Summit Sierra
Spanish-style homes in the Sierra Nevada
Homes in Summit Sierra come in various styles, although ranch-style houses are among the most common. Homebuyers can find plenty of Spanish-style ranch-style homes with stucco siding and red tile roofs. Many houses also incorporate stone features into the exterior. New traditional and Craftsman homes are also common, with wood siding and spacious built-in garages. The neighborhood is comprised of several subdivisions. The subdivisions on the east side feature homes built close together. The subdivisions in the center and west side of the community have homes that are more spread out on larger lots. The green grass and mature trees contrast with the surrounding desert landscape. Most homes in the neighborhood have at least four bedrooms and start at around $700,000. Larger homes with 3,500 square feet or more can cost between $1.5 and $2 million.
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Preparing students for STEM careers
Students in Summit Sierra will likely attend Hunsberger Elementary School, Herz Middle School and Galena High School, all receiving an A-minus rating from Niche. Galena High is home to approximately 1,200 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. The school is known for its signature STEM program, which allows students to focus on project and problem-based learning. Students can earn college credit through the program and have the opportunity to participate in internships.
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Youth sports and mountain treks in south Reno
Several parks throughout the neighborhood give residents room for various outdoor activities. Whites Creek Park has a large multi-use turf field, a playground and picnic areas. The Lower Whites Creek Trail begins here and winds through the desert for 3.3 miles before reaching the Upper Whites Creek Trail, where residents can continue through the dense pine forest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Saddlehorn Park is maintained by the Saddlehorn subdivision’s homeowners association and is popular for sports such as tennis, basketball and volleyball. Residents can visit South Valleys Regional Park just north of the neighborhood on Wedge Parkway for various sports. This park has five baseball fields, three soccer fields and a disc golf course. Reno Ice is next to the park, offering a space for ice skating and youth hockey leagues. Residents are also conveniently located just 12 miles from the popular Mt. Rose ski resort and 23 miles from the shores of Lake Tahoe in Incline Village.
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Sip and shop at The Summit
The Summit is a popular outdoor shopping mall just east of Interstate 580, home to several national retailers, including Dillard’s, Ulta and Williams-Sonoma. Residents can see the latest hit movies at the Cinemark Century movie theater at the mall. There are also several popular restaurants in the area. “There’s BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse over there. I think a lot of the popular restaurants are in the Damonte area, which is still in south Reno. That’s where The Twisted Fork is,” says Raffanelli. BJ’s is a chain restaurant with classic bar food like burgers and pizza, plus an extensive beer list. The Twisted Fork is about 4.5 miles from the neighborhood and is known for its upscale American fare, like short ribs and macaroni and cheese. Residents can shop for groceries at Raley’s O-N-E Market on Mt. Rose Highway on the neighborhood’s east side.
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Convenient trip to downtown Reno or Lake Tahoe
Summit Sierra residents are conveniently located near several major roads, making it easy to get around Reno. Mt. Rose Highway is on the neighborhood’s southern end, while Arrowcreek Parkway is to the north. I-580 gives residents a 15-mile drive north to downtown Reno and an 11-mile drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Residents can also use I-580 for a 6-mile drive to Renown South Meadows Medical Center, one of the top hospitals in the state, according to US News & World Report.
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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
102 Total Sales
5 in Summit Sierra
$390K - $1.3M Price Range
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Phil Klink
Phil Klink
RE/MAX Gold
(775) 200-9721
18 Total Sales
2 in Summit Sierra
$670K - $750K Price Range
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Sandra Gabrielli
Sandra Gabrielli
RE/MAX Professionals-Sparks
(775) 204-4035
160 Total Sales
1 in Summit Sierra
$665,000 Price
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Greta Mestre
Greta Mestre
Dickson Realty - Damonte Ranch
(775) 451-3544
85 Total Sales
3 in Summit Sierra
$299K - $1.8M Price Range
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Christi Mercurio
Christi Mercurio
Allison James Estates & Homes
(775) 227-5686
91 Total Sales
3 in Summit Sierra
$385K - $490K Price Range
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Jordan Ames
Jordan Ames
eXp Realty, LLC
(775) 402-9871
123 Total Sales
1 in Summit Sierra
$385,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Arrowcreek Park
- Playground
- Community Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Thomas Creek Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
South Valleys Regional Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Phillip & Annie Callahan Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Saddlehorn Park
Harbottle Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Summit Sierra | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Summit Sierra Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Summit Sierra, Reno sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Summit Sierra, Reno over the last 12 months is $485,790, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$484,990
Median Sale Price
$485,790
Median Single Family Sale Price
$498,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$453,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,112
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,864
Significantly above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,364
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,402
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,033
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2712 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jul 271 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jul 2711am - 1pm
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
6,520
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$140,414
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,759
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
56.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
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®
6
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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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