Donner Summit, CA Real Estate & Mountain Homes
A high-elevation pocket of the Sierra above Truckee with granite peaks, historic rail routes, and small ski areas.
A high-elevation pocket of the Sierra above Truckee with granite peaks, historic rail routes, and small ski areas.
Donner Summit sits above Truckee along Interstate 80, where the Sierra crest rises past 7,000 feet. It is a quieter, more rustic corner of the region, shaped by granite, deep snow, and railroad and pioneer history.
The Sierra character. Small ski areas cluster here, the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the pass, and the granite and snow make it feel wild. I love how much mountain character is packed into such a small area.
Life up here is rugged and close-knit. Winters are long and snowy, and many homes serve as winter basecamps. Chain controls and closures are a real part of life, so I always talk through that with buyers.
Dining is small and local, with lodge and café options near the ski areas. Truckee is about 15 minutes down the hill for a wider selection and groceries.
Ski at Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Soda Springs, and Donner Ski Ranch, hike and climb the granite, and swim and paddle in summer at Serene Lakes and nearby Donner Lake.
The summit area is served by the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, including Donner Trail Elementary in Norden, with Alder Creek Middle School and Truckee High School in Truckee. Sugar Bowl Academy in Norden is a private school for competitive winter sport athletes.
The summit area includes Soda Springs, Serene Lakes, and Norden. Homes tend to be mountain cabins and chalets. Interstate 80 makes Reno and the Bay Area straightforward.
If you want serious snow and a quieter pace, I would love to show you what Donner Summit has to offer.
370 people live in Donner Summit, where the median age is 53 and the average individual income is $70,587. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Donner Summit, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Summit Station Trailhead, Sugar Bowl, and Moto Tahoe.
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Donner Summit has 216 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Donner Summit do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 370 people call Donner Summit home. The population density is 239 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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