Schaffer’s Mill Homes for Sale

Planned Community of luxury homes, high-end townhomes

Truckee, CA 96161

If you already own a townhouse, or single family home in the Schaffer’s Mill community and want to know what your property is worth, call me 530.414.1260 for a confidential consultation.

Want to see what townhouses are for sale in Schaffer’s Mill?  Here are the listings that are currently on the market:

Schaffer’s Mill Development Features:

• Mountainside Development | Located West of Hwy 89S/Airport in Truckee, CA
• Schaffer’s Mill is a planned community of luxury homes and of high-end townhomes
  • Originally started as the “Timilick Development” in 2004 y Established in 2004 with Developer East West Partners
  • In January 2011, the development was renamed Schaffer’s Mill after the “Father of Truckee” George Schaffer New Martis Partners (MA Partners), who acquired the development in 2010.
• Entire Schaffer’s Mill development covers +/- 475 acres of land (homes and townhouses)
  • Approximately +/- 400 homesites (approximately 75% built-out as of 2025
  • Single Family Homesites: +/- 212
  • Townhomes: +/- 188
• +/- 212 Single Family Homesites,  They were originally categorized as:
  • Interior Views
  • Nature Views
  • Mountain Views
  • Golf/Mountain Views
  • Ranging in size from 2,500 square feet to 3,700 square feet
• +/- 188 Mountain Lodges / Townhomes
  • 3 & 4 Bedroom Configurations
  • Ranging in Size from 2,300 Square Feet to 3,100 Square Feet
• In 2014 HGTV Dream Home was located in this development.
• 18 Hole Golf Course | Schaffer’s Mill is a Johnny Miller and John Harbottle designed championship 18-hole golf course, which opened in 2008
  • Par 71 and plays to over 7,000 yards
• Club House
  • 7.4 Acre Clubhouse Village – two building
  • Millworks – Fitness Facility Sports Shop
  • Separate Locker Rooms
  • The Market (restaurant and Café)
  • Locker Rooms
  • Seasonal Swimming pool and multiple in-ground spas
• 2 Tennis Courts and/or  Pickleball Courts
• The Sawyer at Schaffer’s Mill restaurant
• Shaffer’s Square | An open gathering place for outdoor activities which take place through-out the year.
• Base Camp at Northstar Ski Resort | Private gathering area and ski storage, and Schaffer’s Mill Shuttle Service
• Hiking and Biking Trails
• Additional Optional Amenities are available by joining the Tahoe Mountain Club (access to recreational amenities at Old Greenwood and Northstar)
• Built in:  2005 – Current
• Located in:  Placer County | Placer County Short Term Rental (STR) rules apply.

• Golf Membership at Schaffer’s Mill are available. Multiple Plan Options.
  • Golf Memberships for Property Owners in Schaffer’s Mill “Proprietary” $35,000 Enrollment fee, plus annual dues $6,500/year. Additional fees for Golf Cart, and other items are in addition to annual dues.
• Master HOA Fee for both Single Family Homes and Townhouses for the year 2025: $2,733/Quarter
  • HO fee includes Social Membership which gives access to all amenities except golf. For purchase items, beverage, food, also not included.
• Separate, Additional Townhouse HOA Fee for the year 2025. Fees may vary
  • Mountain Lodge Townhouse Fee: $2,519/quarter
    • Townhouse fee does include Fire Insurance on Structures
• HOA Master Fee has included: Private road maintenance, guard gate, snow removal on street, access to Schaffer’s Mill, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, swimming pool, in-ground spas, and the Sawyer Restaurant to name a few of the recreational amenities.  Access to golf is available under separate purchase. 
• HOA Fee for Townhouses has included fire hazard insurance, exterior maintenance, landscaping, snowplowing all roads, snowplowing driveways, shoveling walkways and garbage access.
  • • Buyer Tip: Townhouses will have two HOA fees, one for the Master Community, and a second one that is specific to the townhouse.
    • Buyer Tip: Townhouse owners will also need a HO6 insurance policy (inside your unit) in addition to the Townhouse HOA master insurance policy.

• Private Transfer Fee on the completion of each property sale: 0.5% of Sales Price
• Doc Prep Fee when ownership changes:  +/- $350, subject to change for Master HOA single family homes and Townhouses
  • An additional Doc Prep fee of +/- $350 is also charged for the townhouse HOA
• No Mellos Roos Fee
• HOA Special Assessment: Ask for information
• Pets:  Owners can have pets.  See HOA rules for more information and on fencing restrictions/requirements.
• For more information on Golf Memberships: https://www.schaffersmill.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/08/SMC-MembershipInfo.pdf
• For more general information on Schaffer’s Mill: https://www.schaffersmill.com/

Here are some photos on the Shaffer’s Mill Amenites/Community:

Search all North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Properties (homes, condos, and lots) by Map starting with the Schaffer’s Mill Area here:

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• Truckee Condos for Sale

Need more help in trying to figure out your Truckee luxury home buying options? 

Do you want help figuring out the HOA fees and which community developments will best meet your needs?  Call me at 530.414.1260 and I can help you find the right place to buy!

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.
Buyers and Sellers should investigate and verify all information to their own satisfaction.

Schaffer’s Mill Homes for Sale