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Palomino Valley Homes & Ranches For Sale

Nevada's #1 team for Palomino Valley real estate. Palomino Valley is a rural district of mostly 40-acre parcels along Pyramid Highway in unincorporated Washoe County (ZIP 89510), 22 to 31 minutes north of central Sparks. Search homes, horse property and land for sale.

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Where Can You Find Palomino Valley Properties for Sale?

All of ZIP 89510 — where two-thirds of parcels are vacant land — had about 99 active listings in October 2026, per NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS listings in ZIP 89510. On September 26, 2026, 30 of them matched “Palomino Valley,” most of them land. The grid below shows the newest.

  • MEDIAN LIST PRICE (ZIP 89510)

    $195K

    NREG analysis of NNRMLS data via Repliers, as of October 29, 2026

  • DAYS ON MARKET (ZIP 89510)

    127

    NREG analysis of NNRMLS data via Repliers, as of October 29, 2026

  • MEDIAN RECORDED HOME SALE

    $733K

    Washoe County Assessor, 40 sales Jan 2025–Jul 2026

  • TO CENTRAL SPARKS

    22–31 min

    NREG road model via Pyramid Hwy (NV-445)

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16+ years in Nevada real estate

Page updated October 26, 2026

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Where Is Palomino Valley, and What Does It Cost to Buy There?

Palomino Valley is a rural district of mostly 40-acre parcels in unincorporated Washoe County (ZIP 89510), along Pyramid Highway about 19 miles north of Sparks — 22 to 31 minutes to central Sparks by car without traffic, per NREG’s free-flow road model on OpenStreetMap data. Its 40 home sales recorded since January 2025 have a median price of $732,500, per Washoe County Assessor parcel records. Across ZIP 89510, where two-thirds of parcels are vacant land, the median list price is $195,000 (October 2026, NREG analysis of NNRMLS data) — mostly a land price, not a home price.

  • Where it is: Along Pyramid Highway (NV-445) about 19 miles north of the Pyramid Way–McCarran Boulevard intersection in Sparks, with a Reno mailing address.
  • Parcels: 1,516 parcels in the Palomino Valley GID’s tax areas with a median of 41 acres; most are zoned for a 40-acre minimum lot.
  • Prices: 40 recorded home sales since January 2025, median $732,500; the ZIP 89510 median list price of $195,000 (October 2026) is mostly vacant land.
  • Roads & tax: The Palomino Valley GID grades the roads it has accepted and levies $0.4198 per $100 of assessed value (2026-27).
  • Water: Private domestic wells and septic; wells drawing up to 2 acre-feet a year need no water-right permit (NRS 534.180).

Sources: Washoe County Assessor parcel records, Washoe County 2026-27 tax rates, Palomino Valley GID roads handbook

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Palomino Valley Properties Sell in Each Price Range?

Across all of ZIP 89510 the median list price is $195,000, per NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS listings in ZIP 89510 (October 2026) — mostly vacant land. The bands below count listings in ZIP 89510 that match “Palomino Valley,” land and homes together.

Under $700K

20

active listings

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$700K–$1.0M

7

active listings

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$1.0M–$1.5M

2

active listings

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$1.5M–$2.0M

2

active listings

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$2.0M+

2

active listings

Browse $2.0M+ →
Browse Palomino Valley Listings

How Can You Find a Palomino Valley Property by Price & Type?

Each link below opens a live NNRMLS search for ZIP 89510 listings that match “Palomino Valley,” filtered by price or type. For every ZIP 89510 listing, see NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS listings in ZIP 89510.

Which Palomino Valley Listings Should You Explore?

Most listings here are land. Counts update from the MLS; set an alert to hear about new homes with wells and barns.

99 active listings across ZIP 89510 as of October 29, 2026 · MLS data

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School planning

Which Schools Serve a Reno Address?

Ask the district for the address-specific school assignment for the enrollment year, since boundaries change, and confirm it before you buy. Proximity to a school does not guarantee admission; charter, magnet and private schools set their own rules. Check Washoe school zoning · Nevada Report Card

CRIME DATA

How Can You Check Reported Crime Near a Home?

Ask the law-enforcement agency that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same reporting period, boundary and offense definitions. Missing records do not mean zero crime, the FBI cautions against ranking communities on crime totals alone, and a citywide figure does not describe a particular street.

FBI crime data resources · FBI guidance on comparing communities

Living In

What's It Like Living in Palomino Valley, NV?


The Answer

Palomino Valley is ranch-style high desert: about 658 homes spread over mostly 40-acre parcels, on private wells and septic, with gravel and paved roads that the Palomino Valley GID maintains once it has accepted them, per the district’s roads handbook. Central Sparks is 22 to 31 minutes south on Pyramid Highway.

What is Palomino Valley known for?

Big parcels and horses. The Palomino Valley General Improvement District was formed in 1973, and a 1975 service agreement expanded it to 110,000 acres planned as homes on 40-acre minimum parcels, per the district’s handbook. The BLM’s Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center — the largest BLM preparation and adoption facility in the country — is on Ironwood Road.

