Sally J Gardner
PROBroker Associate with Pacific Union Tahoe City Office
- #1 Local Expert on StreetAdvisor in Northstar
- #1 Local Expert on StreetAdvisor in The Boulders
- #1 Local Expert on StreetAdvisor in Tahoe Donner
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About Me
Gardner, the principal of Dashel Mills Distinctive Properties, will lead the charge for Pacific Union’s northern expansion.
“Lake Tahoe is an extremely popular destination for Bay Area residents, many of whom own or are considering owning second homes in the area,” said Mark A. McLaughlin, CEO of Pacific Union. “Tahoe is a perfect fit for the Pacific Union brand, and we are looking forward to bringing our passion for extraordinary service to the region.”
Gardner says Pacific Union’s values align extremely well with the Dashel Mills philosophy, making the decision to take the helm of the new office an easy one.
“Dashel Mills was built on a promise for exceptional, committed service to each client, with personalized attention, professionalism, and great follow-through,” she said. “Pacific Union embodies these qualities both in its management and its real estate professionals, which made it a perfect fit. I’m very proud to be joining the Pacific Union team and am looking forward to a very successful start.”
Gardner has lived in the Lake Tahoe area for more than a decade and has deep real estate experience, including land and commercial development, finance, marketing, new home sales specialists, commercial and residential leasing, new construction management, and founding Dashel Mills, a full service residential brokerage.
An entrepreneur at heart, Gardner has also worked in the airline industry and founded a Bay Area Internet-based business early in the dot-com era. She is active in the Lake Tahoe community, where she founded the Tahoe Mothers’ Club, is a member of the Truckee Sportsmen’s Association, and serves on the board of directors of the Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation. As a supporter and advocate of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, she was a founding member of the Queen of Hearts fund and established the Gardner Family fund.
My Expertise
Residential and Commercial Sales and Development
My Service Locations
Alpine Meadows, Alpine Village, Carnelian Bay, Cedar Flat, Donner Lake, Homewood, Kings Beach, Squaw Valley, Sunnyside, Tahoe City, Tahoe Donner, Tahoe Park, Tahoe Vista, The Boulders, Truckee
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Tahoe Donner
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- Eating Out
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- Parks & Recreation
- Gym & Fitness
- Lack of Traffic
"One of the Largest Homeowner Associatios"
Tahoe Donner is one of America’s largest homeowner’s associations, with nearly 6,500 properties and 25,000 members enjoying over 7,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Tahoe Donner is an eclectic community with a passion for outdoor recreation and a celebration of the Tahoe lifestyle.
Located 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California, Tahoe Donner operates a wide variety of recreational facilities – some which are for members only and others which are also open to the general public.
Enjoy everything from Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Golf, Hiking and more!
Located 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California, Tahoe Donner operates a wide variety of recreational facilities – some which are for members only and others which are also open to the general public.
Enjoy everything from Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Golf, Hiking and more!
The Boulders
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- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
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- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"The ultimate Tahoe escape in the best Truckee location"
The ultimate Tahoe escape in the best Truckee location with a sophisticated use of space. Close proximity to shopping, restaurants, fitness enter, kids gymnasium, post office, pharmacy, ski rentals, local bus transportation, Sierra College, four major ski resorts, and Lake Tahoe.
What more can you ask for?
With an on location fitness center included lap pool, sauna, hot tub, locker rooms and weights!
Not interested in the gym? Also available, Two Barbeque Pits, Two Bocce Ball Courts, Sand Volleyball Court, and a Horseshoe Pit with a Picnic area
Friendly neighborhood makes it easy to mingle. Go for a nice quiet walk around The Boulders or take a hike in the open nature backyard.
Walking distance to Rotisserie or Save Mart Shopping complex!
What more can you ask for?
With an on location fitness center included lap pool, sauna, hot tub, locker rooms and weights!
Not interested in the gym? Also available, Two Barbeque Pits, Two Bocce Ball Courts, Sand Volleyball Court, and a Horseshoe Pit with a Picnic area
Friendly neighborhood makes it easy to mingle. Go for a nice quiet walk around The Boulders or take a hike in the open nature backyard.
Walking distance to Rotisserie or Save Mart Shopping complex!
