Nakoma offers connected, luxury living in Lost Sierra
Away from it all, yet connected. At the center of the Lost Sierra in eastern Plumas County, Nakoma represents attainable luxury for buyers priced out of Truckee and Lake Tahoe. But homes and homesites are going fast in the mountain resort community as eager buyers are starting to discover Nakoma just an hour north of Truckee.
“A lot of people in the Bay Area don’t realize that this is here, but it’s basically an hour away,” said Nicole Blair of Team Blair Tahoe, the highest performing Compass team in the Lake Tahoe region. Blair recently announced the development of a new Division at Nakoma Resort. “A lot of people come to Tahoe to get away, but so many clients are priced out of Tahoe. It’s getting extremely crowded. Nakoma is a great alternative because of its less expensive pricing. Now it’s just about getting the word out to people.”
Move-in ready homes at Nakoma start from the $600,000s. Homesites ranging from one to 15 acres start in the $100,000s.
“The same homes in Tahoe run around $3 million,” Blair said. “People are learning what they can afford here.”
ON THE GRID, AWAY FROM THE GRIDLOCK
Internet connectivity can be a challenge in less densely populated areas, but Nakoma has the infrastructure to serve its residents. All homes and homesites at Nakoma are served with gig-speed Internet via an underground fiber-optic network. This ensures up to 1 gigabyte per second speeds for uploads and downloads.
“The fact they have high-speed wireless Internet can’t be overstated,” Blair said. “It’s been an issue in the past, with people afraid they won’t be able to work. But at Nakoma, the Internet speeds make it like you’re in the office.”
An oasis in the Lost Sierra, Nakoma is an enticing retreat for anyone who enjoys indulgent amenities amid picturesque views.
Spread across nearly 1,300 acres an hour drive north of Truckee,
Nakoma features a luxury hotel and a variety of upscale resort community residences. Nakoma’s Ascend collection of mountain-modern homes stand out for their refined design, superlative details and seamless indoor/outdoor living arrangements. Each Ascend home enjoys private decks amid flowing floor plans.
LIVING THE NAKOMA LIFE
The dynamic resort community traces its roots to the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designer of Nakoma’s singular hilltop Lodge, featuring Restaurant FIFTY44, golf pro shop, and views that end only when the sun sets.
There are also plenty of amenities and opportunities for adventure in and around the community. Altitude at Nakoma is the resort’s activity center. At 12,000 square feet, Altitude features a fitness center, two age-appropriate game rooms, 25-seat theater, heated pool and hot tub, climbing wall, and full-service Bistro + Bar.
Located 15 minutes from the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, a scenic enclave of more than 20 glacial alpine lakes, Nakoma’s location also offers easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail. The Middle Fork of the wild and scenic Feather River flows through a dramatic canyon on the community’s northern boundary, which makes for easy fly fishing.
World-class cycling on the road, gravel or singletrack, awaits, along with paddling and traversing the seemingly endless trails for hiking and snowshoeing.
Nakoma is also home to The Dragon, an incredible 18-hole golf course with postcard views from every tee.
BUILD YOUR LEGACY
Collaborate with renown Mark Tanner Construction or North Sierra Homes, LLC, Nakoma’s in-house design-build partner, to create your retreat on a canyon-side parcel or mountain-top view lot.
For those who wish to move right in, or build on an accelerated timetable, Nakoma offers move-in ready custom homes and the Ascend Residences, contemporary mountain homes that feature available turnkey furnishing packages from K. Donovan.
Ascend floor plans range from 1,200, to 1,800 and 2,700 square feet. They are ready to build and include the ability to earn income by placing your home into the Nakoma Resort-managed rental program.
THE NEW GETAWAY
But the Nakoma secret is getting out. Thirty-four lots sold in 2020, another two dozen have already sold in 2021, with more pending.
“Every time we go we don’t want to leave,” Blair said of her Nakoma visits. “It’s a special place for sure. It’s not as well-known now as it will be in the future.”
Learn more at www.nakomalife.com.
Contact: Nicole Blair, Compass, 530-414-1719, nicole@teamblairtahoe.com.