Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA
At a glance
Tahoe Donner is ranked #7 of 12 neighborhoods in Truckee with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.3/5, 6th of 12 in Truckee) and public spaces (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.1/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
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Tahoe Donner is the giant. Dart Industries platted roughly 6,000 lots here in 1971 on the burn scar of the 1960 Donner Ridge Fire, and today it is one of the largest homeowners associations in America, north of 6,400 properties and some 23,000 members. The amenity package is the whole identity: a downhill ski hill, a cross-country center, an 18-hole golf course, an equestrian center, five pools, two big recreation centers, and a private beach and marina on Donner Lake. The backstory is better than the brochure. The state blocked Dart from drawing Donner Lake water, a 1976 order halted lot sales for eighteen months over sewage, and angry buyers sued. Today's amenity-rich community grew straight out of that infrastructure fight. This is the attainable end of Truckee: 1970s cabins and A-frames alongside newer builds, not gated, member-priced amenities you pay for whether you use them or not. The honest catch is that it sits at 6,700 to 7,300 feet in dense forest, so the snow load is punishing and the wildfire and evacuation-route conversation here is constant, not theoretical.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.1
Public Spaces4.1
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Glenshire Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning | Primary | K-8 | |
| Creekside Charter | Primary | K-8 | |
| Alder Creek Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Tahoe Truckee High | High | 9-12 |
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Tahoe Donner FAQs8 answers
Is Tahoe Donner a good place to live?
Tahoe Donner ranks 7th of 12 neighborhoods in Truckee with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.3/5) and public spaces (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.1/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
Is Tahoe Donner safe?
Tahoe Donner, Truckee scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 12 neighborhoods in Truckee.
Which schools serve Tahoe Donner?
Schools serving Tahoe Donner, Truckee include Truckee Elementary (2.8/5), Glenshire Elementary (4.4/5), Sierra Expeditionary Learning (3.3/5), Creekside Charter (4.2/5) and Alder Creek Middle (4.0/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Tahoe Donner?
Tahoe Donner, Truckee receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 12 in Truckee. Summer days run 42° to 75°F and winter days 19° to 41°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 40 inches a year.
Is Tahoe Donner walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tahoe Donner, Truckee scores 0.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 8th of 12 in Truckee.
What is Tahoe Donner known for?
Tahoe Donner, Truckee scores highest on safety (4.3/5) and public spaces (4.1/5).
How does Tahoe Donner compare to other Truckee neighborhoods?
Tahoe Donner ranks 7th of 12 neighborhoods in Truckee. It ranks 6th of 12 in Truckee for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Truckee are Truckee and Donner Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Tahoe Donner?
Tahoe Donner, Truckee scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.1/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
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