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Just Listed | 3-Bedroom Chalet in Incline Village

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Charming Incline Village Chalet in Lower Mill Creek

131 Tramway Road, Incline Village, Nevada

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 1,656 SF

Listed Price $1,850,000

Welcome to 131 Tramway! Tucked in the heart of lower Mill Creek, this classic Incline Village chalet blends Tahoe charm with modern updates. The home has been lovingly maintained with a new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring, offering a warm atmosphere year-round. The main level features an open kitchen and dining area, a comfortable living room with fireplace, a half bath, and laundry. Upstairs, you’ll find a primary suite with an en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, and generous closet space. Situated on a sunny 0.36-acre lot, the property offers both privacy and convenience. A fenced backyard & storage shed provide ease of living, while the location on the school bus route ensures priority plowing for easy winter access.

Step outside and enjoy easy walkability to the Eastshore Trail, Lakeshore Boulevard, and Tunnel Creek Café. With abundant sunshine, minimal highway noise, and IVGID privileges, this home is equally ideal as a Tahoe retreat or the site for a future dream build.

Highlights:

  • Open main-level kitchen + dining & living area with fireplace
  • Primary suite with en-suite bath + 2 additional bedrooms
  • Fenced backyard + storage shed for easy livinG
  • Sunny 0.36-acre lot with privacy & IVGID privileges
  • Walkable to Eastshore Trail, Lakeshore Blvd & Tunnel Creek Café
  • Easy winter access on the school bus route

Whether you’re looking for a Tahoe getaway or a future dream build, this home checks all the boxes.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour.

📞 Mobile 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
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Just Listed | Lakefront Property with Sweeping Tahoe Lake Views

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Lakefront Property Delivers with Lake Views, Sandy Beaches, and Redevelopment Potential

7708 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, California

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,304 SF

Listed Price $4,895,000

Welcome to 7708 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe Vista. On one of Lake Tahoe’s most sought-after sandy beaches, this lakefront property captures sweeping lake views and delivers the ultimate Tahoe lifestyle. Enjoy the adjoining shared pier, one permitted buoy with a second in process, and the opportunity to extend the pier to deep water. A private storage shed, called “the boathouse”, at the water’s edge keeps your lake toys within easy reach. Fenced sandy yard invites barefoot days and sunset gatherings. Beyond its premier shoreline setting, this property offers exceptional redevelopment potential. Additional TRPA coverage has already been secured, with the possibility for even more—creating a rare canvas for a future legacy estate.

Ideally located in the heart of Tahoe Vista and Kings Beach, the property is 8 minutes from Northstar Ski Resort, 15 minutes from Diamond Peak Ski Resort, and less than 25 minutes from Palisades and Alpine. Year-round adventure awaits with nearby hiking, biking, and the expansive North Tahoe Regional Park. Currently home to a charming three-bedroom, two-bath home, the property may be enjoyed immediately or reimagined into a custom lakefront retreat—an extraordinary opportunity on Tahoe’s sandy shores.

Highlights:

  • Shared pier + 1 buoy (2nd in process)
  • Private boathouse for lake toys
  • Fenced sandy yard for barefoot days & sunset gatherings
  • Charming 3 bedroom + 2 bathroom home with redevelopment potential
  • Additional TRPA coverage secured for future expansion

Perfectly located in Tahoe Vista/Kings Beach:

  • 8 min to Northstar
  • 15 min to Diamond Peak
  • <25 min to Palisades + Alpine

Whether enjoyed as-is or reimagined into a custom lakefront estate, this is a rare opportunity to create your legacy on Tahoe’s sandy shores.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour.

📞 Mobile 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
🌐 Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

Just Listed in Tax-Friendly Incline Village, Nevada

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Turnkey, Stylish, and Tax-Friendly in Incline Village

558 Valley Drive, Incline Village, Nevada

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1,960 SF

Listed Price $2,100,000

Beautifully updated home in tax-friendly Incline Village, Nevada

This beautifully updated mountain home offers peace and privacy on a quiet cul-de-sac in tax-friendly Incline Village, Nevada, with filtered lake views and forest land to the west. The open great room features vaulted ceilings, large windows, and access to a spacious deck. A bright kitchen and dining area enhance the indoor-outdoor living experience. The primary suite and loft above provide a quiet retreat. Two guest bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. Recent improvements include updated lighting, a resealed deck, storm-ready rolling wood shutters, a newer gas furnace, and more. For added convenience, there is ample storage, fenced backyard, two-car garage, and a level driveway. Sold turnkey, this home blends comfort and style in one of Incline’s most sought-after low-elevation neighborhoods.

