Tahoe City Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

April 21, 2020 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe City Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

Tahoe City Condo Values | Market Report - Year End 2019 Looking for sold, year-end 2019 condo/townhouse market data for the Tahoe City area?

Here is the year-end 2019 review for Tahoe City condos and townhomes.

The Tahoe City real estate market conditions continue to be strong, and favor Sellers.

Inventory levels of available condos/townhomes for sale in Tahoe City remain critically low.

Townhome/condo Buyers have very few buying options, and it doesn’t matter what price point, they are all limited.

On January 1, 2020, there were only seven (7) condos/townhomes for sale.

Here are the current condos/townhomes that are available for sale in the Tahoe City – all price points:

The average median Condo/Townhome prices moved down slightly in 2019 and followed the over-all North Lake Tahoe – Truckee regional market trend.

You can see on the graph below that the over-all Tahoe City price trend for the average median condo sold sales price dropped slightly.

Tahoe City Condo Values | Market Report - Year End 2019

The Tahoe City condo prices were down -3.6% for 2019, with a median average sales price of $415,000 (TSMLS Areas 3-4).

A common question I am often asked by Buyers and Sellers is:

“What percentage of the listed price are Sellers getting on their Tahoe property?”

In 2019, Sellers realized 98.8% of their listed price to the sold average median sales price in the Tahoe City area (MLS Areas 3-4).

In everyday terms, this means Sellers are getting close to their full asking price if they have priced their property correctly.

It also means Tahoe City condo/townhouse Buyers do not have as much wiggle room on price.

Real Estate Market Condo/Townhouse Activity for the Tahoe City Area:

Year-End 2019 YTD Period: 01-01-2019 to 12-31-2019 | MLS Areas 3-4

Number of Condos Sold in Tahoe City: 45
Median Average Sold Sales Price for Tahoe City: $415,000
Average Sold Sales Price in Tahoe City: $605,057
Sold Price Range in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee: $225,000 – $2.6 Million
Percent (%) List to Sold Price Ratio: 98.8%
Average Days on Market (DOM in MLS): 81 DOM
Number of Active and Available Condos for Sale in Tahoe City as of 01-01-2020: 7 (TSMLS Areas 3-4)
Pending Condo Sales in Tahoe City as of 01-01-2020: 0
Number of Distressed Available Listing – As of 01-01-2020: Zero (0) listings: Zero (0) Court Approval, Zero (0) Short Sale, Zero (0) REO|Bank Foreclosures (MLS Areas 3-4)

Other interesting Tahoe City Condo/Townhouse market observations:

Days on Market (DOM) Increased significantly from 48 DOM to 81 DOM for 2019.

By comparison, the number of days on the market for condo/townhome sales is still down from the higher numbers of 119 DOM in 2016. The shorter the marketing time for a property, the stronger the market is for those Sellers.

Inventory – Current inventory levels are critically low. Again, another sign of the market may favor Sellers.

Number of Transactions – The number of sold condo/townhouse sales in the greater Tahoe City area remained almost unchanged, with a slight increase of three (3) transactions in 2019. This is most likely a result of extremely low inventory levels combined with higher pricing.

As a result of the small data sets, I do recommend looking at the entire North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region for the areas’ market trends. North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo/Townhome Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

If you already own a condo/townhome in the Tahoe area and want to know what is your property is now worth? Call me Laura Allen, 530.414.1260, for a confidential consultation.

Tahoe Condo/Townhome or Home Buyers should do the following:

See new listings as soon as possible.
Tahoe second property Buyers should try to driving-up the next day to see the property and not wait until the weekend.
Ready, set, go! Be prepared to make a buying decision immediately.
Work with an experienced local Tahoe Real Estate Agent. They understand the market conditions, and many Buyer Agents know how the other side will work on their pricing and negotiation tactics.
It’s a small market and local knowledge is very valuable!
If you will need a loan, make sure your lender has approved you. You will need to move quickly and not having your loan lined up will put you at a disadvantage.
If you are buying a condo or townhome in the area, make sure you are using a local lender. Using a local lender that has recently processed a loan in the complex you want to buy in will do two things for you. One, you will have the confidence that the lender has already reviewed their HOA docs and previously approved the development, increasing your odds of the same outcome. Second, Sellers that know you have selected a lender with this experience will give you extra credit for knowing your lender is ready to go on their property.

The next real estate market update will be in mid-May 2020. If you want more long-term real estate data, check out the following table that has a lot of data going back over ten years.

I’ve included both the average median sales price and average sales price (in some cases there is a significant difference between the two, but the trends are the same direction for both) are included for each year in the following table.

Tahoe City Sold Condo/ Townhouse MLS Areas 3-4 | 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019 (This table is best viewed on a laptop, desktop, or a device with a larger screen.)