Pros
- Close Proximity to Lake Tahoe/Ski Resorts
- Fitness Center on Location
Northstar
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"Understated Village"
The best thing you can do is hop in the car and drive into the mountains to spend quality time in Tahoe. Northstar, located between Truckee and Kings Beach on highway 267. When you first arrive at Northstar your eye catches the amazing architecture in the Village. A European inspired space of high rock walls hiding the number to shops and restaurants.
The Shopping in the village, with choices of high quality outdoor gear or a peaceful massage or spa session. Hungry? check out Sushi, Pizza, Wine Bar or even Ski into the Chocolate Bar.
With an ice skating rink in the middle of the village, makes for great family time around the fire pits while listening to live music. Or enjoy a movie at the new theatre!
Northstar has every accommodation imaginable, the view from the Gondola, the comfortable enclosed lift delivers you right to the doorsteps of The Ritz Carlton.
You will return to this Village.
The Shopping in the village, with choices of high quality outdoor gear or a peaceful massage or spa session. Hungry? check out Sushi, Pizza, Wine Bar or even Ski into the Chocolate Bar.
With an ice skating rink in the middle of the village, makes for great family time around the fire pits while listening to live music. Or enjoy a movie at the new theatre!
Northstar has every accommodation imaginable, the view from the Gondola, the comfortable enclosed lift delivers you right to the doorsteps of The Ritz Carlton.
You will return to this Village.
Kings Beach
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"Everything at your fingertips"
Kings Beach has a little bit of everything. Close to Northstar and quick access to Truckee.
I love the Recreational Center, with Volleyball, Barbeque pits, and the grocery store directly across the street makes it for an easy picnic! Easy Beach access with local rentals for standup paddle boarding, kayaking, or just boating.
Tons of restaurants with a lot of variety with, beachside grill, mexican, italian, and fast food.
This beach is typically packed in the summer time, get there early for a spot! What I love the most about Kings Beach are all of the hidden beaches around - it really makes it fun to find those private little beaches.
I love the Recreational Center, with Volleyball, Barbeque pits, and the grocery store directly across the street makes it for an easy picnic! Easy Beach access with local rentals for standup paddle boarding, kayaking, or just boating.
Tons of restaurants with a lot of variety with, beachside grill, mexican, italian, and fast food.
This beach is typically packed in the summer time, get there early for a spot! What I love the most about Kings Beach are all of the hidden beaches around - it really makes it fun to find those private little beaches.
Tahoma
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"A Small Part Of The Lake - Where everyone knows your name"
Tahoma is located along Lake Tahoe 2 miles southeast of Homewood. If you are interested in a tight knit community, this is it. Everyone knows everyone! Extremely dog friendly, with the neighborhood dogs roaming the local streets. There is not much for shopping, but you cannot miss the only market stocked with many attractive items. You have easy access to the bike path leading to Tahoe City!
Spend a day or two on the West Shore and you’ll understand immediately why it’s called the ”Magical West Shore”. Known for its beauty, and outdoor activities, there is so much to see and do on Lake Tahoe’s Magical West Shore.
Spend a day or two on the West Shore and you’ll understand immediately why it’s called the ”Magical West Shore”. Known for its beauty, and outdoor activities, there is so much to see and do on Lake Tahoe’s Magical West Shore.
Alpine Meadows
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"Great Mountain to Ski and Quiet Place to Live"
Alpine Meadows offers 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, 13 different lifts and a vertical drop of 1,800 feet. Alpine Meadows is well known for the quality and variety of its terrain, ranging from beginner to advanced trails with convenient access to seven open bowls, chutes, steeps, groomed runs and six terrain parks. With 402 inches of annual snowfall, Alpine Meadows often has the longest snow season among the Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
Alpine Meadows is heavily involved with the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee community. It supports a variety of non-profit organizations with the goal of contributing positively to the local community, particularly through education and environmental protection programs.
If you love to Ski - you will love this mountain! Now Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley have merged, just more mountain to ski.
Alpine Meadows is heavily involved with the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee community. It supports a variety of non-profit organizations with the goal of contributing positively to the local community, particularly through education and environmental protection programs.
If you love to Ski - you will love this mountain! Now Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley have merged, just more mountain to ski.
Carnelian Bay
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"Great Location for Amazing Views of Lake Tahoe"
Boating is to Carnelian Bay what blue is to Lake Tahoe. In summer, it is life. The Sierra Boat Company, considered a premier US wooden boat builder, opened here in 1952. Annually boat fanatics from around the country trailer their classic woodies to the Concours d'Elegance wooden boat show for a weekend of nostalgic Lake Tahoe cruising.
