Real Estate Investing in Sun Valley, Nevada (89433)

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Washoe County • Population: 23,385 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 89433 (Sun Valley, NV)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $443,555
Avg Monthly Rent $2,684
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $69,785
% Renters 30.9%

Market Analysis: 89433 Sun Valley

The 89433 ZIP covers a section of Sun Valley that demands careful diligence. Prices near $444K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 89433 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Turning to rents, 89433 offers a low basis, the region around Sun Valley has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Who lives in 89433 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. robust returns are possible in 89433, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Sun Valley:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 61/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.4× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,684/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Reno, NV Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
47 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Reno, NV metro data
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Property Strategy for 89433

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.3% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$118,897/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $338,632 $1,550 3.3% +4.1% $169,316
3BR $421,450 $2,150 3.7% +6.1% $140,483
4BR $475,587 $2,510 3.8% +6.3% $118,897

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$473K$394K$314K$234K$155K$75KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,075$2,913$2,751$2,590$2,428$2,266Sep 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 89433 Compare?

Metric 89433 Sun Valley Reno, NV Nevada
Home Value $443,555 $443,555 N/A $444,019
5-Year CAGR 3.0% 3.0% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $2,684 $2,684 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.7% 4.7% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Incline Property Management
Incline Village, NV

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.0%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Reno, NV metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
1/2
47 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $443,555
Monthly Rent $2,684
Price-to-Rent 13.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.3%
Cap Rate 4.7%
5-Year IRR 7.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 89433

Population: 23,385

💰 Median Household Income
$69,785
This area
$69,785
State
$77,928
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
30.9%
This area
30.9%
State
33.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
8.5%
This area
8.5%
State
1.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
32.3 years
This area
32.3 years
State
9.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 56.2%
Other/Mixed 41.6%
Hispanic/Latino 36.2%
Black/African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
👶 Under 18
28.1%
This area
28.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.3%
This area
11.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
13.9%
This area
13.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 89433

B+ Avg School Grade
5 Schools
18.3:1 Avg Class Size
$14,973 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

ESTHER BENNETT ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
557 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,973 Per Student
B+ Above Average

VIRGINIA PALMER ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
408 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,973 Per Student
B Good

LOIS ALLEN ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
446 Students
👨‍🏫
19.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,973 Per Student
B Good

SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
482 Students
👨‍🏫
18.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,973 Per Student
B Good

DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
918 Students
👨‍🏫
20.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,973 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 7,241 Off-Campus Students
C+
Truckee Meadows Community College
10,006 students · 2.1 mi
D
Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office
0 students · 3.7 mi
B
University of Nevada-Reno
21,778 students · 4.2 mi
D
Career College of Northern Nevada
439 students · 5.0 mi
C
Milan Institute-Sparks
166 students · 5.2 mi
C+
International Academy of Style
109 students · 5.6 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Reno
212 students · 6.3 mi
C
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
243 students · 7.7 mi

Investor Insight: With 7,241 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sun Valley in NV worth investing in?

Our data puts Sun Valley, NV at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $444K and rents around $2,684/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Sun Valley, NV better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Sun Valley, NV, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Sun Valley, NV?

Rental vacancy in Sun Valley, NV is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What is it like being a landlord in Sun Valley, NV?

NV law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Sun Valley inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What kind of tenants rent in Sun Valley, NV?

Tenant quality in Sun Valley, NV ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $2,684/mo.

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