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$595,502$324 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $567,000 on Aug 12, 2022

1478 BACKER WAY

RENO, NV 89523
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,837 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$596K
$580K low$611K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$567,000 · Aug 12, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$141,902
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$113,522
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.73%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$453,600
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP · recorded Aug 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,831 (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.$105,905 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,028
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,877
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,992
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,587

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.0.14
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Built-in
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 · 152 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Robert McQueen High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
B. D. Billinghurst Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89523These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.286

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.40,260
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.786 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,276
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,296
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1478 Backer Way 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 65% of homes in Reno 89523
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Reno 89523
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Reno 89523
  • Older than 65% of homes in Reno 89523

What homes are worth in Reno 89523

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

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$306K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Reno 89523.

How it measures up in Reno 89523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89523.

Estimated value$595,502
CheaperTypical $660,009Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 1478 Backer Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89523Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$595,50235% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32425% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,837 ft²47% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac27% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than199635% of homes54% of homes

About 1478 Backer Way

How much is 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV is $595,502 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $579,595 to $611,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV last sell?

1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV last sold on Aug 12, 2022 for $567,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV?

1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,837 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV built?

1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV?

1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV is assigned to Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Robert McQueen High School (high), rated B+; B. D. Billinghurst Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89523?

Among the 11,838 homes in Reno 89523, it is worth more than 35% of them ($595,502 against a typical $660,009), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($324 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,837 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1996 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 53% 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 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1478 Backer Way, Reno, NV was $2,831. The county assessed it at $105,905.

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