LAKE TAHOE: COMMUNITIES
In choosing to make Lake Tahoe my home over 30years ago and buying real estate here, one of the main reasons was and still is today, is because of its wonderful small town feel. When people talk about Lake Tahoe, what they are talking about is a lake that is approximately 73 miles around, with generally small communities from south, to east, to north, and to its west shores.
There are predominant larger towns, too, comprised of South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Tahoe City, and Truckee, which is a few miles north of the lake, just off of U.S. Hwy. 80. Truckee has Victorian style real estate and houses. It’s a community in and of itself with lots of history dated back to the mining days. It still has a few bars that are reminiscent of those days.
Interspersed between these larger towns, South Lake Tahoe has a full time population of around 25,000, are the smaller towns like Myers, Tahoma, Homewood, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, and Brockway.
Being the small town, outdoor, mountain community that it is, what you’ll find here are people who like to be outside staying active. The summer months of June, July, and August are beautiful for just about any outdoor activity you can imagine: golfing, hiking, all kinds of water and boating sports, road and mountain biking, plus picnicking on warm beaches surrounded by fresh, green pine trees. Since the lake is basically ice water from the winter snow runoff, only the bravest and hardiest people, lots of kids, venture into the water before July. If you’re water skiing, wearing a wet suit is a must…hypothermia can set in extremely quickly… a life jacket for all boating activities is required.
In winter the outdoors activities turn to fantastic skiing, downhill and cross-country, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and sledding. Some winters can start in mid Oct. and last into May; most winters are generally from end of Nov. to mid April. Most of the mountain resorts traditionally close the first or second week after Easter, however some stay open well into May. Imagine being able to ski in the morning, playing golf in the afternoon, and going to the beach for a late afternoon picnic, all in the same day! In 1994 I started the season skiing five days before Halloween. Unfortunately that was the year I blew out my knee in May, but Mammoth Mountain, just 3hours south of Lake Tahoe, closed August 14th! What a snow year!
People, who own real estate in Lake Tahoe, whether they’re full time residents or vacation home owners, are wonderful neighbors who watch out for each other. In my neighborhood, we let each other know if we’re going to be out of town for any length of time, so we keep an eye out for our neighbor’s property. It’s not unusual to help one another with snow removal, or mow the lawn in the summer.
Picture owning real estate in Lake Tahoe…ask yourself these questions:
- What would owning Lake Tahoe real estate do for me and my family?
- By owning, how much more quality time would we have to spend with each other?
- How would owning help us get away from the daily grind?
Focused on happy families, not just real estate. I’ll help you find your jewel in the pines.
Wally Johnson
CA Buyers Specialist
CA License # 01848595
Pinnacle Real Estate Group, lic. 01774776
530-277-5687 Cell
Heavenly Mountain Resort Vicinity
Spectacular Views
Heavenly Mountain Resort Vicinity
In the vicinity of Heavenly Mountain Resort, skiheavenly.com, is the place to own Lake Tahoe real estate, especially if you’ve ever dreamed of being less than 10 minutes from one of the best snow resorts in the world and its 31 lifts. Check google.com\map.
As you travel up Ski Run Blvd. from Lake Tahoe Blvd., or Hwy. 50, and pass Pioneer Trail, on your way to the California Base lodge at Heavenly, you’ll find a wide range of property choices from condos and townhouses, small cabins perfect for romantic getaways, to new mountain and lake view homes with large lots.
There’s also a private community called Tahoe Tyrol off of Keller Rd. just down the road from the ski resort and the Tram. These homes are Tyrolean chalet style homes with a homeowners association which offers amenities such as an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna, and a clubhouse.
Depending on the location of some of these properties, if you know the secret and have the skills, you can ski or ride in the winter from the resort, right to your very own mountain retreat…imagine that… how cool would that be?
Gunbarrel Run from Sherman Av. Property
Lakeview from Lucinda Property
Of course there’s more to living in Lake Tahoe than winter and snow sports, so the location of these properties gives you quick access to the beach at the end of Ski Run Blvd. in the warm months. Here you’ll find restaurants, beach activities, boat rentals, spectacular sunsets, and the home of the Tahoe Queen paddle wheel boat.
Plus the Stateline area with 24hr. nightlife and entertainment at the casinos is very close.
Current Heavenly Vicinity single family listings as of 5.1.11:
Get more Heavenly Mountain Resort Vicinity information.
