McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
Competitive prices and co-op housing
McCarran Boulevard-Probasco, like much of North Sparks, owes its origins to Reno’s suburbanization in the 1950s and 1960s. “McCarran Boulevard-Probasco is an established neighborhood with trees and parks, but just a bit older,” says Kristin Gil, a fourth-generation Nevadan and Broker at Dickson Realty with over two decades of real estate experience in the Reno/Sparks area. This community’s suburban origins are evidenced by its quiet atmosphere and its abundance of single-family house, little libraries and front-yard gardens. Gabrielli says, “There's a lot of residential in there; most of the homes are smaller, entry-level homes built in the 1960s, and a lot of them are one-car garage homes.” Most of these houses are ranch-style, tending to cost between $300,000 and $500,000. However, potential residents interested in senior co-op living can invest in a two-bedroom unit for as low as $150,000.
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Shopping and dining at McCarran Plaza
This neighborhood’s location along McCarran Boulevard gives residents direct access to major retail hubs such as the McCarran Plaza shopping center. Here, and at the Iron Horse Shopping Center across the street, shoppers can stock their shelves at Foodmaxx, start their morning with some coffee from Starbucks and a donut from Jelly Donut and treat themselves out to meals at local restaurants. Jack’s Coffee House is a popular brunch venue due to its large helpings of classic diner food, while Ijji Sushi and Mariscos El BarCo offer Japanese and seafood specialties. Other shops sell hardware, furniture, auto parts and other everyday necessities, making the corner of Prater and McCarran a one-stop shop for nearly every convenience.
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Standout schools in the Washoe County School District
McCarran Boulevard-Probasco’s students attend the schools of the Washoe County School District, starting their journey at Florence Drake Elementary School, which receives an A-minus rating from Niche and recognition as its No. 1 Standout Elementary School in Nevada. Learners go on to attend the C-plus-rated Dilworth Middle School and the C-plus-rated Sparks High School, whose football team has won the state championship seven times and imbued this school’s “Railroaders” with an extra dose of school spirit.
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Desert hiking and local strolls
While McCarran Boulevard-Probasco may be a large neighborhood, residents will find green spaces around every corner. “Reno and Sparks are connected, and all the area neighborhoods have good access to outdoor activities,” says Gil. In fact, Sparks City Parks & Recreation is headquartered along Richards Way, with Church Park’s green space and playground as its back yard. In the stretch of the neighborhood south of McCarran Boulevard, Longford Park includes basketball and tennis courts in addition to a playground, picnic benches, and a wide-open green space for field sports. Aimone Park, situated six blocks north of McCarran Loop, offers a similar set of features just next to Lena Juniper Elementary School. Outdoorsy folks willing to travel can head down to the Sparks Marina, just 2 miles away, to take their dogs to the park or swim and fish in its natural aquifer. At the neighborhood’s northern end, Wedekind Regional Park’s 250 acres of pristine desert hill country invite hikers and bikers to immerse themselves in the Sierra Nevada.
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Traveling by way of the boulevard
McCarran Boulevard-Probasco draws its name from two major thoroughfares, with McCarran looping around the entire Reno-Sparks metro area and connecting residents to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the ski resort of Mount Rose and beyond. Downtown Reno is accessible via a 5-mile and approximately 15-minute drive, while the 2 bus offers a similar journey within 35 minutes. The nearest hospital, the Northern Nevada Medical Center, is just 3 miles down Prater Way from the heart of McCarran Boulevard-Probasco.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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McKenna Berg
McKenna Berg
Keller Williams Group One Inc.
(775) 305-7970
100 Total Sales
1 in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
$365,000 Price
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CynDee Webb
CynDee Webb
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate Reno
(775) 535-9007
46 Total Sales
2 in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
$435K - $445K Price Range
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Sandra Gabrielli
Sandra Gabrielli
RE/MAX Professionals-Sparks
(775) 204-4035
160 Total Sales
3 in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
$227K - $450K Price Range
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Jordan Ames
Jordan Ames
eXp Realty, LLC
(775) 402-9871
123 Total Sales
1 in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
$255,000 Price
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Shauna McArthur
Shauna McArthur
Keller Williams Group One Inc.
(775) 414-7674
138 Total Sales
1 in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
$365,000 Price
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Kristi Maxwell
Kristi Maxwell
Realty One Group Eminence
(775) 451-2545
118 Total Sales
1 in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco
$365,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Village Green Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Burgess Park
Aimone Park
Longford Park
Shelly Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Wedekind Regional Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | McCarran Boulevard-Probasco | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McCarran Boulevard-Probasco Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco, Sparks sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in McCarran Boulevard-Probasco, Sparks over the last 12 months is $400,900, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$461,200
Median Sale Price
$400,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$442,445
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$754,545
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$412,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,807
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,378
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,063
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
939
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,902 - $3,233 per month
- SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTS
- 1-2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Sq Ft
- 431 Spring Villas Dr
- Sparks, NV
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$1,550 - $1,800 per month
- Victorian Villas
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 202 Nichols Blvd
- Sparks, NV
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,945
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,393
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,473
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
7''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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