The Lifestyle at the Northstar™Resort is Family Friendly.

The Northstar™ Resort is a popular year round destination resort located between the quaint town of Truckee and "the jewel of the Sierra," beautiful Lake Tahoe. Begun in the early 1970's, the Northstar™ Resort is well known for its friendly atmosphere and emphasis on families. It is situated on 8000 wooded acres, with 2,400 acres of skiable terrain. Real estate at the Northstar™ Resort attracts both primary and second homeowners. The low inventory in this exclusive community keeps prices appreciating. Real estate at the Northstar™ Resort is in woodsy, mountain view, meadow and golf course settings. Complimentary on-site shuttle bus service is provided by to help families cope with varying schedules – winter and summer! The Northstar™ Resort has its own security department, community service district, and on-site fire station. The Northstar™ Resort has repeatedly been ranked in the top 10 family resorts in the
nation.

The Northstar™ Resort is a nationally known alpine ski resort with runs on 2,420 acres of  terrain. High-speed lifts access more than 90% of the downhill terrain with long, well groomed cruising runs, great tree skiing, leg-burning mogul runs and specially designed runs for the snow boarder in the family (terrain parks and super pipe). For the Nordic skier the Northstar™ Resort offers acres of groomed trails that wind and dip through snow filled forests and open up to panoramic views of the Sierras and Lake Tahoe. The Northstar™ Resort also features numerous support facilities: award-winning mountain-top restaurant, mid-mountain restaurant, rental shop, ski school, child care facilities with learn-to-ski options, ski shop and lodging accommodations.  If skiing is not your interest, enjoy the spa, swim laps, grab a bite at one of the Northstar™ Resort's restaurants or check out the shops. When the snow melts, the Northstar™ Resort's 18 hole championship golf course, stables, mountain bike park, and hiking trails will keep you actively enjoying the great outdoors. 

Approximately 1,400+ privately owned properties in the original Northstar™ Resort include homes, condominiums, and lots.  Regardless of the property type, all owners become members of the  Northstar Property Owners Association and pay $850 annually. The Swim and Racquet Club is available to homeowners, renters, and their guests only.  It features an Olympic size swimming pool, tot pool, lap pool, tennis courts (summer only), spas, saunas and work out room.  The adult’s only lap pool and sun deck are open year round. Teens will enjoy the Youth Center.  Aquatic exercise classes, nature walks, and tennis camps are scheduled throughout the summer, along with other social activities. Home sites are generally one-fourth to one-half of an acre in size.  Home sites located in the newest area to be developed, Big Springs, were annexed into the Northstar™ Resort in September of 1995.  A Design Review Committee reviews building and remodeling plans and there are strictly controlled building guidelines. Condominiums range in size from hotel-type properties to four bedroom town homes. Short term rentals are available and there are several management companies to assist homeowners who choose to rent their property (see the "rental revenue" link on the home page). The Northstar Club was developed as shared ownerships condos (1/7). 

In addition to the properties mentioned above, the 2005-2006 season marked the beginning of a "new Northstar™ Resort." The Northstar™ Resort's newest partner, East-West, has developed luxury condominiums and a new village with quaint cobblestone streets, boutique shops, restaurants, and an ice skating rink. The new village has completed 6 buildings: Iron Horse South, Iron Horse North, Great Bear Lodge, Catamount, Big Horn, and the 80/50 Club. There are still several new luxury condominiums available in this desirable location. While the New Village serves as the heart of the Northstar community, the newly developed Highlands is situated on the slopes with distinctive, ski-in/ski-out residences. 6 of the 12 Trailside residences have been completed (only one is available for sale at this time). Nearby, the 300M five-star Ritz-Carleton will include 170 hotel rooms, 84 full ownership residences (9 are available for sale now) and 78 fractional ownership residences. The 405,000 square foot hotel is scheduled to be completed in November 2009.