University Ridge Homes for Sale in North Reno
Live MLS listings · Updated July 18, 2026
Reno currently has active university ridge homes for sale in north reno. University Ridge is a hillside neighborhood in north Reno’s 89512 ZIP code, directly above the University of Nevada, Reno campus on streets like University Ridge Drive, University Green, and University Park. Built in phases from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, homes typically run about 1,600 to 2,400 square feet, and recent resales have closed between roughly $480,000 and $625,000. Turnover is modest — only a handful of sales have closed since 2023 across its phases — so buyers targeting this UNR-adjacent pocket should set an alert and act quickly when a listing posts.
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Why Buy University Ridge Homes for Sale in North Reno in Reno?
- University Ridge sits directly above the UNR campus — a walk-or-five-minute-drive commute for faculty, staff, medical-district workers, and families with students, with downtown Reno less than 10 minutes south.
- Its 1990s–2000s construction is meaningfully newer than most of the surrounding north-central Reno housing stock, offering modern layouts without new-construction pricing.
- The elevated ridge position gives many homes city-light and mountain views uncommon at this price point, with quick North McCarran Boulevard access looping to the rest of the metro.
- Proximity to UNR gives the neighborhood a durable demand floor — university employment and steady rental demand for well-located homes support long-term values, and Nevada adds no state income tax on top.
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Most AskedWhere exactly is University Ridge?
University Ridge is in north Reno’s 89512 ZIP code, on the hillside immediately north and east of the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Streets like University Ridge Drive, University Green, Socrates Drive, and University Park climb the ridge, with North Virginia Street and North McCarran Boulevard both minutes away.
What kind of homes are in University Ridge?
Single-family homes built in phases from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, most in the roughly 1,600 to 2,400-square-foot range with attached garages and family-oriented layouts. Later phases skew slightly newer, but the neighborhood reads as one cohesive 90s–2000s community.
How often do University Ridge homes come up for sale?
Turnover is limited — roughly a half-dozen to eight sales have closed since 2023 across the neighborhood’s several recorded phases. UNR-adjacent homes get consistent attention from both owner-occupants and investors, so listings rarely sit. A saved-search alert is the surest way to see new inventory first.
What do University Ridge homes cost?
Recent closed sales have ranged from roughly $480,000 to $625,000, which positions University Ridge between older central Reno neighborhoods and pricier newer suburbs — a mid-market price for a location a few minutes from campus and downtown.
Is University Ridge a good fit for investors or parents of UNR students?
It can be — proximity to campus supports steady rental demand, and some parents buy here for students rather than paying for housing. Confirm any HOA rental rules and Reno rental regulations for a specific listing before you offer; we pull those documents as part of every purchase. Call (775) 277-2120 and we will walk you through the numbers.
How does University Ridge compare to the West University neighborhood?
West University, on the other side of campus, is a historic early-1900s district with character homes, smaller lots, and heavier student-rental presence. University Ridge offers newer 1990s–2000s construction, garages, and a quieter hillside setting at similar or slightly higher price points — modern convenience versus historic charm.
Updated July 18, 2026
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