Selling Reno And Sparks Real Estate Blog: Nevada: Sparks: Spanish Springs

New Construction Single Family Homes Now Selling in Sparks, Nevada

The Cottages at Kiley Ranch!!!

Located on the Links golf course in the master planned community of Kiley Ranch in Sparks, Nevada, the Cottages is a private gated community with beautifully maintained common areas.

 The Cottages at Kiley Ranch offers three two story home plans and three single story home plans. The very innovative and attractive designs is sure to please any active family or lifestyle. Here a just a few of the features and ameneties you will find in one of these newly constructed homes:

•·         Two And Three bedroom Homes

•·         Designer Kitchens

•·         Granite Monolithic Counter-tops

•·         2x6 Exterior Wall Construction

•·         Over-sized 2-car garage

•·         Fully landscaped with auto sprinkler

•·         Fenced yard

•·         Low Maintenance Exteriors

•·         Seller financing available

 These inspiring homes are now selling in the high $190,000s, putting them within reach of the first-time home buyer and those looking for a second home. A single family home listed for sale in our regional multiple listings service has additional details. View it right here:

Single Family Home at the Cottages at Kiley Ranch For Sale

You can locate the Cottages at Kiley Ranch by taking the Sparks Blvd. Exit off of Interstate 80 in Sparks, Nevada. A convenient location with easy freeway access, close to shopping, schools and recreation. The Spanish Springs Library  and the Lazy 5 Regional Park are both located a few miles north! Both are great places to read, picnic, and hang out with then entire family.

If you are interested in learning more about this area in Sparks, Nevada or would like to take a tour of the homes available at Kiley Ranch, please give me call to set up an appointment. 775-846-5424. A complete list of homes for sale in Sparks, Nevada is a great way to start any home search. Let me know if I can help you get started!

Sparks Nevada New Construction Homes For Sale ~ Cottages At Kiley Ranch

Amazing single family home for sale in the Spanish Springs area in Sparks, Nevada. A former model home with all the upgrades you can imagine. Simply stunning kitchen with granite slab counters and top of the line appliances.

This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage home sits on a large lot that has the most unbelievable landscaping. If you have been looking for a unique and special home in Sparks, here it is!

View Full Details and additional photos here:

Sparks Home For Sale in Spanish Springs ~ My Reno / Sparks Home Search

Sparks Nevada Market Statistics for December 2010

Prepared By Terrie Leighton, REALTOR®, Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada

Here are a few market statistics for homes sold during the months of December 2009/2010:

Single Family Homes Sold in Sparks for December 2010 = 146

Single Family Homes Sold in December 2009 = 146

Medium Sold Price in December 2010 = $155,000

Medium Sold Price in December 2009 = $175,000

Days On The Market in December 2010 = 110

Days On The Market in December 2009 = 92

Sparks NV Short Sale Properties: Of the 146 single family homes sold in Sparks during 2010, 46 homes were short sale properties. The medium sold price was $154,550. Short Sale properties were averaging 156 days on the market.

There were 46 short sale properties sold this same time during December 2009. The medium sold price during that time period was $162,000. The average time spent on the market was 167 days.

Sparks NV Bank Owned Properties: There were 50 bank owned properties sold in December 2010. The medium selling price for single family bank owned property was $133,950 and spent an average of 95 days on the market.

During the same time period in 2009, there were 52 bank owned properties sold in December. The average list price was $162,500 and lasted 65 days on the market.

The Sparks Real Estate Market seems to be holding steady from 2009 to 2010. The number of units sold are consistent with last years single family homes sold.

The absorption rate has halted its increase and is remaining steady for the short term. This signals that demand/supp;y realities are not changing significantly.

It is still a great time for Nevada home buyers to purchase. Home prices are low and inventory is high. Interest rates are still low and Nevada has many first time home buyer mortgage programs to choose from.

If you need help find a Northern Nevada Home to buy, contact me for all your real estate needs today.

Sparks Nevada Market Report For December 2010

Sonoma at the Vineyards in Sparks, Nevada 89436

Sparks Nevada Real Estate ~ New Homes For Sale

Sonoma at the Vineyards is a beautiful gated community with truly exceptional homes built byTanamera Homes.   Located in Sparks, Nevada, this beautiful master planned community offers four single story homes to choose from. These 3 & 4 bedroom homes include standard 3 car garages, front landscaping, stucco exteriors and tile roofs.

~Prices range from the mid $200,00's to the mid $300,00's~

New construction homes and resale homes are available for purchase. Contact me , your  Sparks neighborhood real estate specialist, for a complete list of Sonoma homes that are currently listed in the MLS and homes that are will be ready in 45 days or longer.

Situated between Vista Blvd and Sparks Blvd, this charming community is close to shopping, golfing, neighborhood schools, is just minutes from I80, downtown Sparks and  the beautiful recreational area of Pyramid Lake.

 Some of my favorite features that Sonoma,  by Tanamera offers is: the gated community, the beautiful landscaping, the paver driveways and the  modern and sleek kitchens.

They are located in a perfect area in Sparks, just off the interstate, yet far enough from the freeway that you will feel miles away.