Leading up to and following this Gatsby-esque gathering, Carnelian's two state beaches belong again to dogs, kayakers and sunset seekers. In winter, Carnelian Bay's central location puts you in decision-making mode; regardless of whether you turn right or left, you'll be aimed toward the North Shore's 12 Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
The town was christened Carnelian Bay in 1860 because of the semi-precious red and yellow stones peppering the shoreline. Today, a hearty treasure of Tahoe vacation rentals line the beach as well.
Leading up to and following this Gatsby-esque gathering, Carnelian's two state beaches belong again to dogs, kayakers and sunset seekers. In winter, Carnelian Bay's central location puts you in decision-making mode; regardless of whether you turn right or left, you'll be aimed toward the North Shore's 12 Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
The town was christened Carnelian Bay in 1860 because of the semi-precious red and yellow stones peppering the shoreline. Today, a hearty treasure of Tahoe vacation rentals line the beach as well.
Dollar Point
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"Perfect Location!"
This is one of the best neighborhoods at Tahoe. It’s low-elevation and faces mostly south. The amenities are great with lakeview tennis courts, a deep water pier, large mooring field and sandy beach with storage for kayaks, canoes, etc. In the middle of the neighborhood there is a big swimming pool, lawn, volleyball, and more tennis courts. In summer Dollar Point has open air movies on the lawn. It’s a great morning walk neighborhood and you’ll see lots of folks enjoying the views and checking out lakefronts while others chuff up the hills to get in a good workout. Dollar Point is a fantastic spot for rental income because of its proximity to Tahoe City and all the ski areas. For lots of savvy vacationers, Dollar Point is as far from town as people want to be especially because it’s before the sometimes-treacherous downhill as you head away from town into Cedar Flat. Some of the best mountain biking (and cross country skiing) in all of Tahoe is across the street starting from the Nordic Center.
Homewood
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"Must Visit!"
With about 200 residents, located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. This little section of the Lake you cannot miss! It is located 5.5 miles south of Tahoe City and north of Chambers Landing and Tahoma. With the location of Homewood Mountain Resort and the amazing view of Lake Tahoe is a great mountain for the experienced skier or the intermediate skier. Obexter's Market makes it easy to grab a quick bite or if you decide to rent Bikes/Ski Gear you are not far with West Shore Sports right there!
Pros
- Easy Access to Ski Homewood
Cons
- Traffic during peak seasons
Agate Bay
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"Perfect Location, Quite, Friendly Neighborhood"
Agate Bay is Perfect for someone who wants to be just outside of all of the shops. Located between Tahoe City and Kings Beach allows many options for Eating out and other activities. With Tahoe Vista just a few miles away you get to experience sandy beaches, disk golf course, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, and even para-sailing! Maybe you want to head the other direction to Tahoe City for some shopping! I love that Agate Bay is centrally located on the North Shore. The neighborhood is quite with the few full time residence.
Along with the rest of Tahoe, there are a few bear spottings, but this an extremely safe neighborhood with kids and dogs playing in the streets :)
Along with the rest of Tahoe, there are a few bear spottings, but this an extremely safe neighborhood with kids and dogs playing in the streets :)
Pros
- Options of HOA
Cons
- Cable Options / Connections
Tahoe Park
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- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
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- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"One of the Best Homeowners Beach Association on the West Shore"
One of the best beach association on the West Shore. Tahoe Park is close to Tahoe City and situated next to the infamous Sunnyside Restaurant and Bar. Located on approximately 3 1/2 fenced acres are picnic stations with barbecues, volleyball court, 2 piers, boat buoys, horseshoe pits, lawn area, playground equipment, basketball court and open space. Did I mention that all of this property sits lakeside with amazing views. This is truly a family friendly association. The neighborhood is a mix of quaint old Tahoe cabins with remodels and in recent years new builds. Great hiking trails in Paige Meadows. The yearly HOA dues are nominal considering the amenities. This is an extremely popular second home neighborhood. Home prices start at $300,000 +
Pros
- Outstanding homeowners amenities.
- Bike path to Tahoe City from the bottom of Pine & Sequoia Avenue.
- It's central location.
Cons
- For most homeowners you'll need to drive to the beach.
- If you walk to the beach you will have to cross the busy highway.
