Tahoe Seasons

When you go out in Tahoe you almost always get into a discussion with someone about the seasons in Tahoe and which is your favorite.  I love them all.  Tonight we turn the clock ahead and tomorrow night it will stay light later.  Seems that with snow on the ground you wouldn’t be thinking of gardening, but the time change seems to draw those images to mind.  If you are like me, I am a little sad that winter is waning and those cozy nights by the fire will soon be memories, but summer is just around the corner, or so they say.  Just be prepared when you visit Tahoe expecting to see signs of summer.  Locals believe we may have snow on the ground until July.  I’m watching for the tulips to pop up and then I’ll know we’re moving the right direction.

Lake Tahoe Areas of Winter Interest

To Continue: Areas that are most popular in the winter time provide easy access to the ski slopes and the casino corridor.   Al Tahoe – Also a popular summer location, is near the lake, yet not far from Heavenly Resort.  Most dwellings here are smaller and are fairly close together.  There are a few new construction homes scattered around, but most of Tahoe’s charm remains in this tiny area by the lake.  Very popular vacation rental area and it is also difficult to find lake properties, but you can walk to the lake from almost any street.  Most streets follow the naming convention of California cities such as Los Angeles, Modesto, and San Francisco etc. Bijou – Pronounced (Bee-shoe).  This area is in-town and convenient to most activities including skiing.  Homes here are of mixed vintage.  I have a beautiful larger home on an 11,000 sq ft lot that was built in 2004.  It includes a three car garage and 4 bedrooms.  Right next door is a new construction being built following green building methods and next to it is a 1950’s cabin.  All three are located on this great cul-de-sac location.   

Where Do You Want To Purchase?

First thing I ask a potential buyer is where are you interested in purchasing?  Do you prefer older/charm, or new construction?  Is a forest setting or convenient location more important?  Do you come here in the winter for skiing, or in the summer for lake activities?  Do you want to have your purchase for vacation rentals, or just family? All of these questions will help lead me to the most likely areas in Tahoe. Here is a quick look at some of the locations popular for winter use. 1)     Gardner Mountain – located along HWY 89 just past the intersection of HWY 50.  Homes in this area have appeal as primary residences, vacation rentals and just a cabin for the family.  Not far from Camp Richardson, it is convenient to lake activities and also quick access to out of town skiing at Sierra-At-Tahoe.  Mixture of older cabins and newer construction.2)     Tahoe Paradise/Meyers – located along HWY 50 and Pioneer Trail.  Convenient location for skiing at Kirkwood, Heavenly California Lodge and Sierra-At-Tahoe.  Larger lots than in-town, but also more snow as you are located just down from Echo Summit.  Again, old charmers and new construction.3)     Heavenly Valley – Ski Run Blvd and Pioneer Trail are in the area.  Some great vacation rental properties in this location.  You are in-town, near skiing and also not far from the casinos. Next post I’ll talk about the Bijou and Al Tahoe….

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