Compact cottage-style homes in The Cottages at Carson Valley neighborhood of Gardnerville, Nevada

The Cottages at Carson Valley Homes for Sale

Showing 1 active listings · Listings updated October 9, 2026

Gardnerville currently has 1 active the cottages at carson valley homes for sale, with a median list price of $615,000 and an average of 106 days on market. The Cottages at Carson Valley is a compact Gardnerville neighborhood of smaller-footprint homes — as the name signals, this is right-sized cottage-scale living rather than the acreage product Carson Valley is known for. That makes it a natural fit for first-time buyers, down-sizers, and anyone wanting a lower-maintenance foothold in Douglas County near the US-395 Main Street corridor. Inventory is scarce: roughly 8 listings since 2023, only a couple of chances a year, so an instant alert is the realistic way in.

1Active Listings
$615,000Median List Price
106Avg Days on Market

What Do Gardnerville Neighborhood Stats Show?

  • $87,971
    Median household income
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 46
    Median age
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 2.6
    Avg household size
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 77%
    Owner-occupied
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 22%
    College degree+
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 30%
    Households with children
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 12,185
    Population
    LiveBy / American Census Survey 2023
  • 744 E Cottage Loop — Gardnerville
    ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
    $615,000
    House
    Est. $3,473/mo
    3 Beds
    2 Baths
    1,749 Sq. Ft.0.13 Acres
    Built in 2020
    744 E Cottage Loop
    Gardnerville, NV, 89460
    The Cottages At Cv
    View 744 E Cottage Loop, Gardnerville, NV, 89460 — $615,000

Why Buy The Cottages at Carson Valley Homes for Sale in Gardnerville?

  • Right-sized by design — smaller-footprint homes mean lower purchase prices, utilities, and upkeep than the valley's typical single-family and acreage inventory, without leaving Gardnerville.
  • A rare lock-and-leave-friendly option in Carson Valley — attractive to down-sizers and second-home buyers who want Douglas County's tax advantages with minimal maintenance load.
  • The in-town position keeps daily life easy: Gardnerville's Main Street (US-395) services minutes away, Minden next door, Carson City roughly 20 minutes north.
  • Scarcity is real — roughly 8 listings since 2023 — so the neighborhood stays settled, and well-priced homes are absorbed quickly when they do surface.

Gardnerville FAQ — 6 Answers

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Where is The Cottages at Carson Valley?

The Cottages at Carson Valley is a compact neighborhood in Gardnerville, in the Carson Valley of Douglas County, within minutes of the US-395 Main Street corridor that carries the town's shops and services. The NNRMLS records the subdivision as "The Cottages At Cv" — the listings on this page pull from that exact subdivision name.

What kinds of homes are in The Cottages?

As the name suggests, these are smaller-footprint, cottage-scale homes — a deliberate contrast to the large-lot and acreage product that dominates much of Carson Valley. That translates to lower price points and lighter maintenance, which is exactly the niche first-time buyers and down-sizers shop for in Gardnerville.

How often do homes in The Cottages come up for sale?

Rarely — roughly 8 listings have reached the NNRMLS since 2023, a couple of opportunities in a typical year. Homes this scarce and this affordable relative to the valley get absorbed fast. Set an instant alert and have your pre-approval in hand so you can tour and offer within days of a new listing.

Is The Cottages a good fit for downsizing within Carson Valley?

It is one of the few Gardnerville options purpose-fit for it — smaller homes, smaller yards, and in-town convenience let long-time valley owners stay local while shedding maintenance. We regularly pair a Cottages purchase with the sale of a larger Carson Valley home and coordinate both timelines.

How do I tour a listing in The Cottages?

Call or text Nevada Real Estate Group at (775) 277-2120. We will schedule the showing quickly — often same-day — and set an NNRMLS alert scoped to The Cottages plus comparable compact Gardnerville neighborhoods so a two-listings-a-year subdivision never bottlenecks your move.

How does The Cottages compare to a Gardnerville condo?

The Cottages gives you a detached, smaller-footprint home rather than a shared-wall unit — more privacy and typically more yard than a condo, while still keeping maintenance light. Buyers optimizing purely for price and zero exterior upkeep should also watch Gardnerville's condo inventory; we can run both in one alert and compare side by side.

Updated October 9, 2026

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