Highlights:

  • Two guest bedrooms + full bath on main level
  • Seamless indoor-outdoor living
  • Storm ready rolling wood shutters
  • Backs to forest land
  • Two-car garage + level driveway

Dreaming of a full-time Tahoe retreat or a weekend getaway, this home may just be for you!

Contact us today to schedule a private tour.

📞 Mobile 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
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Just Listed | Lakefront Living at Crystal Bay Cove

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Lakefront Luxury in the Prestigious Crystal Bay Cove Community

475 Lakeshore Blvd #13, Incline Village, Nevada

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,450 SF

Listed Price $4,875,000

Lakefront living in the exclusive enclave of Crystal Bay Cove. This lakefront community offers beautifully landscaped grounds, a private pier, and 36 buoys serving its 36 residences. Perched above the shoreline, this desirable upper-level unit captures unobstructed panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

Taken down to the studs and completely remodeled in 2022, this home blends the feel of new construction with timeless design. The upper level features an open-concept living room and kitchen, with expansive sliders that frame breathtaking lake views. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with new appliances, a Miele espresso station, and a built-in indoor gas grill. Downstairs, enjoy two spacious, lake-view bedrooms. Every detail is curated for comfort and luxury, including air conditioning units on both levels. Additional features include an attached 1-car garage with a 220V, 60-amp EV charging outlet.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour.

📞 Mobile 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
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Just Listed | Tahoe Cabin with Private Lakefront HOA Perks

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Mountain Comforts and Charm

408 Tahoe Woods Blvd, Tahoe City, California

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,926 SF

Listed Price $1,998,000

This beautifully updated Tahoe mountain home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm, modern upgrades, and unbeatable access to the great outdoors. Nestled on over half an acre and backing directly to Forest Service land, this property invites you to hike, bike, and even ski right from your backyard. Enjoy exclusive Tahoe Park HOA membership, which includes access to a private lakeside park with two shared docks, a buoy field (subject to availability), over 3 acres of beautifully maintained lakefront, BBQs, picnic areas, and a serene beach. Inside, you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms, and an additional oversized studio above the garage.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour.

📞 Mobile 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
🌐 Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

Just Listed | Elevated Living in Tahoe Donner

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Breathtaking Mountain Views

13271 Skislope Way, Truckee, California

6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 4,124 SF

Listed Price $2,395,000

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Do not miss these incredible views! Situated above the heart of Truckee in the sought-after Tahoe Donner community, this fully remodeled 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offers 4,124 square feet of refined mountain living. Blending timeless alpine character with elevated modern comfort, this home enjoys sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountains—perfect for taking in snowy winter scenes or serene summer sunrises.
Contact us today to schedule your private tour. Full list of upgrades and associated documents available upon request.

Designed with flexibility in mind, features include a versatile three-level layout ideal for multi-generational living, large families, or dual households. Two levels offer full living spaces and private entrances, providing both functionality and privacy. Inside, the warm aesthetic is showcased with rich wood finishes, expansive windows that frame the forest and mountain views, and open-concept gathering spaces.

Full list of upgrades and improvements are available. Buyer will have first right of refusal on the neighboring vacant lot (APN:046-090-006).

Contact us today to schedule a private tour.

📞 Mobile 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
🌐 Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

Just Listed | Panoramic Lake Views in Incline Village

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Panoramic Lake Views

541 Silvertip Drive, Incline Village, Nevada

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | 3,760 SF

Listed Price $4,500,000

Welcome to your dream mountain retreat in the heart of Incline Village. Nestled in the desirable Ponderosa neighborhood, 541 Silvertip Drive is a 5-bedroom, 3,760-square-foot home that delivers sweeping panoramic views of Lake Tahoe from nearly every room. Situated on almost half an acre, this property offers the ultimate blend of privacy, serenity, and year-round beauty.

