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$546,240$296 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Oct 10, 2013

1261 SATELLITE DR

SPARKS, NV 89436
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,848 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$546K
$529K low$563K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Oct 10, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$926 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$85,539 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,732
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,807
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,171
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$244,396

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWashoe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 285 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Jerry Whitehead Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Edward C. Reed High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Lou Mendive Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89436These 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.37
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.268

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,450
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,139
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,917
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.10 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

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How this home compares

1261 Satellite Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Sparks 89436
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Sparks 89436
  • Older than 97% of homes in Sparks 89436

What homes are worth in Sparks 89436

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$393K$1M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Sparks 89436.

How it measures up in Sparks 89436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparks 89436.

Estimated value$546,240
CheaperTypical $586,377Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,971 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 1261 Satellite Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparks 89436Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$546,24034% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29643% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²40% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac94% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than19873% of homes41% of homes

About 1261 Satellite Dr

How much is 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV is $546,240 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $529,253 to $563,227. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV last sell?

1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV last sold on Oct 10, 2013 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV?

1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV built?

1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV?

1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV is assigned to Jerry Whitehead Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Edward C. Reed High School (high), rated C-; Lou Mendive Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV compare to other homes in Sparks 89436?

Among the 19,840 homes in Sparks 89436, it is worth more than 34% of them ($546,240 against a typical $586,377), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($296 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,971 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1987 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 44% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Satellite Dr, Sparks, NV was $926. The county assessed it at $85,539.

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