The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 89442 sells for about $585,000, or $303 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 89442 — Wadsworth
The housing market in the 89442 ZIP code is characterized by low inventory and rural residential conditions, mirroring the broader stability of the Washoe County market. Prices remain influenced by regional demand in the Reno-Sparks area, though this specific ZIP lacks the high-density development seen elsewhere. Market activity is currently steady with moderate price growth.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living and affordability who are willing to commute to the Reno-Sparks metro area for employment.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 89442, Washoe County 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.
Not determinable for this specific ZIP code.
Not determinable for this specific ZIP code.
The area is subject to high wildfire risk common to rural Northern Nevada, with insurance availability and premiums increasingly impacted by regional hazard exposure.
Growth is limited in this rural area, which serves primarily as a residential enclave with minimal commercial infrastructure or major employer presence.
Property taxes are assessed by Washoe County based on the taxable value of land and improvements, subject to state-mandated caps on annual increases.
Commuting requires a significant drive via I-80 to reach the Reno-Sparks employment core, typically exceeding 30-40 minutes.
Recreation is primarily focused on outdoor activities including access to the Truckee River and surrounding high-desert landscapes, with limited local shopping or dining.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family developments.
The local economy is largely tied to the broader Reno-Sparks industrial and service sectors, with residents commuting to major employers in the metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via the I-80 corridor, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Washoe County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-regulated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard Washoe County tax levies, with potential inclusion in rural fire protection and utility districts.
Property insurance premiums in this area are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the overall hardening of the Nevada insurance market.
Nevada is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the state's deed of trust statutes.
Nevada law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive real property disclosure form detailing the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Provides regional access for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.