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$140,279$258 / 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 85How 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 $27,500 on May 3, 2013

490 HIGHLAND AVE

RENO, NV 89512
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
544 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.
44 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$140K
$120K low$161K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,500 · May 3, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$20,093 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,185
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,908
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,276
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,527

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWASHOE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Evaporative
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 · 40 ft²Patio · 40 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Fred W. Traner Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Procter R. Hug High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

490 Highland Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in University Heights
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in University Heights
  • Among the smallest homes in Reno 89512
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in University Heights
  • Newer than 80% of homes in University Heights

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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$149K$780K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$140,279
CheaperTypical $334,095Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$258
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,197 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size44 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 490 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity HeightsReno 89512Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,279almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25811% of homes38% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than544 ft²3% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than44 ft²3% of homes24% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198680% of homes73% of homes40% of homes

About 490 Highland Ave

How much is 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV is $140,279 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $119,774 to $160,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV last sell?

490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV last sold on May 3, 2013 for $27,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV?

490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 544 square feet of living space and a 0.00-acre lot.

When was 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV built?

490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV?

490 Highland Ave, 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 490 Highland Ave, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89512?

Among the 5,165 homes in Reno 89512, it is worth more than almost none of them ($140,279 against a typical $334,095), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($258 against a typical $281), it is bigger than almost none of them (544 ft² against a typical 1,197 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (44 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1986 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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