Who should live in Palomino Valley?

Buyers who want 40 acres or more for horses, livestock or privacy and can handle a well, septic and gravel roads, 22 to 31 minutes from central Sparks. It is a harder fit for households that need city services or short trips to school.

What is daily life like in Palomino Valley?

Groceries and everyday shopping are 17 to 24 minutes south in Spanish Springs; central Sparks is 22 to 31 minutes and downtown Reno 26 to 39 (NREG road model). Homes run on private wells and septic, roads are a mix of gravel and pavement graded by the GID, and internet options vary by parcel.

Location

Where Is Palomino Valley

Palomino Valley is in unincorporated Washoe County, ZIP 89510, along Pyramid Highway (NV-445) about 19 miles north of the Pyramid Way–McCarran Boulevard intersection in Sparks. By our free-flow road model, the Spanish Springs shops are 17 to 24 minutes south, central Sparks 22 to 31 and downtown Reno 26 to 39.

Sparks (central)
22–31
Min
Downtown Reno
26–39
Min
Reno-Tahoe Airport
25–38
Min
Spanish Springs shops
17–24
Min
Pyramid Lake (Sutcliffe)
16–18
Min

Palomino Valley

At a Glance
$195,000
Median List Price (ZIP 89510, mostly land)
99
Active Listings (ZIP 89510)
40 · median $732,500
Palomino Valley home sales since Jan 2025
127
Days on Market (ZIP 89510)

Median, active-listing and days-on-market tiles: NREG analysis of NNRMLS data via Repliers, as of October 29, 2026.

Parcel Size
Median 41 acres (40-acre minimum zoning)
Type
Rural district, unincorporated Washoe County
Roads
Palomino Valley GID grades accepted roads
Association
No valley-wide HOA found; check title for covenants
ZIP Code
89510
Homes
658 (Washoe County Assessor)
Water / Sewer
Private domestic well & septic
School zones (2019 maps)
Taylor ES · Shaw MS · Spanish Springs HS
Tax Area
4400 ($3.66) or 9400 ($3.12) per $100 assessed value (2026-27)
To Central Sparks
22–31 min (road model)
Airport
Reno-Tahoe Intl (25–38 min)

Quick Answer

Is Palomino Valley a good place to live in Northern Nevada?

For buyers who want real acreage — a median parcel of 41 acres — and can run a well, septic and gravel roads, yes. Central Sparks is 22 to 31 minutes away, and the 40 homes sold since January 2025 have a median recorded price of $732,500.

Source: Washoe County Assessor parcel records

Census Housing Data / ZIP 89510

What Does the Census Show About Housing in ZIP 89510?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (ZIP 89510), the tiles below compare housing and population figures for ZIP 89510 and its surrounding area with the wider county. Each tile's label names the area it covers.

These are housing and population counts only. We don't describe who lives in a neighborhood or suggest which buyers it suits. Compare homes by their features, location, HOA terms and total cost, and use the Census source for the full tables.

Population (ZIP 89510)
1,457
vs Washoe Co 509,386 (2025 est.)
Median Home Value (owner estimate)
$602,200
vs Washoe Co $539,900
Owner-Occupied
95.9%
vs Washoe Co 59.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates (ZIP 89510 and Washoe County); Washoe County population from the Census 2025 estimate · Retrieved

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is ZIP 89510 Growing?

Slowly, if at all. The 2010 Census counted 1,685 people in ZIP 89510 and the 2020 Census 1,874, and the ACS 2020–2024 estimate is 1,457 (±307). Zoning with a 40-acre minimum lot keeps the number of homes low.

1,874ZIP 89510 residents, 2020 Census
1,457ACS 2020–2024 estimate (±307)
41 acMedian Palomino Valley parcel (assessor)

ZIP 89510 population: 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the ACS 2020–2024 estimate

The ZIP’s boundaries were redrawn between 2010 and 2020 (land area about 2,679 to 1,546 square kilometers), so the two counts are not directly comparable, and the ACS figure is an estimate with a wide margin. No projection is shown.

2010 Census
1,685
2020 Census
1,874
ACS 2020–24
1,457

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2010 and 2020 ZCTA counts (TIGERweb) and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (ZIP 89510). Retrieved Sept. 26, 2026.

The long view: the median sold price in Reno rose 118% between 2015 ($273,230) and 2026 ($594,349), across 54,215 recorded closings — Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) records via Repliers.

127
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET · ZIP 89510 · OCT 29, 2026
$195K
MEDIAN LIST PRICE · ZIP 89510 (MOSTLY LAND) · OCT 29, 2026
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Market Competitiveness

How Competitive Is the Palomino Valley Market Right Now?

Palomino Valley is a slow, specialized market: 40 recorded home sales between January 2025 and July 2026, and a ZIP 89510 median list price of $195,000 (October 2026) that mostly reflects land. Have financing, well and septic tests and a survey plan ready before the right parcel lists.

