Virginia Foothills
Suburban Neighborhood in Reno, Nevada
Washoe County 89521
Homes in the foothills
Virginia Foothills, as its name implies, consists of homes lining hillsides that offer panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada’s mountain ranges. This Reno suburb is home to some of the city’s most popular housing options, ranging in price from $530,000 to $1.25 million, with mountain views and rolling chaparral hills forming a scenic backdrop to many residences. These streets include trees for both pleasant aesthetics and occasional offerings of shade for a stroll down the block. Hodges says of this neighborhood, “It’s between suburban and rural, with large lots and a mixture of homes. Some of the foothills have tracts on half-acres, while some of the housing is more ranch-style.” Much of Virginia Foothills’ housing stock consists of older ranch-style homes, but larger “Modern Ranch” houses and contemporary-style residences add great variety to the housing stock. Even as residents live along the border with the Sierra Nevada, most homes feature well-maintained lawns, and some, especially more recently built family homes, offer large lot sizes and vast back yards.
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Rambling the range
Outdoor recreation is a huge part of the Virginia Foothills experience. Hodges says, “You can trail-ride out your back door; if you have a horse or quad, you can ride on federal land up to Virginia City.” Within the neighborhood, the Damonte Ranch Trail invites hikers to stroll through brushland, around local marshes and in the shadow of majestic mountain peaks that dominate the skyline. Kids may enjoy a trip to Cyan Park, home to a playground, sports facilities and even a splash pad for warm summer months.
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"A"-mazing schools
Students attend schools given high ratings by Niche, including the A-minus-rated Brown Elementary School, the A-minus-rated Kendyl Depoali Middle School and the A-minus-rated Damonte Ranch High School. Damonte Ranch High is known for its strong performing arts program and other opportunities for student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
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Travels and trails
Residents live just 14 miles south of Reno’s downtown, 10 miles south of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 13 miles northwest of Virginia City and 27 miles northeast of the iconic Lake Tahoe, putting Virginia Foothills locals within a short drive of all the region’s most appealing destinations.Coffee and culinary classics
Residents have easy access to suburban Reno’s shopping and dining outlets, from a Sprouts Farmers Market to a Raley’s O-N-E Market grocery store. Coffee lovers not only live around the corner from the local Starbucks, but also from the Tahoe Natural Café, a new restaurant serving up sandwiches and burritos along with espressos, hot apple cider and other hot drinks. Another popular eatery is the Twisted Fork, a “New American”-style restaurant serving American classics from mac and cheese to fried fish and burgers. Shoppers can spend the whole day at the Shayden Summit Reno shopping center, where brand-name clothing, jewelry and department stores sit beside the local Cinemark movie theatre and a selection of restaurants.
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Founding of the Foothills
Virginia Foothills derives its name the prospector James “Old Virginny Finney” Fennimore, who founded the silver-mining boomtown of Virginia City. Virginia Foothills is much more of a recent development than its namesake city; most of its homes were built during the 2000s and 2010s, with major local developers such as the Toll Brothers transforming this patch of desert brushland into a booming housing market on Reno’s southern outskirts. While the Foothills' location exposes it to a severe risk of wildfire, according to Risk Factor, the city of Reno has published several online resources to help homeowners deal with this ever-present threat.
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Written By
Jacob Adelhoch
Photography Contributed By
Jeremy Jensen
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kathy Dean
Kathy Dean
RE/MAX Professionals-Dayton
(775) 546-0795
75 Total Sales
1 in Virginia Foothills
$515,000 Price
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Christine Newell
Christine Newell
RE/MAX Gold-Carson City
(775) 306-7173
140 Total Sales
1 in Virginia Foothills
$402,000 Price
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Brian Kuykendall
Brian Kuykendall
Keller Williams Group One Inc.
(775) 414-5144
112 Total Sales
10 in Virginia Foothills
$425K - $825K Price Range
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Wendy Poore
Wendy Poore
Sierra Sothebys Intl. Realty
(530) 317-4056
73 Total Sales
1 in Virginia Foothills
$975,000 Price
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Hadley Faught
Hadley Faught
eXp Realty, LLC
(775) 254-8589
205 Total Sales
2 in Virginia Foothills
$490K - $665K Price Range
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Ashtyn Harding
Ashtyn Harding
Ink Realty
(775) 414-6676
43 Total Sales
3 in Virginia Foothills
$500K - $695K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cyan Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Virginia Foothills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Damonte Ranch Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Center Creek Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Trails
Double Diamond Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
Horizon View Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Virginia Foothills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Virginia Foothills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Virginia Foothills, Reno sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Virginia Foothills, Reno over the last 12 months is $760,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$799,000
Median Sale Price
$760,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$785,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$529,888
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$421,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
383
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$355
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,782
Number of Homes for Sale
97
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,315
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,726
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,314
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512:30 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,695 - $2,940 per month
- Integra Peaks
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 665+ Sq Ft
- 875 Damonte Ranch Pkwy
- Reno, NV
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$1,977 - $2,584 per month
- Indigo Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 752+ Sq Ft
- 11165 Veterans Pkwy
- Reno, NV
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
24,571
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$133,863
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$145,728
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.1%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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