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Tahoe City, California Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices
| Updated On: January 27, 2012 |
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Homes for Sale in Tahoe City
Tahoe City Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California
Tahoe City is one of the most popular year-round vacation destinations in the world. Mark Twain boasted Tahoe City as the "Jewel of the Sierra." Around 5,000 residents enjoy the more than 290 days of sunshine, world class skiing and snowboarding, water skiing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, trout fishing, championship golf, hiking, rafting, kayaking, and much more. The North and West Shores of Tahoe have many famous ski resorts to choose from, such as Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Alpine Meadows and Northstar at Tahoe, just to name a few.
Tahoe's four distinct seasons and stunning natural environment encourage year-round outdoor recreation, while indoor entertainment options range from lively nearby casinos, bowling, and theatres to fine restaurants, providing plenty to do for residents and visitors alike. Tahoe's beautiful mountain peaks, majestic forests, crystal clear waters, and endless recreational opportunities make it an extremely attractive place to visit or live.
Residents of the small communities and subdivisions of this region bask in the breathtaking scenery and peaceful small town atmosphere while still having convenient access to cities like Reno (45 minutes), Sacramento (2 hours), and San Francisco (3.5 hours). Reno provides easy air access to the area as well as Truckee via private planes. Every subdivision along the North and West Shores of Tahoe is unique, offering its own blend of history and culture to this serene mountain style of living. Real estate options in Tahoe City consist of luxury estates, mountain view homes and cabins, condominiums, and some land for custom building. | Tahoe City, CA |
Price Range of Tahoe City Homes for Sale
The real estate market of this area of Tahoe is diverse. Old Tahoe cabins with lots of charm to modern homes with all the amenities can be found scattered throughout this picturesque mountainside region, ranging in price from $200,000 to $15 million plus. Cabins and homes without views range from $200,000 to $2 million. Homes with views of the lake range from $500,000 to $2 million and up.
Condominiums and townhomes can be found in Tahoe City, Agate Bay, Kings Beach, Northstar, Truckee, Alpine Meadows, and Olympic Valley, ranging in price from the mid-$200,000s to $700,000 and more for lakefront or lake view units. Some of the most expensive homes are found on the lake, starting around $1.5 million. Some have sold as high as $32 million. Many homes offer scenic views of Lake Tahoe, the wooded hillsides or snow-capped mountains. Some land is available for custom building in Tahoe City.
Tahoe City CA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $1,478,000 compared to $1,478,000 the previous week, to remain steady with no change in listing price. For Thursday, January 26th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Tahoe City CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Tahoe City, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Tahoe City, Tahoe City neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Tahoe City to help you find the best home! |