Year	Homes Sold	Median Average Sales Price	Average Sales Price	DOM Days On Market	Lowest Price Sold	Highest Price Sold	% Cash Transactions	% Distressed Sales	Breakdown of distressed Sales
2019*	45	$415,000	$605,057	81	$225,000	$2,600,000	51.1%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2018	42	$430,000	$681,636	48	$222,500	$3,535,000	42.9%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2017	54	$391,000	$591,618	70	$200,000	$2,600,000	42.6%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2016	41	$348,000	$458,462	119	$170,000	$1,510,000	43.9%	2.4%	0 REO’s 1 Short Sales
2015	40	$395,000	$545,273	77	$186,500	$2,201,000	32.5%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2014	34	$359,750	$499,797	89	$190,000	$2,110,000	50%	5.9%	0 REO’s 2 Short Sales
2013	43	$289,000	$426,087	129	$120,000	$1,400,000	37%	18.6%	2 REO’s 4 Short Sales 2 Court Approval Sale
2012	37	$290,000	$418,689	157	$110,000	$1,100,000	40.5%	16%	3 REO’s 3 Short Sales
2011	31	$262,500	$396,504	162	$120,000	$1,445,000	54.8%	22.6%	6 REO’s 1 Short Sales
2010	29	$314,000	$447,303	133	$165,000	$1,350,000	58.6%	20.7%	3 REO’s 2 Short Sale 1 Court Approval Sale
2009	17	$334,000	$475,823	136	$157,000	$1,250,000	29.4%	17%	1 REO’s 0 Short Sale
2008	11	$427,000	$814,681	179	$250,000	$2,200,000	54.5%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sale
2007	21	$600,000	$761,6571	106	$288,500	$1,800,000	42.9%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sale
2006	32	$476,500	$632,490	108	$298,500	$1,625,000	34.4%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sale

REO’s = Real Estate Owned, which is the name banks use for their bank foreclosed properties.

Short Sales = Owner does not have the money to pay off all of the debt and asks the debt holders to take less back in order to close the sale.

*YTD period is 01-01-2019 – 12-31-2019.

Data Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS).

Year-to-date summaries are based on information from the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors (TSMLS). Due to TSMLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate.

Therefore, Laura Allen, or Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage does not guarantee the data’s accuracy.

Data maintained by the TSMLS’s may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information is deemed to be reliable but is subject to change, modification, and/or correction without prior notice.

If your property is currently listed for sale, or you have an active Buyer Representation Agreement, this is not intended as a solicitation.

Need more search options for Condo/Townhouses for Sale in North Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area by price range here:

Want to see other Tahoe City Market Reports?

Here are recent past market reports for single-family home sales for the entire North Lake Tahoe – Truckee homes for the region:

Want to know what is going on in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo / Townhouse market?

When you’re ready to buy, or sell in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region, call Laura Allen, 530.414.1260, affiliated with Coldwell Banker one of the top real estate brokerages in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region!

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com

BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent

CalRE# 01473598

Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Tahoe City Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

Tahoe City Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

April 20, 2020 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe City Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

Tahoe City Home Values | Market Report - Year End 2019 Here is the year-end 2019 single-family home market data for the Tahoe City area.

The Tahoe City real estate market conditions remained strong, and favor Sellers will low inventory levels.

Reduced levels of available homes for sale in Tahoe City remained critically low throughout the year.

The selection of homes for Buyers was very limited, regardless of the price point. On January 1, 2020, there were only 21 homes for sale.

Here are the current listings as of the day you are reading this post:

Tahoe City homes for sale, all price points:

Single-family home prices dropped from a median average sales price of $825,000 in 2018, to a median average sales price of $790,000 in 2019.

The drop in sales price is most likely due to the reduced number of record-breaking lakefront sales on sales in Tahoe City in 2018 on both the West Shore of Tahoe City, ($40 million) and the North Shore of Tahoe City ($22 million), so the price drop was most likely not because of marketing conditions, but the combination of sales from the previous year. This was also noted as a reason why prices were significantly higher in 2018 versus the regional average.

You can see on the graph below that the over-all Tahoe City home price trend for the average median home sold sales price has moved up and while 2019 is below 2018 levels, it is above 2017 prices.

Tahoe City Home Values | Market Report - Year End 2019

The Tahoe City single-family home median average sales price of $790,000 (TSMLS Areas 3-4). A common question I am often asked by Buyers and Sellers is:

“What percentage of the listed price are Sellers getting on their Tahoe property?”

In 2019, Sellers realized 95.2% of their listed asking price to the sold average median sales price in the greater Tahoe City area (MLS Areas 3-4).

This is lower than the over-all region, which was at 99.5%. In everyday terms, this means Sellers need to correctly price their properties in order to get close to their asking prices.

It also means Tahoe Buyers that wanted to low-ball or be really aggressive on their offered price had a better opportunity to do that in the greater Tahoe City area this past year.

