Lake Tahoe Real Estate

   Lake Tahoe is one of the favorite resort areas to visit and live for many. This large lake straddles both California and Nevada, and there is plenty of resort living on both sides of the border. The California side is divided into North Shore and South Shore; both offer stunning views, lots of activities, and great living for those who decide to stay.

 Lake Tahoe real estate is some of the finest upscale resort property around, and many flock to this area for family living as well as retirement.

Lake Tahoe Community

   As you might imagine, the community is focused on its environment, and the lake has much to do with this. The population of South Lake Tahoe is 34,000, and many stars and celebrities have called this city their home at one time—in fact, Mark Twain started a forest fire at Lake Tahoe quite by accident. This is one of the favorite tourist spots in the U.S. as well, and Lake Tahoe offers a multitude of summer and water sports as well as winter sports. 

However, Lake Tahoe has also become quite busy with tourism, and many people would rather have a beautiful and private area they didn’t have to share with everyone who drives through. If you are one of those, you may prefer the community of Pine Mountain Club. The population is a mere 5,000 (only 2500 full-time residents), and its amenities are reserved for the local people. This means that there really is no tourist season in Pine Mountain Club, and that your amenities are available all year.

Many people also prefer to be near a metropolitan area where they would have access to a more active lifestyle and a different culture. This is yet another great reason to consider Pine Mountain Club. Lake Tahoe is a half day drive to nearby major metropolitan areas, so if you want some city nightlife, culture, or a day at the ocean, you have to drive a long way to get there. Pine Mountain Club is only an hour away from Los Angeles, its culture, and the Southern California beaches—and yet your lifestyle is still peaceful and alpine.

Lake Tahoe Real Estate Prices

   Lake Tahoe real estate is decidedly upscale, with homes ranging from the $600,000s to many millions for single family homes. This may be affordable for you, but you should still consider property in places like Pine Mountain Club—you can get much more home for your money, as well as an exclusive area that is free of the busy tourism and long distance travel to large cities that you find in Lake Tahoe.

Pine Mountain Club homes for sale range between $150K and also into the millions, but the community is quiet and private. There isn’t the busy energy of a resort community, and the tourist traffic is absent. If you want an alpine lifestyle, but still be near the city, and have exclusive use of your own recreation facilities, you owe it to yourself to look into Pine Mountain Club real estate.