What is my home worth in Tahoe Donner | 2016

What is my home worth in Tahoe Donner? Real estate conditions have changed over the past few years. Check out the current over-all market conditions as of 04-26-2016 to get a better idea of the Tahoe Donner real estate market conditions.

Real Estate Market Activity for Tahoe Donner, California as of 04-26-2016:

Number of Homes Sold in Tahoe Donner – 2015: 243
Median Average Sold Sales Price in Tahoe Donner for 2015: $585,000
Average Sold Sales Price in Tahoe Donner for 2015: $646,585
Sold Price Range in Tahoe Donner: $299,000 – $1,680,000
Average Sold Median Sales Price to Sold Median List Price Ratio for 2015 in Tahoe Donner: 98.3%
Average Days on Market (DOM in MLS) in Tahoe Donner – 2015: 68 DOM
Number of Active and Available Homes for Sale in Tahoe Donner as of 04-30-2016: 40
Pending Sales in Tahoe Donner 04-30-2016: 16
Number of Distressed Sales – Court Approval, Short Sales, or REO Bank Foreclosures in Tahoe Donner for Sale as of 04-30-2016: 2 (2 Short Sales)

The demand for luxury mountain homes in the Tahoe Donner planned golf course and ski resort community continues to be strong because of the extensive Tahoe lifestyle amenities this area offers.

Home owners have a wide variety of options from being located close to the Tahoe Donner Ski Resort, or a home along the 18 Hold Golf Course, along with being more removed and remote from everything.

Tahoe Donner is known for its home owner amenities and facilities, which include a championship 18-hole golf course, downhill Ski Resort, Cross Country Ski Center, two recreational centers, and their own Donner Lake Beach area, just to name a few owner amenities.

Tahoe Donner is also just minutes from downtown Historic Truckee, the Northstar Ski resort area, or the Squaw Valley Ski Resort area, not to mention being on any of the North Lake Tahoe public beaches.

Tahoe Donner was established in 1971 as a private homes and multiple family units. It is one of the largest Planned Unit Developments (PUD) in the United States that sits on over 7,000 acres. Tahoe Donner has almost 6,500 properties, with 25,000+ members. Ownership in the Tahoe Donner subdivision comes with a mandatory annual home owner fee that covers the common areas, along with over sixty (60) miles of private roads in the Tahoe Donner community.

The Tahoe Donner current annual assessment is $1,900/year for 2016. The additional recreational pass is $270/year for 2016, which is valid for all private amenities for all membership cards for each property.

Tahoe Donner Quick Facts as of April 2016:

Established in 1971
5,791 Single Family Lots (4,983 Lots Developed, or 86% Built-out | 808 Single Family Lots Undeveloped)
127 Multiple Family Lots (114 Lots Developed, or 89.8% Built-out | 13 Multiple Family Lots Undeveloped)
80% Second Home Ownership | 20 % Full Time Residents
7,000 Acres of Land
68 Miles of Road in Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner has the following public amenities (public and owners):

Downhill Ski Resort | 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 530-587-9444
Cross Country Ski Center | Alder Creek Facility |15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 530-587-9484 (Alder Creek Center)
Bikeworks | 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 530-582-9694 (Alder Creek Center)
18 Hole Golf Course | 12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
Golf Driving Range | Trout Creek Rec Center | 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9400
The Lodge Restaurant | 12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9455
Campground | 13813 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 530-587-9462
Snowplay | Trout Creek Rec Center | 12790 Northwood Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9437
Equestrian | Alder Creek Facility | 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 530-587-9470

Tahoe Donner Private Facilities (Owners Only):

Fitness Center | Trout Creek Recreational Center | 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee CA 530-587-9437
Tennis | 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9474
Kids Club | Trout Creek Recreational Center | 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9437
Day Camps | 530-587-9493
Massage | Trout Creek Recreational Center | 12790 NorthWoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9437
Beach Club (East End Donner Lake) | 12915 Northwood Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9460
Aquatics | Trout Creek Recreational Center | 12790 NorthWoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9437
Trout Creek Recerational Pool – Seasonal | Lap Pool – Year Around
Aquatics | Northwoods Pool and waterslide(seasonal) |Northwoods Clubhouse | 11509 NorthWoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9400
Playground, Bocce Ball Courts, Archery | Northwoods Clubhouse | 11509 NorthWoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9400
Pizza on the Hill | Northwoods Clubhouse | 11509 NorthWoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 530-587-9400
Trails | Tahoe Donner has extensive hiking, biking, and walking trails through-out the subdivision

Tahoe Donner is a well-run neighborhood that is very popular with second home owners with an estimated 80% of the Tahoe Donner property owners being second home owners and 20% are full time residents.

Tahoe Donner has a Architectural Standards Committee, which oversees maintenance rules, procedures, inspections, buildings, and complaints to entire that the community maintains its the areas value.

Tahoe Donner also has a Defensible Space Program, which is designed to help home owner be proactive in reducing the risk of fire in our area.

Tahoe Donner has all of the Tahoe recreational activities that our full-time and second home owners are looking for such as hiking, biking, tennis, golf, skiing, swimming, restaurants, and so much more. This North Lake Tahoe-Truckee community is one that is in demand and why so many choose to call Tahoe Donner home.

