Buying a Home in Northern Nevada- Top Recreational Destinations in Northern Nevada

The Top Recreation Destinations in Northern Nevada that draw residence to the Carson Valley Region

Have you visited the Lake Tahoe Basin on a weekend adventure and found yourself wondering what it might be like to live here?  Do you wonder how much real estate in Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley or Carson City is worth?  You might be surprised to find out that many of our local residents were just like you. They came here to play, fell in love with the area and the proximity to our recreational region and asked the same exact question.

Here are the top 10 reasons Carson Valley is home base for many adventure seekers in no particular order.

• Heavenly Ski Resort – Minutes from the base of Heavenly Ski Resort, plus within an hour you can be at nearly every ski resort in the Central Sierra and Tahoe Region; Squaw, NorthStar, Sierra, Kirkwood….
• Lake Tahoe – 17 miles from Minden to South Lake Tahoe shores. Enough said. This area is an outdoor recreation paradise, watersports (paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing, fishing), hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, etc. all in your back yard!
• Alpine County Neighbors – Alpine County is an adventure paradise and is located just south on HWY 88. From fishing at Sorensen’s or Hope Valley, to the abundance of wilderness hiking, camping, and biking that draws people out every day to this mountain playground. Home to the Death Ride (a premier cycling event), hundreds of Alpine lakes, the Pacific Rim Trail and dozens of favorite local trails.
• Death Ride training grounds – Speaking of the Death Ride, where else can you live and train so close to the action. The Death Ride each year brings in hundreds of travelers across the nation for the ride. Locals can train all year on these mountain courses within 30 minutes from their homes.
• Tahoe Rim Trail – This feature trail in the west can be accessed at multiple points from the Carson Valley. Day hikes, adventure hikes, backpacking, and mountain biking, you name it; this trail will give you both the challenge you seek and some of the most amazing photo opportunities.
• Pacific Rim Trail – The Legendary PCT Trial can also be accessed in multiple points within 30-60 minutes from the Carson Valley. This area of the PCT also provides several short 1-3 day hikes that keep you within an Hour of Home but can make you feel like you’re lost in the wilderness at the same time.
• Alpine Lakes and Streams – So many opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and boating that can be found within an hour of the Carson Valley.
  

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• Motocross – Pine-Nuts – Not to be ignored, the Pine-nut Mountains are a feature that the adventure seekers of the Carson Valley treasure. Motocross free for all, this rugged terrain is filled with old gold and silver mines, sandy roads and trails, valley, hills, rocks, and more! If you have an off road vehicle this is your new playground. And for many who live here the entryway is literally out their back door.
• Gliders – Douglas County is World Renown for their glider rides and is ranked as one of the top Glider Pilot destinations in the world.
• Horses – Maybe not the ideal adventure sport for everyone, but if you love horses, riding or just seeing a wild horse, the Carson Valley can be a dream come true. Trails, training, and opportunity to get started.So let’s answer your questions on what the market looks like for Real Estate in Northern Nevada and where you might like to have a home or a second home.

So let’s answer your questions on what the market looks like for Real Estate in Northern Nevada and where you might like to have a home or a second home.

Although, a rather small area, the Northern Nevada Real Estate market ranges from the traditional family homes starting in the upper $100,000 and ranges to the lavish Luxury Lifestyle homes in the $3-5 million range.

 

 

 

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