Raleigh Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Reno, Nevada
Washoe County 89506, 89523
Mountain cottages with Mediterranean influences
Raleigh Heights’ housing stock consists mostly of ranch-style homes lining sidewalk-flanked, suburban streets. “It’s full of entry-level homes behind Sun Valley,” Hodges says. “There are cute homes on acre-sized lots, and many of them are newer builds from the 1990s to 2010s. You can get into something that’s pretty nice with decent-sized little yards and manageable payment situations.” While ranches are most prevalent, cottage homes with larger floorplans and the occasional Mediterranean influences add to Raleigh Heights’ diversity. Homes in Raleigh Heights vary in price from $200,000 for a one-bedroom ranch to $730,000 for a newly-built, four-bedroom home with postmodern influences.
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From mountain biking to baseball
Raleigh Heights has a strong focus on outdoor recreation, as the vast majority of this community consists of mountains and desert. Hodges says, “There’s lots of rural land nearby if people want to go on dirt bikes, go mountain biking, or walk with their dogs in the mountains.” Several trails lead up to Peavine Peak, and adventurers can fish in the Peavine Ponds while on their way to the top of the mountain. Dirt bikers and hikers alike venture up the mountain to take in panoramic views of the Reno area. It’s also said that keen observers can even catch glimpses of the state capital of Carson City far to the south. Raleigh Heights Park is located near an entrance to these wilderness trails, and its playground, basketball court and baseball fields make for more easygoing fun closer to home. For more relaxing recreation, “Nearby Sun Valley has a nice water park and skate park where locals can do half-pipe jumps,” says Hodges. Every September, the Great Reno Balloon Races take place at the nearby San Rafael Regional Park, and Raleigh Heights residents can either trek down to the park or observe from the hills as 100 hot air balloons take to the sky over the course of three to four days.
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McQueen students are state champions
Raleigh Heights is served by the Washoe County School District, including Rollan Melton Elementary School – which features an A-minus rating from Niche – as well as the B-minus-rated B.D. Billinghurst Middle School and the B-plus-rated Robert McQueen High School. Accomplished across the board, McQueen holds 21 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association state championships across seven sports and 16 state championships for the marching band.
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Going back to Cali
Raleigh Heights is bordered to the north by Route 395 and to the south by Interstate 80, ensuring that commuters can reach the heart of Reno within a 12-mile and 15-minute drive from either side of the neighborhood. The ski town of Truckee, California is also just a 35-mile drive from Raleigh Heights, while Lake Tahoe is accessible within 45 miles.Rocking out at Red Rock Café
While Raleigh Heights may be far removed from the action of downtown Reno, everyday conveniences are never more than a few minutes’ drive away. This neighborhood is located just across Route 395 from a Raley’s supermarket in Golden Valley, while the shipping centers off Lemmon Drive include a Smith’s supermarket and several pharmacies. At the northern end of Raleigh Heights, Red Rock Café & Sports Bar is a go-to spot to gather with friends to watch the game, play pool and enjoy its signature sandwiches. Known for its artisan pizza, Longboards Beach Fired Pizza is also a local favorite.
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Jacob Adelhoch
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Adrienne Phenix
Adrienne Phenix
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Gold-Carson City
(775) 306-8436
236 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh Heights
$470,000 Price
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Sandra Gabrielli
Sandra Gabrielli
RE/MAX Professionals-Sparks
(775) 204-4035
160 Total Sales
2 in Raleigh Heights
$370K - $590K Price Range
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Maria Lonato-Arias
Maria Lonato-Arias
Hello Real Estate Center
(775) 414-7216
151 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh Heights
$435,000 Price
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Maria McCurdy
Maria McCurdy
BHG Drakulich Realty
(775) 414-7183
63 Total Sales
2 in Raleigh Heights
$320K - $480K Price Range
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Brian Kuykendall
Brian Kuykendall
Keller Williams Group One Inc.
(775) 414-5144
112 Total Sales
2 in Raleigh Heights
$110K - $620K Price Range
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Dilyn Rooker
Dilyn Rooker
Responds QuicklyMarmot Properties, LLC
(775) 364-5643
65 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh Heights
$417,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
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- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Raleigh Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Las Brisas Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Sky Country Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Hilltop Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Panther Valley Park
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Raleigh Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Raleigh Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Raleigh Heights, Reno sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Raleigh Heights, Reno over the last 12 months is $430,950, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Sale Price
$430,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$442,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$314
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,023
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,530
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,698
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,127
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
828
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,032
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,629
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,749
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.2%
College Graduates
15.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
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Source: Walk Score
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