Embrace the timeless magic of Donner Lake in this quintessential 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom mountain cabin, perfectly positioned on Donner Pass Road directly across from the water. Framed by expansive, unobstructed views across the lake and surrounding peaks, this rare setting delivers the front-row alpine lifestyle buyers dream of. Step out onto the expansive, south-facing deck drenched in all-day Sierra sunshinethe ultimate vantage point for morning coffee over glass-calm water or unwinding after a day on the lake as the sun sets over the pass. Inside, the home offers warm, classic cabin character with comfortable living spaces tailored for family gatherings, mountain getaways, or seamless four-season entertaining. Lake days couldn't be more effortless. Stroll just steps from your front door to nearby public piers for a morning swim or paddle, and enjoy eligibility to join the coveted Donner Lake Property Owners Beach Club, offering private sandy beach access, boat trailer parking, docks, and pavilion amenities. Adding exceptional long-term value, the deep parcel extends street-to-street all the way to West Reed Avenue. This rare dual-street frontage creates an extraordinary canvas for future expansionoffering ideal grade and access to add a detached garage, guest quarters, accessory living space, or expanded off-street parking for boats toys. Whether enjoyed in its authentic cabin glory today or elevated for tomorrow, this is a legacy Donner Lake property in one of Truckee’s most enduring lakeside corridors.
Single-familyProperty Type
Listed by John Biebl•DRE #DRE #01220758• Sierra Sotheby's Int - Rock
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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Market insights
15214 Donner Pass Rd · $849,000
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$849,000
Median sale price in this area is $698,556. (18% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Loft
Wood stove and living room fireplace
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Microwave
Disposal
Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
CFAH (central forced air heating)
Wall furnace
Exterior features
Deck
Lake and trees/woods views
Street access
Gently rolling, upslope topography
Home design
Mountain-style single family home
Two levels
Parking
Parking pad
No garage
Security
Not gated
Construction
Frame construction
Metal roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built as single family residence
Utilities
Water from utility district
Sewer via utility district
Natural gas available
Electricity and solar
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