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Carnelians in the Bay : North Lake Tahoe Real Estate
Carnelian Bay sits on the shoreline of North Lake Tahoe. Real estate in Carnelian Bay ranges from mid 300s to multimillion dollar Lake Tahoe luxury homes. Distribution of primary homes vs. second homes is evenly spread. Carnelian Bay is said to have a population of 524 and even has its own post office. Even though it sits at elevation 6,325 feet it is said to have Hot-summer Mediterranean climate, so it is no surprise that summer months significantly interfere with the census (and my driving). For the winter months ski resorts of Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley offer real estate owners a chance to cool down on the slopes.
Carnelian Bay stones
There are many beaches that service North Lake Tahoe real estate and several in Carnelian Bay proper. One of the nice things about North Lake Tahoe real estate beaches is that they remain sunny late into the afternoon.
It is on one of those sunny Carnelian Bay beaches that I learned about its namesake, the Carnelians, the semi-precious stones after which Carnelian Bay is named, but only after many years of stepping on them.
Carnelians are brownish-red minerals that are often used as semi-precious stones. The name is a mispronunciation of Cornelian. Carnelian is a variety of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide, although, to a plain eye it looks like a pinch of sand got a beat down over the years, and decided to combine into a rock.
To this day you can still find Carnelians on the Carnelian Bay beaches, and many Lake Tahoe real estate owners do fill their summer days scavenging for the little orange rocks. So, if you find yourself underwhelmed with Lake Tahoe beauty, look beneath your feet, and you may find some gems. Happy scavenging!
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Free Houses!
It is no secret that Lake Tahoe real estate agents get paid only if a Lake Tahoe house sells, but today I am feeling generous and giving you some houses for FREE! There is no catch or lottery to enter, the houses truly are free! … the land, however, is not. The caveat is that they have to be moved and restored.
These homes are gathered from This Old House back pages.
1. New England Free House
Free House | Lake Tahoe Real Estate
Contact: Sandra Chalk, New London Landmarks, 860-442-0003
Must be moved. The house was built in 1866 on land once owned by Joshua Hempstead, author of a famous diary documenting life in 18th-century New England.
2. New Hampshire Free House
Free House | Lake Tahoe Real Estate
Contact: Jerry Shinn, 603-529-7539
Was once home to Arthur and Hazel Eastman, proprietors of an adjacent general store known as the Wal-Mart of its day here in Weare, New Hampshire. The house’s rear ell was built way back in 1766. About 100 years later, the front addition was constructed, giving the house its distinctive character.
3. Indiana Free House
Free House | Lake Tahoe Real Estate
Contact: Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, 812-926-0983.
This 1845 Federal-meets-Greek-Revival house is still available free to anyone willing to sweep it off of its limestone foundation and move it to a new location. Four stone fireplace mantels are also included in this 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom house.
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Lake Tahoe Snowfest
For many Lake Tahoe real estate owners Snowfest is the most fun time of the year. I know that for me it is for sure. It is 10 fun filled days where you can get silly and be as active or as passive as you like. Snowfest Tahoe includes the infamous Polar Bear swim at Garwoods, Bartender games at Pete’n’Peters, Dog Pull, and an array of late night entertainment. The opening ceremonies are done with a boom of fireworks, and take place at Squaw Valley tonight, 2/28/14.
Tahoe Snowfest
Here is the full schedule of Snowfest Tahoe events: