Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $500 on Aug 5, 2009
280 ISLAND AVE
RENO, NV 89501
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
18
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 196118 floors89 units252–2,317 ft²
$1.8M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$262K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$349
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
-0.9%vs the Reno ZIP median sale $/ft² ($352)
Sales Performance
$190K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-29.6%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
3
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
3.4%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.4%per yeartypical hold 5.9 yrsfrom 160 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20022005200920122015201820222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20022005200920122015201820222025
294 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Studio
13 units$54K · $124/ft²
1 bed
57 units$262K · $349/ft²
2 bed
18 units$354K · $369/ft²
5 bed
1 unit
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
11 units$254K · $317/ft²
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
11 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
10 units
Studio · 1 ba · 440 ft²
10 units$54K · $124/ft²
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
10 units$358K · $370/ft²
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
8 units
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
7 units
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 751 ft²
2 units$262K · $349/ft²
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 965 ft²
2 units$358K · $370/ft²
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
16 units
Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.
$54K–$54K
1 unit
$146K–$146K
1 unit
$254K–$262K
2 units
$354K–$358K
3 units
Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.
Floors 2–4
$265/ft²3 units · -24%
Floors 5–7
$370/ft²2 units · +6%
Floor 10
$236/ft²2 units · -32%
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.31%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.31%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.6.6 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.53%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.24%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$254,000
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$1,117
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.2
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Unit 906Dec 4, 2025$190,000$237/ft²Unit 803Nov 4, 2025$315,000$238/ft²Unit 606Sep 12, 2025$185,000$231/ft²Unit 903Jul 25, 2025$300,000$227/ft²Unit 1001Jul 23, 2025$178,000$416/ft²Unit 1103Jun 27, 2025$315,000$238/ft²Unit 607Jun 16, 2025$205,000$466/ft²Unit 904Jun 13, 2025$315,000$362/ft²Unit 1802May 30, 2025$185,000$407/ft²Unit 906May 14, 2025$125,000$156/ft²
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.135 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyWashoe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Elevator
Transaction History(5)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Mount Rose Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
Reno High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
Darrell C. Swope Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
District: Washoe County School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 89501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.178
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.287
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,057
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,735 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,104
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,364
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.9 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
280 Island Ave
16,716 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 201
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 202
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,241 ft²
280 Island Ave # 301
1 bd · 1 ba · 461 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 302
1 bd · 3 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 303
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 304
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 305
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 306
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 307
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave # 401
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave # 402
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave # 403
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 404
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 405
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave # 406
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave # 407
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 501
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 502
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 503
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 504
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave # 505
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave # 506
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 507
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 601
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 602
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 603
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 604
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 605
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 606
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 607
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 701
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 702
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave # 703
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 704
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 705
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 706
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 707
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 801
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 802
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 803
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave # 804
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 805
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 806
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 807
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 901
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 902
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 903
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 904
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 905
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 906
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 907
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1001
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1002
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1003
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1004
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1005
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1006
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1007
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1101
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1102
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1103
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1104
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1105
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1106
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1107
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1201
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1202
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1203
2 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1204
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1205
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1206
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1207
1 ba · 352 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1401
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1402
1 bd · 2 ba · 751 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1403
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1404
1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1405
1 bd · 2 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1406
1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1407
1 ba · 440 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1501
5 bd · 8 ba · 2,224 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1502
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,317 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1601
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1602
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,651 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1603
1 ba · 252 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1701
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1702
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,942 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1703
1 ba · 384 ft²
280 Island Ave # 1801
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 965 ft²
280 Island Ave Apt 1802
2 bd · 1 ba · 454 ft²
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 280 Island Ave
How many units are in 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV?
280 Island Ave, Reno, NV has 89 residential units across 18 floors, built in 1961, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 89 units at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV is $262,000. That works out to $349 per square foot. Units run from 252 to 2,317 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV expensive for Reno?
Units at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV carry a median of $349 per square foot, 1% below the Reno median of $352 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV?
3 units at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV sold in the last 12 months, out of 294 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 3.4% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $190K.
Have units at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV appreciated?
Across 160 repeat sales of the same unit, 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV returned a median 2.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.9 years.
What floor plans does 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV have?
The most common plan at 280 Island Ave, Reno, NV is a 1-bedroom of 801 square feet, repeated 11 times, with a median estimate of $254,000. TopHap identifies 10 recurring plans in the building.
Closest homes
- 280 Island Ave12 ft · 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 965 ft² · Sold $600K · Apr 2022
- 280 Island Ave15 ft · 1 ba · 384 ft² · Sold $295K · May 2012
- 280 Island Ave Apt 150219 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,317 ft² · Sold $870K · Apr 2022
- 280 Island Ave18 ft · 1 ba · 252 ft² · Sold $38K · Mar 2003
- 280 Island Ave Apt 60423 ft · 1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft² · Sold $345K · Jul 2024
- 280 Island Ave Apt 100423 ft · 1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft²
- 280 Island Ave Apt 140423 ft · 1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft² · Sold $310K · Feb 2020
- 280 Island Ave Apt 50423 ft · 1 bd · 2 ba · 869 ft² · Sold $135K · Aug 2002
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