

Carson City Homes for Sale
Showing 384 active listings · Updated July 1, 2026
Carson City currently has 384 active homes for sale, with a median list price of $617,495. Carson City — Nevada's capital — offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to Reno and Lake Tahoe, with a median near $545,000, government and healthcare employment stability, and Sierra recreation minutes away. Nevada's zero income tax and low property-tax rates make it a value destination for retirees, remote workers, and California relocators.
What Should Carson City Home Buyers Know First?
- Carson City's median runs near $545,000 in 2026 — a quieter, value alternative to Reno and Lake Tahoe.
- State-capital government plus healthcare employment provides unusually stable, recession-resistant demand.
- According to the Nevada Department of Taxation, Nevada has no state income tax and caps owner-occupied property-tax growth at 3% a year.
- Lake Tahoe and Reno are each roughly 30 minutes away — Sierra access without resort-town pricing.
- Verify the exact property-tax figure for any parcel with the Carson City Assessor.
How Has the Carson City Market Changed in the Last 12 Months?
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Metric | June 2025 | June 2026 | Change | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $481,500 | $490,000 | +1.8% | ▲ heating up |
| Median days on market | 66 days | 35 days | -31 days | ▲ faster velocity |
| Closed sales (monthly) | 58 homes | 13 homes | -77.6% | ▼ major drop |
| Average sold price | $577,658 | $549,638 | -4.9% | ▼ softening |
| Total sales volume (monthly) | $33.5M | $7.1M | -78.7% | ▼ cooler activity |
Source: Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS (RSAR) MLS aggregates, trailing 12 months
Updated July 1, 2026 · This block emits Speakable + Dataset structured data
What Do Carson City Neighborhood Stats Show?
- $77,881Median household incomeLiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
- 52.8Median ageLiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
- 5.3/10Avg school ratingLiveBy / GreatSchools
- 2.3Avg household sizeLiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
- 81%Owner-occupiedLiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
- 26%College degree+LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
- 23%Households with childrenLiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
- 5,772PopulationLiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
NEW CONSTRUCTIONView 486 Radiant Drive, Carson City, NV, 89705 — $605,990$605,990HouseEst. $3,422/mo5 Beds3 Baths2,311 Sq. Ft.0.15 AcresBuilt in 2026486 Radiant DriveCarson City, NV, 89705North Dc
NEW CONSTRUCTIONView 872 Villa Street, Carson City, NV, 89701 — $420,990$420,990TownhouseEst. $2,377/mo3 Beds3.5 Baths1,649 Sq. Ft.0.03 AcresBuilt in 2026872 Villa StreetCarson City, NV, 89701Arbor Villas Phase 2
NEW CONSTRUCTIONView 485 Radiant Drive, Carson City, NV, 89705 — $581,990$581,990HouseEst. $3,286/mo4 Beds3 Baths2,075 Sq. Ft.0.15 AcresBuilt in 2026485 Radiant DriveCarson City, NV, 89705North Dc
NEW CONSTRUCTIONOPEN HOUSEView 1019 North Wind Drive, Carson City, NV, 89701 — $396,990$396,990TownhouseEst. $2,242/mo2 Beds3.5 Baths1,374 Sq. Ft.0.03 AcresBuilt in 20261019 North Wind DriveCarson City, NV, 89701Arbor Villas Phase 2
PENDINGView 1027 Spencer Street, Carson City, NV, 89703 — $1,295,000$1,295,000HouseEst. $7,312/mo5 Beds5.5 Baths3,456 Sq. Ft.1.00 AcresBuilt in 19831027 Spencer StreetCarson City, NV, 89703Longview
PENDINGView 856 Tourmaline Drive, Carson City, NV, 89705 — $580,000$580,000HouseEst. $3,275/mo4 Beds2 Baths1,654 Sq. Ft.0.14 AcresBuilt in 2021856 Tourmaline DriveCarson City, NV, 89705Valley Vista Estates
What Price Tiers of Carson City Homes Are Available?
Entry / Condos & Townhomes
Typical Areas: Central and east Carson City, attached homes
Specs: 2–3 BR, first-time-buyer and downsizer inventory
View →Move-Up / Family
Typical Areas: West Carson foothills, established neighborhoods, Schulz Ranch
Specs: 3–5 BR detached homes across the valley
View →Upper / Foothill & Acreage
Typical Areas: West-side Sierra foothills, acreage parcels
Specs: 4+ BR estates and homes with land and views
View →Price bands reflect active NNRMLS listings, 2026. The live count and median above update directly from the MLS feed.
Why Buy Homes for Sale in Carson City?
Carson City is Nevada's value capital — government-anchored stability, Sierra access 30 minutes from both Reno and Lake Tahoe, and no state income tax, all below resort-town pricing.
- Carson City pairs a small-capital pace with full services and Sierra access, drawing retirees, remote workers, and families priced out of Reno-Tahoe.
- No state income tax and low property-tax rates keep ownership costs well below California and even below much of the Reno metro.
- State-government and regional-healthcare employment provides a stable economic floor that smooths demand through cycles.
