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$359,195$361 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on May 9, 2025

256 PRATER WAY

SPARKS, NV 89431
2
Beds
1
Baths
995 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
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

$359K
$335K low$384K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · May 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$842 (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.$45,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,209
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,561
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,441
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,769

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.15
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
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, 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.Deck · 300 ft²Patio · 300 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
George L. Dilworth Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Greenbrae Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Sparks High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89431These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,169
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,309 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,174
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.8 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

256 Prater 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 90% of homes in Washoe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Sparks 89431
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Washoe County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Washoe County

What homes are worth in Sparks 89431

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

This home
$223K$677K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Sparks 89431.

How it measures up in Sparks 89431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparks 89431.

Estimated value$359,195
CheaperTypical $403,767Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$361
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area995 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 256 Prater Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparks 89431Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$359,19527% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36180% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than995 ft²18% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac62% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than194811% of homes3% of homes

About 256 Prater Way

How much is 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV is $359,195 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $334,692 to $383,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV last sell?

256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV last sold on May 9, 2025 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV?

256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 995 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV built?

256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV?

256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV is assigned to George L. Dilworth Middle School (middle), rated C; Greenbrae Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Sparks 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 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV compare to other homes in Sparks 89431?

Among the 9,459 homes in Sparks 89431, it is worth more than 27% of them ($359,195 against a typical $403,767), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($361 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 18% of them (995 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1948 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 10% 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 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Prater Way, Sparks, NV was $842. The county assessed it at $45,770.

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