From the moment you enter, you’re greeted by vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and an open-concept layout that’s both spacious and inviting. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, flooding the living and dining areas with natural light and framing stunning forest and lake vistas.

Designed for comfort and flexibility, the home features separate formal and informal living spaces, ideal for families or entertaining guests. Whether you’re gathered by the fire, hosting a holiday meal, or watching the snowfall, every room has been designed to enhance your Tahoe experience.

Additional highlights include:

  • Radiant heating for cozy winters

  • A generous two-car garage

  • Ample storage for skis, kayaks, and more

Just minutes from Incline’s 3 private beaches, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, and the recreation center, this home offers access to everything that makes Lake Tahoe a coveted destination.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence or a luxurious seasonal getaway, 541 Silvertip Drive is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience this one-of-a-kind property for yourself.

📞 Let’s Chat! Call me at 650.290.3008
📧 Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
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It’s All in the Draw and Pull: The Story of 113 Mammoth Drive

Posted on by Liza Muhl
coffee with amie talking about the draw and pull of a success story

In Escrow with an Over-Asking Offer

The story of 113 Mammoth Drive is a master class in utilizing the draw and pull method. We’re excited to share one of our most recent listing success stories in Dollar Point with you, which is now in escrow with an over-asking offer before it ever hit the market.

The first buyers who toured the home made a move. Why? Because we leveraged our agent relationships and buyer connections, along with our market insights, listing preparation, timing, and strategy to deliver powerful results. 

The Strategy Behind the Sale

The Draw
From the moment we prepped and positioned the home, we knew it had features that would speak directly to motivated buyers. The setting, layout, and design created that instant emotional connection — the kind that makes buyers say, “This is the one.”

The Pull
We tapped into our private network of buyers and agents, generating early buzz and urgency. The pull of the neighborhood, combined with our strategic outreach, brought serious buyers to the table before a single public listing went live.

The Result
No open houses or bidding chaos. Just one well-matched buyer, a strong offer over-asking, and a very happy seller.

Thinking of Selling? Let’s Talk About the Draw & Pull of Your Property.

With the right approach, your home can create instant connection and demand — whether you want to go fully on-market or keep things more discreet.

If you are curious about learning more about your home in Tahoe or have any questions that we can help with, do not hesitate to reach out.

📬 Let’s schedule a confidential strategy session. We’ll identify what gives your home strong draw, create the right pull, and help you sell with confidence and clarity.

Contact Amie Quirarte at The Q Group

Real Estate 101 | Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified

Posted on by Liza Muhl
Real Estate 101. Getting pre-approved versus pre-qualified.

Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified: What’s the Difference?

When buying a home, a homebuyer may hear the terms pre-qualified and pre-approved, but they are not the same. While both indicate that a lender has reviewed your finances, pre-approval is the stronger, more reliable option—and it can make all the difference in a competitive market.

✔️ Pre-Qualified – A basic review of your financial situation based on self-reported information. It gives you an estimate of how much you might be able to borrow but doesn’t guarantee loan approval.
✔️ Pre-Approved – A detailed financial review where a lender verifies your credit score, income, and assets. You receive a pre-approval letter, showing sellers you’re a serious, financially qualified buyer.

Why Pre-Approval is the Better Choice

✅ Stronger Buying Power – Sellers view pre-approved buyers as more reliable than pre-qualified buyers.
✅ More Accurate Budgeting – Since lenders verify your financial details, you’ll know exactly how much home you can afford.
✅ Faster Closing Process – With pre-approval, much of the loan process is already completed, leading to a quicker close.
✅ Competitive Edge in Multiple Offers – In a bidding war, sellers are more likely to choose a pre-approved buyer over a pre-qualified one.

Get Ahead in Your Home Search!

If you’re serious about buying, pre-approval is the way to go. Let’s connect—I’ll guide you through the process and help you find your dream home!

