How does Singing Hills compare to Sparks, Nevada?

Singing Hills, Sparks, Nevada is priced in line with Sparks, while sitting about 13% above Nevada overall. It also shows a 4.6% gross yield and 1.6% price growth over the past year. Walkability is 43, education is in the 45th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 59.

What does the risk score look like in Singing Hills, Sparks, Nevada?

Singing Hills, Sparks, Nevada has a Red Flag score of 59, which is higher than several other listed neighborhoods. The data also shows a 4.6% gross yield, prices up 1.6% over the past year, walkability of 43, and education in the 45th percentile.

Neighborhood

Singing Hills

Sparks, Nevada US

Singing Hills, Sparks, Nevada presents a balanced profile, with pricing in line with the city median and about 13% above the state median. Gross yield is 4.6%, and prices are up 1.6% over the past year. Walkability is 43 and education is in the 45th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 59 points to a somewhat elevated risk reading.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

3.94 mi²

ZIP Code

89436

County

Washoe County

State

Nevada

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$579,828

YoY+1.6%

Gross Rental Yield

4.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

59 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

45 / 100

Fair · better than 45% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Singing Hills Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Singing Hills, Sparks.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$579,828	+1.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$294/sqft	-0.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,221/mo	+5.6%
Gross Rental Yield	4.6%	—
Liquidity Score	52 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	256	-1.5%

Is Singing Hills Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Nevada crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

59 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Earthquake100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Flood60High

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Heat20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Nevada averaged 26.0 crimes and 4.0 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.1% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Liquid resale market — liquidity 52/100

Active transaction volume — 256 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Singing Hills's live DistrictScore metrics.

Singing Hills Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Nevada-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.5 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+13.7% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Singing Hills centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 91% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Nevada Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	26.0	4.0	-11.1%
2023	29.7	4.3	+5.2%
2022	28.6	4.6	+8.3%
2021	26.6	4.3	+11.9%
2020	23.9	4.6	-14.3%
2019	28.3	5.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Singing Hills inherits the Nevada figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Singing Hills

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Walkability & Amenities in Singing Hills

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

43

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

9

Grocery

28

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

14

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Singing Hills's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Singing Hills vs Sparks vs Nevada

How Singing Hills benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Singing Hills, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Sparks neighborhoods and about 13% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.6%, against 4.6% for Sparks neighborhoods and 4.5% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 1.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Sparks neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Singing Hills	$294/sqft	4.6%	52
Sparks	$294/sqft	4.6%	52
Nevada	$259/sqft	4.5%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Nevada tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.50% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: real property transfer tax ~$1.95 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents6

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Nevada property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Singing Hills Real Estate FAQ

Singing Hills, Sparks, Nevada has a mixed investment profile based on the available numbers. Pricing is in line with Sparks and about 13% above Nevada, gross yield is 4.6%, and prices are up 1.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 59 and walkability is 43.

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