We're hiring real estate agents — join Real Estate Tahoe

Schaffer's Mill Homes for Sale

Family-Forward Golf Living Between Truckee & Northstar

Placer County, CA • 96161
29
Active Listings
$2.2M
Median List Price
$445K - $7.0M
Active Price Range
~1.0–1.1%
Property Tax Rate

Homes for Sale in Schaffer's Mill

29 active listings in Schaffer's Mill, CA

View All 29 Listings

About Schaffer's Mill

If Martis Camp is the legacy club and Lahontan is the private one, Schaffer's Mill is the relaxed, family-forward choice — and it carries Tahoe's most member-friendly club structure. Built on 475 acres between downtown Truckee and Northstar, it mixes single-family homesites with lower-maintenance Mountain Lodge townhomes, so it works for a wider range of buyers and budgets.

The community is built around a Johnny Miller and John Harbottle golf course and a 7.4-acre Club House Village with a pool, fitness, sports shop, market and café. The club is a right-to-use structure with a modest one-time enrollment and no capital calls.

Explore more: Lake Tahoe golf communities · golf club membership costs · golf-community investment guide · Old Greenwood · Lahontan

Why Schaffer's Mill?

  • Johnny Miller / John Harbottle 18-hole course
  • 218 homesites + 188 Mountain Lodge townhomes
  • Tahoe's most member-friendly club (no capital calls)
  • 7.4-acre Club House Village
  • Homes typically $1.5M–$4M

Short-Term Rental Investment in Schaffer's Mill

Everything you need to know about vacation rental regulations and tax rates

STR Regulations

Short-term rentals are restricted (private community)

View Full STR Rules for Placer County

Tax Information

Property Tax Rate ~1.0–1.1%
TOT Rate Placer County TOT applies to permitted rentals
State Tax Note California; member-friendly right-to-use club

Ready to Explore Schaffer's Mill?

Whether you're buying your dream home, investing in a vacation rental, or exploring the Schaffer's Mill market, Murat Gocmen provides expert local guidance every step of the way.

Schaffer's Mill Real Estate FAQs

How much do homes cost in Schaffer's Mill?
Schaffer's Mill offers a broad mix — Mountain Lodge townhomes and single-family homes generally range from roughly $1.5 million to $4 million, with homesites from a quarter to three-quarters of an acre for those who want to build.
How much is Schaffer's Mill club membership?
Schaffer's Mill is a right-to-use club with a modest one-time enrollment fee and low annual dues, with no operating assessments or capital calls. The club does not publish exact figures; contact the membership office for the current brochure.
Who designed the Schaffer's Mill golf course?
The 18-hole course was designed by Johnny Miller and John Harbottle. The community also features a Club House Village with a pool, fitness, sports shop, market and café.

Nearby Communities

Explore more Lake Tahoe real estate in these neighboring areas

Work with a Schaffer's Mill Expert

Get personalized guidance on buying or selling in Schaffer's Mill. Call Murat Gocmen at (530) 317-0373 or send a message.

Get in Touch