  • $195KMedian list price (ZIP 89510, mostly land)
  • 30Listings matching “Palomino Valley” (Sept. 26, 2026)
  • $733KMedian recorded home sale since Jan 2025 (n=40)
  • 41 acMedian parcel (assessor)
Before You Buy

What Should You Compare Before Buying Property in Palomino Valley?

Palomino Valley’s 40 recorded home sales since January 2025 ran from $150,000 to $2,250,000, with a median of $732,500, and vacant parcels sold at a median of $160,000. The profiles below match buyers to what the valley actually offers, followed by the pros and trade-offs we walk through with every client.

Which Palomino Valley Property Fits Your Buyer Profile?

Horse & Livestock Owners

  • Median parcel of 41 acres
  • Animal limits set by county zoning
  • Private well — test flow before you buy
  • 22 to 31 minutes to central Sparks
Best for Horse & Livestock Owners →

California Relocators

  • No Nevada personal income tax
  • $44,766 California tax on $500K taxable income (single, 2025)
  • GID levy of $0.4198 per $100 assessed value
  • California-source income can stay taxable
Best for California Relocators →

Custom Builders

  • Vacant-parcel sales median $160,000 since Jan 2025
  • Well, septic and county permits required
  • Check the road is GID-accepted
  • Get current construction bids
Best for Custom Builders →

Remote Workers

  • Internet varies by parcel — check the FCC map
  • Airport 25 to 38 minutes away
  • Quiet 40-acre parcels
  • Spanish Springs shops 17 to 24 minutes
Best for Remote Workers →

Best Fit For

  • Horse and livestock owners — a median parcel of 41 acres — confirm zoning limits for the parcel.
  • California relocators — no Nevada income tax, with central Sparks 22 to 31 minutes away.
  • Custom builders — vacant parcels have sold for a median of $160,000 since January 2025; add well, septic and permits.
  • Remote workers — quiet acreage and an airport 25 to 38 minutes away — check internet for the parcel.

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Pros

  • No Nevada personal income tax — California’s 2025 schedules take $44,766 on $500,000 of taxable income (single filer)
  • True acreage: a median parcel of 41 acres, zoned for a 40-acre minimum lot
  • A public improvement district grades the roads it has accepted
  • Private well and septic — no municipal water or sewer bills
  • 22 to 31 minutes to central Sparks and 17 to 24 minutes to the Spanish Springs shops
  • Primary-residence tax increases capped at 3% once the owner claims the cap (NRS 361.4723)

Honest Considerations

  • Most listings are land; homes with good wells and barns are scarce
  • Well and septic add inspection costs and parcel-by-parcel risk
  • Gravel roads — and only GID-accepted roads are maintained by the district
  • Tax area 4400’s 2026-27 rate is $3.66 per $100 of assessed value, the same as the City of Reno’s; area 9400 has no fire-district levy
  • Rural parcels are far from patrol units and fire stations — ask about response times
  • School runs to the Spanish Springs zone schools take time

Area Comparison

How Does Palomino Valley Compare to Other Washoe County Rural Areas?

Palomino Valley and Rancho Haven rows show median recorded home sales since January 2025 (Washoe County Assessor). ZIP rows show the median list price and active listings on September 26, 2026, from NREG’s ZIP pages and NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS listings in ZIP 89510, with average days on market where published.

Palomino Valley vs. nearby areas · assessor records and NREG ZIP snapshots, Sept. 26, 2026
SubmarketMedian Price$ / Sq FtDays on MarketActive ListingsBest For
Palomino Valley$732,500——30Horse Country · ~40 Acres
Rancho Haven$585,000——3Horse Property · ~10 Acres
ZIP 89510 (all listings)$204,500——92Mostly Vacant Land
ZIP 89506 (Stead, Lemmon Valley)$455,500——171Suburban · Commuter

Sources: Washoe County Assessor parcel records (recorded home sales, land use 200/220/230, since Jan 2025) and NREG analysis of NNRMLS data for the ZIP rows. A dash means no verified figure.

Area Deep Dive

What’s Inside Each Nearby Area?

Submarket 1

Palomino Valley

Along Pyramid Highway north of Sparks: 1,516 parcels in the GID’s tax areas, median 41 acres, private wells and septic, roads graded by the GID.

Browse Palomino Valley homes →
$733KMedian Price
—Days on Market
30Active Listings
—Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 2

Rancho Haven

Off northern Red Rock Road, north of the Red Rock area: mostly 10-acre parcels and a property owners’ association. 60 to 78 minutes from Palomino Valley on paved roads via Sparks.

Browse Rancho Haven homes →
$585KMedian Price
—Days on Market
3Active Listings
—Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 3

ZIP 89510 (all listings)

Palomino Valley’s ZIP, where two-thirds of parcels are vacant land; median list price in September 2026.

Browse ZIP 89510 (all listings) homes →
$205KMedian Price
—Days on Market
92Active Listings
—Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 4

ZIP 89506 (Stead, Lemmon Valley)

The North Valleys ZIP northwest of Sparks; median list price on Sept. 26, 2026.

