A master-planned community in southeast Sparks featuring residential clusters, commercial centers, and recreational amenities integrated within a controlled-access framework, characterized by proximity to I-80 and interface with high-desert terrain¹.

Demographics & Housing

Development Phasing

Approximately 5,200 residents across 1,800 units. Median household income is $104,000 (42% above city median). New construction accounts for 38% of housing stock since 2021, with ongoing development in western phases².

Security Segmentation

Gated sections cover 45% of residences (primarily custom home enclaves). Non-gated multi-family zones exhibit minimal perimeter barriers along 60% of commercial interfaces³.

Crime Environment

Commercial-Residential Interface

Areas within 500 feet of Legends at Sparks Marina retail complex report 2.3x higher vehicle burglary rates than interior blocks. Construction site theft accounts for 28% of 2023 incidents in active zones⁴.

Access Control Gaps

Public park entrances and trail connections to adjacent developments create uncontrolled access points. Non-gated townhome clusters experience 37% more package theft than secured sections⁵.

Infrastructure Challenges

Transportation Constraints

A single arterial (Stonebrook Drive) serves the community, with peak-hour volume/capacity ratios reaching 1.4. Emergency response times average 13 minutes during congestion events (SFD metrics)⁶.

Utility Vulnerabilities

Centralized irrigation systems create standing water vectors along 42% of perimeter greenbelts during summer. Limited storm drainage increases flood risk in canyon-adjacent parcels⁷.

Employment & Lifestyle

Economic Anchors

Retail and logistics sectors employ 51% of residents. Shift-work patterns generate non-standard activity cycles, with 24/7 operations at freight facilities within 2 miles⁸.

Transient Exposure

Short-term rentals comprise 19% of condominium stock, correlating with 34% higher unauthorized parking incidents and noise complaints in HOA-managed zones⁹.

Community Amenities & Vulnerabilities

Recreational Attractors

Community parks and sports complexes attract 680k annual visitors. Perimeter trail segments exhibit lighting coverage gaps exceeding 300-foot intervals after dusk¹⁰.

Wildfire Exposure

Eastern boundaries border BLM-designated "Very High" hazard zones. Slope-driven wind patterns increase ember cast risk for 63% of perimeter homes during red-flag events¹¹.

Sources

1. City of Sparks Planning Department, Stonebrook PUD Master Plan, 2023
2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tract 020800
3. Stonebrook HOA, Security Infrastructure Inventory, 2024
4. Sparks Police Department, Southeast Command Crime Report, 2023
5. SPD Crime Analysis Unit, Package Theft Geospatial Analysis, 2023
6. Sparks Fire Department, Response Time Performance Metrics, 2023
7. Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Stormwater Management Assessment, 2024
8. Nevada Department of Employment, Southeast Sparks Workforce Profile, 2023
9. AirDNA & City of Sparks Code Enforcement, STR Compliance Dashboard, 2024
10. Sparks Parks Department, Trail System Security Audit, 2024
11. Nevada Division of Forestry, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2024