Do Incline Village Luxury Homes Hold Their Value?
Do Incline Village luxury homes hold their value?
Over the last five years, yes. The median sale price for single-family homes above $2 million in Incline Village and Crystal Bay went from $2,950,000 in 2021 to $3,650,000 in 2026 through October, according to Incline Village Realtors MLS data. The median held between $3.0 million and $3.2 million from 2022 through 2024 as mortgage rates rose, dipped to $2,650,000 in 2025, and has come back strongly this year.
Key Takeaways
- The median sale price for single-family homes above $2 million rose about 24 percent from 2021 to 2026, from $2,950,000 to $3,650,000.
- Through the rate increases of 2022 to 2024, the median stayed between $3,030,000 and $3,182,000.
- 2025 was the soft year, with a median of $2,650,000 and a median of 81 days to sell.
- In 2026, homes above $2 million are selling faster than in any year since 2021, at a median of 53 days.
- In Q3 2026, 41 single-family homes above $2 million closed at a median of $4,095,000. From July 1 through November 3, 16 homes sold above $5 million.
The question I hear most from buyers looking at Incline Village isn’t whether they want to be here. It’s whether the numbers hold up alongside the lifestyle. Here’s what the last five years of sales show.
How have luxury home prices in Incline Village changed since 2021?
| Year | Median sale price | Median days to sell |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,950,000 | 60 |
| 2022 | $3,030,000 | 76 |
| 2023 | $3,182,000 | 77 |
| 2024 | $3,122,500 | 84 |
| 2025 | $2,650,000 | 81 |
| 2026 (through October) | $3,650,000 | 53 |
Single-family (“Residential”) sales above $2 million in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, January 2021 through October 2026. Source: Incline Village Realtors MLS.
A few things stand out.
Prices held when rates rose. Mortgage rates climbed sharply in 2022 and stayed high through 2024. Over those three years, the median for homes above $2 million moved within a narrow band of about $150,000. Homes took longer to sell, with median days to sell rising from 60 in 2021 to 84 in 2024, but prices stayed put.
2025 was the outlier. The median fell about 15 percent to $2,650,000, and homes still took a median of 81 days to sell. In a segment this size, the median moves with the mix of homes that sell in a given year, so one year is best read alongside the years around it.
2026 has been the strongest year in this data set. The median is up about 38 percent from 2025, and homes are selling faster than at any point since 2021.
What did the luxury market look like in Q3 2026?
In Q3, 41 single-family homes above $2 million closed in Incline Village and Crystal Bay. The median sale price was $4,095,000, at a median of $1,182 per square foot and 55 days on market. Counting from July 1 through November 3, which adds the first weeks of Q4, 16 homes sold above $5 million, at a median of $7,300,000.
The top of the quarter included:
- 757 Champagne Road, Eastern Slope: $11,000,000, the highest single-family sale of the quarter
- 984 Sand Iron Drive, Championship Golf Course: $9,500,000 in 29 days
- 539 Cole Circle, Lower Tyner: $9,250,000, a 2025 build
- 919 Driver Way, Championship Golf Course: $4,900,000 in 23 days, my sale
Half of the homes above $2 million sold within 60 days. A few took much longer. 797 Ida Court sold at $9,850,000 after 814 days on the market. Price and condition still decide how fast a home sells, even in a strong year.
For the full quarter across every price point, see my Fall 2026 Market Update for Incline Village & Crystal Bay.
Why do luxury values hold up in Incline Village?
Very little new supply
Incline Village sits inside the Lake Tahoe Basin, where TRPA limits how much land can be covered and how many new homes can be built. There’s almost no vacant land left, and much of the new luxury inventory comes from older homes being remodeled or rebuilt. Demand can rise without a matching wave of new construction. I cover how those rules work in my posts on TRPA coverage limits, rebuild potential in Millcreek, and lakefront property value.
Nevada’s tax structure
Nevada has no state individual income tax, which matters for buyers relocating from California and other high-tax states. Nevada also doesn’t reassess property tax to your purchase price when you buy, the way California does under Prop 13, and annual increases on a primary residence are capped. Confirm how these apply to your situation with your tax advisor before making residency decisions.
The lifestyle
Skiing at Diamond Peak, mountain biking, trail running, paddleboarding, and the beaches are part of everyday life here. I live it myself. The lifestyle draws buyers in, and the limited supply is a big part of why values have held.
What should you weigh before buying a luxury home here?
- Holding period. The data above shows a soft year can happen even in a strong five-year run. Buyers who have done well here usually plan to hold for years and know their carrying costs.
- Position and submarket. In Q3 alone, homes above $2 million sold across Lower Tyner, Lakeview Subdivision, Championship Golf Course, Ponderosa, Eastern Slope, Millcreek, and more. Lake views, lot, privacy, and condition create wide price differences within the same price range.
- Financing. If you’re using a jumbo loan, talk to your lender early. Underwriting and documentation take longer than on a conventional loan.
- Off-market access. Many of the best luxury homes here trade before they reach the MLS. I wrote more about how that works in Off-Market Luxury Homes in Incline Village.
If you’re weighing a purchase or a sale and want to see how a specific home compares, call or text me at 775-558-9540, or reach out here. If you’re curious what your current home is worth, What Is My Incline Village Home Worth? walks through how I approach valuations. You can read what past clients have said on Google, Zillow, and Realtor.com.
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About Hayden Haffey
Hayden Haffey is a Global Real Estate Advisor with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and the greater Lake Tahoe region. He is 2026 RealTrends Verified, ranking in the top 1.5% of agents nationwide by sales volume and #6 in Incline Village by sales volume (2025 sales). Licensed in both Nevada and California, he holds active memberships in multiple regional MLS boards, giving his clients comprehensive market coverage and seamless support on both sides of the state line. A graduate of the Nevada Realtors Leadership Academy and Guild Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Hayden brings a no-pressure, high-integrity approach to every transaction, with hyperlocal knowledge of neighborhoods, market rhythms, and the lifestyle nuances that matter most to his clients. He lives in Incline Village with his wife, Brooke, and their two daughters.
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Equal Housing Opportunity. Hayden Haffey is licensed in Nevada (S.0190150) and California (DRE 02230210), regulated in Nevada by the Nevada Real Estate Division. This article is general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Confirm your own numbers with your escrow officer, tax advisor, or lender. Market data from Incline Village Realtors MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.