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Gardnerville Nevada Real Estate - November 2009 Homes for Sale

Carson Valley Real Estate

Gardnerville Nevada Real Estate - November 2009 Homes for Sale

As of November 20, 2009, there are 422 homes available for sale in the Carson Valley, which is comprised of Genoa, Gardnerville and Minden (and a small sliver of Carson City known as Jacks Valley and Indian Hills).

There are several separate and distinct parts of the Carson Valley, and different reasons to live in each one. If you like horses, you may prefer the rural feel of the Johnson Lane or Ruhenstroth areas where homes on are on larger parcels of land and horses are allowed. If you don't want the hassle of yard work, you may prefer a home on a much smaller lot like Westwood, Arbor Gardens, Winhaven Patio Homes or Sequioa Village.

In this blog post, we're going to focus on what's for sale in the Gardnerville Ranchos, Chambers Field, Ruhenstroth, Buckeye-Pinenut, Fish Springs, and outlying Topaz Ranch Estates, Topaz Lake, Spring Valley and China Springs. All of these areas are considered part of Gardnerville, Nevada.

Gardnerville Homes for Sale - Gardnerville Ranchos - The Ranchos is a community of approximately 4,000 homes built between the late 1970's to the early 2000's. Home are - for the most part - single story on 1/5 acre lots and have a classic configuration of either 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2 car garage. Some homes do have 3 car garages. Today there are 49 homes available for sale in the Gardnerville Ranchos.

Gardnerville Homes for Sale - Chambers Field - Chambers Field is a close-in collection of neighborhoods east of Highway 88 and South of 395, west of the much larger subdivision known as the Gardnerville Ranchos. This area was historically used as ranching lands and dairies, but in recent years has been developed into small master-planned neighborhoods among the remaining rural sections. Subdivisions in Chambers Field include Rocky Terrace, Pleasantview, Rainshadow Ranch, and Cedar Creek. Today, there are 23 homes for sale in Chambers Field.

Gardnerville Homes for Sale - Buckeye/Pinenut, Ruhenstroth and Fish Springs - Today there are 52 homes available for sale in the these three areas. All three areas share a rural feel of larger parcels - often several acres or more, are horse property, and share incredible views of the Sierras. The Buckeye/Pinenut area is closer to town and as such is more
desirable for some homeowners.

Topaz Ranch Estates / Topaz Lake / Spring Valley & China Springs Homes for Sale - These four areas are grouped together because of their proximity to one another and their shared geographic location - they are all south of Gardnerville. PineView Estates is a relatively new subdivision with homes built in the 2000's with homes starting in the low $100,000's. Topaz Ranch Estates is a small valley with manufactured homes and stick built homes that vary in age over the last 3 decades. Most are on an acre or more. Topaz Lake is a resort community bordering California with a mixture of manufactured and stick built homes - many residents here are seasonal, spending summers in Topaz and winters in a milder climate. Spring Valley and China Springs are similar to Ruhenstroth and Fish Springs with a very rural feel. Most homes are on at least an acre or more, however they are built into an eastern mountain range on the east side of the valley so they often do not share the same views that the Carson Valley homes do. Today, there are 36 homes for sale in these four areas.

For more information on Winhaven, other Carson Valley communities, or homes anywhere in Northern Nevada from Reno to Dayton to Gardnerville, call Steve at (775) 690-0685 or Christy at (775) 881-8223.

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Posted By: Christianne Gordon - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - REALTOR®
with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson Valley Real Estate.

Gardnerville and Minden Homes For Sale - Mid-November 2009 Update

Gardnerville and Minden Homes for Sale - Mid-November 2009 Update

Carson Valley Real Estate

As of November 20, 2009, there are 422 homes available for sale in the Carson Valley, which is comprised of Genoa, Gardnerville and Minden (and a small sliver of Carson City known as Jacks Valley and Indian Hills).

There are several separate and distinct parts of the Carson Valley, and different reasons to live in each one. If you like horses, you may prefer the rural feel of the Johnson Lane or Ruhenstroth areas where homes on are on larger parcels of land and horses are allowed. If you don't want the hassle of yard work, you may prefer a home on a much smaller lot like Westwood, Arbor Gardens, Winhaven Patio Homes or Sequioa Village.

In this blog post, we're going to focus on what's for sale in Genoa, the Foothills and in-town Minden and Gardnerville.

In Town Minden and Gardnerville Homes for Sale - There are 86 homes available for sale in Area 322, which includes Westwood, Winhaven, Chichester Estates, Stodick Estates, Mackland Arbor Gardens, L'Costa and Montana. It also includes older homes that were built when the towns were first founded at the turn of the 20th century.

