Is Carson City, NV 89701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Carson City is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 22% 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 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #15 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 Carson City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Carson City, NV 89701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 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 122 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $484,790. Overall, Carson City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Carson City ranks #15 of 100 NV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Carson City 89703 (13% sold over asking) or Carson City 89706 (18% sold over asking).
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Questions about Carson City real estate
Is Carson City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Carson City, NV 89701 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 Carson City?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Carson City sell over asking?
22% 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 Carson City?
About 0.41% of a home’s value a year in Carson City, or roughly $1,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Carson City?
The median sale price was $484,790 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $299 per square foot.
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