Best Places to Live in Lake Tahoe and Surrounding Areas
November 19, 2009
Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas are a great place to live. Slower pace of life with less crime and many different areas to choose from. Pick from lower elevation areas such as the Carson Valley or if you prefer the highest snow covered mountain tops of Lake Tahoe you have many choices. Lake Tahoe offers year round recreation with some of the best scenery Mother Nature has to offer. The following is a brief description of some of the main areas of Lake Tahoe and nearby communities.
South Lake Tahoe – South Lake Tahoe has the several major casinos including Mont Blue, Harvey’s, Harrah’s, and Lakeside Inn and Casino. The major area ski resorts include Heavenly, Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood. South Lake Tahoe also offers one of the area’s finest community colleges, Lake Tahoe Community College and is a good choice for college age students to obtain a 2 or 4 year degree. South Lake Tahoe has many different neighborhoods to choose from that are just minutes from the downtown area but offer the privacy and seclusion you would expect living in the mountains. South Lake Tahoe is the most affordable for single family homes ranging from the low 200’s and up. www.tahoechamber.org
East Shore – Lake Tahoe Nevada (Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook) – Upscale living with easy access to the South Shore business district yet all the tax advantages of Nevada. Lake Tahoe Nevada housing tends to be a bit more expensive than neighboring California for several reasons including lower property taxes and no personal income taxes. Historic Glenbrook is one of my favorite areas with panoramic views and easy lake access. I once saw Dennis Miller while getting a beverage from the clubhouse concession. http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2456/itinerary/4086
North Shore – (Incline Village, Crystal Bay) The North shore is one of the best communities in Lake Tahoe where recreation is at your finger tips. Golfing, recreation center, tennis center, Diamond Peak ski resort, and two private beaches are all part of the homeowner privileges through your property taxes and are free or heavily discounted. Take stroll down Lakeshore Blvd. which is the Beverly Hills of Lake Tahoe. Most properties in Incline Village are in the higher end price range and have maintained their value even during this most recent real estate down cycle. www.laketahoechamber.com
West Shore – California side (Meeks Bay, Tahoma, Homewood, Sunnyside, Tahoe City, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach). The stretch from Meeks Bay on up to Tahoe City is probably the most scenic and under developed area of Lake Tahoe and a great place for family vacation getaways with unspoiled beauty. Many real estate choices available in the higher end price range. www.tahoewestshoreassoc.com
Carson Valley Nevada – (Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, Genoa). Just 20 minutes to Lake Tahoe you can find many affordable properties old and new. The Carson Valley is great place to raise a family with many transplants from the bigger California cities. If you are looking for horse property look no further, the Carson Valley has multi acre properties that are ideal for raising livestock. www.genoanevada.org/visitgenoa.htm www.visitcarsonvalley.org
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