Northern Nevada questions

[Jeepnoub]

After years of my prying and arm twisting, I have finally talked the wife into considering moving out of California. Being that I'm from Northern California and I can transfer to a branch in reno, northern Nevada has been a easy natural choice.

So, I have talked here into going up there the explore and look at neighborhoods, scenery, and lifestyle. I take this a big step for her, and want to make the most of the trip. I want it to leave her with a great impression.

I've done some research and have talked with a friend that lives in the "area" (yerington). Still not sure what we should look around at. Other then the occasional reno casino trip, neither of us are fimiliar with the area. So here's a list of things we would like to see:

Neighborhoods 10 years old or newer, that are in a 45 mins or so radius of Reno.
-especially ones with scenic terrain.
-low crime rate

Shopping centers, like malls, big box stores, ect.

Areas not to live in. She's been in suburbia her whole life. And would hate to move into a nice neighborhood that's backs upto a bad one.

An offroad area a stock jeep can go to show her the natural scenery.

Anything else you guys can recommend.

We can mostly likely only spend a day exploring. So I want to have a good plan and use the time wisely. We will have a 3 year old with us also. So any suggestions, advice, comments, ect are all welcome.

 

[NevadaZielmeister]

After years of my prying and arm twisting, I have finally talked the wife into considering moving out of California. Being that I'm from Northern California and I can transfer to a branch in reno, northern Nevada has been a easy natural choice.

So, I have talked here into going up there the explore and look at neighborhoods, scenery, and lifestyle. I take this a big step for her, and want to make the most of the trip. I want it to leave her with a great impression.

I've done some research and have talked with a friend that lives in the "area" (yerington). Still not sure what we should look around at. Other then the occasional reno casino trip, neither of us are fimiliar with the area. So here's a list of things we would like to see:

Neighborhoods 10 years old or newer, that are in a 45 mins or so radius of Reno.
-especially ones with scenic terrain.
-low crime rate

Shopping centers, like malls, big box stores, ect.

Areas not to live in. She's been in suburbia her whole life. And would hate to move into a nice neighborhood that's backs upto a bad one.

An offroad area a stock jeep can go to show her the natural scenery.

Anything else you guys can recommend.

We can mostly likely only spend a day exploring. So I want to have a good plan and use the time wisely. We will have a 3 year old with us also. So any suggestions, advice, comments, ect are all welcome.

Just PM me since I live in Reno. I live pretty much at the edge and completed a move from the Bay Area back in 2005. The best move I EVER made. I love ti out here. We probably should chat on the phone to discuss, but I could show you all of the different neighborhoods in the area and we could do some stock wheeling. Just let me know.

Reno pretty much has everything you are looking for.

 

[Sharkey]

I'm very familiar with Roseville (my brother lives there and teaches at the local high school). Roseville is the strip mall suburbia capital of the world so don't expect to find something similar in Reno.

In terms of newer subdivisions, you should check out the Double Diamond area on the south side of Reno and then Spanish Springs to the north of Reno. The more "dangerous" (I'm using the term loosely) areas of Reno/Sparks are typically older and you will recognize them. Rest assured though, you are safe driving anywhere in Reno/Sparks.

The major malls are Summit Sierra (south side of Reno west of 395/580 from Double Diamond) and Meadowood Mall. The former is a newer, outdoor and more upscale mall, the latter is a standard enclosed mall.

Your price point for a home will really be the determining factor, and prices are climbing fast again.

 

[Jeepnoub]

Just PM me since I live in Reno. I live pretty much at the edge and completed a move from the Bay Area back in 2005. The best move I EVER made. I love ti out here. We probably should chat on the phone to discuss, but I could show you all of the different neighborhoods in the area and we could do some stock wheeling. Just let me know.

Reno pretty much has everything you are looking for.

Will do thanks.

 

[Jeepnoub]

I'm very familiar with Roseville (my brother lives there and teaches at the local high school). Roseville is the strip mall suburbia capital of the world so don't expect to find something similar in Reno.