Genoa Homes for Sale and Foothills Homes for Sale - There are 79 homes available for sale in the Genoa and Foothills area of the Carson Valley. This is by far the most expensive segment of our market. Genoa is the oldest permanent settlement in Nevada, full of history and rich in character. The homes nestled against the western foothills of the Carson Valley boast some of the most breathtaking views in our area. It's no surprise these homes often command 7 figure price tags.

For more information on Winhaven, other Carson Valley communities, or homes anywhere in Northern Nevada from Reno to Dayton to Gardnerville, call Steve at (775) 690-0685 or Christy at (775) 881-8223.

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Posted By: Christianne Gordon - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - REALTOR®
with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson Valley Real Estate.

Carson Valley Real Estate Mid-November Real Estate Report: What's For Sale?

Carson Valley Real Estate Mid-November Real Estate Report: What's For Sale?

Carson Valley Real Estate

As of November 20, 2009, there are 422 homes available for sale in the Carson Valley, which is comprised of Genoa, Gardnerville and Minden (and a small sliver of Carson City known as Jacks Valley and Indian Hills).

There are several separate and distinct parts of the Carson Valley, and different reasons to live in each one. If you like horses, you may prefer the rural feel of the Johnson Lane or Ruhenstroth areas where homes on are on larger parcels of land and horses are allowed. If you don't want the hassle of yard work, you may prefer a home on a much smaller lot like Westwood, Arbor Gardens, Winhaven Patio Homes or Sequioa Village.

In this blog post, we're going to focus on what's for sale in the Northern Carson Valley, in the Indian Hills area and the Johnson Lane are.

North Minden / Gardnerville Homes For Sale (Northern Carson Valley) - There are 39 homes available for sale in Area 351, which includes Indian Hills, Jacks Valley, Sunridge, L'Adagio and The Springs.

Johnson Lane Area Homes For Sale - There are 58 homes available for sale in Area 302, which includes four subdivisions - Saratoga Springs, Wildhorse, Skyline Ranch and North Fork Trails. The rest of the homes are mostly rural on parcels of 1 acre or larger.

For more information on Winhaven, other Carson Valley communities, or homes anywhere in Northern Nevada from Reno to Dayton to Gardnerville, call Steve at (775) 690-0685 or Christy at (775) 881-8223.

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Posted By: Christianne Gordon - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - REALTOR®
with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson Valley Real Estate.

Carson Valley Homes - Spotlight on Winhaven in Minden, Nevada

Winhaven is a master planned community in Minden, in the heart of the Carson Valley. Peaceful Winhaven offers quality homes with breathtaking views of the Sierras. The community offers generous greenbelts with walkways and ponds meandering among the homes. Winhaven is a beautiful community situated within walking distance to Carson Valley schools, theaters, markets, restaurants, health care, fitness and swim centers, the library and the post office, providing exceptional conveniences for its residents. It’s no wonder homes sell quickly in this lovely Carson Valley community.

For more information on Winhaven, other Carson Valley communities, or homes anywhere in Northern Nevada from Reno to Dayton to Gardnerville, call Steve at (775) 690-0685 or Christy at (775) 881-8223.

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Posted By: Christianne Gordon - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - REALTOR®
with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson Valley Real Estate.

Carson City Nevada Real Estate Market Report - October 2009 Home Sales Results

Carson City Nevada Real Estate Market Report - October 2009 Home Sales Results

Carson City Homes

44 homes sold in Carson City in October 2009, a 43% volume increase year over year when only 28 homes sold in October 2008.

What were the key indicators for the August Carson City real estate market?

  • 44 homes sold
  • Average asking price is $211,504
  • Average selling price is $209,243
  • Average days on market was 144

So what is the absorption rate for Carson City?

  • There are 274 homes on the market as of 11/13/09
  • 44 homes sold in October
  • 274/44 = 6.23 months of inventory

The absorption rate for the Carson City continues to be strong and is within 5-7 months considered a normal supply. This is a huge turnaround from the 15+ months of inventory we had on the market in February.

Of the 274 homes on the market, 45 are bank owned, 50 are short sales and 4 are subject to court approval. That means that 36% of the Carson City real market is distressed.

(Data provided courtesy of the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service and excludes manufactured and shared ownership housing for Area 200, known as Carson City.)

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Posted By: Christianne Gordon - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson Valley Real Estate and Northern Nevada Real Estate .