Is Reno, NV 89521 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Reno is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 17% 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.
More competitive than 47% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #27 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
The Reno housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Reno, NV 89521 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 266 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $738,655. Overall, Reno is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Washoe County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Reno ranks #27 of 100 NV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Reno 89510 (0% sold over asking) or Incline Village 89450 (0% sold over asking), while Reno 89512 (32% sold over asking) and Reno 89519 (28% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Reno real estate
Is Reno a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Reno, NV 89521 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 Reno?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Reno sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Reno?
About 0.44% of a home’s value a year in Washoe County, or roughly $1,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Reno?
The median sale price was $738,655 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $359 per square foot.
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