Browse ZIP 89506 (Stead, Lemmon Valley) homes →
$456KMedian Price
—Days on Market
171Active Listings
—Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 5

Pyramid Lake Recreation Area (16–18 min from Palomino Valley)

A desert lake managed by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, 16 to 18 minutes north of Palomino Valley by road (to Sutcliffe) — known for Lahontan cutthroat trout and tufa formations. Fishing requires a tribal permit, not a Nevada license.

Browse Pyramid Lake Recreation Area (16–18 min from Palomino Valley) homes →
16–18 minFrom Palomino Valley (road model)
$27Adult Day Fishing Permit
$15Youth (12–17) Day Permit
Oct 1–Jun 30Fishing Permits Sold

Where Is Palomino Valley on the Map?

Palomino Valley is along Pyramid Highway about 19 miles north of the Pyramid Way–McCarran Boulevard intersection in Sparks, in unincorporated Washoe County (ZIP 89510). By our free-flow road model, Spanish Springs is 17 to 24 minutes south, central Sparks 22 to 31, downtown Reno 26 to 39 and the airport 25 to 38; Pyramid Lake is 16 to 18 minutes north.

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BY ZIP CODE

What Does the Market Look Like in ZIP 89510?

ZIP 89510 covers Palomino Valley and the Pyramid Highway corridor north of Sparks; two-thirds of its parcels are vacant land. The table compares it with nearby ZIPs using NREG’s live ZIP pages on September 26, 2026 (median list price, average days on market, active listings).

Reno-Sparks ZIP comparison with 89510 (Palomino Valley) highlighted · NREG ZIP snapshots, Sept. 26, 2026
ZIPPrimary AreaMedian Price$ / Sq FtDays on MarketActiveYoY
89510Palomino Valley · Pyramid Hwy corridor (mostly land)$205K——92—
89508Cold Springs · Rancho Haven$455K—63103—
89506Stead · Lemmon Valley · North Valleys$456K——171—
89523Somersett · Northwest Reno$697K—56154—
89521Damonte Ranch · South Reno$699K—62296—

Source: NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS listings in ZIP 89510 and NREG’s ZIP pages (NREG analysis of NNRMLS data): median list price, average days on market and active listings; 89510 from this page’s live snapshot. A dash means no verified figure. ZIP boundaries per the Census 2020 ZCTA layer.

Custom Construction

Who Are the Builders in Palomino Valley?

Palomino Valley has no production builder. New homes are custom or manufactured homes on vacant parcels — 84 vacant-parcel sales were recorded between January 2025 and September 2026 at a median of $160,000 — and need Washoe County permits plus a well and septic system. Get current bids; we do not publish construction cost figures.

Outdoor Recreation

What Outdoor Amenities Does Palomino Valley Offer?

Palomino Valley is open high desert, home to the Bureau of Land Management’s Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center. Pyramid Lake (Sutcliffe) is 16 to 18 minutes north and Rancho San Rafael Park 26 to 39 minutes south by road (NREG free-flow road model). Check BLM land-status maps before assuming a parcel borders public land.

AROUND THE VALLEY

Open high-desert terrain

Check land statusRiding · HikingVaries

Much of the land around the valley is open country; access depends on who owns it. Check BLM land-status maps for a specific parcel.

IN THE VALLEY

Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center

BLM facilityWild horse viewing · AdoptionsFree; adoptions by appointment

The largest BLM preparation and adoption facility in the country, on Ironwood Road east of Pyramid Highway. Open to the public Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

16–18 MIN

Pyramid Lake (Paiute Tribe)

Desert lakeFishing · Kayaking · PhotographyTribal permit ($27 adult day fishing)

Managed by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; adult day fishing permits are $27 and youth permits $15, sold October 1 to June 30.

26–39 MIN

Rancho San Rafael Park

595 acresTrails · Events · ArboretumFree

Reno’s regional park, home to the Great Reno Balloon Race and the Wilbur D. May Arboretum.

23–34 MIN

Sparks Marina Park

77 acresSwimming · Paddleboarding · PicnicsFree

A lake park in Sparks with a swimming beach and paddleboard rentals.

50–67 MIN

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

1,200 acresSkiing · SnowboardingTicketed

The closest major ski area to Reno-Sparks, on the Mount Rose Highway.

64–83 MIN

Lake Tahoe (Incline Village)

191 sq miBoating · Beaches · SkiingFree shoreline

Lake Tahoe’s north shore, reached through Reno and over the Mount Rose Highway.

The Palomino Valley Lifestyle

What Does a Weekend in Palomino Valley Look Like?

A Palomino Valley weekend usually stays on the property — horses, fencing and projects — with a trip to the wild horses at the Bureau of Land Management center down Ironwood Road or to Pyramid Lake, 16 to 18 minutes north.

41 acMedian Parcel
658Homes (assessor)
22–31 minTo Central Sparks
16–18 minTo Pyramid Lake

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Palomino Valley Properties This Weekend?

