Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar-at-Tahoe is the happening place in the Truckee Tahoe area right now. This year round resort community is located off of Highway 267 in between Truckee and Lake Tahoe. Properties here range from $800,000 to over $6 million. Condo prices start at $400,000 to $3,400,000. Amenities at Northstar include: 18 hole golf course, driving range, cross country ski center, downhill skiing, swimming pools, sauna, spas, weight room, tennis courts, equestrian center, conference center, restaurants and shops. Northstar property owners have the option to purchase a membership with the Tahoe Mountain Club.
The Highlands is in the process of being built and properties here will be available as whole or shared ownerships. The Ritz-Carlton is also coming soon to Northstar with pricing from $3 million to $7 million.
Search Homes in Northstar: Under $1.5 mil. $1.5 mil. & Up
Search Condos in Northstar: Under $550k $550k-$1 mil. $1 mil.-$2.5 mil. $2.5 & Up
Search Shared Ownerships in Northstar: Under $300k $300k & Up
New Martis Camp Ski Lift
November 14, 2008
Exciting news for Northstar and Martis Camp! There has been much talk of the new private ski lift from Martis Camp to Northstar. This new Martis Camp Express lift is now in the ground. The quad chairlift takes only four minutes to get to the top of the mountain. Three advanced ski runs have been extended into Martis Camp and a new intermediate trail has been added as well. Click on the link below to watch the video about the new chairlift.
226 Basque
October 23, 2008
SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED!!! Bring all reasonable offers. Mountain craftsman style home. Great floor plan with room for everyone. Built with floors made of heart pine wood, high beam ceilings, designer colors, 5 stage hydronic heat, 18×8 swim spa, security system and much more. Enjoy the views of the meadow and golf course from your living room. Take a hike out your back door on Northstar’s trail system and don’t forget the freedom for all with the Northstar shuttle bus.
Lots of Activity in Northstar!
August 12, 2008
Many people are taking advantage of all the summer activites offered at Northstar. The mountain bike park at there is very popular and some bikers are getting quite a lot of use out of it. Here is more info on the Mountain Biking at Northstar. The chair lift there at the mountain is free for people who just want to ride to the top and walk around. Northstar is the only mountain in the area that offers free lift rides to people during the summer. Mountain bikers have to pay to bring their bikes up, but it is free for the rest of the adventurers! There are some great hikes up at the top there for people looking to get out and enjoy the outdoors with some spectacular views.
There are some exciting new commercial buildings coming to Northstar as well. The Chocolate Bar is a well known bar/cafe in Reno and they just opened a second location at the new Summit Mall in southwest Reno. Exciting news for Truckee/Northstar - The Chocolate Bar will be coming to Northstar this winter! Baxter’s is another fantastic restaurant that is coming to Northstar this winter. Lots of exciting new developments in the Village at Northstar!
Squaw, Northstar, Alpine & Tahoe Donner Sales 2007 vs. 2008
July 8, 2008
These are some graphs comparing ski resort community & Tahoe Donner sales in 2007 and 2008. Most of the figures are down compared to 2007. However, some numbers are up for 2008. The average price for homes in Squaw Valley is up nearly 67%. And the average price for condos in Northstar is up 5%.
| SKI RESORT AREAS - Single Family Homes | Condos | ||||||
| Squaw Valley | 2008 | 2007 | % Chg | 2008 | 2007 | % Chg | |
| Volume | $6,800,000 | $8,145,000 | -16.51% | $5,444,000 | $ 12,520,000 | -56.52% | |
| Units | 2 | 4 | -50.00% | 7 | 15 | -53.33% | |
| Median Price | 3,400,000 | 2,172,500 | 56.50% | 835,000 | 670,000 | 24.63% | |
| Average Price | 3,400,000 | 2,036,250 | 66.97% | 777,714 | 834,713 | -6.83% | |
| Average DOM | 18 | 518 | -96.53% | 153 | 100 | 53.00% | |
| Northstar | 2008 | 2007 | % Chg | 2008 | 2007 | % Chg | |
| Volume | $5,615,000 | $3,063,000 | 83.32% | $6,368,000 | $41,158,420 | -84.53% | |
| Units | 4 | 3 | 33.33% | 5 | 34 | -85.29% | |
| Median Price | 1,095,000 | 63,000 | 1638.10% | 1,000,000 | 1,221,210 | -18.11% | |
| Average Price | 1,403,750 | 1,021,000 | 37.49% | 1,273,600 | 1,210,541 | 5.21% | |
| Average DOM | 145 | 134 | 8.21% | 354 | 197 | 79.70% | |
| Alpine Meadows | 2008 | 2007 | % Chg | 2008 | 2007 | % Chg | |
| Volume | $2,890,000 | $6,140,000 | -52.93% | $343,699 | $ 385,000 | -10.73% | |
| Units | 3 | 5 | -40.00% | 1 | 1 | 0.00% | |
| Median Price | 890,000 | 1,200,000 | -25.83% | 343,688 | 385,999 | -10.96% | |
| Average Price | 963,333 | 1,200,000 | -19.72% | 343,688 | 385,000 | -10.73% | |
| Average DOM | 179 | 256 | -30.08% | 93 | 87 | 6.90% | |
| Tahoe Donner | 2008 | 2007 | %Chg | 2008 | 2007 | %Chg | |
| Volume | $36,202,000 | $31,796,000 | 13.86% | $1,710,000 | $4,328,500 | -60.49% | |
| Units | 49 | 45 | 8.89% | 5 | 11 | -54.55% | |
| Median Price | 738,811 | 706,577 | 4.56% | 342,000 | 393,500 | -13.09% | |
| Average Price | 635,000 | 670,000 | -5.22% | 385,000 | 450,000 | -14.44% | |
| Average DOM | 111 | 98 | 13.27% | 94 | 143 | -34.27% | |
Amazing Prices on Northstar Condos!!!
June 28, 2008
Here is a list of some of the condos currently available in The Village:
1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 830 sq. ft., fully furnished for only $615,000
2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 1,205 sq. ft., fully furnished for only $895,000
3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 1,592 sq. ft., for $1,190,000
3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 1,647 sq. ft. for $1,390,000 (previously priced around $1.9 mil.)