Real Estate Market Homes Sold Activity for the Tahoe City Area: Year-End 2019 YTD Period: 01-01-2019 to 12-31-2019 | MLS Areas 3-4

Number of Homes Sold in Tahoe City: 87
Median Average Sold Sales Price for Tahoe City: $790,000
Average Sold Sales Price in Tahoe City: $1,404,314
Sold Price Range in Tahoe City: $441,000 – $37 Million
Percent (%) List to Sold Price Ratio: 95.2%
Average Days on Market (DOM in MLS): 69 DOM
Number of Active and Available Homes for Sale in Tahoe City as of 01-01-2020: 21 (TSMLS Areas 3-4)
Pending Home Sales in Tahoe City as of 01-01-2020: 6
Number of Distressed Available Listing – As of 01-01-2020: Zero (0) listings: Zero (0) Court Approval, Zero (0) Short Sale, Zero (0) REO|Bank Foreclosures (MLS Areas 3-4)

Other interesting Tahoe City single-family home market observations:

Days on Market (DOM) remained almost unchanged from 2017 to 2019. For 2019 is the number of days on the market for single-family homes is now at 69 days, which is up 3 days from 2017 but is still down 23% from the 90 DOM in 2016. As a general rule, the shorter the marketing time for a home to go sale pending, the stronger the market is for Sellers.

Inventory – Current inventory levels are critically low. Again, another sign of the market favoring Sellers. High

Number of Lakefront Home Sales – The high number of lakefront sales in 2018 may have distorted the over-all decrease for our non-lakefront home values given for 2019.

When Tahoe City home sales are compared to the entire region of $745,000, the Tahoe City area did well at $790,000.

As a result, I recommend looking at the entire North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region for regional market trends.

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

If you already own a home in the Tahoe area and want to know what is your property is now worth? Call me Laura Allen, 530.414.1260, for a confidential consultation.

Tahoe Home Buyers should do the following:

See new listings as soon as possible. Tahoe second home Buyers should try to drive up the next day to see the property and not wait until the weekend.
Ready, set, go! Be prepared to make a buying decision immediately.
Work with an experienced local Tahoe Real Estate Agent. They understand the market conditions, and many Buyer Agents know how the other side negotiation tactics.
If you will need a loan, make sure your lender has approved you. You will need to move quickly and not having your loan lined up will put you at a disadvantage.
If you are buying a condo or townhome in the area, make sure you are using a local lender. Using a local lender that has recently processed a loan in the complex you want to buy in will do two things for you. One, you will have the confidence that the lender has already reviewed their HOA docs and previously approved the development, increasing your odds of the same outcome. Second, Sellers that know you have selected a lender with this experience will give you extra credit for knowing your lender is ready to go on their property.

The next update will be in Mid-May 2020, which will pick up the first four months of 2020.

If you want more long-term real estate data, check out the following table that has a lot of data going back over ten years.

Tahoe City Sold Single Family Homes MLS Areas 3-4 | 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019 (This table is best viewed on a laptop, desktop, or a device with a larger screen.)

Year	Homes Sold	Median Average Sales Price	Average Sales Price	DOM Days On Market	Lowest Price Sold	Highest Price Sold	% Cash Transactions	% Distressed Sales	Breakdown of distressed Sales
2019*	97	$790,000	$1,404,314	69	$441,000	$37,000,000 3 Lakefronts	24%	1.1%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sales 1 Court Approval Sale
2018	113	$825,000	$2,330,726	67	$435,000	$40,000,000 11 Lakefronts	30%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2017	90	$722,500	$878,560	66	$299,900	$7,000,000 1 Lakefronts	26%	3.3%	3 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2016	120	$705,000	$1,209,682	90	$330,000	$17,500,000 7 Lakefronts	37%	2.5%	2 REO’s 1 Short Sales
2015	105	$650,000	$989,403	90	$315,000	$8,199,000 4 Lakefronts	34%	1%	1 REO’s 0 Short Sales
2014	84	$670,000	$1,064,987	76	$290,000	$6,500,000 4 Lakefronts	44%	5%	2 REO’s 3 Short Sales
2013	85	$592,500	$831,934	99	$214,000	$6,750,000 3 Lakefronts	37%	38%	1 REO’s 3 Short Sales
2012	109	$568,000	$1,100,159	119	$179,000	$17,250,000 9 Lakefronts	39%	23%	11 REO’s 13 Short Sales 1 Court Approval Sale
2011	64	$555,000	$932,290	134	$257,000	$6,450,000 5 Lakefronts	34%	25%	7 REO’s 9 Short Sales
2010	70	$653,000	$1,121,282	123	$219,900	$7,100,000 7 Lakefronts	39%	19%	7 REO’s 6 Short Sale
2009	65	$635,000	$936,142	146	$340,000	$6,288,000 4 Lakefronts	26%	17%	5 REO’s 6 Short Sale
2008	50	$741,500	$1,501,905	137	$350,000	$20,000,000 5 Lakefronts	26%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sale
2007	56	$883,500	$1,495,640	136	$525,000	$12,400,000 4 Lakefronts	21%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sale
2006	89	$926,000	$1,429,484	100	$425,000	$16,700,000 6 Lakefronts	18%	0%	0 REO’s 0 Short Sale

REO’s = Real Estate Owned, which is the name banks use for their bank foreclosed properties.