Open houses are rare for rural properties — most showings are by appointment to manage gate access. Set up an alert to hear when a Palomino Valley property lists, or browse current listings; our agents can arrange drive-throughs and virtual tours for out-of-state buyers.

Planning a move

What Should I Verify Before Moving to Palomino Valley?

Budget around the specific home, not a community average. Before you compare the cost of a move to Palomino Valley, get these in writing:

  • The parcel's annual assessment, prior-year tax bill and abatement eligibility. A sale alone does not reset Nevada’s tax cap. Nevada tax-abatement rules
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus the association's resale documents and any special assessments.
  • The school assignment for the enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
  • Your tax situation, reviewed by an adviser — California-source income can remain taxable after a move (Franchise Tax Board).
  • Qualifying new residents generally must obtain a Nevada driver’s license and vehicle registration within 30 days. Check the Nevada DMV’s requirements and exceptions for your circumstances.

The full step-by-step relocation checklist, from timeline to first-week setup, is in one place.

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ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Economy Near Palomino Valley?

Palomino Valley residents commute south to the Reno-Sparks job base — health care, logistics, manufacturing, government and the university. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Reno-area unemployment was 4.0% in July 2026 (preliminary). By our free-flow road model, downtown Reno employers are 26 to 39 minutes away and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center 37 to 57 minutes, depending on the campus.

$100,282Median household income, ZIP 89510ACS 2020–2024 estimate
TRI CenterTesla · Switch · Panasonic37–57 min (road model)
26–39 minTo downtown Reno employersNREG road model, via Pyramid Hwy
25–38 minTo Reno-Tahoe International AirportNREG road model

Major Reno-Sparks Employers (Drive Times from Palomino Valley)

  • Renown HealthRegional hospital system, downtown Reno (25–38 min)
  • University of Nevada, RenoResearch university, north of downtown Reno (25–36 min)
  • Tesla Gigafactory NevadaBattery and EV manufacturing, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (40–55 min)
  • SwitchData centers, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (42–57 min)
  • Panasonic EnergyBattery manufacturing, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (40–55 min)
  • Washoe County School DistrictSchools across Reno and Sparks, including the Spanish Springs zone schools that serve Palomino Valley

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS, Reno MSA), U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024. Drive times: NREG’s free-flow road model on OpenStreetMap roads, Oct. 26, 2026.

AREA COMPARISON

How Does Palomino Valley Compare to Rancho Haven?

The two large-lot horse areas north of Reno are often confused. They are 60 to 78 minutes apart on paved roads via Sparks and differ in parcel size, governance and drive time. Figures are from Washoe County records (retrieved Sept. 26, 2026), the county’s 2026-27 tax rates and NREG’s free-flow road model on OpenStreetMap data.

Palomino Valley vs. Rancho Haven · Washoe County records (Sept. 26, 2026) and NREG road model (Oct. 26, 2026)
MetricPalomino ValleyRancho Haven
LocationPyramid Hwy north of Sparks, ZIP 89510Off Red Rock Rd near the California line, ZIP 89508
Median Parcel (assessor)41 acres (1,516 parcels in the GID)10.5 acres (758 parcels)
Main ZoningGeneral Rural (Agricultural) — 40-acre minimum lotLow Density Rural — 8-acre minimum lot
Homes (assessor)658413
Home Sales since Jan 202540 · median $732,50039 · median $585,000
Association / DistrictPalomino Valley GID (grades roads)Property owners’ association (dues unverified)
2026-27 Tax Rate$3.66 (area 4400) or $3.12 (area 9400) per $100 AV$2.7002 per $100 AV (area 9000)
Water & SewerPrivate well & septicPrivate well & septic
To Downtown Reno (road model)26–39 min43–53 min

Sources: Washoe County Assessor parcel records, Washoe County 2026-27 tax rates, Washoe County school-zone maps. Retrieved Sept. 26, 2026.

Cost of Ownership

What Will a Palomino Valley Property Cost You Each Month?

Build a property-specific budget using a lender quote, the parcel tax estimate, insurance quotes and association documents. The starting amounts below are editable illustrations, not current local rates or verified fees. Compare the result with your Loan Estimate, and budget separately for maintenance, utilities and closing costs.

Illustrative Payment Estimator

Estimate Your Palomino Valley Payment

Home Price
$730,000
$730,000
$730,000
Down Payment
20% / $146,000
20% / $146,000
20% / $146,000
Interest Rate
7.0%
7.0%
7.0%
Term Years
30
30
30
Annual Property Tax Assumption
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
Annual Insurance Assumption
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
Monthly HOA Assumption
$0
$0
$0
Annual PMI Rate Assumption
0.50%
0.50%
0.50%
$4,452
Illustrative Monthly Payment
  • Principal & Interest$3,885
  • Property Tax$417
  • Insurance$150
  • HOA$0
  • PMI$0
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Inputs are assumptions, not a loan offer, insurance quote or parcel tax calculation. This simplified fixed-rate example applies the selected PMI rate below 20% down; actual mortgage-insurance eligibility, cost and cancellation depend on the loan. Maintenance, utilities, closing costs and special assessments are additional. Review the CFPB housing budget guide and confirm amounts with the relevant providers.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around from Palomino Valley?

Pyramid Highway (NV-445) runs south to Sparks in 22 to 31 minutes by our free-flow road model (posted limits, then a slower run with signal delays; no traffic). Across ZIP 89510, the mean commute to work is 43.2 minutes, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (ZIP 89510) estimates — a small-sample figure with a wide margin.

Drive Times from Palomino Valley

  • 17–24 minSpanish Springs shopsVia Pyramid Hwy (NV-445) south
  • 22–31 minSparks (central)Via Pyramid Hwy (NV-445) south
  • 26–39 minDowntown RenoVia Pyramid Hwy, McCarran Blvd, US-395 and I-80
  • 25–38 minReno-Tahoe Intl AirportVia Pyramid Hwy, McCarran Blvd and US-395
  • 16–18 minPyramid Lake (Sutcliffe)Via Pyramid Hwy (NV-445) north
  • 37–50 minTahoe-Reno Industrial CenterVia Pyramid Hwy and I-80 east
  • 52–70 minCarson CityVia Pyramid Hwy, US-395 and I-580
  • 60–78 minRancho HavenVia Pyramid Hwy, McCarran Blvd, US-395 and Red Rock Rd

Transportation Options

  • Driving

    The only practical option. Pyramid Highway (NV-445) is the artery south to Sparks and north to Pyramid Lake; a truck or SUV helps on gravel roads.

  • Transit

    RTC Washoe bus routes do not reach Palomino Valley; plan on driving.

  • Air Travel

    Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 25 to 38 minutes away by our free-flow road model.

  • Internet & Remote Work

    Options vary by parcel — check the FCC National Broadband Map for the address and ask the seller what the household uses now.

Drive times are typical off-peak estimates for the route named; check live traffic before you rely on one.

Quick Answer

How long does it take to close on a Palomino Valley property?

Allow extra time for rural due diligence: well flow and water-quality tests, a septic inspection, a survey if boundaries are unclear, and title review of easements and covenants — plus confirming the road’s status with the GID. We don’t publish an average closing time for Palomino Valley; ask your lender and escrow officer for a timeline for the specific property.

Quick Answer

What credit score do you need to buy in Palomino Valley?

The loan program and lender set it, not the neighborhood. Conventional loans generally need a 620 score and FHA loans can go lower; land loans, manufactured homes and jumbo loans above the 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 can carry stricter rules. Get pre-approved with a lender who finances rural Washoe County property.

Palomino Valley FAQ — 17 Answers

What Do Palomino Valley Buyers Most Frequently Ask?

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What is the median home price in Palomino Valley?

Palomino Valley’s recorded home sales are the best guide: 40 homes sold between January 8, 2025 and July 22, 2026 for a median of $732,500 (range $150,000 to $2,250,000), per Washoe County Assessor records for the Palomino Valley GID’s tax areas. The $195,000 median list price you may see for ZIP 89510 is not a home price — two-thirds of the ZIP’s parcels are vacant land, and most listings are land.

How large are parcels in Palomino Valley?

Most are about 40 acres. The Washoe County Assessor lists 1,516 parcels in the Palomino Valley GID’s tax areas with a median of 41 acres: 961 are 40 to 80 acres, 236 are 80 to 160 and 111 are larger; only 80 are 5 to 10 acres. Most are zoned General Rural or General Rural Agricultural, which set a 40-acre minimum lot.

Do Palomino Valley properties have an HOA?

We found no valley-wide homeowners’ association. The Palomino Valley General Improvement District is a public district funded by property tax, not an HOA — it grades the roads it has accepted. Some older parcel maps carry recorded covenants, so check the title report for the specific parcel.

What utility systems do Palomino Valley properties use?

Homes use private domestic wells and septic systems; there is no municipal water or sewer. A Nevada domestic well drawing no more than 2 acre-feet a year needs no water-right permit (NRS 534.180), so most owners hold no water-right certificate. Test the well’s flow and water quality, have the septic system inspected, and ask which electric, heating-fuel and internet services reach the parcel.

What schools serve Palomino Valley?

Palomino Valley is in the Washoe County School District. The county’s open-data school-zone maps place it in the Taylor Elementary, Shaw Middle and Spanish Springs High zones. The elementary and high-school layers date from 2019, and the board’s December 2025 rezoning (effective 2028-29) did not name these schools — confirm the assignment for your address with the district before you buy.

How far is Palomino Valley from Reno and Sparks?

Palomino Valley sits along Pyramid Highway about 19 miles north of the Pyramid Way–McCarran Boulevard intersection in Sparks. By our free-flow road model, without traffic, central Sparks is 22 to 31 minutes away (19.8 miles), downtown Reno 26 to 39 and Reno-Tahoe International Airport 25 to 38. Spanish Springs, along Pyramid Way at Los Altos Parkway, is 17 to 24 minutes south.

What are property taxes like in Palomino Valley?

Nevada taxes assessed value, which is 35% of taxable value. Most of Palomino Valley is Washoe County tax area 4400, where the 2026-27 rate is $3.66 per $100 of assessed value, including $0.4198 for the Palomino Valley GID and $0.54 for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District; area 9400 pays $3.12 with no fire-district levy. For the 40 homes sold since January 2025, the median assessed value is $137,058 — about $5,000 a year at the area-4400 rate before any abatement. The 3% cap on a primary residence (NRS 361.4723) applies only once the new owner claims it; otherwise increases of up to 8% can apply.

Is Palomino Valley a good investment for equestrian buyers?

We don’t publish appreciation forecasts. What the record shows: 40 homes sold in Palomino Valley between January 2025 and July 2026 at a median of $732,500, and 84 vacant parcels sold at a median of $160,000. Value depends heavily on the home, well, barns and road access of each parcel, so compare recent sales of similar properties.

What is the Palomino Valley BLM wild horse facility?

The Bureau of Land Management’s Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center, on Ironwood Road east of Pyramid Highway, is the largest BLM preparation and adoption facility in the country, per the BLM. It is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; adoptions are by appointment (775-475-2222).

Can I build a custom home in Palomino Valley?

Yes — custom and manufactured homes are common, and 84 vacant parcels sold between January 2025 and September 2026 at a median of $160,000. Washoe County requires permits for new structures, and a new home also needs a well and septic system. Check that the parcel’s road is one the Palomino Valley GID has accepted for maintenance; call Nevada Real Estate Group at (775) 277-2120 for help lining up the checks.

How does Nevada tax law benefit Palomino Valley buyers versus California?

Nevada has no personal income tax. Under California’s 2025 rate schedules, tax on $500,000 of taxable income is $44,766 for a single filer and $39,377 for a married couple filing jointly — money a full-year Nevada resident no longer pays California. California can still tax California-source income after a move, so have a tax adviser check your own situation.

What types of horses and livestock are allowed in Palomino Valley?

Horses and other livestock are common on Palomino Valley’s large parcels, but allowable animals, numbers and barn setbacks depend on the parcel’s Washoe County zoning. Confirm allowable uses with Washoe County Planning and check the title report for any recorded covenants before you make an offer.

What does an average days on market look like in Palomino Valley?

Across ZIP 89510, properties that sold over the last 90 days took a median of 127 days, per NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS data. That ZIP figure is mostly land; homes with barns and a good well can move differently, so ask for recent comparable sales for the specific property.

Who can help me buy or sell in Palomino Valley?

Nevada Real Estate Group represents buyers and sellers across Northern Nevada, including rural acreage and horse property in Washoe County. We coordinate well and septic tests, title review of easements and covenants, and road-maintenance questions with the Palomino Valley GID. Call our Reno team at (775) 277-2120 or browse active listings online.

How does Palomino Valley compare to other Washoe County rural areas?

Its parcels are larger than most: a median of 41 acres in the GID’s tax areas, against about 10 acres in Rancho Haven. It is also closer to town than some — 22 to 31 minutes to central Sparks — and a public improvement district grades its accepted roads. Rancho Haven is the other large-lot horse area north of Reno, but it is 60 to 78 minutes away on paved roads via Sparks.

What financing is available for Palomino Valley rural properties?

Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans can all finance a home on a private well and septic if the property meets the program’s standards; USDA also has household-income limits and excludes income-producing farms. Loans above the 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 are jumbo loans with stricter terms, and vacant land usually needs a land loan or cash. Call Nevada Real Estate Group at (775) 277-2120 for lenders who finance rural Washoe County property.

Can Nevada Real Estate Group help me find equestrian properties in Palomino Valley?

Yes — call (775) 277-2120 to speak with a Northern Nevada agent. We handle virtual tours for out-of-state buyers and can coordinate well tests, septic inspections, surveys and title review remotely.

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What Else Do People Ask About Palomino Valley?

Beyond the FAQ above, these are the questions people search about Palomino Valley, answered from Washoe County records, the Palomino Valley GID, NREG’s free-flow road model and NREG’s analysis of NNRMLS listings in ZIP 89510.

Where is Palomino Valley?

Palomino Valley is in unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada, along Pyramid Highway (NV-445) about 19 miles north of the Pyramid Way–McCarran Boulevard intersection in Sparks (ZIP 89510, Reno mailing address). Central Sparks is 22 to 31 minutes away and downtown Reno 26 to 39 by our free-flow road model.

Is Palomino Valley a nice area?

For buyers who want room — a median parcel of 41 acres — and can run a well, septic and gravel roads, yes. It is quiet and spread out, 22 to 31 minutes from central Sparks, with no city services.

What is Palomino Valley known for?

Large horse and ranch parcels, and the BLM’s Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center on Ironwood Road — the largest BLM preparation and adoption facility in the country, per the BLM.

Can I have horses in Palomino Valley?

Horses and livestock are common on its large parcels, but allowable animals and barn setbacks depend on the parcel’s Washoe County zoning — confirm with Washoe County Planning and check the title for recorded covenants.

