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$447,119$329 / 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 92How 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

1685 STERLING WAY

RENO, NV 89512
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,358 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$447K
$410K low$484K high
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.$277,119
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$221,695
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.41%
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.$130,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Jan 23, 2004
2nd 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.$40,000
BANK OF AMERICA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$760 (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.$46,904 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,310
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,594
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,814
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,012

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.0.17
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
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 · 16 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Fred W. Traner Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Procter R. Hug High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89512These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.292

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.32,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,027 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,172
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,761
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.Yes

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

1685 Sterling 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 more than 89% of homes in University Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Reno 89512
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in University Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in University Heights
  • Older than 91% of homes in Washoe County

What homes are worth in Reno 89512

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

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$148K$816K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Reno 89512.

How it measures up in Reno 89512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89512.

Estimated value$447,119
CheaperTypical $350,775Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$329
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,358 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,192 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 1685 Sterling Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity HeightsReno 89512Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$447,11989% of homes70% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32940% of homes68% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,358 ft²72% of homes62% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac83% of homes75% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than195962% of homes21% of homes9% of homes

About 1685 Sterling Way

How much is 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV is $447,119 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $410,035 to $484,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV?

1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,358 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV built?

1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV?

1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV is assigned to Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Fred W. Traner Middle School (middle), rated C+; Procter R. Hug High School (high), rated D. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89512?

Among the 5,166 homes in Reno 89512, it is worth more than 70% of them ($447,119 against a typical $350,775), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($329 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,358 ft² against a typical 1,192 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1959 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 23% 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 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1685 Sterling Way, Reno, NV was $760. The county assessed it at $46,904.

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