Discover an extraordinary opportunity to build your dream mountain retreat on one of Donner Lake's last premier lake-view homesites. Positioned directly across from the shoreline, with only the scenic lake road separating the property from the water, this rare parcel offers breathtaking panoramic views stretching across the crystal-clear waters to the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks. Imagine designing a custom home where expansive windows, outdoor living spaces, and elevated architecture capture unforgettable sunrises, vibrant sunsets, and year-round lake views. Whether you envision a contemporary mountain masterpiece or a timeless Tahoe cabin, this exceptional homesite provides the ideal canvas to create a legacy property in one of Donner Lake's most sought-after locations. Your future home is only a short walk to a public pier and a very short drive to the boat launch. Cherished for its pristine waters, boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and miles of scenic shoreline. Just minutes from historic Downtown Truckee, world-class ski resorts, hiking and biking trails, championship golf courses, and convenient access to Interstate 80, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of mountain adventure, lakeside recreation, and everyday convenience. Opportunities to build in such an exceptional lake-view location are increasingly rare. Create a home designed around the views, embrace the year-round Donner Lake lifestyle, and enjoy everything this remarkable mountain community has to offer.
Vacant landProperty Type
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$99Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marlo Eckert•DRE #DRE #01988880• Coldwell Banker Realty
Donner Lake, located between Donner Pass Road and Interstate 80, is a lakeside and mountain Truckee neighborhood with a public beach and a pine-lined shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Donner Memorial State Park and the adjacent lakeside pullouts, where picnic tables, trailheads, and boat traffic set the tempo. Cabin-style homes and low-slung lake houses mix with newer builds, many oriented toward water views and winter snowpack. West End Beach anchors warm-weather lake days, while the Donner Lake Rim Trail frames the edge with steady climbs and forest shade. Donner Memorial State Park adds museum-grade local history alongside campgrounds and shoreline paths. Donner Ski Ranch and Tahoe Donner Cross Country bring a winter rhythm close to the lake.
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Property details
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Exterior features
Located on Donner Lake with split lakefront access
Panoramic lake and mountain views
Situated on a cul-de-sac
Lot approximately 50 x 98 feet
Topography includes both upslope and downslope
Home design
Unimproved land (vacant lot)
Part of the Donner Lake subdivision
Construction
Vacant/unimproved parcel
Utilities
Natural gas and electricity connected
Water provided by utility district
Sewer provided by utility district
HOA & community
Property is part of an association
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A rare find at Donner Lake - Come build your dream house across the street from one of the best playgrounds in the Sierras. This wonderful parcel has fabulous views. Head up the old highway to Rainbow Bridge, the petroglyphs, or Donner Ski Ranch and Sugar Bowl. Walk, run, bike around Donner Lake and through the memorial state park. Swim, fish, boat, kayak, SUP, jet ski. .. There is a public boat launch just down the road as well as a large public beach and recreation area. One may also find many public docks around the lake to enjoy year-round. Truly a special opportunity!
Public Records
Aug 20, 1999
Sold
$100,000
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,492 (+77.1%)
$400,554
2024
$2,536 (−1.8%)
$392,700
2023
$2,582 (+34.6%)
$207,000
2022
$1,918 (+13.0%)
$207,000
2021
$1,697 (−22.0%)
$144,825
2020
$2,175 (−0.5%)
$141,986
2019
$2,187
$140,531
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4,792 Sq. Ft.
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Vacant Land
County
Nevada County
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017192005000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 83° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Truckee, CA • 96161
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Truckee. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 15076 Donner Pass Rd
$440,135
$35K under list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $85K to $885K.