Residential - Vacant LandResidential
1970 EMPIRE RD
RENO, NV 89521
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$267 (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.$11,550 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,000
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySTOREY
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MEH
Virginia City Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
Hugh Gallagher Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 mi
Virginia City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
District: Storey County School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 89521These 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.67
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 100.274
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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.42,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.355 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,306
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,433
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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
1970 Empire Rd 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Reno 89521
How it measures up in Reno 89521
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89521.
Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger
Bigger than 92% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Virginia City Highlands | Reno 89521 | Storey County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1 ac | 20% of homes | 92% of homes | 47% of homes |
About 1970 Empire Rd
When did 1970 Empire Rd, Reno, NV last sell?
1970 Empire Rd, Reno, NV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 1970 Empire Rd, Reno, NV?
1970 Empire Rd, Reno, NV is assigned to Virginia City Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Virginia City High School (high), rated B. All sit in Storey County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 1970 Empire Rd, Reno, NV?
The 2025 property tax bill for 1970 Empire Rd, Reno, NV was $267. The county assessed it at $11,550.
Closest homes
- 1950 Empire Rd$775K120 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,726 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 1990 Empire Rd$480K191 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 ft² · Sold $212K · Jul 2013
- 1910 Empire Rd$635K300 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,280 ft² · Sold $325K · Jan 2015
- 1981 Empire Rd$657K364 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,458 ft² · Sold $530K · Dec 2005
- 1971 Empire Rd345 ft · 1.03 ac · Sold $530K · Dec 2005
- 1931 Empire Rd364 ft · 1,570 ft² · Sold $500K · Sep 2022
- 1971 Morgan Rd$603K378 ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,378 ft² · Sold $283K · Dec 2015
- 1941 Empire Rd363 ft · 1 ac · Sold $15K · Jul 2018
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