Carson home sales median sales price dips in April

The number of home sales in Carson City rose in April, but the median sales price of existing single-family homes dropped from the previous month, according to data released by Sierra Nevada Realtors.

Carson City saw 51 sales of existing single-family homes, which was a 10.9 percent increase from March and from the same time period last year. However, the median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $495,000, a decrease of 12.8 percent from the previous month and an increase of 3.8 percent from the previous year.

The existing condominium/townhome median sales price in Carson for the month was $424,000, an increase of 32.5 percent from last year.

“As we transition from spring to summer months, it is evident that the local housing market is heating up,” said SNR President Robert Bartshe. “Home prices have increased from this time last year; however, it is a great time to enter the market. We encourage individuals considering real estate transactions to seek guidance from a local agent for informed decision-making in this dynamic market environment.”

Washoe County (excluding Incline Village)

In April, Washoe County, excluding the area of Incline Village, saw 499 new listings and 373 closed sales. The median sales price for an existing single-family residence in Washoe County was $565,000, a decrease of 1.7 precent from the previous month and an increase of 4.6 percent from last year. The median sales price of an existing condominium/townhome in Washoe County in April was $365,820, up 16.1 percent from last year.

Lyon County (includes manufactured and single-family residences)

In April, Lyon County had 90 sales of existing single-family homes and manufactured properties, a decrease of 17.4 percent from the previous month and a decrease of 8.2 percent from last year. The median sales price for existing manufactured and single-family residences were $380,500, a decrease of 3.5 percent from last month and an increase of 8.7 percent from the previous year.

Churchill County

In April, Churchill County had 23 sales of existing single-family homes, a decrease of 8 percent from the previous month and a decrease of 14.8 percent from last year. The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $385,000, an increase of 5.5 percent from the previous month and up 13.9 percent from last year.

Storey County

In April, Storey County had four sales of existing single-family homes, down 20 percent from the previous month and up 33.3 percent from last year. The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $595,000, an increase of 8.2 percent from the previous month and an increase of 42 percent from last year.

Douglas County

In April, Douglas County had 61 sales of existing single-family homes, an increase of 35.6 percent from the previous month and a decrease of 7.6 percent from last year. The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $661,000, an increase of 12 percent from the previous month and an increase of 27.1 percent from last year.