Short Sales = Owner does not have the money to pay off all of the debt and asks the debt holders to take less back in order to close the sale.

*YTD period is 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019.

Data Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS). Year-to-date summaries are based on information from the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors (TSMLS).

Due to TSMLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate. Therefore, Laura Allen, or Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage does not guarantee the data’s accuracy. Data maintained by the TSMLS’s may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information is deemed to be reliable, but is subject to change, modification, and/or correction without prior notice.

If your property is currently listed for sale, or you have an active Buyer Representation Agreement, this is not intended as a solicitation.

Looking to buy? Want more options? Search Homes for Sale in North Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area (below) by price range here:

Want to see other Tahoe City Market Reports?

Tahoe City Condo/Townhouse Market Reports:

Tahoe City Condo/Townhouse Values Market Report | Year End-2019

Here are recent past market reports for single-family home sales for the entire North Lake Tahoe – Truckee homes for the region:

Want to know what is going on in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo / Townhouse market?

When you’re ready to buy, or sell in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region, call Laura Allen, 530.414.1260, with Coldwell Banker the top real estate brokerage in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee region!

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com

BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent

CalRE# 01473598

Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Tahoe City Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday March 8 2020

March 7, 2020 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 8, 2020

It’s here! It is time to Spring Forward and change your clocks, by moving them one-hour ahead if you live in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

Today, Craig (my better half) made the comment on how happy I was, and that this had to be one of my favorite days of the year.

He is right. I love the longer days of sunshine, and he knows I am not a fan of the dark, short, cold winter days. Yes, I do enjoy Springing Forward and completing the time change!

It has been an easy, mild winter, with limited snow shoveling days, and the recent warmer weather has made it really feel like Spring could be right around the corner in the Tahoe area!

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, we will all need to move our clocks forward one hour (yes, an extra hour of daylight at the end of our days, and one less hour of sleep) as we start daylight savings time here in our area.

Since the shortest day of the year on December 21, 2019, we’ve added about 81 minutes of daylight or approximately 1.35 hours of sunshine to each day.

If you want to do the math this means that in the greater Truckee – Tahoe City area on the shortest day of the year in December 2019, the sunset was at 4:41 p.m.

Before the time changes, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, sunset will be at 6:00 p.m. or a gain of 79 minutes!

Once we spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2020, sunset will be an hour later at 7:01 p.m.!

So before you go to bed tonight, you’ll need to remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!

Since we have the twice a year clock change, here is my list of things additional tasks to do on Spring Forward day:

Change clocks in our home, office, kitchen (microwave and oven) and cars (move forward one hour). Yes, we still have some manual clocks that do not reset on their own. : )
Check smoke alarms It doesn’t hurt to make sure they are all working and replace those that don’t respond.
Check all carbon monoxide alarms/detectors Again, just a quick check to make sure they are still working.
Fire extinguishers (check to make sure they haven’t been moved and/or damaged). This is also a good time to buy and add another one and put it in a room that doesn’t already have one. If you add one each time we have the time change, the additional expense is easier on your budget.
Any security device or item that uses a battery and is wireless (security cameras, video doorbells, exterior/interior lights) that need to be changed every 6 months to a year.
All Flashlights (working, extra batteries), candles, matches, lighters, short-term lighting devices.
Back-up charger device for cell phones/laptops (if they have a solar option for re-charging that’s always a bonus). There are a number of extra power devices that can hold a charge up to a year, but now it a good to check and re-charge.
Canned goods/emergency food supplies You never know when you might not be able to go to the store, so if you haven’t checked your emergency food and living supplies, now is the time to check on how much-bottled water and other supplies are on hand.
Still on my to-do list (from the last time-change):
- Get a battery-operated radio
- Get a small TV that can be powered by connecting to just a USB port device
- Get the TV antenna device that will work with a digital TV that can get us the free national channels. You never know when the cable could go down.

For those not as familiar with the Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City – Truckee areas some of our important utility lines (electric, cable, phone) are located above ground, and several times a year the power will go out for all different types of reasons, so we’re becoming better prepared.

Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks but to do some routine safety checks, along with being proactive on your emergency home preparation, for that just in case moment!

Upcoming future dates to keep in mind (number of days are from March 8, 2020):

Next time Change: Sunday, November 1, 2020, | 238 days (Fall Back and Gain One Hour)
Longest Day of the Year: Saturday, June 20, 2020, – Summer Solstice | 104 days
4th of July | 118 days
Shortest Day of the Year 2020 – Monday, December 21, 2020, | 289 days – Winter Solstice

It’s a new decade, and with only a couple of months of 2020 behind us, now is the time to make the most the remaining ten months of 2020!

If you haven’t made your plans to be here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, now is the time to look at your calendar and figure out your trips for the rest of the year!

