James Donahue

James Donahue is a top-performing real estate professional serving Truckee and the Lake Tahoe region, specializing in large-acreage properties—the kind he knows intimately as a resident of Juniper Creek Ranch. A 19-year Truckee local, James brings deep community knowledge, a passion for mountain living, and a proven track record of exceptional results.

James began his real estate career in 2016 and quickly became the #1 agent at his previous brokerage. Since then, he has set price records in two Truckee neighborhoods and has sold nearly $50 million in Lake Tahoe real estate. His success is built on a mix of friendly, attentive service and sharp negotiation skills. Clients describe him as caring, easy to connect with, and an excellent listener, while also being a strategic advocate who knows how to protect their interests.

While James loves representing high-value homes on expansive land, he is equally passionate about helping first-time buyers achieve the dream of homeownership in the community he loves.

A proud Truckee resident, James believes it’s “the greatest town on earth.” When he’s not working with clients, you can find him backcountry skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking, playing guitar, and most importantly, spending time with his family. James and his wife, Allison, are raising their daughter in the mountains and enjoy fostering dogs for the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society, happily supervised by their beloved rescue dog, Louis.

Approachable, experienced, and deeply rooted in the community, James Donahue is your trusted guide to living—and thriving—in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe region