89512 Homes for Sale: North-Central Reno Near UNR
Live MLS listings · Updated September 5, 2026
Reno currently has active 89512 homes for sale: north-central near unr. ZIP 89512 is north-central Reno: the established neighborhoods that wrap the University of Nevada, Reno, including the West University blocks that straddle the 89503 line, and the streets running east from the campus to the Sparks boundary. About 30,100 people live in the ZIP. Housing is mostly mid-century and older single-family homes on established streets with few HOAs, which is why students, families, professionals and small-scale investors all shop the same blocks.
What Should Reno Home Buyers Know First?
- 89512 is north-central Reno: the neighborhoods around the University of Nevada, Reno, the West University blocks that straddle the 89503 line, and the streets between the campus and the Sparks boundary.
- About 30,100 residents live in the ZIP per Census-derived USPS data, in mostly mid-century established housing with few HOAs.
- West University homes run roughly $350K to $800K and up in our community records, one of the widest value spreads inside the McCarran loop.
- Downtown and Midtown are about 10 minutes and Reno-Tahoe International Airport about 15; the university is a five-minute drive or a walk from much of the ZIP.
- Investor and owner-occupant demand overlap here because of the campus, so pricing and condition vary block by block; every price on this page is live from the NNRMLS.
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Why Buy 89512 Homes for Sale: North-Central Near UNR in Reno?
- It is the most affordable way to live inside the McCarran loop within walking or biking distance of the University of Nevada, Reno, downtown and the Truckee River, with West University homes starting around $350K in our records.
- Established streets with mature trees, alley-loaded lots and mostly no HOA give owners freedom to add a casita or accessory unit where the city allows it, which the newer master plans do not.
- The campus anchors steady rental demand, so an 89512 home works as a first home, a house-hack or a long-term hold in a way that a suburban tract home cannot.
- Downtown is about 10 minutes and the airport about 15, and the neighboring 89503 and 89501 ZIPs put Old Northwest Reno and the riverfront district within a short drive.
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Most AskedWhat neighborhoods are in Reno ZIP code 89512?
The ZIP covers the neighborhoods around the University of Nevada, Reno, north of downtown: the West University blocks (which straddle the 89503 line), the streets immediately east and north of campus, and the established residential area between the campus and the Sparks boundary. West University has its own community page on this site; the ZIP as a whole reads as in-town north Reno rather than a set of named master plans.
How much do homes cost in 89512?
The market strip on this page carries the live Northern Nevada Regional MLS figures for the ZIP (active listings, median asking price, days on market), refreshed daily; we do not publish an estimated 89512 median. Our community record for West University frames its homes at $350K to $800K and up, with condition and lot driving the spread more than square footage.
Is 89512 a good place to buy near the University of Nevada, Reno?
For buyers who want to be near campus, yes: much of the ZIP is a five-minute drive or a walk from UNR, and the housing stock was built for exactly that. The trade-off is that condition and neighbor mix vary block by block, with student rentals next to long-time owner-occupants. We walk the block at different times of day before you write, and we read the city's zoning for the lot so you know what an accessory unit or a rental would require.
Do homes in 89512 have HOAs?
Mostly no. West University and the surrounding established streets are described in our community records as having no HOA for most homes, which is typical of Reno housing built before the 1970s. A handful of newer townhome and condo projects near campus do carry association dues; we confirm the status and pull the documents on any property that has one.
How old are homes in 89512, and what should I inspect?
Much of the ZIP is mid-century and older. On homes of that age we pay close attention to the electrical panel and wiring, galvanized or original plumbing, the sewer lateral, roof age and foundation condition, and we write the inspection contingency to cover them. Older homes here are worth it for the location, but only with disciplined due diligence.
How does 89512 compare with 89503?
The two ZIPs share the West University blocks and a similar era of housing. 89503 to the west is Old Northwest Reno, with the Newlands Historic District and a stronger owner-occupant profile; 89512 to the east has more of the campus-adjacent rental mix and generally lower entry prices. Buyers who want character and a historic district usually land in 89503; buyers who want the lowest in-town price near campus usually land in 89512.
Is 89512 walkable to downtown and Midtown Reno?
The blocks nearest campus are among Reno's more walkable: the university, downtown and the Truckee River path are reachable on foot or by bike from much of West University, and Midtown is a short ride south. The eastern end of the ZIP toward the Sparks line is more car-oriented. Downtown is about a 10-minute drive from anywhere in the ZIP.
Can you tour homes in 89512 with us?
Yes. Call or text the Nevada Real Estate Group Northern Nevada team at (775) 277-2120 and we can usually schedule a West University and north-central Reno tour within a day. Our Northern Nevada office is at 1755 E Plumb Ln #241 in Reno.
Updated September 5, 2026
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