Wally Johnson
DRE #01848595
cell: 530.277.5687
fax: 530.725.8643
Wally@WallyKJohnson.com
LakeTahoeBasinHomes.com
3045 Harrison Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
LAKE TAHOE REAL ESTATE: BIJOU NEIGHBORHOOD
BIJOU
Bijou Golf Course
Right in the middle of Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, within 10 minutes driving time to Heavenly Mountain Resort, is a community called Bijou or Bijou Pines as it’s known to some.
In addition to the municipal golf course pictured above, Bijou Community Park is South Lake Tahoe’s only true community park. The park has diverse recreation opportunities including disc golf courses, a skateboard park, volleyball courts, dog park, and more. Go to: recreationintahoe.com.
You’ll also find the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex with a year round swimming pool for locals as well as visiting tourists.
The Bijou area also has its own Safeway Super Market, many restaurants and bars, Timber Cove Beach & Marina, plus shopping
opportunities for the whole family.
Timber Cove Beach
Timber Cove Marina & Pier
Houses in the Bijou area tend to be a little older; however, it’s obvious by the curb appearance, that homeowners take great care and pride in their properties. Many of the older homes have been remodeled, many have not. There are some new construction homes as well. Numerous properties in Bijou have great settings: on a lush meadow with spectacular mountain views.
Current Bijou single family listings as of 4.30.11:
Wally Johnson
DRE #01848595
cell: 530.277.5687
fax: 530.725.8643
Wally@WallyKJohnson.com
LakeTahoeBasinHomes.com
3045 Harrison Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
LAKE TAHOE REAL ESTATE: AL TAHOE NEIGHBORHOOD
Bank Owned on Sacramento Ave.
AL TAHOE
As in many neighborhoods of South Lake Tahoe, houses in Al Tahoe are varied from cute Tahoe style cabins, some with historical significance, duplexes, new construction, and incredible lake front properties on Lakeview Ave.
DRE #01848595
cell: 530.277.5687
fax: 530.725.8643
Wally@WallyKJohnson.com
LakeTahoeBasinHomes.com
3045 Harrison Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
FEATURED SOUTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD: MONTGOMERY ESTATES
Prospector Trail Property
Focused on happy families, not just real estate. I’ll help you find your jewel in the pines.
Wally Johnson
CA License # 01848595
Pinnacle Real Estate Group, lic. 01774776
530-277-5687 Cell
Just outside of the South Lake Tahoe’s city limits, is the area called Montgomery Estates. You’ll find it on google.com/map; the area is between Golden Bear Tr. and Cold Creek Tr., with Pioneer Tr., a main South Shore road, running through the middle.
Since Montgomery Estates is out of town in between Stateline and Myers, there are no shopping centers or community service centers. There is a fire station on Golden Bear Tr., plus Sierra House Elementary School on High Meadows Tr.
The attraction for most people here is the closeness of outdoor activities….miles and miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails for all ability levels, you can even go fishing in Trout Creek…snowmobiling and sledding in the winter, plus Heavenly Mountain Resort, skiheavenly.com, is only about a 10min. drive, and Sierra-at-Tahoe, sierraattahoe.com, is only about 20min. away.
Views from Montgomery Estates
Houses in Montgomery Estates vary in types and sizes, although in general, this community is not as old as some others in South Lake Tahoe. You’ll find a few small, old Tahoe style cabins, larger newer construction, and large contemporary homes with spectacular views as you drive up High Meadows Tr., for example.
Current Montgomery Estates Listings, 4.15.11:
FEATURED SOUTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD: TAHOE KEYS OVERVIEW
Jetting the Keys
For people who love the water and want boating access to the lake right from their back yard, the Tahoe Keys neighborhood on the South Shore is definitely for you. You’ll find this sunny community down Tahoe Keys Blvd., turn towards the lake from Lake Tahoe Blvd., Hwy. 50. Check: google.com/map.
Welcome to Tahoe Keys
Tahoe Keys Marina
Along with family friendly properties and spectacular views, in the Keys you’ll find a full service marina with everything from boat docks, storage, rentals, and fishing guides, to one of the South Shore’s few lakeside restaurants, the Fresh Ketch…thefreshketch.com.
Homes in the Keys range from modest single story structures to large fabulous, contemporary estates with a Keys beach right in your back yard. There are also condos from fixers to newly remodeled, many with spectacular lake views.
View from Tahoe Keys Blvd.
As part of the homeowner’s association, the Tahoe Keys properties also offer tennis courts, swimming pool, and exercise facility.
Current Tahoe Keys, single family listings as of 4.18.11:
Wally Johnson
CA License # 01848595
Pinnacle Real Estate Group, lic. 01774776
530-277-5687 Cell