What is my home worth in Tahoe Donner? As a home owner if you’re asking yourself this question and you want to know your current value, just click on the link below. You will be asked to provide us with some information on your Tahoe Donner property and I will get you a complete home market valuation report.

FREE Market Analysis in Tahoe Donner

This is not an instant home value, or the popular $-estimate that other sites offer. Why? Market estimates for the Tahoe area that are automated can produce a market value that is very inaccurate and let’s face it, accuracy counts when it comes to your money and what your Tahoe Donner Mountain home is really worth, so let’s do a real evaluation on your property.

The right data and information on your Tahoe Donner property is critical to an accurate market value estimate. We know that each Tahoe Donner property is unique and that they were built as a custom home, cabin, or condo. It’s important that your mountain property gets all of the credit and value it deserves for all of those special features before we place a value on it.

What are second home buyers looking for in a Tahoe Donner home? What are those property features that will cause a property to sell quickly?

Excellent maintenance – Well cared for properties inside and out
Upgraded custom features found in newer construction homes
Homes that are ready to use on day one – turn-key ready
Mountain Charm, Clean, and Uncluttered – professional decorated is a plus
Easy to show at all times – no special appointment needed
On REALTOR® Electronic Lock Box — making a property easy for a buyers’ agent to show and not requiring the listing agents to be present to show the property is a big plus.
Correct Pricing in the Fair Market Value range according to the current market conditions

What “must have” features are Tahoe Second Home Buyers hoping to find?

Kitchen – High-end appliances, solid, or granite counter tops, the extras that turn the kitchen into a gourmet chef’s dream kitchen and entertainment center
Open Floor Plan – The open, great room concept is in demand here
Hardwood floors in the main living areas
Bathrooms – High end finishing touches, solid surfaces, stone, custom tile
Bunk Bed Room
Bonus Family Room Areas
Outdoor living space – decks and patios
Energy Efficiency – windows, smart home technology, well maintained mechanics, green features
Recent Pest Report – Clear Section I and Section II (Even new/newer construction homes should have an inspection to provide to potential buyers)
Recent Home Inspection Report (Even though a buyer will get their own inspections, they mentally give positive points to a home owner that has had a home inspection done to show them the current condition of the property from a professional perspective.)
Fireplace – Gas Log, or Wood Burning in the living room
Tahoe Donner Defensible Space Inspection and Current Letter of Compliance
Tahoe Donner Home Owner Inspection and Current Letter of Compliance
EPA Wood Burning Compliant Wood Burning Stove, or Fireplace Insert
Garage – Two car preferred, but a one car garage, or carport is a plus
Mountain – Cabin vibe
Mountain Contemporary
Backs to, or is next to open space
Low traffic locations
Mountain or Valley Views
Backs to a stream, or has a pond view
Golf Course Views

If you’re thinking of selling your Tahoe Donner home it will be more valuable, and have more market appeal if your property has any of these upgraded custom features.

Get a FREE Home Value Evaluation for your Tahoe Donner House Here

Tahoe Seller Tip – Provide as much information and property details as you can on your property. The more information, the better!
Each on-line viewing is your first showing! Every time your home is viewed on-line, that Tahoe buyer is making that critical first impression decision on whether or not to have your Tahoe Donner home on their short list of properties to see when they come to North Lake Tahoe.

Unlike other markets, this second home market often only has a buyer here for just a few hours to see properties and you’re on the list or you’re not!

Your on-line presence will impact a buyers “must-see” showing list, which means you need a great internet profile and presentation of your property.

To achieve the broadest world-wide Internet marketing exposure and presence, your Tahoe Donner property you’ll need a combination of a fully completed TSMLS property profile, social media campaign, blogging, and video exposure.

Even in this highly sought after gated golf course community, Tahoe Donner sellers still are competing to get the attention of a limited number of buyers, who are considering not only Tahoe Donner, but near-by golf course communities too, so if you want a timely sale, you’ll need to have a full marketing plan and program.

You are selecting a luxury real estate marketing specialist to get you results. Your Tahoe Donner real estate professional will be there to guide you through the entire real estate property selling process, which includes marketing and presenting your property to the public and local REALTORS, along with negotiating your sales contract terms and conditions, and all of the issues that will come up in during the escrow process – who you select really does matters!

Experienced real estate agents that understand a strong on-line marketing plan when combined with other key traditional home marketing strategies can really make a difference for their sellers.

What is my Home Worth in Tahoe Donner?

Want to know more about Laura Allen and her success rate?

As one of the top producing individual agents at Coldwell Banker, Laura Allen has an 82%+ sold rate for all listings taken since 2005 – 2016 (date of this post)! That means if you are serious about selling your Tahoe Donner property, as a top producer, we are getting the job done for our sellers!

Laura Allen, your Tahoe Donner, California Real Estate Agent!

Looking to buy? Homes for Sale in Tahoe Donner Here:

Ready to make the Tahoe Donner Resort Community your second home? Check out what is for sale here:

Need to expand your Tahoe Donner property search? Check out these other luxury golf community homes for Sale here:

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

What is my home worth in Tahoe Donner?