older and many are rented to locals. Homes and rare legal duplexes are mixed in quality and upkeep. |
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| Tahoe Estates |
North Shore |
| Above Tahoe Vista; a potpourri of very nice homes and older cabins, usually with lake views. |
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| Tahoe Hills |
West Shore |
| Quiet; family-oriented. Close to Emerald Bay and Bliss State Park. Beautiful private and public sandy beaches. Spectacular views. Prices vary according to view, location, and age of property. |
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| Tahoe Marina Estates |
North Shore |
| Above Tahoe Vista. A secluded, hard-to-find area that's very accessible to dining and shopping. A very quiet area with some lake-view homes. |
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| Tahoe Park/Sunnyside |
West Shore |
| A level, easy-access area with cabins and homes in somewhat close proximity to each other. Most are on fifty-foot lots in woodsy areas. Popular for its gated association beach with two piers, playground, and picnic area. |
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| Tahoe Pines |
West Shore |
| A nice level area with some woodsy and secluded areas. All have access to a beautiful sandy beach and pier next to the million-dollar-plus Fleur du Lac condos (where the former Kaiser estate used to be). |
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| Tahoe Swiss Village |
West Shore |
| A quality subdivision with a small gated beach; very few homes come on the market in this area due to ownership by year-round residents and long-term second-home owners. |
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| Tahoe Vista |
North Shore |
| A level neighborhood of mixed older cabins and newer homes within walking distance of a public beach, marina, and restaurants. |
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| Tahoe Woods |
West Shore |
| Above Tavern Heights, Tahoe Woods is quiet and close to town but with easy access to trails, hiking, and mountain biking. Woodsy setting plus beach and pier membership. |
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| Tahoma |
West Shore |
| Low to moderately priced. Popular with locals. Close to Sugar Pine Park and Bliss State Park. A lot to offer for the price! |
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| Talmont/Twin Peaks |
West Shore |
| A spacious area of nice homes, some with spectacular views of the lake. This area gets more snow, but most homes have good sun exposure. Close to hiking and cross-country skiing; some homes have access to Tahoe Park beach and pier. |
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| Tavern Heights |
West Shore |
| A nice area with many local residents. Close to Tahoe City. |
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| Timberland |
West Shore |
| Timberland's makeup is much like Pine Land, but tends to be more forested and provides less sun exposure. The Hurricane Bay public beach is within a mile. |
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| Truckee |
Truckee River |
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| Truckee River |
Truckee River |
| Runs along highway 89; riverfront homes and homes close to the river in a small valley. Picturesque setting; however, some areas along the river don't get much sun. |
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| Twin Peaks/Talmont |
West Shore |
| A spacious area of nice homes, some with spectacular views of the lake. This area gets more snow, but most homes have good sun exposure. Close to hiking and cross-country skiing; some homes have access to Tahoe Park beach and pier. |
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| Westlake Village |
West Shore |
| Westlake Village-Kailua Park: Low elevation, level lots, good sun exposure, and moderate prices make this a desirable area for locals and second-home owners. |
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| Wood Vista |
North Shore |
| Located near or on the Old Brockway golf course, this area is gradually being upgraded. |
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