Northstar vs Donner Lake

Truckee, CA Neighborhood Comparison

Northstar's median sale price is $1.4M, about $560k (68%) more than Donner Lake's $825k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Northstar
$1.4M median
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Neighborhood B
Donner Lake
$825k median
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Northstar
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Donner Lake
$1.4M
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Median Price
$825k
Northstar
Median Price
100%
Donner Lake
Median Price
60%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northstar or Donner Lake more expensive?

Northstar has a median home price of $1.4M and Donner Lake is $825k. Donner Lake is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Northstar or Donner Lake?

Northstar has a school rating of 0/10 and Donner Lake rates 0/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Northstar has no Walk Score on file. Donner Lake has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.