In terms of newer subdivisions, you should check out the Double Diamond area on the south side of Reno and then Spanish Springs to the north of Reno. The more "dangerous" (I'm using the term loosely) areas of Reno/Sparks are typically older and you will recognize them. Rest assured though, you are safe driving anywhere in Reno/Sparks.

The major malls are Summit Sierra (south side of Reno west of 395/580 from Double Diamond) and Meadowood Mall. The former is a newer, outdoor and more upscale mall, the latter is a standard enclosed mall.

Your price point for a home will really be the determining factor, and prices are climbing fast again.

I've prepped her for what to expect, well as much as I know from talking with my friends. She knows it's not going to be like roseville. Just stuff we can see that is similar the better it will be for her.

If it were up to me, I would live on the outer skirts with an acre or 2 with a shop on the property. But that would be to drastic for her. She's a stay at home mom, so having neighbors close by make her feel more "safe".

 

[NevadaZielmeister]

I've prepped her for what to expect, well as much as I know from talking with my friends. She knows it's not going to be like roseville. Just stuff we can see that is similar the better it will be for her.

If it were up to me, I would live on the outer skirts with an acre or 2 with a shop on the property. But that would be to drastic for her. She's a stay at home mom, so having neighbors close by make her feel more "safe".

My wife is a stay at home mom, originally from Singapore of all places. Imagine her shock/change from a large city/state to this rural life? But she loves it, she really does.

 

[Jeepnoub]

My wife is a stay at home mom, originally from Singapore of all places. Imagine her shock/change from a large city/state to this rural life? But she loves it, she really does.

I'm very familiar with Roseville (my brother lives there and teaches at the local high school). Roseville is the strip mall suburbia capital of the world so don't expect to find something similar in Reno.

In terms of newer subdivisions, you should check out the Double Diamond area on the south side of Reno and then Spanish Springs to the north of Reno. The more "dangerous" (I'm using the term loosely) areas of Reno/Sparks are typically older and you will recognize them. Rest assured though, you are safe driving anywhere in Reno/Sparks.

The major malls are Summit Sierra (south side of Reno west of 395/580 from Double Diamond) and Meadowood Mall. The former is a newer, outdoor and more upscale mall, the latter is a standard enclosed mall.

Your price point for a home will really be the determining factor, and prices are climbing fast again.

Do you guys know, how bad is the commute from say Carson City area?
Would that area or around there also be worth looking at?

 

[NevadaZielmeister]

Do you guys know, how bad is the commute from say Carson City area?
Would that area or around there also be worth looking at?

Yes, ever since they build the new freeway. The commute is about 30 minutes and VERY pleasant, with lots of scenery and limited traffic at all. In fact, I believe that Eddy and Cindy live there, maybe they will chime in.

 

[benatc1]

After years of my prying and arm twisting, I have finally talked the wife into considering moving out of California. Being that I'm from Northern California and I can transfer to a branch in reno, northern Nevada has been a easy natural choice.

So, I have talked here into going up there the explore and look at neighborhoods, scenery, and lifestyle. I take this a big step for her, and want to make the most of the trip. I want it to leave her with a great impression.

I've done some research and have talked with a friend that lives in the "area" (yerington). Still not sure what we should look around at. Other then the occasional reno casino trip, neither of us are fimiliar with the area. So here's a list of things we would like to see:

Neighborhoods 10 years old or newer, that are in a 45 mins or so radius of Reno.
-especially ones with scenic terrain.
-low crime rate

Shopping centers, like malls, big box stores, ect.

Areas not to live in. She's been in suburbia her whole life. And would hate to move into a nice neighborhood that's backs upto a bad one.

An offroad area a stock jeep can go to show her the natural scenery.

Anything else you guys can recommend.

We can mostly likely only spend a day exploring. So I want to have a good plan and use the time wisely. We will have a 3 year old with us also. So any suggestions, advice, comments, ect are all welcome.

