Is Sparks, NV 89434 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Sparks is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 25% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score62/ 100

More competitive than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #2 of 100 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list25.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market34Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$302▲ +2.8% vs. last year

The Sparks housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Sparks, NV 89434 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 81 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $479,792. Overall, Sparks is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

On our competition score, Sparks ranks #2 of 100 NV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

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Questions about Sparks real estate

Is Sparks a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Sparks, NV 89434 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Sparks?

The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sparks sell over asking?

25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sparks?

About 0.34% of a home’s value a year in Storey County, or roughly $1,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Sparks?

The median sale price was $479,792 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $302 per square foot.

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