Why Live in Mount Charleston
Sitting below Nevada’s eighth-highest mountain and the highest peak in the Spring Mountains is the quaint town of Mount Charleston. At nearly 12,000 feet above the Las Vegas Valley, the towering snowcapped Charleston Peak and the vast Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest watch over the town below, standing in stark contrast to the city’s desert landscape. In this community, the pace of life slows down, nature takes center stage and elk and moose crossing the road are the norm. An alpine oasis of forests and rugged summits, Mount Charleston is a respite from big city living, away from the blinding lights of the Vegas Strip. “It bridges the gap for people who want to live in Las Vegas but don’t want to live in the city,” says Realtor Pauline van Betten with Realty ONE Group, who has over 20 years of experience in the area. Above all, perhaps even bigger than the mountain peak and wider than the forest surrounding it, is the strong, everlasting bond that holds this community of 552 residents together. “That was a big draw for us,” says Katie Corr, Realtor for Mt. Charleston Realty, serving the area since 2007 and a lifelong Mount Charleston resident. “It’s small and very close-knit and
Home Trends in Mount Charleston, NV
On average, homes in Mount Charleston, NV sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Charleston, NV over the last 12 months is $660,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$660,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$825,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$596
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$930,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%