Jaw dropping lake views -vacation lifestyle - income potential… why choose just one? Welcome to Donner Lake living at its best - directly across from Shoreline Park with panoramic, unobstructed lake views and a lifestyle that feels like vacation every single day. Imagine slow mornings sipping coffee on the deck as the sun sparkles over the water, spontaneous sunset paddle sessions, daily dog walks along the lake and unforgettable Fourth of July parties; front row for Fireworks! This is the Tahoe good life at an iconic location; effortless, active, and deeply connected to the outdoors. And the kicker? This property is a duplex, offering the rare opportunity to generate income while enjoying your own mountain escape. Rent history available; the owner was estimating $3k/month for future tenants. Whether you live on one side and rent the other, create a legacy vacation property, or maximize investment potential, the flexibility here is huge. Small but mighty at approximately 1178 square feet, the home lives large with lofted bedrooms above both living areas, tons of character, and endless potential to make it your own. An historic “garage” is used as a bonus storage shed in the backyard and provides room for all your Tahoe toys and is accessible from Donner Avenue. Properties with this combination of location, views, versatility, and lifestyle rarely come along. Donner Lake is calling -be sure to check this gem out!
For sale
$999,000
14540 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
0beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in ----
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$986,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tons of characterPanoramic unobstructed lake viewsJaw dropping lake viewsAccessible from donner avenue
- 4 days |
- 1,057 |
- 63 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katherine E Fanter Byus 515-865-8216,
COMPASS,
Kaili N Sanchez 530-386-2287,
COMPASS
Source: TSMLS,MLS#: 20261128
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: One, Detached, Other
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck(s): 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Panoramic-Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Features: Street
- Topography: Upslope
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 01734003400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Old Tahoe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Utility District
- Water: Utility District
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Donner Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Truckee
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $672,589
- Annual tax amount: $9,695
- Price range: $999K - $999K
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
Estimated market value
$986,400
$937,000 - $1.04M
$3,908/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,000+62.4% |
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| 9/13/2019 | Sold | $615,000-14% |
Source: | ||
| 7/1/2019 | Price change | $715,000-2.1% |
Source: Tahoe Mountain Realty #20190654 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $730,000+62.8% |
Source: Tahoe Mountain Realty #20190654 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2016 | Sold | $448,500-2.3% |
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| 6/21/2016 | Pending sale | $459,000 |
Source: Oliver Luxury Real Estate Truc #20160756 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2016 | Price change | $459,000-1.3% |
Source: Oliver Luxury Real Estate #20160702 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $465,000+102.2% |
Source: Dickson Donner Lake #20160169 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2011 | Sold | $230,000-42.5% |
Source: | ||
| 8/19/2010 | Sold | $400,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,695 +3.1% | $672,589 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,401 +1.8% | $659,402 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,232 +3.8% | $646,473 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,895 +4.6% | $633,798 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,504 -2% | $621,371 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,675 +22.8% | $615,000 +31.8% |
| 2019 | $7,064 +13.9% | $466,619 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,202 +2.6% | $457,470 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,047 +22.8% | $448,500 +32.8% |
| 2016 | $4,923 +3.4% | $337,662 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,761 +3.7% | $332,591 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,592 | $326,077 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,604 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,240 -24.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $422,000 -27% |
| 2010 | -- | $578,206 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $579,581 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $568,218 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $557,077 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 96161
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Truckee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Alder Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 9/10Tahoe Truckee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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