Contact Amie Quirarte at The Q Group

Scenic Tahoe Hiking Trails: Part 3

Posted on by Liza Muhl
scenic tahoe hiking trails

Scenic Tahoe Hiking Trails

Tahoe offers an incredible variety of scenic hiking adventures, from leisurely strolls through wildflower-filled meadows to challenging alpine summits with breathtaking views. In Tahoe City & North Shore, trails like Paige Meadows and the Tahoe Rim Trail provide diverse terrain and stunning lake vistas. The West Shore & Emerald Bay region features scenic routes such as the Cascade Falls Trail and the iconic Rubicon Trail, offering lakeside beauty and historic landmarks like Vikingsholm. Truckee & Surrounding Areas boast peaceful forested trails, including the Five Lakes Trail and Shirley Canyon Trail, with rewarding alpine scenery. For those seeking solitude and dramatic landscapes, Incline Village, Marlette Lake, and Desolation Wilderness offer everything from secluded beach hikes to rugged high-altitude adventures like Pyramid Peak and Lake Aloha.

Tahoe Hiking Adventures

Tahoe City & North Shore

  • Paige Meadows – A network of interconnected trails through scenic meadows, ideal for wildflower viewing in spring and cross-country skiing in winter.
  • Tahoe Rim Trail (Tahoe City Section) – A challenging but rewarding segment of the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail, with views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
  • Tahoe XC Trails – A variety of trails catering to different skill levels, great for year-round hiking and cross-country skiing in winter.

West Shore & Emerald Bay

  • Cascade Falls Trail – A moderate 1.4-mile round trip hike leading to Cascade Falls, offering breathtaking waterfall views and stunning vistas of Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe.  This trail is a great option if you’re looking for a scenic hike without committing to a full day on the trail.
  • Eagle Lake Trail – A moderate 2-mile round trip hike with stunning views of Emerald Bay and a picturesque alpine lake. Great for families and beginner hikers.
  • Eagle Rock Trail – A short, 0.7-mile round trip hike near Homewood, leading to a dramatic volcanic rock formation with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.
  • Rubicon Trail – A scenic lakeside trail stretching 16.4 miles round trip from D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay. Offers breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline.
  • Sugar Pine Point State Park Trails – A variety of trails through lush forests and along the shoreline, providing historical insights and serene lake views.
  • Vikingsholm Trail – A short but steep 1.7-mile round trip hike leading to the historic Vikingsholm mansion and Emerald Bay’s shoreline.

Truckee & Surrounding Areas

  • Five Lakes Trail – A 5-mile round trip hike starting at Alpine Meadows leading to five beautiful alpine lakes, offering great views and a peaceful setting.
  • Martis Valley Loop – A 5-mile loop trail near Truckee considered an easy route. Popular area for birding and hiking with lovely trails along the creek.
  • Shirley Canyon Trail – A 4-mile round trip trail in Palisades Tahoe featuring waterfalls, granite boulders, and a rewarding scenic view at High Camp.

Incline Village

  • Chimney Beach Trail – A 3.5-mile out-and-back trail on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, leading to a secluded beach with stunning turquoise waters.
  • Flume Trail – A popular 14-mile trail with breathtaking lake views, known for its gradual climb and rewarding descent. Often used for mountain biking but great for hiking too.
  • Monkey Rock Trail – A 2.6-mile round trip hike leading to a unique rock formation that resembles a monkey with panoramic views of the lake.

Marlette Lake & Spooner Lake

  • Marlette Lake Trail – A challenging 10-mile round trip hike offering stunning views and leading to the pristine Marlette Lake, a favorite for fall foliage.
  • Spooner Lake Trail – A gentle 2.5-mile loop around Spooner Lake, perfect for families and bird watchers.

Desolation Wilderness

  • Lake Aloha Trail – A 12-mile round trip and challenging hike in South Lake Tahoe, offering breathtaking alpine scenery, shimmering lakes, and stunning mountain views. 
  • Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake via Meeks Bay Trail – A 9.5-mile round trip hike near Tahoma, this moderately challenging route is especially rewarding in springtime when wildflowers are in bloom.
  • Pyramid Peak Trail – A strenuous 6.5-mile hike (one way) to the highest peak in Desolation Wilderness, offering panoramic views of the entire Lake Tahoe Basin. 
  • Tahoe Rim Trail (Tahoe City Section) – A challenging but rewarding segment of the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail, with views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Note: Check current trail conditions and permit requirements before hiking in the Desolation Wilderness. 

Access Full Guide Here

Feel free to reach out anytime to explore opportunities or to discuss your real estate goals. Wishing you happy trails!

Contact Amie Quirarte with The Q Group