Cambridge Estates Neighborhood Profile

Located about 6 miles northeast of downtown Truckee, Cambridge Estates is a secluded and peaceful mountain neighborhood. Nestled among the gently rolling hills in the quiet community of Glenshire, this small subdivision is comprised of attractive mountain homes on ½ to full acre parcels, zoned for horses. In addition to established residences, in Cambridge Estates you’ll find spacious new construction with gorgeous mountain architecture and luxurious finishes. Home prices range from the high $700,000s to around $1,500,000.

This neighborhood is ideally located. Although it feels like it’s away from it all, it’s really just a quick drive to downtown Truckee for shopping and dining. The major north Lake Tahoe ski areas are also just minutes away. Additionally, Reno, NV, for shopping and employment opportunities, is an easy 30 minute drive down Interstate-80. Water sports abound at nearby Boca and Stampede Reservoirs.

There is great fly fishing along the Truckee River that passes just to the east. Mountain biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding and hiking trails wind through the surrounding mountains and are easily accessible from Cambridge Estates. With Glenshire Elementary, a great neighborhood elementary school, a day care center, and a general store all within walking distance, and the nearly limitless recreation opportunities of the Sierras, Cambridge Estates is the ideal choice for your families’ mountain lifestyle.

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Donner Lake Neighborhood Profile

A true jewel of the Sierras, Donner Lake is a clear, shiningly blue, pristine alpine lake with wonderful recreational opportunities year-round. Summertime offers temperate, sunny, blue sky days, with wonderful fishing, boating, and water sports, plus access to the backcountry for hiking and mountain biking.

The West End beach is a great place for a family picnic and a day in the sun: with an inviting sandy beach, a playground, and the cool, inviting lake for swimming and splashing. There are also many public docks that are a favorite for fishing, picnicking, and basking in the mountain sunshine. Additionally, the Donner Lake Property Owners’ Beach Club provides members with access to a private beach.

In winter, Donner Lake transforms into a winter wonderland, with great access to 4 major ski areas: Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, and Sugar Bowl just minutes away.

Donner Lake is comprised of a variety of housing opportunities; from small, convenient condos; through a wide range of classic mountain cabins; to large, luxurious lakefront homes with amazing water views.

Prices range from the mid $400,000s for small, older cabins to $1,000,000 and up for lakefront property. Donner Lake is definitely a great place to find your perfect cabin in the woods, no matter what you have in mind!

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