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Sparks, NV Local Area Information

Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $134,900

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $134,900 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $142,900 $146,400
Median Condo Value $58,000 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $76,000 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $129,100 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $176,800 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 84.3% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 22.5% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $80 $92
Median List Price $147,500 $185,000
Median Sale Price $142,000 $176,500
Homes Recently Sold 255 267,974
Property Tax $1,557 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 7.3% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $83 $106
1-Yr. Change -7.1% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 5 50,246
New Construction 26 44,560
Foreclosures 253 525,626


Neighborhoods in Sparks, NV

Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Sparks homes

Sold 04/25/2012 for $328,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $144,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,656 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $136,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,924 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $126,500
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,096 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $200,000
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,376 sq ft

Sold 04/25/2012 for $109,000
3 beds, 3.0 baths, 1,412 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $170,000
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,981 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $241,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $450,000
5 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,429 sq ft

Sold 04/24/2012 for $37,500
2 beds, 1.5 baths, 973 sq ft



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Schools

Hillside Elementary School

1250 Peri Ranch Rd | (775) 342-0400

Agnes Risley Elementary School

1900 Sullivan Lane | (775) 353-5760

Alice Maxwell Elementary School

2300 North Rock Blvd | (775) 353-5580

Florence Drake Elementary School

2755 4th St | (775) 353-5510

Greenbrae Elementary School

1840 4th St | (775) 353-5530

Kate Msmith Elementary School

1925 F St | (775) 353-5720

Lena Juniper Elementary School

225 Queens Way | (775) 353-5540

Lincoln Park Elementary School

201 Lincoln Way | (775) 353-5570

Robert Mitchell Elementary School

1216 Prater Way | (775) 353-5590

Sun Valley Elementary School

5490 Leon Dr | (775) 674-4420

Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School

1735 Del Rosa Way | (775) 353-5730

Katherine Dunn Elementary School

1135 O’Callaghan Dr | (775) 353-5520

Virginia Palmer Elementary School

5890 Klondike | (775) 674-4400

Jesse Hall Elementery School

185 Shelby Dr | (775) 425-7755

Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School

5075 Ion Dr | (775) 626-5257

Jerry Whitehead Elementary School

3570 Waterfall Dr | (775) 626-5200

Alyce Savage Taylor Elementary School

252 Egyptian Way | (775) 425-7700

Lois Allen Elementary School

5155 McGuffy Rd | (775) 674-4430

Marvin Moss Elementary School

2200 Primio Way | (775) 353-5507

Spanish Springs Elementary School

100 Marilyn Mae Dr | (775) 425-7710

Bud Beasley Elementary School

2100 Canyon Parkway | (775) 626-5250

Ester Bennett Elementary School

5900 Sidehill Dr | (775) 674-4444

Van Gorder Elementary School

7650 Campello Dr | (775) 425-7722

George L Dilworth Middle School

255 Prater Way | (775) 353-5740

Sparks Middle School

2275 18TH St | (775) 353-5770

Lou Mendive Middle School

1900 Whitewood Dr | (775) 353-5990

Yvonne Shaw Middle School

600 Eagle Canyon Dr | (775) 425-7777

Sparks High School

820 15TH St | (775) 353-5550

Edward C Reed High School

1350 Baring Blvd | (775) 353-5700

Spanish Springs High School

1065 Eagle Canyon Dr | (775) 425-7733

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge High School

7555 Pyramid Way | (775) 424-6777

Legacy Christian School

6255 Pyramid Hwy | (775) 424-1777

Excel Christian School

2285 Oddie Blvd | (775) 356-9995
PK, K-12 |
NV Private Schools

Legacy Christian Elementary School

6255 Pyramid Hwy | (775) 424-1777

Academy of Career Education Charter School

1375 Greg Parkway 109 | (775) 324-3900

Alpine Charter School

5402 VISTA TERRACE LAN | (775) 240-3050

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Walk Score


Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop


based on 28 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sandwiches
1530 S Stanford Way, Ste B, Sparks

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off


based on 123 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Local Flavor
Victorian Square, Sparks

In-N-Out Burger


based on 37 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Burgers
280 Pyramid Way, Sparks

Hana Garden


based on 50 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Korean
1605 Sullivan Ln, Sparks