 So if you work a 9 -5 job, you won't have to worry about commuting, because you will only have to travel a few short miles to get to both downtown Sparks and Reno.

 Once you see how special these homes located in the Vineyards neighborhood are, you are sure to be impressed.

New Construction Homes in Sparks, Nevada Sonoma At the Vineyards

"Lights of Kindness" presented by Think Kindness at the Outlets at Legends in Sparks!

Washoe County Students from different schools, High School Choir and Theater groups, Sparks locally owned and operated businesses and Legends merchants got creative this year for the "Lights of Kindness" holiday event.

Organized by the non-profit organization called Think Kindness, this event is raising money that will stay with Reno and Sparks charities. The folks behind this organization was able to get over 75 trees donated from The Dolan Automotive Group and  100% of money raised will be kept and donated to local charities.

Each tree has been uniquely and beautifully decorated and is ready for your vote. In order to vote, a $5.00 ticket must be purchased. As mentioned earlier, 100% of the proceeds go toward local charities. At the conclusion of the voting, up to 20 trees will go up for auction. The winners of each tree will be given the option of keeping the tree or donating it to a family in need.

So if you are looking for an inexpensive way to contribute to those less fortunate this holiday season, drive on over to the Outlets at Legends at the Sparks Marina.

December 10 - 15, 2010 at the Legends Mall. Check out the "Holiday Forest Of Trees" and vote for your favorite. For $5.00 vote, why not spend $10 and vote for your top two favorites.

The Toy Story themed tree got my vote. (Toy Story 3 is amazing if you haven't seen it yet!) If more traditional trees are more your style, don't worry there are at least 74 other trees to view and vote on. With so many tress to look at  be sure to plan your day with enough time to vote and shop!

Legends at the Sparks Marina is a wonderful outdoor mall in Sparks, Nevada. If you haven't had the chance to see one of Sparks' newests places to shop, now is a great time to head on over and get your holiday shopping done!

 Local Schools and Businesses Get Creative Decorating Christmas Trees in Sparks NV

~Spanish Springs Public Library ~ 7100A Pyramid Highway, Sparks, Nevada 89436

 ~ Part of the Washoe County Library System ~

Spanish Springs has a terrific community library! Packed full of books for leisure reading and resource tools that are great for school projects.

 Located in Sparks, Nevada, it is easily accessible allowing our  Spanish Springs neighbors to spend countless hours taking advantage of the many free activities and resources offered here.

As with countless public libraries everywhere, the Washoe County Library System offers FREE library cards! Simply speak  to any librarian or visit www.washoecountylibrary.us for specific card requirements. A library cardwill give you access to materials at all 12 Washoe Country Libraries!

If you haven't visited a library recently, you may be surprised to find  today's libraries are much more than just books. They not only have a full range of print materials available,  they also have books on CD, computers, downloadable audio books, DVD's, electronic databases, home schooling materials, Free eBooks, Internet access, music CDs, newspapers, magazines, software, video games, videos.

Some of the great benefites of the Spanish Springs  library is the wonderful children's reading center and many "free" activities that is available to them.

For instance, Family Storytime, a great childrens event,  is offered on each Monday at 10:30a.m. Stories are selected for children aged 3 -6, but all ages are welcome.

Wee Read Storytimes are offered on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. This session includes stories, songs and rhymes,  music and movement.

The Spanish Springs Library also has a Book Club that meets once a month, a Chess club, a movie matinee, scrapbooking and knitting group and a community art wall where local artists display their work. If you are an artistl, you are welcome to display your work of art as well.

The Spanish Springs Public Library is your neighborhood resource center. Use the convenient drive thru to drop off or pick up pre-order books. Check out books for three weeks with your library card. Renew materials for an additional three weeks by using the library website.

 Library hours can and do change frequently so be sure to check online if you haven't visited recently.

 Currently closed on Fridays and Saturdays but open on Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00pm, Mondays from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesdays from noon to 8:00pm, Wednesdays from noon to 8:00pm and Thursdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Your local library provides so much information it would be a shame not to take advantage of all  they offer.

The Spanish Springs Library in Sparks, Nevada is your Community Resource Center! A great place to spend an afternoon just relaxing, reading, studying and  learning!

Spanish Springs Public Library ~ Your Community Resource Center

Welcome Home to Casoleil at Spanish Springs in Sparks, Nevada

Casoleil, Spark's newest luxury condominium complex, currently has several singe story floor plans listed for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

With prices of these two bedroom, single story, condos that start in the low $100,000's it is hard to pass up! FHA financing is currently available.

 Casoleil meets the following FHA guidelines that makes it possible to obtain financing:

•  At least 90% of the units must have been sold
•  At least 51% are owner occupied
•  No single entity may own more than 10% of the units
•  If there are more than 30 total units, then no more than 10% of the units may have FHA financing
•  If there are 30 or fewer total units, then no more than 30% of the units may have FHA financing

 Units are either up one flight of stairs or on ground level. All rooms are located on one floor.

 Each unit comes with a one or two car garage, paved driveways, slate entry ways, covered deck and patios.

