Big Springs & Highlands at Northstar

Big Springs and the Highlands are Northstar's premier single-family home neighborhoods, offering the space, privacy, and mountain setting of a custom home with the resort amenities of Northstar just minutes away. These neighborhoods attract buyers who want more than a condo — families seeking room to spread out, outdoor enthusiasts who want ski and golf access at their doorstep, and investors looking for high-end properties with strong rental performance.

Big Springs

Big Springs is Northstar's newest and most desirable single-family neighborhood. Development began in the early 2000s and continues today, with custom mountain homes typically featuring 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of living space. The neighborhood is set among mature pine forests with expansive views of the surrounding mountains and Martis Valley. Big Springs homes are built to a high standard with quality materials, open floor plans, and mountain-modern architecture that blends with the natural setting.

Proximity to the Northstar Golf Course and the resort's trail network makes Big Springs particularly appealing for summer recreation. In winter, shuttle access to the Village and ski lifts keeps residents connected to the slopes without the higher-density feel of Village living.

The Highlands

The Highlands at Northstar features single-family residences and townhomes positioned on the mountainside with ski-in/ski-out access and panoramic views. This neighborhood combines the privacy of mountain living with direct connection to the ski terrain. The elevated position at the Highlands provides outstanding views of Martis Valley, Northstar Mountain, and Mt. Rose in the distance.

Transportation to and from the Village is provided via resort shuttle, making it easy to access dining, shopping, and the gondola without driving. The Highlands is a popular choice for families who want ski access combined with a residential neighborhood atmosphere rather than a condo-hotel environment.

Golf Course & Basque Drive Area

Properties near the Northstar Golf Course, including those along Basque Drive, offer fairway-adjacent living with open views across the manicured course. This area tends to offer more moderate pricing compared to Big Springs and the Highlands, with homes typically in the $900,000 to $2.5 million range. The golf course, designed by Robert Muir Graves, is an 18-hole championship layout that doubles as a cross-country ski and snowshoe venue in winter.

Martis Camp Adjacency

Northstar's eastern neighborhoods sit adjacent to Martis Camp, the ultra-luxury gated community with its private chairlift to Northstar. While Martis Camp homes start at $3 million and reach well above $10 million, Northstar's Big Springs and golf course neighborhoods offer resort access and mountain living at a more approachable price point — with many of the same recreational benefits.

Family-Friendly Living

• Schools: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District serves the area, with well-regarded schools in nearby Truckee.
• Year-Round Activities: Skiing, golf, mountain biking, swimming pools, Village events, hiking, and Lake Tahoe beaches within 20 minutes.
• Community Feel: Big Springs and the Highlands offer a neighborhood atmosphere with full-time residents, unlike the more transient Village condo environment.
• Space: Larger lots and homes accommodate families, home offices, and multi-generational living.