Sandra Mathewson, CRS, ABR, GRI

Located 32 miles east of Reno on Interstate 80, where 80 meets U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Alternate 95. Our population is approximately 18,000 and the landscape is mostly desert with the mountains as a backdrop.

The town was established in the early 1900's, we incorporated and became a city in 2001. Since then, a lot of changes have come our way, but we still remain the family oriented small town that drew most of its current residents.

We have bright blue skies almost year-round, 4 seasons and mild winters. An abundance of recreational opportunities and in close proximity are Pyramid Lake and Lake Lahontan and thousands of acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land for public use.

Affordable housing is our big draw right now. We started 2009 as a "distressed property" area, but as home prices fell, the bargains began and we now have a great demand and homes are being snapped up quickly.

Traffic is not a issue in our town and most residents commute to Reno/Sparks for employment which is only a 30 minute drive.

We have a full time fire department and paramedic response, Lyon County serves as our law enforcement. Something is always going on in the community and we have our own Facebook page (Fernley, Nevada) that keeps the fans informed.

Our Crossroads Industrial Park is home to the some of the biggest names.

Our schools are top notch and the students excel.

We love our local shopping and restaurants.

Take a look at our community.

Visit www.SoldOnFernley.comfor information about Fernley and the surrounding communities.

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My favorite time of the year......driving between Fernley and Reno/Sparks the Truckee River follows I-80. When Fall arrives, you can't help but look at the trees turning colors for the 38 +/- miles.

Today was such a wonderful day. It was Sunday, the First day of November and a balmy 70 degrees. I grabbed both of my cameras and told my husband I would be gone for about 2 hours.

Trying to get down the river is challenging. Almost all of the scenic spots are private roads leading to private homes. The best I could do was pull off by the bridge in Painted Rock. I was not disappointed, it was beautiful, scenic and no one around.

The Truckee River is 116 miles long, and at Painted Rock the elevation is 4163'. Painted Rock is 6.4 miles west of Fernley.

The Truckee River has been abused and there is currently a 9 year $20 million restoration project taking place. The work is taking the damaged and degraded river system and reshaping it into a sanctuary for birds and wildlife as well as a vital resource to the community.

Home to Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, cui-ui (endangered), Northern Leopard Frog, Western Pond Turtle and many birds. The river is also important for recreational activities and tourism.

Today, it was just the Truckee River in all it's beauty flowing by as I snapped photos from the bridge. Oh yes, a Red Tail Hawk screeched as he flew over my head.

Visit Northern Nevada, better yet MOVE HERE! YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Fallon, Nevada is a great small town east of Reno and Fernley. Mostly agricultural and home to NAS Fallon and Top Gun School.

There were 15 sales in the month of September 2009 as follows:

14 stick built homes:

7 bank owned:

List price high $180,000 low $45,000 average $109,400

Sold price high $174,500 low $40,000 average $107,542

Average days on market 80 days, average $79 sq.ft.

1 relocation listed at $349,800, sold for $300,000

6 owner/seller:

List price high $249,900 low $77,000 average $176,800

Sold price high $229,900 low $62,500 average $160,983

Average days on market 152, average $95 sq.ft.

1 manufactured home sold, listed for $80,000, sold $80,000 owner/seller.

October starts with 184 listings:

31 bank owned:

List price high $438,075 low 439,550 average $155,266

Average days on market 81 days, average $94 sq.ft.

22 short sales:

List price high $375,000 low $39,999 average $146,849

Average days on market 169 days, average $87 sq.ft.

127 owner/seller:

List price high $1,800,000 low $49,900 average $246,942

2 relocation: $129,900 and $209,900

2 court ordered $138,000 and $153,000

59 manufactured homes listed:

6 bank owned:

List price high $175,000 low $53,000 average $95,300

Average days on market 160 days, average $61 sq.ft.

2 short sales, $90,000 and $108,800

51 owner/seller:

List price high $338,000 low $70,000 average $159,666

Average days on market 192 days, average $104 per sq.ft.

If you would like additional information on Fallon or any of the surrounding communities, please contact Sandra info@SoldOnFernley.com

Every attempt has been made to present factual information.

Silver Springs is a small community so the statistics are very small; however they are important because Silver Springs has a lot of potential.

1 stick built home sold

bank owned listed $84,900 sold $84,900

4 manufactured homes:

1 seller/owner listed $119,900 sold $119,000

2 bank owned:

$36,000 list price $30,000 sold price

$45,000 list price $42,750 sold price

1 short sale:

Listed $43,900 sold $54,085

October starts with 86 listings:

27 Stick built:

3 bank owned, #1 $59,000, #2 $71,200, #3 $129,900

Average days on market 99, average $55 sq.ft.

4 short sales:

list price high $120,000 low $98,000 average $103,999

Average days on market 109, average $90 sq.ft.

20 owner/seller:

list price high $375,000 low $69,000 average $177,799

Average days on market 373, average $124 sq.ft.

59 manufactured homes listed:

10 bank owned:

List price high $105,000 low $39,900 average $77,650

Average days on market 80 days, average $45 sq.ft.

4 short sales:

List price high $119,000 low $64,000 average $91,812

Average days on market 84, average $59 sq.ft.

44 seller/owner:

List price high $289,000 low $49,900 average $136,799

Average days on market 172 days, average $97 sq.ft.

1 court order listing $120,000

If you would like additional information on Silver Springs or any of the surrounding communities, please contact Sandra at info@SoldOnFernley.com

Every attempt has been made to present factual information.