Bijou Homes for Sale in Lake Tahoe

Bijou is one of Lake Tahoe's most popular neighborhoods, ideally located just 5 minutes from Heavenly Mountain skiing and easy access to all of the beaches surrounding the lake. A blend of newer home and historic cabins make for a beautiful, dynamic atmosphere in Bijou, where there are plenty of green spaces and open meadows to prevent feeling overly crowded or residential. Many homes back up to a meadow that provides a picturesque and private feel. Bijou is also an ideal location for a vacation home or short term rental property, as one of the most popular neighborhoods for vacationers with access to all the fun Lake Tahoe has to offer within minutes.

Things to Do near Bijou

Bijou Park is just minutes from any home in Bijou, featuring a playground, BMX park, skateboard area, disc golf course, basketball and volleyball courts, covered gazebos with barbecue pits, a historic railroad exhibit, and a dog park. This is the perfect place to get outside and play with the whole family. If you enjoy golfing, head over to the public, 9-hole Bijou Municipal Golf Course in the community.

For more fun recreation, head over to the Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex just a few minutes away. The large facility features amenities for the whole family, including an indoor/outdoor swimming pool open year round, a gymnasium, shower and locker rooms, pickle ball courts, kitchen, craft room, weight room, picnic areas, and basketball and volleyball courts.

When you need to run errands or pick up groceries, you will have access to everything within minutes. There is a Safeway located in the community to make grabbing your food for the week easy, as well as Whole Foods Market just minutes from any home in the neighborhood.

One of the favorite restaurants in the Bijou area is called Boathouse on the Pier. Enjoy waterfront dining at this American restaurant, with a full bar and a delicious array of your favorite menu items. Dine on the patio for one of the best sunset views in Lake Tahoe.

Schools near Bijou

Public schools serving families in Bijou are a part of Lake Tahoe Unified School District, with a great reputation for student success. Bijou Elementary School is locally known for the success of their Spanish-English immersion program, which works both ways to help students with either first language to learn the second. There are also some private and charter schools in the area to provide alternative education solutions.

Bijou Real Estate

Bijou real estate is mostly made up of cozy cabins with a classic mountain aesthetic. You will find both historic cabins with the utmost charm and newly built or update cabins with modern amenities. Most properties in Bijou are under 1,500 square feet, with spacious lots that feature the classic mature trees and access to wide open space you expect in Lake Tahoe. If you are looking for a petite cabin to call home during your skiing or hiking vacations, you will love the selection of cozy studio properties in Bijou, with many under 500 square feet that feature a sleeping loft, a small kitchen and living area, a wood stove or fireplace, and everything you need to cozy up after a day or enjoying the great outdoors.

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