The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 89701 sells for about $540,000, or $279 per square foot.
Prices are up +28.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,153 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Storey County, Nevada (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 89701 — Mark Twain
The 89701 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from local buyers. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by a steady regional economy and the area's relative affordability compared to the broader Reno-Tahoe market.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between the affordability of Carson City and the employment opportunities of the greater Reno-Tahoe region.
Median prices moved up 28.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 89701, Carson City NV
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in Carson City are generally stable, with rates comparable to other mid-sized regional hubs in Northern Nevada.
Schools in the area are part of the Carson City School District, which maintains a standard academic performance profile consistent with state averages.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Eastern Sierra region, with standard insurance requirements for properties in wildland-urban interface zones.
Economic momentum is driven by state government operations, healthcare, and proximity to the expanding industrial and logistics hubs in the Reno-Sparks corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by the Carson City Assessor based on a formula involving the taxable value of land and improvements, subject to state-mandated caps on annual increases.
Residents typically experience a 20-minute average commute, with easy access to US-395 and I-580 for travel toward Reno or Lake Tahoe.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor amenities including the Carson River, numerous city parks, and proximity to Sierra Nevada hiking trails and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy pressure, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and limited short-term vacation housing.
The economy is anchored by the Nevada state government, regional healthcare providers, and a growing service sector supporting the capital city.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US-395 and US-50, facilitating regional transit to Reno and the surrounding mountain communities.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of the historic downtown core to support increased residential density.
The Carson City Assessor manages property valuations, ensuring compliance with Nevada's constitutional tax caps.
Parcels are subject to the Carson City School District and various municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and state-level regulatory oversight.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive trail systems and recreational fishing access.
Central community park featuring sports facilities and event spaces.
Public golf facility serving the local community.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.7% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $452,000 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.