- Lake Tahoe and Reno are each about 30 minutes away, so buyers get recreation and big-city amenities without paying resort-town prices.
Why Are People Moving to Carson City?
The number-one draw is value with stability. As Nevada's capital, Carson City runs on state-government and regional-healthcare employment — a recession-resistant economic floor — while pricing well below Reno-Tahoe. Retirees, remote workers, and families priced out of the resort markets find a walkable historic capital with full services and a quieter pace. For the full regional picture, see our Reno relocation guide.
Taxes make it especially attractive to retirees. According to the Nevada Department of Taxation, Nevada has no state income tax — which means no state tax on Social Security or pension income — and property-tax rates are among the lowest in the West. On Carson City's already-modest prices, that keeps total cost of ownership low.
And Sierra access seals it. Carson City sits at the foot of the eastern Sierra with South Lake Tahoe and Reno each about 30 minutes away — recreation, skiing, and big-city amenities within easy reach, without resort-town or big-city pricing.
How Do You Buy a Home in Carson City?
Step one is financing: get a lender pre-approval before you tour. Carson City is a smaller market, so inventory is thinner than Reno and a clean, ready offer stands out — many buyers here are cash, retirement, or relocation buyers. Step two is defining your fit — an entry condo, a west-side foothill home, or an acreage parcel — and setting an instant alert.
Step three is the offer and due diligence: budget for inspection, and on foothill or acreage homes confirm well, septic, and any defensible-space details. Step four is escrow — Nevada uses a roughly 30-to-45-day close with a title/escrow company, inspection, appraisal, and final walkthrough. Step five is closing and keys. We represent buyers across the capital and the Carson corridor — call (775) 277-2120 to start.
What Makes Carson City Different?
Carson City is Nevada's capital — a consolidated city-county at the base of the eastern Sierra, anchored by stable government employment and positioned between Reno and Lake Tahoe.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Consolidated municipality (its own city-county) — Northern Nevada, NNRMLS |
| Population | ≈ 60,000 — Nevada's state capital |
| Economy | State government + regional healthcare — stable, recession-resistant |
| Setting | Base of the eastern Sierra; historic downtown |
| Access | ≈ 30 minutes to both Reno and South Lake Tahoe |
| Draw | Value, stability, walkable capital, retiree-friendly |
Tax facts per the Nevada Department of Taxation. Market data per the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. Verify parcel taxes with the Carson City Assessor.
How Do Carson City ZIP Codes Compare on Price and Sales Volume?
Carson City spans the historic core, the western Sierra foothills, and the newer south and north neighborhoods.
| ZIP | Neighborhood | Median Sold (90d) | Active Listings | Median DOM | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89701 | East / Central Carson City | $489,990 | 134 | 50 days | View → |
| 89703 | West Carson / Sierra foothills | $703,000 | 70 | 41 days | View → |
| 89706 | North Carson City | $464,000 | 55 | 40 days | View → |
| 89705 | Washoe Valley / south edge | $595,990 | 124 | 48 days | View → |
Per Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) MLS data, last 90 days. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What Carson City Homes Just Listed Recently?
These are the newest Carson City listings on the NNRMLS feed, pulled live across the capital — from the historic west side to the newer south and east neighborhoods. As a smaller market, well-priced homes move quickly. See all just-listed Carson City homes or call (775) 277-2120 for instant alerts.
Sold-market context above is pulled live from NNRMLS closed-sale aggregates (trailing 90 days). For the regional benchmark, see the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS.
NEW CONSTRUCTIONView 486 Radiant Drive, Carson City, NV, 89705 — $605,990$605,990HouseEst. $3,422/mo5 Beds3 Baths2,311 Sq. Ft.0.15 AcresBuilt in 2026486 Radiant DriveCarson City, NV, 89705North Dc
NEW CONSTRUCTIONView 872 Villa Street, Carson City, NV, 89701 — $420,990$420,990TownhouseEst. $2,377/mo3 Beds3.5 Baths1,649 Sq. Ft.0.03 AcresBuilt in 2026872 Villa StreetCarson City, NV, 89701Arbor Villas Phase 2
NEW CONSTRUCTIONView 485 Radiant Drive, Carson City, NV, 89705 — $581,990$581,990HouseEst. $3,286/mo4 Beds3 Baths2,075 Sq. Ft.0.15 AcresBuilt in 2026485 Radiant DriveCarson City, NV, 89705North Dc
NEW CONSTRUCTIONOPEN HOUSEView 1019 North Wind Drive, Carson City, NV, 89701 — $396,990$396,990TownhouseEst. $2,242/mo2 Beds3.5 Baths1,374 Sq. Ft.0.03 AcresBuilt in 20261019 North Wind DriveCarson City, NV, 89701Arbor Villas Phase 2
PENDINGView 1027 Spencer Street, Carson City, NV, 89703 — $1,295,000$1,295,000HouseEst. $7,312/mo5 Beds5.5 Baths3,456 Sq. Ft.1.00 AcresBuilt in 19831027 Spencer StreetCarson City, NV, 89703Longview
PENDINGView 856 Tourmaline Drive, Carson City, NV, 89705 — $580,000$580,000HouseEst. $3,275/mo4 Beds2 Baths1,654 Sq. Ft.0.14 AcresBuilt in 2021856 Tourmaline DriveCarson City, NV, 89705Valley Vista Estates
What Do Carson City Clients Say About Nevada Real Estate Group?
