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$559,374$389 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $98,750 on Aug 17, 1988

5251 CHALLIS CIR

RENO, NV 89523
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,439 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
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

$559K
$531K low$588K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$98,750 · Aug 17, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,292 (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.$87,963 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,723
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,819
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,322

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.0.21
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.Porch · 205 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Robert McQueen High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
B. D. Billinghurst Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89523These 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.58
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 100.286

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.40,260
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.786 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,276
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,296
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

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

5251 Challis Cir 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 77% of homes in Reno 89523
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Washoe County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Reno 89523
  • Older than 85% of homes in Reno 89523

What homes are worth in Reno 89523

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

This home
$304K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Reno 89523.

How it measures up in Reno 89523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89523.

Estimated value$559,374
CheaperTypical $661,931Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$389
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,439 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5251 Challis Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89523Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,37423% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38965% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,439 ft²22% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac63% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than198815% of homes42% of homes

About 5251 Challis Cir

How much is 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV is $559,374 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $531,088 to $587,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV last sell?

5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV last sold on Aug 17, 1988 for $98,750, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV?

5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,439 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV built?

5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV?

5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV is assigned to Robert McQueen High School (high), rated B+; Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School (elementary), rated B; B. D. Billinghurst Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89523?

Among the 11,838 homes in Reno 89523, it is worth more than 23% of them ($559,374 against a typical $661,931), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($389 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,439 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1988 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 46% 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 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 Challis Cir, Reno, NV was $2,292. The county assessed it at $87,963.

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