If you live in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City area, it’s time to move your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8, 2020!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent | CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday March 8 2020

SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe

February 16, 2020 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe

SnowFest 2020 - North Lake Tahoe The 39th Annual SnowFest 2020 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival will start their ten (10) days of winter fun on February 27, 2020.

This is one of my favorite local events that we have in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area, and I hope it becomes one of yours too!

SnowFest! 2020 will kick off on Thursday evening, February 27, 2020, with the Kick-off Party.

They will crown the Snow Queen and King and start the festivities off with a live band, drinks, and fun.

The party will come to an end the following Sunday, March 8, 2020, with a new event this year – Snowfest Closing Ceremonies at the Cobblestone Mall in Downtown Tahoe City.

It’s hard to believe that this annual event began back in the spring of 1982 and is still going strong in 2020!

Snowfest! has made the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee area the place to be with ten (10) days of winter events, and activities for everyone!

The North Lake Tahoe SnowFest event has become one of the largest winter carnival events in the western United States.

It is a great way for everyone to celebrate our winter and the bigging of Spring Skiing. Yes, Spring Skiing and our next season of fun are almost here!

The North Lake Tahoe snow festival event planners work all year long to make this winter experience one that brings people back to the North Lake Tahoe area year-after-year.

Returning for the fourth year in a row will be the fireworks show on Friday night at the Tahoe City Golf Course in downtown Tahoe City beginning at 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

Don’t be late for this one. There is something special about seeing fireworks here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area. It’s a special experience and one you’ll remember long after the exploding balls of fire in the sky have faded

You’ll find that this years’ schedule continues to offer fewer multiple events occurring at the same time.

If you’re trying to do, or be at all events, it’s a long shot to do it all, but I think it is possible.

SnowFest will begin this year on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay.

Tickets are $40 at the door, and will get you into this SnowFest! Opening Ceremonies with the King and Queen Coronation.

There will be live music, auction, and more for a fun evening to kick off the SnowFest week of activities!

If you’ll be up in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area you’ll want to take advantage of all of the fun events that are scheduled for this week.

Some of my favorite events during the ten days are the fireworks.

In the past, this has been at Squaw Valley, but are now being held on Friday night in downtown Tahoe City at the Tahoe City Golf Course. If you have a view of the downtown Tahoe City area, you’ll see this show.

A fireworks show in North Lake Tahoe is always a must-see event!

If you can’t make the Friday night fireworks show, don’t forget the Weekly Winter Saturday Night Fireworks Show at Squaw Valley will take place on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.

While this is not an official SnowFest! event, I think it should be on your list of fun things to do in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area for this weekend.

This will be their last show of the season on Saturday, February 29, 2020! So put it on your list of things to do. A great way to celebrate Leap Year 2020!

My advice when it comes to our fireworks shows, do not be late. Some of these shows are not long, so if they start on time, and you are late, you may miss the show.

Next on my SnowFest list is the annual Tahoe City Parade, which will happen on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

This is the very best of small-town living and why we are a top second home market and visitor destination!

The SnowFest! Parade is a great reminder that communities have a heart and soul that really does shine in the local traditions and celebrations like the annual SnowFest parade in downtown Tahoe City.

A couple of parade watching tips:

Bring your own folding chairs
Arrive early so you can get yourself a good parade watching spot and parking spot.
It may snow, or it may be sunny. Check the final weather forecast the night before and dress accordingly.
Dress in layers so you can adjust to meet the sunshine, shade, and a breeze if we get one.
If it is going to snow, I like to wear a rain slicker over my coat. They are inexpensive – think yellow plastic game day ponchos and they will keep you warm and dry.
Bring water
If you bring your Fido, be sure he/she is on a leash. Remember to bring plastic bags to pick up after them. You should also be prepared for loud noises, so if your pet does not do well in a crowd, or around other animals, leave them in the car, or at home.

If you are still up for more fun after the parade, you’ll need to check out the 32nd Annual classic Polar Bear Swim at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay.

This is an event that you won’t believe it, until you’ve been there to watch those brave souls that will actually wade into Lake Tahoe and try to swim that race, let alone finish it.

It’s crazy to watch. Fun to cheer them on, and you’ll be impressed with those swimmers that actually finish the race.

After the race check out the Haus Brewfest in the parking lot of the Cobblestone Mall in Downtown Tahoe City, CA.

There will be live music, local breweries, and food trucks. Just another way to have some more fun, connect with friends, make new friends, and close out the day

Over the years I have found one of the keys to a successful SnowFest week is to pace yourself! On Saturday you’ll need to pace yourself so you’re ready for more fun on Sunday.

Sunday has more events like the Fat Cat’s Hot Wing Eating contest followed by the annual Sunnyside Luau at the Sunnyside Resort on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

During the week there are a number of fun SnowFest events like the Blackout BINGO at Rosie’s Cafe, or the 12th Annual Bridgetender’s Ribfest.

