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Sparks Marina

Sparks Marina

Suburban Neighborhood in Sparks, Nevada

Washoe County 89434

$568,488 Average Value
$292 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A spot of blue in the desert

Sparks Marina is a spot of blue in a desert landscape. Situated at the eastern edge of Nevada’s fifth-largest city, this neighborhood revolves around a natural aquifer popular for boating, fishing and swimming. “Some apartments and houses are built right on the marina with canal access,” says Kristen Gil, a broker at Dickson Realty with over two decades of real estate experience in the Reno/Sparks area. “Sparks Marina has convenient freeway access and lots of great shopping and restaurants,” says Gil. Residents live here full-time and also rent out their properties, “but it never totally empties out,” says Gil. From residential relaxation to industry, shopping and dining, eastern Reno’s life revolves around the Sparks Marina.

Fishing and frolicking at Sparks Marina Park

Enjoying the outdoors is a significant part of daily life in Sparks Marina. This community is known for its commanding views of surrounding natural beauty, whether it’s the sun setting over Mount Rose, blue skies reflected in the lake or the Reno skyline waiting in the distance. “The marina has a beach, a well-used walking path, a park and fishing access,” says Gil. “The lake allows nonmotorized watersports, like paddleboats and kayaks. It has spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.” Sparks Marina Park not only invites boaters to relax on its still waters, but also features a playground and a dog park to entertain both human and canine visitors.

Sparks Marina is popular amongst fly fishermen.
Sparks Marina is popular amongst fly fishermen.
Sparks Marina has a gated dog park connected to the shoreline which dogs will love for playtime.
Sparks Marina has a gated dog park connected to the shoreline which dogs will love for playtime.
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Waterfront homes at the heart of Sparks

Sparks Marina is a primarily retail-focused neighborhood, with great portions of the community consisting of shopping centers and industrial buildings. However, diverse housing options can be found ringing around the lake and sitting among the Marina’s condo, apartment and manufactured home communities. Ranch-style homes with attached garages can sell for between $400,000 and $500,000, while larger loft homes with private docks can sell for up to $800,000.

The public pathways of Sparks Marina cross directly behind waterfront properties.
The public pathways of Sparks Marina cross directly behind waterfront properties.
The suburban homes of Sparks Marina have equity in their mature landscaping.
The suburban homes of Sparks Marina have equity in their mature landscaping.
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Food and fun at Legends Outlet Mall

Sparks Marina is just as much a center of shopping as it is of sailing. This neighborhood is surrounded by major retail outlets like the Iron Horse Shopping Center and the popular Outlets at Legends open-air shopping complex. “Homes are within walking distance of Legends Outlet Mall and Casino,” says Gil. Legends has everything from a Target and a Gap clothing store to restaurants, the Legends Bay Casino and an IMAX movie theatre. This shopping center is right across Sparks Boulevard from Wild Island Family Adventure Park, where visitors can have a thrill with its waterslides, mini-golf and laser mazes. When it comes to dining out, “there are fantastic restaurants and coffee shops with marina views,” says Gil. Great Full Gardens offers healthy selections such as sesame crusted teriyaki ahi filet; Lighthouse Coffee offers a caffeine fix by the water; and Water Bar serves upscale steaks, salads and cocktails on the patio.

Visitors to Sparks Marina will be delighted to find a Ferris wheel in the middle of Scheels.
Visitors to Sparks Marina will be delighted to find a Ferris wheel in the middle of Scheels.
Wild Island Family Adventure Park is the only waterpark in the Reno/Sparks area.
Wild Island Family Adventure Park is the only waterpark in the Reno/Sparks area.
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Dual enrollment with the University of Nevada

Young learners can attend Lincoln Park Elementary, which includes prekindergarten and features a C grade from Niche, as well as the B-rated Lou Mendive Middle School and Reed High School. Reed High offers dual enrollment with the University of Nevada while also ranking among the top 15 high schools in the state for athletics, with numerous championships in football and cross-country.

Lou Mendive Middle School is a popular public school option in Sparks.
Lou Mendive Middle School is a popular public school option in Sparks.
Edward C Reed High School in Spark offers dual enrollment with the University of Nevada.
Edward C Reed High School in Spark offers dual enrollment with the University of Nevada.
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Walkable community next to I-80

Whether it’s around the waterfront, to the outlet mall or to one of its many restaurants, Sparks Marina is known for being walkable and bikeable. Commuters can make us of three bus stops near Sparks Marina Park, as well as major thoroughfares such as Interstate 80, which stretches into downtown Sparks and Reno. Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the gateway for long-distance travel, is just 5 miles away, as is downtown Reno. The closest hospital is at Northern Nevada Medical Center, about 2 miles from the heart of the neighborhood.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Reno/Tahoe International

28 min drive

Bus

E Prater Way And Lillard Drive

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Lillard Drive & Ozburn-Hessey Logistics

Bus

East Lincoln Street And Mccarran Boulevard

Bus

Western Village Inn And Casino

Bus

George Farris Drive And Legends Bay Drive

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Lillard Drive And Boxington Way

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Lillard Drive And E Prater Way

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sparks Marina US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$498,500
Median Single Family Price
$527,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$587,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
179
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,970
On par with the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,394
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
912
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,001
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,817
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,542

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
7''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
9''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

66 / 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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Sparks Marina
Sarah Carmona Zink
Reno/Tahoe Realty Group, LLC
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