How is the internet in Palomino Valley?

It varies by parcel. Check the FCC National Broadband Map for the exact address; satellite service such as Starlink is an option at most rural addresses, and some have fixed wireless. Ask the seller what the household uses now.

What is the water situation in Palomino Valley?

Homes use private domestic wells. A Nevada domestic well drawing no more than 2 acre-feet a year needs no water-right permit (NRS 534.180), so most owners hold no water-right certificate, and in a curtailment the State Engineer can limit domestic wells to 0.5 acre-feet a year (NRS 534.110). Test the well’s flow and water quality before closing.

What ZIP code is Palomino Valley?

ZIP 89510, which also covers the Pyramid Highway corridor. Two-thirds of the ZIP’s parcels are vacant land, so its $195,000 median list price (October 2026) is mostly a land price; Palomino Valley’s recorded home sales since January 2025 have a median of $732,500.

Is Palomino Valley good for families?

It depends on priorities. The county’s school-zone maps place it in the Taylor Elementary, Shaw Middle and Spanish Springs High zones, and school runs mean driving south on Pyramid Highway. Families who want acreage and accept the drive do well here.

Does Palomino Valley have utilities?

Water is a private domestic well and sewer a private septic system — there is no municipal service. Ask which electric provider, heating fuel and internet service reach the specific parcel, and whether its road is one the Palomino Valley GID maintains.

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NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Near Palomino Valley?

Neighboring areas with drive times from NREG’s free-flow road model on OpenStreetMap data (Oct. 26, 2026). Rancho Haven is the other large-lot horse area north of Reno, but it is 60 to 78 minutes away on paved roads.

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Spanish Springs

Shops · schools

17–24 min from Palomino Valley

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Sparks

City of Sparks

22–31 min from Palomino Valley

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Reno (city page)

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26–39 min to downtown Reno

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Lemmon Valley

ZIP 89506

35–44 min from Palomino Valley

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60–78 MIN WNW

Rancho Haven

Home sales median $585K

60–78 min by paved road via Sparks

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A–Z INDEX

Which Reno and Sparks Communities Can You Explore A–Z?

Communities and neighborhoods in and around Reno-Sparks — from ArrowCreek in the south Reno foothills to Palomino Valley north of Sparks. Each entry opens its own page with current NNRMLS listings.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Palomino Valley Data Come From?

Each figure on this page names its source and date. Follow a link to check a figure or pull more detail than we publish here.

  1. NREG analysis of NNRMLS data — ZIP 89510 median list price, days on market and active listings (the whole ZIP, mostly vacant land), and the count of listings matching “Palomino Valley.” ZIP 89510 listings
  2. Washoe County Assessor — Parcel sizes, zoning, home counts, recorded sale prices and assessed values for the 1,516 parcels in the Palomino Valley GID’s tax areas (retrieved Sept. 26, 2026). Washoe open-data parcels
  3. Washoe County Treasurer — 2026-27 property-tax rates by district, including areas 4400 and 9400 and the Palomino Valley GID levy. 2026-27 tax rates (PDF)
  4. Palomino Valley General Improvement District — Board handbook, Chapter IV (roads), revised Oct. 16, 2025: the district’s history and its accepted-roads resolution. PVGID roads handbook (PDF)
  5. Washoe County Planning — Regulatory zone standards: General Rural and General Rural Agricultural at 0.025 homes per acre on a 40-acre minimum lot. Regulatory zone standards
  6. Washoe County open data — Elementary, middle and high school zone maps (2019 layers). School-zone maps
  7. U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP 89510 and Washoe County, via Census Reporter. Census Reporter: ZIP 89510
  8. U.S. Census Bureau — 2010 and 2020 Census population counts for ZCTA 89510 (TIGERweb). TIGERweb ZCTA layer
  9. Nevada Revised Statutes — Domestic wells and curtailment (NRS 534.180, 534.110) and the primary-residence tax cap (NRS 361.4723). NRS 534
  10. Bureau of Land Management — Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center: size claim, hours and adoption appointments. BLM: Palomino Valley Center
  11. Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe — Fishing and day-use permit prices and the permit season. pyramidlake.us/permits
  12. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Reno MSA unemployment rate (LAUS), July 2026, preliminary. BLS LAUS series
  13. California Franchise Tax Board — 2025 California tax rate schedules used for the income-tax examples. 2025 rate schedules (PDF)
  14. OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — Road data for NREG’s free-flow drive-time model from the Palomino Valley node, downloaded Oct. 26, 2026 (no traffic; traffic and weather add time). openstreetmap.org/copyright
  15. Freddie Mac PMMS — Weekly mortgage-rate survey for comparing the calculator’s rate. freddiemac.com/pmms

Methodology: Listing counts, prices and days on market are NREG's analysis of Northern Nevada Regional MLS data received through the Repliers feed; this page refreshes them about once a day, and each market figure carries its date or window. Census and BLS figures are the published vintage named beside them and change only when the agency releases new estimates. Confirm details for a specific home with its listing and the responsible agency.

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