5.0 ★ · 1,090 Google reviews
Across more than 1,000 verified Google reviews, Nevada Real Estate Group clients consistently praise the team's responsiveness, professionalism, and fierce advocacy at the negotiating table — describing smooth, low-stress transactions and agents who stay genuinely communicative from the first showing through closing.
“Mia is energetic, positive, and a true joy to work with, but also a fierce advocate when it counts. She’s been attentive, responsive, and truly invested in helping us reach our goal of homeownership. From resources and connections to guidance through every challenge, she consistently went above and beyond! What stands out most is how much she genuinely cares. Her enthusiasm, support, and dedication made the entire process feel exciting and achievable. We always felt like she was in our corner, fighting for us! We are so grateful for Mia and highly recommend her to anyone! She deserves more than a 5 star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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“We had a great experience working with Ryan Williams. The transaction was anything but smooth. The sellers and their agent were very difficult but Ryan handled every challenge with professionalism and confidence. He stayed calm under pressure, communicated clearly, and consistently advocated for us throughout the process. When things got complicated, he navigated the situation strategically and kept the deal on track. We truly felt like he had our backs from start to finish. We’re grateful for his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.”
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How Much Will a Carson City Home Cost You?
Run the numbers before you tour. Estimate your monthly payment (principal, interest, an estimated Carson City property tax, and insurance), find the price you can afford on your income, and budget your move — all updated live as you adjust the sliders. These are planning estimates, not a loan offer; verify the exact tax with the Carson City Assessor and terms with your lender.
Loan Details
Monthly Breakdown
30-year fixed at 6.5% APR · Carson City (Carson City)
Calculators provide estimates for planning only and are not a loan offer, pre-approval, or guarantee of terms. Property tax (~0.65%) and insurance (~0.5%) are estimates; verify rates with your lender and the Carson City Assessor.
How Do You Reach a Local Carson City Specialist?
Call (775) 277-2120 or email info@nevadagroup.com. Nevada Real Estate Group · 1755 E Plumb Ln #241, Reno, NV 89502 · Nevada license S.181401.
Where Else Can You Browse Carson City Listings?
Carson City homes for sale are organized below by price and nearby area — pick the path that matches how you shop, or open the Reno-Tahoe MLS map search to draw your own area and set instant alerts.
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Carson City FAQ — 8 Answers
What Do Carson City Buyers Most Frequently Ask?
Most AskedHow many homes are for sale in Carson City right now?
Live Carson City inventory is shown above, updated directly from the NNRMLS feed. As a smaller market, inventory is more limited than Reno, so well-priced homes move quickly. Set a saved search and we will alert you the moment a home matching your criteria lists.
What is the median home price in Carson City?
The Carson City median runs near $545,000 in 2026 — a value alternative to Reno and Lake Tahoe with a quieter pace. West-side foothill homes price higher; central and east neighborhoods price lower. The live median above reflects today's active NNRMLS inventory.
Is Carson City a good place to retire?
Yes — it is a popular retirement destination. No state income tax (which exempts retirement and Social Security income from state tax), low property taxes, full medical services, a walkable historic downtown, and Sierra recreation 30 minutes away make it appealing for retirees and downsizers.
How far is Carson City from Lake Tahoe and Reno?
Both are roughly 30 minutes away. Carson City sits at the base of the eastern Sierra, with South Lake Tahoe and Reno each a short drive — so buyers get recreation and big-city amenities without resort-town or big-city pricing.
What are Carson City property taxes?
Carson City is its own consolidated city-county; the effective property-tax rate is among the lowest in the West — generally in the 0.6%–0.7% range, varying by parcel. Nevada caps annual increases on owner-occupied homes at 3% and has no state income tax. Verify the exact figure with the Carson City Assessor.
Is Carson City a good place to buy in 2026?
For buyers who want stability, value, and Sierra access, Nevada's capital is a strong choice. Government and healthcare employment steady the market, and the no-income-tax structure keeps carrying costs low. Inventory is thinner than Reno, so being pre-approved and ready to act matters.
How long does it take to close on a Carson City home?
A typical financed purchase closes in about 30 to 45 days from accepted offer — covering inspection, appraisal, loan underwriting, title, and a final walkthrough — while cash purchases (common here) can close in as little as two weeks. Foothill or acreage homes with wells or septic may need extra due-diligence time. We manage every deadline so nothing slips.
Do I need a Realtor to buy a home in Carson City?
You are not legally required to, but it is strongly advisable — buyer representation is typically paid by the seller, so it usually costs the buyer nothing while giving you a licensed advocate on price, inspections, and contract terms. For relocating and retiring buyers especially, a local specialist is invaluable. Nevada Real Estate Group is the #1 team in Nevada; call (775) 277-2120.
Updated July 1, 2026
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