Equestrian Estates

The Meadows & Buckhorn Ridge

On the outskirts of Truckee in the Glenshire area resides The Meadows and Buckhorn Ridge, a luxury gated community zoned for horses. The Meadows and Buckhorn Ridge offer newer, beautiful custom homes on quiet streets with level access, meadow and mountain views, and spacious parcels from 5-12+ acres offering a private estate feel. Being zoned for horses, this secluded community offers equestrian easements throughout the community. The location is ideal for a quick drive into Truckee, or less than a ½ hour drive to Reno. All of this is walking distance to Glenshire Elementary making this the perfect community to plant your family roots. Very close to ski resorts, Boca, Prosser and Stampede Reservoirs with great skiing, boating, fishing and water sports moments away. horseback riding, and mountain biking. Additionally, it’s just a quick drive to downtown Truckee for shopping, dining and more.

Juniper Hills

Juniper Hills is a sought after gated community that is located about 6 miles east of the Downtown Truckee area offering unparalleled seclusion, views, and some of the most magnificent Truckee homes and ranches available. Some of these private mountain retreats have tremendous panoramic views to the north and west.  These properties now have high-speed internet available making these homes more desirable for working professionals. 

Prices here generally range from around $1,000,000 to upwards of $7,000,000. From Dry Lake you can access open space and trail systems into Martis Valley. Zoned for horses, the 20-acre parcels offer privacy and exclusivity.  Enjoy nearby Boca Reservoir, Truckee River, and Stampede Reservoir for fishing, camping, boating, hiking, and water-skiing. Juniper Hills is adjacent to Glenshire which is home to the Glenshire Elementary School, a K-5 Public School, that offers a before and after school day care program on the premises that is run by the Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District.

Juniper Creek Ranches

Juniper Creek Ranches is also a gated community of acreage estates.  The entrance is just a few miles farther from Town close to Highway 80. You will enjoy a scenic three mile drive up a forested road before you see residences. Properties here can range to more than 80 acres, with the majority being 10-20 acre parcels.  Like Juniper Hills, there are some massive custom estates here, but Juniper Creek is more typified by modest homes near 2500 square feet on 20 secluded acres.  Seclusion and luxury combine here, so close to Reno International Airport and Truckee.  

Russell Valley

Truckee’s best kept secret is Russell Valley. Enjoy the peace and serenity of this hidden community where horses and UTV’s are welcome and a way of life as there are no paved roads or county maintained roads. Just 10 miles away from downtown Truckee, yet surrounded by all of the recreation you could want, including a paved road Stampede Reservoir 2 miles away, the shores of Boca reservoir, and the famous Emigrant Trail. Enjoy Truckee living with peace and seclusion here in this quiet valley zoned for horses and surrounded by US Forest Service Lands.  Parcels and homes are typically on 5+ acre parcels and don’t come on the market that often.  Many of the nice estates in Russell Valley are custom built by the original owners without many resale opportunities.  

Prosser Dam Estates

Prosser Dam Road offers access to Gray’s Crossing, then on to Prosser Dam.  But just minutes from downtown Truckee are some acreage parcels on some of the finest settings in Truckee.  Mostly 5 acre parcels adorn this largely level landscape, which is popular with the equestrian set.  A perfect place for off-road as well, or those just looking for a little more room to spread out.  Immediate riding access in Tahoe National Forest and adjacent to Piping Rock.  

Prosser Lake Heights

Close to downtown Truckee and Alder Creek Middle School is a quiet, forested neighborhood that is zoned for horses. Parcels here average 5 acres. This community offer a limited amount of spacious home sites surrounded by 130 acres of permanent open space. This area is located off HWY 89 north, so easily accessible.  

Glenshire

The beautiful valley in Glenshire offers 1 acre parcels on Glenshire Drive and Berkshire Circle that are zoned for horses.  Just 5 miles out of town, Glenshire is popular among locals with 96% full-time residents.  If you are lucky enough to catch a parcel on 1 acre, you can enjoy the common area trails with your horse.  Glenshire offers it’s own elementary school, general store, daycare, Clubhouse and pool, plus the Truckee River!