Interior features include:

 9-foot ceilings, granite slab counter tops in kitchen and baths, upgraded "Clean Steel" appliances, dual sinks in master baths, 2 full bathrooms, custom wood cabinets throughout and upgraded 48oz carpeting and pad.

On-Site amenities include:

• Gated Entry
• Community Night Lighting
• Pool and Spa
• Large Barbecue and Fire pit area
• Picnic Areas
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Community Center
• Children's Playground

Location! Location! Location!

Located in the Spanish Springs Valley in Sparks, Nevada. Centrally located off of I-80 via Sparks Blvd. and Pyramid Highway. Nestled in between the new Sparks Galleria and Spanish Springs Shopping Center. Both offer over 100 shops and eateries.

If you are looking for a FHA approved condominium home in Sparks, Nevada, or any other home in the Reno Sparks area's please remember to call me at 775-846-5424. I will be more than happy to help you find your next home.

Casoleil Condominiums, located in the beautiful Spanish Springs neighborhood in Sparks, Nevada are now building and selling  "Phase 2."

Single Story floor plans are available.  Units are either up one flight of stairs or on ground level. All rooms are located on one floor. Each unit comes with a one or two car garage, paved driveways, slate entry ways, covered deck and patios.

Interior features include 9-foot ceilings, granite slab counter tops in kitchen and baths, upgraded "Clean Steel" appliances, dual sinks in master baths, 2 full bathrooms, custom wood cabinets throughout and upgraded 48oz carpeting and pad.

On-Site amenities include:

• Gated Entry
• Community Night Lighting
• Pool and Spa
• Large Barbecue and Fire pit area
• Picnic Areas
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Community Center
• Children's Playground

Location! Location! Location!

Located in the Spanish Springs Valley in Sparks, Nevada. Centrally located off of I-80 via Sparks Blvd. and Pyramid Highway. Nestled in between the new Sparks Galleria and Spanish Springs Shopping Center. Both offer over 100 shops and eateries.

 If you would like additional information on condominiums available for sale, new or resale, please feel free to call or visit my website at www.servingrenoandsparks.com to get  a complete listing of homes/condominiums for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. February 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

The Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball League is officially in its 2009 season and registration for youths ages 4 years old to 12 years old is right around the corner!

If you live in Sparks, Spanish Springs or Wingfield Springs, your child is eligible to play on the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken  Baseball League.

There will be two options for registering for the 2009 baseball season:

1) In person~ Come to any of the scheduled sign-up dates and complete a registration form.

Walk-in Registration Schedule

2) On line ~ Register on-line by going to www.calripkenbb.com and download the 2009 registration forms:

• The 2009 registration form is for returning players as well a new players
• Consent for Treatment form ~ All four parts need to be completed with original signatures
• If new to league, include a copy of child's birth certificate and a proof of residency, such as a power bill.
• Make your check or money order payable to Cal Ripken Baseball and mail to:

Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball, 9732 State Route 445, PMB357, Sparks, Nevada 89432

Registration Fees

NOTE:   League age is determined by the age of the player as of April 30, 2009.

T-Ball (ages 4,5,6)                                                                    $65 per child (after Feb. 7th, $90)

Rookie (ages 7,8)                                                                     $85 per child(after Feb. 7th, $110)

Majors (10,11,12), AAA (9,10,11,12) AA(7-10)                             $125 per child (after Feb. 7th, $150)

• All Sign-ups received on or before January 15th will be given a $10.00 discount.
• All Sign-ups received after February 7th will be charged a $25.00 late fee.
• Receive an additional $10.00 discount for each sibling.

Major, AAA, AA Tryouts

Who: All players moving up a division or new players are required to try out to play.

Where: Eagle Canyon Fields on Eagle Canyon Parkway in Sparks, next to Shaw Middle School.

When: Saturday, February 28, 2009 or Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Schedule:

11 & 12 year old players from 9 to 11 a.m.

9 & 10 year old players from 12 to 2 p.m.

6, 7, & 8 year old players from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Please Note:

• The only players exempt from tryouts are T-Ball and Rookie players.
• No sing-ups will be accepted after February 14, 2009.
• Players will be placed in the appropriate divisions based on ability not age.

Opening Day

Saturday, April 4, 2009

For more information go to www.calripkenbb.com .

League President: Dustin Chipman 775-224-3751

Players Agent: Mark Prizina

Secretary: Terrie Leighton 775-846-5424

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball League, or any other questions you may have about the Sparks/Spanish Springs area.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. January 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate. The information in provided in this post is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball

Cal Ripken Baseball in Spanish Springs in fast approaching the end of another great season. We are in our fifth week of play. I say we because my son, Alec, plays for the Astro major team.

This year, nearly 600 children signed up to play ball. Boys and girls from ages 4 to 13 can play in this league. This season there are 14 T-Ball teams, 12 rookie teams, 11 minor teams and 7 major teams.

Currently, the City of Sparks and the league are building new fields for the kids to play on. According to the league president, Jeff Mckusker, the fields should be finished in July 2008. They will be located on Eagle Canyon Parkway. A great location in Spanish Springs. The kids and thier parents won't have to travel far to play and have a great time.

If you would like additional information on this league you can go to www.calripkenbb.com to find out more.