Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Gardner Mountain is ranked #19 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.0/5, 15th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Gardner Mountain wears a lumberman's name: Matthew Gardner logged the south shore in the 1870s and 1880s and built the only standard-gauge logging railroad in the Tahoe Basin to haul the timber out. The forest that grew back is now the neighborhood's back fence, with trails leaving from the edge of the grid toward Pope Beach and the Camp Richardson corridor. For bike-first households that geography is the entire pitch: the Pope-Baldwin bike path and the beaches are a short pedal away, and summer here is best measured in tire miles. The stock is modest cabins and ranches with newer infill, and it stays noticeably calmer than the corridor neighborhoods across Highway 89. You are a long way from Heavenly and the Stateline scene, and winter makes the west side feel farther. Summer is when it wins, and it wins by a lot.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.6 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Gardner Mountain FAQs8 answers
Is Gardner Mountain a good place to live?
Gardner Mountain ranks 19th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.0/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
Is Gardner Mountain safe?
Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Gardner Mountain?
Schools serving Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe include Tahoe Valley Elementary (2.4/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Gardner Mountain?
Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 27th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 42° to 77°F and winter days 20° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 31 inches a year.
Is Gardner Mountain walkable to shops and restaurants?
Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 18th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
What is Gardner Mountain known for?
Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe scores highest on safety (4.0/5).
How does Gardner Mountain compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Gardner Mountain ranks 19th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 15th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Gardner Mountain?
Gardner Mountain, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
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