Sushi Time


based on 49 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
2868 Vista Blvd, Sparks

Scheels


based on 105 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sporting Goods, Gun/Rifle Ranges
Legends At Sparks Marina, 1200 Scheels Dr, Sparks

Ernie’s All American Burger Drive Thru


based on 49 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Fast Food, Burgers
2995 Vista Blvd, Sparks

The Blind Onion Pizza & Pub


based on 34 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza, Pubs
834 Victorian Ave, Sparks

Sparks Marina Park


based on 20 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Boating, Dog Parks
300 Howard Dr, Sparks

Hong Kong Kitchen


based on 15 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Chinese
521 E Prater Way, Sparks

Saigon 88


based on 33 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
654 N McCarran Blvd, Sparks

Carolina Kitchen & Barbeque


based on 47 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Barbeque, Southern
950 Glendale Ave, Ste B, Sparks

Yogurt Beach


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
113 Los Altos Pkwy, Ste 100, Sparks

Cosmic Coffee


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
663 N McCarran Blvd, Sparks

Sinbad’s Hot Dogs


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Hot Dogs
418 N McCarran Blvd, Sparks

Western Village


based on 41 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Restaurants, Casinos
815 Nichols Blvd, Sparks

Boulevard Pizza


based on 30 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza
1076 Rock Blvd, Sparks

The Lake Bar & Grill


based on 11 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
9716 Pyramid Way, Sparks

BJ’s Hog Wild Cafe


based on 41 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional)
80 E Victorian Ave, Sparks

John’s Oyster Bar


based on 34 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Seafood
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks

Local Content from NileGuide

Things to See and Do

Victorian Square

Whether it is local culture that you want to experience in the form of cafe-bars, recreation, shopping and sport, or whether it is the numerous open-air  concerts that catch your attention, Victorian Square is where it is all at. Summer time is best when one can relax by the bubbly fountain or do some street shopping at the weekly Sparks Hometown Farmer’s Market. Friendly to pedestrians, this… (read more)

Terribles Rail City Casino

This local favorite has loose slots, fun restaurants and a $5.55 buffet on weekdays. The new Ale House is home to over 100 combinations of pub fries and dips and Rail City’s own signature beer – Rail Ale. It comes in three varieties: Honey Blonde, Amber and Original.
read more about Terribles Rail City Casino (read more)


Map of Things to See and Do


Suggested Trip Itineraries

Classic Reno

Want the Reno that has endured the test of time? This guide features the tried and true classic Reno and its locals.

Photo courtesy of aresauburn

Reno Arch

read more about Classic Reno (read morePDF guide)

Reno AYCE Sushi

Reno has made a name for itself as one of the best places to get sushi in the West, because of the all-you-can-eat menus at most Reno sushi restaurants. In fact, some Bay Area people will come up to Reno just for the AYCE sushi. Most lunches will run you about $16 and most dinners around $23.
read more about Reno AYCE Sushi (read morePDF guide)

Reno for Children

Reno is not just for the big kids. Small kids can have fun at several of the area’s museums, outdoor parks and a real-life steam train up at Virginia City.
read more about Reno for Children (read morePDF guide)

Reno Outdoors

Reno has a surprising number of parks and open spaces right in the city. Not only does the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe come right through downtown creating fun and beauty for everyone, but there are various areas to walk, jog and just enjoy some fresh mountain air.

Photo of the Truckee River courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Truckee_River.jpg

read more about… (read morePDF guide)

Colleges

Colleges near Sparks, NV

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

Truckee Meadows Community College

7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, NV
(775) 673-7000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 5.68

Career College of Northern Nevada

1421 Pullman Dr., Sparks, NV
(775) 856-2266
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 8.23

Marinello Schools of Beauty

4750 Longley Ln. Suite 209, Reno, NV
(562) 945-2211
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 10.01

Carson City Beauty Academy

1851 S Roop St Ste 100, Carson City, NV
(702) 885-9977
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 30.70

University of Nevada – Reno

Address Not Available, Reno, NV
(775) 784-1110
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 8.69

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 445-3000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 30.60

Sierra Nevada College

999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV
(775) 831-1314
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 28.99

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