Hunter Lake
Swim and smell the roses at Idlewild Park
Presented as a gift to Reno from California in 1927, Idlewild Park and the California Building, a popular wedding venue, attract parkgoers year-round. The park includes numerous picnic spaces, tennis courts, bike routes and a public pool. The Lions Club playpark is great for romping around, while the skate park keeps adventurous residents active. Residents can stop and smell more than 1,700 roses of more than 200 different types at the Reno Municipal Rose Garden, which is the only rose garden in Nevada to receive certification from the American Rose Society. For other adventures, bike or stroll to Pyramid Lake or Lake Tahoe via the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail.
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Idlewild’s Food Truck Fridays and Riverside Farmer’s Market
Idlewild Park is also a community hub for neighborhood events. Every Sunday folks can head over to the Riverside Farmer’s Market where local farmers, ranchers crafters and bakers sell their wares in this open-air bazaar style event. The park also hosts Food Truck Fridays from June to August, where people can sample Reno Street foods and support local businesses. In winter, locals can drive about an hour south to Lake Tahoe for the annual North Lake Tahoe Snowfest, the largest winter mountain festival on the west coast.
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Truckee River condos and contemporary estates
Several condo units along Truckee River can range in prices from $250,000 and $450,000. Townhouses can have up to three bedrooms and cost closer to that $400,000 price point. Single-family residences in Hunter Lake can range from flat desert ranch-style homes and bungalows to contemporary or Spanish style estates. “There are no cookie cutter homes... These are older homes, a lot built in the 50s and 60s,” says Berman. “You’ll get old brick homes with mature trees and bigger lots, one-half to one acre. Hunter Lake also has some of the highest prices per square foot.” Several of Hunter Lake’s homes have been recently renovated, and those with three or fewer bedrooms on nice-sized lots can cost between $400,000 and $750,000. Homes with four or more bedrooms tend to start around $650,000 and can reach as high as over $2 million for those with more than 2,500 square feet on expansive lawns.
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Village Shopping Center and Virginia Street in Midtown
With downtown Reno less than 3 miles away, there is always something to do around Hunter Lake. But closer to home, locals can check out the Village Shopping Center on California Avenue. There they can find the local CVS, Dollar Tree and a few restaurants such as Mix Bakeshop for fresh baked pies and cupcakes. On their way out of the parking lot, they can drive up to The Roost coffee shop for a latte or drip coffee. They can also pick up bubble tea at 1, 2, Tea or hangout at the Old Southwest Social House bar and grill. Raley’s is just south of most homes on Mayberry drive for fresh produce and trips to the pharmacy. Other big box grocery stores and restaurants can be found in Midtown up and down Virginia Street.
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Washoe County School District courses and activities
Depending on their address, students in Hunter Lake can first attend Hunter Lake Elementary School or Jessie Beck Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade. For sixth through eighth grade, all students may attend Darrell C. Swope Middle School, which has four ballfields on its campus and offers boys and girls basketball and soccer. All three schools are graded an A-minus on Niche. Finally, students can attend Reno High School, graded an A. Its expansive campus is right in town, with several sports fields and an extensive athletics program. The school also offers several elective credits in courses such as journalism, speech and debate, and psychology.
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Downtown Reno and short drives to the airport
Most residents can hop on Keystone Avenue and head 2 miles north to downtown Reno’s flashing lights and bustling nightlife. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is about 5 miles away and only a 15-minute drive from most Hunter Lake homes. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is just north of Reno’s Riverwalk District on West 6th Street. And though the area of Hunter Lake is not known for being in a wildfire zone, it is likely to receive embers or ashes from those that occur in the mountains west of town.
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Shelby Sullivan
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Jeremy Jensen
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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
233 Total Sales
1 in Hunter Lake
$449,000 Price
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Sara Sharkey
Sara Sharkey
RE/MAX Professionals-Sparks
(775) 451-3923
54 Total Sales
1 in Hunter Lake
$450,000 Price
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McKenna Berg
McKenna Berg
Keller Williams Group One Inc.
(775) 305-7970
103 Total Sales
1 in Hunter Lake
$840,000 Price
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Sarah Carmona Zink
Sarah Carmona Zink
Responds QuicklyReno/Tahoe Realty Group, LLC
(775) 204-7136
37 Total Sales
3 in Hunter Lake
$355K - $520K Price Range
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Greta Mestre
Greta Mestre
Dickson Realty - Damonte Ranch
(775) 451-3544
85 Total Sales
3 in Hunter Lake
$575K - $803K Price Range
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Christi Mercurio
Christi Mercurio
Allison James Estates & Homes
(775) 227-5686
91 Total Sales
1 in Hunter Lake
$400,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Idlewild Playground
- Playground
Idlewild Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Ivan Sack Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Idlewild Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Reno Municipal Rose Garden
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Botanical Gardens
The Sensory Garden
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Botanical Gardens
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hunter Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hunter Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hunter Lake, Reno sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Hunter Lake, Reno over the last 12 months is $645,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$667,450
Median Sale Price
$645,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$703,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$430,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
83
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$424
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,371
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,818
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,213
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,090
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
838
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Friday, Jul 254 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,675 - $2,075 per month
- The Village at Idlewild Park
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 1450 Idlewild Dr
- Reno, NV
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$1,499 - $2,170 per month
- The Park at Idlewild
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 875+ Sq Ft
- 1850 Idlewild Dr
- Reno, NV
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,866
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,354
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,340
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
51%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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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