News and information regarding the Somersett Real Estate Market

My family built a house in 2003 when Somersett was first being developed. I was 15 and finished out my high school years there. At that time I am sure I didn't appreciate the availability of the championship golf course, the community, and convenience of the town center. I then moved away for college, did all the typical career, soul, relationship, existential searching of my 20's and have since moved back to Somersett almost 15 years after leaving. I bought my own place one roundabout away from our childhood home. Starting my own family here is exciting and seeing the same community through a new lens has been an adventure. In these 15 years Reno has grown and Somersett along with it. The last 2 housing developments are currently underway (Check…

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Voting day is near (November 8) and this is a very important question on the ballot.  Here are a few facts that you need to know:

_  6,200 new students are expected in Washoe County in the next 5 years. 

_  Approximately half of the schools currently exceed capacity. 

_  Washoe County schools currently use 229 portables.  (Portable classrooms detached from the school)

_  The district plans to build 15 new schools (9 Elementary, 3 Middle and 3 High Schools). 

_  During the recession, it was proven that the property tax funding method was inadequate.  This proposal (tax increase of .54%) is broad based and more resistant to economic uncertainty. 

_  Voting yes on WC-1 is more than building new schools & repairing existing ones, it's an…

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Everywhere you look in Somersett there is building going on and it's a beautiful thing!

Toll Brothers is one of the many builders in Somersett, but one of the builders that continue to build throughout the community.  They have several developments within Somersett and have just recently started building in The Boulders.  These homes are gorgeous, luxury homes that sit on a hilltop that can be seen as you drive through Somersett.  The lots have amazing views of the Somersett valley, surrounding mountains and some have views of Somersett golf course. 

The homes range in size from 4500 sq. ft. to 6000 sq. ft. and are priced from $900,000 - $1,500,000.  Some have walk outs and large expansive decks to enjoy your views. 

   

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The Somersett Town Square has been reduced from $3,650,000 to $2,400,000 and is "Bank Owned".

The main commercial area at Somersett ( the town square) has just been reduced. It is a bank owned property and consists of two buildings with a total of about 35,000 square feet. Each building is on its own parcel, one is 1.93 acres and the other is 2.06 acres.

 

7665 Somersett Parkway

This is a great opportunity for an investor looking for office/retail space.  These buildings are beautiful and located right in the heart of one of Reno's best neighborhoods. This the area that Somersett uses for its Summer farmers markets and the summer concert series that has featured the legendary "Jakes Garage Band".

The first floor…

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