If you can’t be in North Lake Tahoe on the opening weekend of SnowFest! 2020, you’ll get a second chance the following weekend to enjoy the NTPUD pancake breakfast, and see another SnowFest parade in downtown Kings Beach on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, the annual SnowFest event will come to an end with their final events.

If you haven’t checked out either the Tahoe Donner Iditarun (I-did-a-run) that benefits the Tahoe Truckee Humane Society, or the River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest in Alpine Meadows, put both on your list to do this year.

New this year is the SnowFest! Closing Ceremonies in the parking lot of the Cobblestone Mall in Downtown Tahoe City. More music, food, drinks, and fun.

There is so much fun just waiting for you here in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee and SnowFest 2020 is just one of our annual events that keep bringing people back to our area year-after-year!

SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe Festival Event Schedule:

Thursday, February 27, 2020

5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Queen Coronation at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA (5000 North Lake Blvd.) $40 per person donation at the door. Kings and Queen coronation, enjoy heavy appetizers, unlimited select beer, wine, and Wet Woodys, and live music by the Blues Monsters!
Did you know that your entry fee supports local student organizations and scholarships? The elected King and Queen will receive 33% of their ticket sales plus an additional $1,500 each as the winners. Runners up will receive 33% of their ticket sales.

Friday, February 28, 2020

2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Cocktail Club Block Party – Join the Pioneer Cocktail Club and surrounding businesses for an afternoon of outside live music and activities A $15 fee/adults $8/kids age 16 and under. Your entry to the music as well as one free drink. ALL proceeds go to the High Fives Foundation
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. SnowFest Fireworks Spectacular 2020 – Tahoe City Golf Course, Downtown Tahoe City – A 30-minute Fireworks show in our winter wonderland – You’ll be able to see the fireworks show anywhere you can see the downtown Tahoe City area. This event is free, but be on time, so you don’t miss anything. This is a weather-permitting event.

Saturday, February 29, 2020 (Leap Year!!!)

7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast by the Tahoe City Fire Department (North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association) – 222 Fairway Drive (New North Tahoe Fire Station up behind the Chevron Station in Downtown Tahoe City), Fundraiser for the Firefighter’s Association who works with the NT Fire District. Cost: Kids (ages 4-12) $5 | Adults $8 | kids under 3 free
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 noon Parade Watching Party at Blue Agave downtown Tahoe City, CA – Announcing, viewing and judging. The winning float gets a $1,000 cash prize!
11:30 a.m. – 12-noon p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA – Free

Parade Day Tips –

Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m.) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes a challenge the closer to it gets to parade time.
Make sure your cell phone or your camera has a full charge.
Bring folding chairs.
Dress in layers. It may be sunny and warm, cold and windy, or snowing. Be prepared for all conditions.

12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. SnowFest Post Parade Party Pete ‘n Peters – at 395 N Lake Blvd, downtown Tahoe City, CA. meet the Vulcans from Minnesota and our own Tahoe City Miners.
12:30 p.m. – 3 Tahoe Community Nursery School Winter Party & Fundraiser at Za’s lakefront restaurant, Tahoe City, CA. Fundraiser for the Tahoe Community Nursery School.
12 noon – 6 p.m. Haus Brewfest, Cobblestone Mall, Featuring beers from five (5) breweries, food from Food Trucks, three (3) bands. All ages welcome. Proceeds benefit the Shane McConkey Foundation.
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Paint the Snowman (Crafts) – 380 North Lake Blvd, North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, CA North Tahoe Arts will Paint the Snowman! All material provided. Children are invited to come to North Tahoe Arts starts right after the parade. Free event.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Za’s Lakefront Restaurant Tahoe Community Nursery School Winter Party & Fundraiser at 120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA. Fundraiser for the Tahoe Community Nursery School. Food, silent auction, music and fun.
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. 31st Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Gar Woods (5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA.) Swimmer registration beginning prior to the race. Race at 2:30 p.m. Call 530-546-3366 for more information on the race. Must be 18+ or older to race. Watch swimmers swim out to the buoys (about 250 yards) in 39-degree water. Watch from the restaurant, deck, beach, or pier. Raffle after the swim.

(Not on the official SnowFest Calendar, but who doesn’t love seeing more winter fireworks?)

6 p.m. Winter Fireworks Show (last show of the season) at the Village at Squaw Valley (January and February) – You’ll be able to see the fireworks anywhere you can see the Village and ski resort area. This event is Free, weather permitting. Be early for this one!

