Beyond the pristine golf course, the miles of hiking and biking trails, and the stellar Carson Valley views, Clear Creek Tahoe is best defined by its sense of community. Located on the eastern slope of Nevada’s Carson Range, the 2,136 acre, private residential development is a hub for those seeking a refined, yet relaxed, way of life. Clear Creek’s communal vibe is evident in its calendar of daily events: Monday Night Football gatherings in the Clubhouse, couples golf tournaments, wine education classes, and art exhibitions are just a few of the many engaging activities that bring residents together, allowing homeowners and members to enjoy this unspoiled sanctuary in their own way.
Golf enthusiasts rave about the community’s Par 71, Coore & Crenshaw-designed golf course (ranked the #1 private course in Nevada and #33 residential course in the U.S.), a mountain masterpiece of minimalist design that melds with the environment’s natural terrain. Hikers and cyclists love the many trail options of varying elevations: the 17 mile Clear Creek Trail, the 5 mile Headwaters Trail, and the 2.5 mile Lookout Trail. Fitness fanatics appreciate The Workshop (outfitted with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment from Italian wellness company TechnoGym) and the Movement Studio with its mountain-facing windows.
The community’s Director of Wellness, Jenn Targett, brings the entire community together through curated fitness programming that includes activities for the whole family. Targett is deeply attuned to nature and the outdoors and incorporates outside activity into daily member offerings that include on and off site excursions. Over the last several years, Targett has led homeowners on trips to incredible destinations across the globe, such as South Africa where the group kayaked with penguins, experienced safaris, and explored the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This fall, Targett will lead 30 travelers on a trip to the Italian Dolomites to hike, e-bike, enjoy local food and wine, and immerse themselves in the local culture.
“Over the past 10 years, Clear Creek Tahoe has taken shape as one of Lake Tahoe’s premier luxury residential communities.” Georgia Chase
R&R seekers appreciate The Sanctuary at Clear Creek, and its menu of luxe spa treatments. All ages love Summit Camp, a recreation campus with tennis and pickleball courts, and a resort-style pool with a water slide crafted from 100-year-old timbers reclaimed from the property’s adjoining Schneider Ranch. And the recently unveiled 20,000-square-foot Clubhouse, conceived by the renowned architects at Hart Howerton, provides a defined gathering spot where stone fireplaces cast a warm glow over the bar, lounge, and dining rooms. Here, with indoor/outdoor space that takes full advantage of the incomparable setting, residents and members enjoy evening cocktails, dinner within the restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast buffet served every morning.
And that setting—a combination of high desert terrain and pine forests—is unique. Clear Creek is bordered by six million acres of the largest national forest in the lower 48 states. The site features dramatic rock outcroppings that rise steeply from the site that overlooks Jack’s Valley below. The south facing orientation allows for beautiful sunlit days and dramatic sunsets. It’s a different take on “Tahoe,” one that combines lake proximity with Nevada’s laid-back, rugged charm. Illustrative of this “best of both worlds” appeal is Clear Creek’s Julia Morgan-designed Twin Pines Lake & Ski House, a year-round, beachfront, Lake Tahoe gem where residents can kayak and paddleboard in the summer, and in the winter, receive complimentary shuttle service to nearby Heavenly Valley ski resort. Access to the historic and perfectly preserved landmark is a remarkable benefit to Clear Creek residents and members.
Notwithstanding are the remarkable tax advantages of Nevada home ownership. Nevada is one of a handful of states that do not impose a state income tax, business tax, or inheritance tax, offering residents considerable advantages when purchasing property. In addition, Clear Creek’s Douglas County features the lowest real estate taxes of any county in Northern Nevada, making “Silver State” homeownership exceedingly attractive.
Clear Creek Tahoe features a maximum 385 home sites, each as dramatic and diverse as the land itself. Inventory of these 385 sites includes a variety of move-in ready, premier location homes, offering a variety of spectacular views and settings; choose a fairway vista, a forested vantage point, or valley panorama. Each home is carefully tailored to the site’s contours and natural features, blending-in with, rather than dominating, the natural surroundings. Examples include 250 Swifts Station Drive (“Pinecone Ridge”). Priced at $8,950,000, this 3,870 square foot home offers unparalleled views of the Carson Valley. Meticulously designed with both elegance and comfort in mind, the furnished home is located within 3.67 acres with room to expand on the lot. Its gourmet kitchen is ideal for culinary enthusiasts, and the open floor plan provides the perfect venue for entertaining.
Another current stand-out listing is 3532 Knob Point Trail Unit 108, priced at $12,750,000. This elegant 7,142 square foot home features 5 bedroom suites, 5.5 bathrooms, a 6-car subterranean garage, Tesla solar roof, golf simulator/game room, and a fully integrated solar and energy storage system. 1,700 square feet of patio space includes a fireplace, built-in barbecue, spacious jacuzzi accommodating over a dozen people and Clear Creek Tahoe’s first property offered for sale with an inground swimming pool. Additionally, the developers have included a Tesla Cybertruck as part of the purchase price.
Additional current residences for sale include 200 Overlook Drive priced at $10 million, 253 Mill Race Loop priced at $4.395 million and 249 Mill Race Loop priced at $3.985 million.
The community currently features 92 completed homes, with 185+ home sites, ranging from .5 to 3.5 acres, in the design or construction process. The focus of each home is exceptional design and execution within an economically and environmentally sustainable framework. Clear Creek works with a selection of savvy builders who help owners develop their dream homes with a simple overall vision: combine the natural beauty of the land with thoughtful architecture to set the stage for a magnificent lifestyle. Those interested in pursuing the Clear Creek lifestyle might think about making moves, as the community recently released the last of its 30 homesites. Titled “The Final Collection,” the offering marks the final opportunity to own at Clear Creek Tahoe. Since the recent release, 20 of the 30 lots have entered escrow. Priced from the $500,000s to more than $2 million, these homesites range in size from just less than an acre to nearly 5.5 acres. Available homesites include several on the golf course as well as a number of dramatic properties set against the forever-protected Sierra open space on the western edge of Clear Creek.
“Over the past 10 years, Clear Creek Tahoe has taken shape as one of Lake Tahoe’s premier luxury residential communities, and it is a momentous occasion to present The Final Collection of homesites,” says Georgia Chase, Director of Sales at Clear Creek Tahoe. “These new plots are as dramatic and diverse as the land itself, and the collection offers a truly incredible opportunity to own in Lake Tahoe, renowned for its beauty, unparalleled access to nature, and dynamic array of recreational pursuits throughout every season.”
In 2023, Clear Creek Tahoe experienced record home sales of more than $47 million. This included three of the top five home sales in Reno/Carson City with buyers pursuing the luxury community to take advantage of the pristine mountain setting, family-friendly community lifestyle, and the tax-advantaged living in Nevada. Most recently in 2024, Clear Creek Tahoe experienced a record-breaking sale for the community with “The Lodge at Clear Creek Tahoe” selling for $12.25 million, the highest sale to date.
For more information about Clear Creek Tahoe, visit www.clearcreektahoe.com.
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