I also live in Reno, been here for almost 3 years and moved from the East Coast. I love it out here, endless amounts of trails to cruise with a jeep. I live 10-15 min north of Reno and commute everyday, you can get to just about all parts of Reno within 20min on most days. its easy and i really enjoy living here. hard to beat Lake Tahoe being 40min away too. Alot of people i know are either in South Reno or Somerset, a couple in old NorthWest Reno and all are pretty decent areas. but like was said above the area's are what they look like and price point will ultimately be the factor as houses are on the move up. driving up Peavine mtn may be a cool spot, easy access road and it over looks all of Reno/sparks. honestly most places in Reno have decent scenery but some of the ones i mentioned might be better than other areas closer to downtown. let me know if you have any other questions as well!

 

[Sharkey]

^ On that point, I would actually steer clear of Somersett at all costs. There have been significant earthquake swarms up there and quite a bit of the construction up there is below par. There are many, many homes that are still moving on their foundations which is not good.

 

[Sharkey]

I've prepped her for what to expect, well as much as I know from talking with my friends. She knows it's not going to be like roseville. Just stuff we can see that is similar the better it will be for her.

If it were up to me, I would live on the outer skirts with an acre or 2 with a shop on the property. But that would be to drastic for her. She's a stay at home mom, so having neighbors close by make her feel more "safe".

You definitely want to check out Spanish Springs and Double Diamond. You won't find 1 acre lots, but you will find it to be very similar to Roseville.

Do you guys know, how bad is the commute from say Carson City area?
Would that area or around there also be worth looking at?

The commute is nothing...like not even in the same league as driving from Roseville to downtown Sacto.

 

[benatc1]

^ On that point, I would actually steer clear of Somersett at all costs. There have been significant earthquake swarms up there and quite a bit of the construction up there is below par. There are many, many homes that are still moving on their foundations which is not good.

good to know, my friends over there haven't had any issues thankfully, but houses are flying up in that area so not so good for many people im sure!

 

[MTG]

Do you guys know, how bad is the commute from say Carson City area?
Would that area or around there also be worth looking at?

Why anyone would want to commute, when they do not have to, I do not know. However, I commuted between CC and Reno for a little over a year and as far as commutes go it is pretty nice. A few days a year there will be delays due to weather, but other than that its completely doable.

 

[Jeepnoub]

Why anyone would want to commute, when they do not have to, I do not know. However, I commuted between CC and Reno for a little over a year and as far as commutes go it is pretty nice. A few days a year there will be delays due to weather, but other than that its completely doable.

I get paid during the commute, well Atleast the commute back i get paid. And I don't pay for gas.

 

[MTG]

I get paid during the commute, well Atleast the commute back i get paid. And I don't pay for gas.

You get paid to commute to work? That's a pretty nice benefit. Then you should look at Gardnerville, Fallon etc. Leverage that drive into jeep parts.

Regardless, for me it still unnecessary time spent in a car. Then again I was annoyed when my 2.5 miles (7 minute) commute turned into a 9.5 miles (17 minute) commute. That should give you some perspective on what is considered "normal" here. :yup:

 

[JAGS]

You get paid to commute to work? That's a pretty nice benefit. Then you should look at Gardnerville, Fallon etc. Leverage that drive into jeep parts.

Regardless, for me it still unnecessary time spent in a car. Then again I was annoyed when my 2.5 miles (7 minute) commute turned into a 9.5 miles (17 minute) commute. That should give you some perspective on what is considered "normal" here. :yup:

I'm further than that just to get to the freeway. :sigh:

 

[Jeepnoub]

You get paid to commute to work? That's a pretty nice benefit. Then you should look at Gardnerville, Fallon etc. Leverage that drive into jeep parts.

Regardless, for me it still unnecessary time spent in a car. Then again I was annoyed when my 2.5 miles (7 minute) commute turned into a 9.5 miles (17 minute) commute. That should give you some perspective on what is considered "normal" here. :yup:

I start getting paid once my work day starts. So worst case I don't get paid for the commute to the office. Once I get to my first job site or at the office is when my day starts. Usually find a job close to the house to start and finish the day. I am a pest control tech

But I do agree with you. The less windshield time the better. No amount of money can truly replace that time.