Sunday, March 1, 2020

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Great Ski Race | They start at the Tahoe City Nordic Cross-County Ski Center in Tahoe City and the race ends 18.43 miles later at the Cottonwood Restaurant and Bar in Truckee!
12 noon – 2 p.m. The Dog Pull hosted by Alpine Power Equipment | Registration is at 12 p.m., races begin at 1 p.m. races – Behind Plumas Bank in Downtown Tahoe City. This popular Dog Pull race returns! Register your dog, no matter what size! They will pull weighted sand bags according to their size and weight. Prizes will be awarded!
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 4th Annual Fat Cat Hot Wing Eating Contest 599 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City –Hot Wing Eating Contest – prizes! Entry fee is $30 and all proceeds go towards Keep Squaw True.
4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunnyside’s Hawaiian Pig Roast – Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. Wear your Hawaiian outfits and come out and enjoy a Hawaiian inspired cuisine and cocktail menu. Sign up for the Hula Pie Eating and Hula Hoop Contests. Additional food and drink fees will apply depending on what you order. Nothing feels like SnowFest! than wearing Hawaiian shirts, sipping on beach-inspired drinks while the snowflakes fall outside. Bring on the winter fun!

Monday, March 2, 2020

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 6th Annual Za’s Clam Bake – Za’s, 120 Grove Street, downtown Tahoe City, CA. A traditional East Coast Clam Bake including clams, 1/2 chicken, potatoes, and corn. Call for pricing.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Pete ‘N Peter’s Bar Game Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s, age 21+, Entry Fee, downtown Tahoe City, CA. This event is limited to sixteen (16) two-person teams. Entry fee of $20 per team. Sign up early as space is limited 530-583-2400

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

12 noon – 7 p.m. Ice Carving Competition – They are still looking for a host per the Snowfest website.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ice Cream Easting Contest at Mountain Slice – North Tahoe Fire Protection District – Station 52, Kings Beach, CA Ice Cream speed-eating contest. One pint of participants’ choice of flavor. Two agent groups 8 – 14 years and 15- Adult. First one to fins wins a t-shirt and fit certificate. Sign up on the Mountain Slice Website or in Mountain Slice. Entry Fee $10/person.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Milk Jug Curling – Winter Sports Park – Teams of 4 compete against each other with colored frozen milk jugs. Points scored with the time limit. Prizes awarded. Raclette Fondue included in the entry fee of $100/team of 4. Hosted by the Lake Tahoe Ski Club and proceeds benefit Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation.
8:30 p.m. Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Must be 21+ Call for cost.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Meet the Rescue Dogs of Squaw Valley, hosted by North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center – TC Visitors Center – 100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA Meet the Avalanche Rescue Dogs of Squaw Valley, in person.

Get your photo taken surrounded by our “Heros of Winter” dogs. All of the $5.00 donations go to the Squaw Dog Foundation. T-shirts for sale, free snacks, and hot cider provided. Donations gladly accepted for beer and wine.

5 p.m. – 9 p.m. West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament 1780 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Join them for the second annual Cornhole Tournament held outside at the West Shore Market this year. Team entry is $20/team, proceeds benefit the Chirs Parks Scholarship Fund. Registration deadline is at 5:15 p.m. on March 5, 2020!

Friday, March 6, 2020

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 11th Annual Bridgetender Rib Fest (65 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City) – This event sells out every year, so get their early if you love to eat ribs. The entry fee is $20. Pricing for food is available at the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Chris Parks Scholarship Fund.
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Blake Apalooza | Blue Agave’s Blake Apalooza, hosted by The Blue Agave (425 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA) Apres Ski Blake-Apalooza is a social tribute to the legacy of local legend and friend to all of Tahoe City, “Blake Beeman” featuring music by the Beer Gardeners.

Saturday, March 7, 2020

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) Pancake Breakfast – 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA | North Lake Tahoe Event Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA. Pricing $10/Adults and $5/Children. Pancakes, sausage and fresh strawberries, coffee, milk, and orange juice. All proceeds go to benefit North Tahoe Public Utilities District’s Friends of the Park Fund, which helps to fund park improvements or amenities.
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dress Up Your Dog – Sponsored by NTPUD, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. $10 per dog. Categories that will be judged include, Best in Show, Looks Most Like Owner, and new this year Best Recreational & Parks Dog, where your dog shows off their favorite recreational activity. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on the deck at the North Tahoe Events Center. The contest begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Park.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SnowFest Kings Beach Parade, downtown Kings Beach, CA The parade will move along Hwy 28 in downtown Kings Beach! Over 30+ local businesses and non-profit groups will have parade entries.

Parade Day Tips – Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m.) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes harder the closer to it gets to parade time. Make sure your cell phone or camera has a full charge. Bring folding chairs, dress in layers, and wear sun screen so you’ll enjoy the event!

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament, Tahoe City Gold Course Second annual Alaskan Open. Best Ball 4 person scramble snow golf played with tennis ball and up to three clubs per player. This event is a 2 p.m. Shotgun start with 9 holes. The entry fee to still be determined.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 4th Annual Snowball Drop Fundraiser North Tahoe High School and North Tahoe School PTO fundraiser. Tickets are sold in advance – Grand prize $1,000
Pre-purchase raffle tickets Drawing directly following the Kings Beach SnowFest Parade. Look for the Snowglobe by d’Lish Catering!

