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$486,112$342 / 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 95How 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 $139,000 on Apr 16, 1999

521 TARN WAY

RENO, NV 89503
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,420 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$486K
$463K low$510K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · Apr 16, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,398 (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.$84,678 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,705
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,973
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,756
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,937

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.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
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 · 160 ft²Patio · 160 ft²Porch · 92 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.

M
Archie Clayton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Elmcrest Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Robert McQueen High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89503These 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.116
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 100.292

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,352
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,321 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,567
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,710
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.10 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

521 Tarn 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 68% of homes in Washoe County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Reno 89503
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Reno 89503

What homes are worth in Reno 89503

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

This home
$181K$737K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Reno 89503.

How it measures up in Reno 89503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89503.

Estimated value$486,112
CheaperTypical $476,959Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$342
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,378 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 521 Tarn Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89503Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$486,11255% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34258% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,420 ft²53% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac65% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than199179% of homes46% of homes

About 521 Tarn Way

How much is 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV is $486,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $462,619 to $509,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV last sell?

521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV last sold on Apr 16, 1999 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV?

521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,420 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV built?

521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV?

521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV is assigned to Archie Clayton Middle School (middle), rated B-; Elmcrest Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Robert McQueen High School (high). All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89503?

Among the 8,859 homes in Reno 89503, it is worth more than 55% of them ($486,112 against a typical $476,959), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($342 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,420 ft² against a typical 1,378 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1991 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 32% 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 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Tarn Way, Reno, NV was $2,398. The county assessed it at $84,678.

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