1st Place Grand Prize is $1,000, 2nd Place Prize is $100.
Tickets can be purchased through students at North Tahoe School and North Tahoe High School with cash, checks (made out to NT PTO) or online through PayPal: PayPal.me/snowballfundraiser .

All proceeds from this fundraiser help our PTO fund school programs, supplies, field trips, and much more for North Tahoe School and North Tahoe High School students.
9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live Music at the Hacienda del Lago, Tahoe City – Live music by Home.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

SPRING FORWARD – Did you remember to move your clocks forward 1 hour? The twice a year time change happened at 2 a.m. so make sure your clocks are reflecting the right time so you don’t miss an event today!
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Family Fun Day – Tahoe City Winter Park – downtown Tahoe City
12 noon – 3 p.m. 15th Annual Tahoe Donner I-Did-A-Run – Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area – 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA in Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA – Event sign-ups start at 12 noon and the race starts at 1 p.m. Event takes about 2 hours. The event raises money for the Humane Society of Tahoe-Truckee – all ages are welcome – different dog categories. $20/entry. Limited to 40 contestants. Dogs pull a covered wagon sled down a snow-covered chute against the clock.
12 noon – 4 p.m. River Ranch Annual Snow Sculpture Contest, River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA The 30th Annual snow sculpture contest. Teams of 1-4 people are welcome. There is an entry fee to build a sculpture, but Free Admission to see the entries. Cost on any food or beverage items purchased will vary depending on what you select. : )
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Snowfest Closing Ceremonies – Cobblestone Parking Lot, Downtown Tahoe City – The conclusion of the 39th Annual Snowfest! with the King and Queen Raffle prizes, live music by Home, and more! This is new this year and should be a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!

Get ready to have a lot of fun regardless of the weather conditions. Have some fun, make some memories, come to Lake Tahoe!

To check for updates, or more information on events check out the SnowFest 2020 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!

See you at some of the SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival events this year!

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BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

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SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe

Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020

January 21, 2020 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020

It’s January and that means it is time for the 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, BINGO, and silent Auction supporting the Sierra Senior Services organization.

This years’ event will be held in Truckee, California on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

This event is a significant fundraiser for the Sierra Senior Services organization (a non-profit organization) and your support is greatly appreciated.

Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Truckee Community Recreational Center (10981 Truckee Way) with dinner being severed at 6 p.m. followed by BINGO starting at 7 p.m.

This is a fun evening out, and along with a good meal, you’ll have fun playing BINGO, or becoming a winner in their silent auction.

This local fund-raising event benefiting the Sierra Senior Services program has sold out for the past ten plus years with over 500 attendees.

If you want to go you should get your tickets in advance on-line at www.SierraSeniors.org.

You can also purchase tickets at the Sierra Senior Services Center, or at the Plumas Bank Truckee, CA branch.

If you’ve missed out on buying your tickets in advance, you can always try to buy a ticket at the door.

Want to learn more about the local Sierra Senior Services organization? The Sierra Senior Services organization feeds and supports Seniors in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities.

Senior Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides meals to qualified senior citizens age 60+.

Last year, the Sierra Senior Services provided over 38,000 meals to at-risk seniors who otherwise might not have had a meal without the local program.

We often forget not every Senior has a family member that lives nearby, or that they even have a family. No one ever wants to say “Hey I need help, I’m hungry”…

The demand for the local services that the Sierra Senior Services organizations continues to increase. Their website is loaded with great information on who they are helping:

Sierra Senior Services (non-profit group that oversees the Meals on Wheels program) only receives 31% of their funding from the government (Federal and State). That means 69% of the annual budget comes from fundraising activities, private donations, Private Foundations, Placer County Government, In-kind support, and a small percentage comes from the participants.
In North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California area 75% of the home-delivered meal recipients live alone.
In Nevada County (Most of Truckee is located in Nevada County, California) 62% of the home-delivered meal recipients are over the age of 80.
Over 88% of the home-delivered meal recipients rely solely on Social Security.
Approximately 54% of the recipients are disabled.
A $75 donation will help feed a senior for a week.

Here are the details for the Truckee event:

Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020

Spaghetti Dinner, BINGO and Silent Auction for the Sierra Senior Services
Truckee Community Recreation Center | 10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, California
Saturday, January 25, 2020
- Door Open at 5 p.m.
- Dinner at 6 p.m.
- BINGO at 7 p.m. ( 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
Cost: $30/Ticket in Advance or $35/Ticket at the Door
No Outside Alcohol Permitted

Everyone is welcome – an all-age event.

If you can’t make this fund-raiser, remember you can always make a private donation, or provide silent auction items to the Sierra Senior Services at 10040 Estates Drive, P.O. Box 4152, Truckee, CA, or call 530.550.7600, or check out their website at www.SierraSeniors.org.

Come out and enjoy a fun evening supporting the Sierra Senior Services program by being at their Annual Spaghetti Dinner, BINGO and Silent Auction this Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Truckee, CA!

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Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020