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$516,111$360 / 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 97How 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 $275,000 on Dec 30, 2016

5254 PALO ALTO CIR

SPARKS, NV 89436
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,435 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.
1993
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

$516K
$501K low$531K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Dec 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,435 (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.$97,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,443
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$277,686

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.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 504 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Bud Beasley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Edward C. Reed High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Lou Mendive Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89436These 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.37
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.268

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,450
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,139
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,917
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

5254 Palo Alto 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 79% of homes in The Vistas
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Sparks 89436
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Sparks 89436
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in The Vistas
  • Older than 90% of homes in Sparks 89436

What homes are worth in Sparks 89436

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

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$394K$995K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Sparks 89436.

How it measures up in Sparks 89436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparks 89436.

Estimated value$516,111
CheaperTypical $579,581Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$360
CheaperTypical $302Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,435 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,971 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 5254 Palo Alto Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe VistasSparks 89436Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$516,11121% of homes24% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36084% of homes88% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,435 ft²15% of homes14% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac15% of homes34% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than199345% of homes10% of homes49% of homes

About 5254 Palo Alto Cir

How much is 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV is $516,111 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $501,476 to $530,746. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV last sell?

5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV last sold on Dec 30, 2016 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV?

5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,435 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV built?

5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV?

5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV is assigned to Bud Beasley Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Edward C. Reed High School (high); Lou Mendive 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 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV compare to other homes in Sparks 89436?

Among the 19,839 homes in Sparks 89436, it is worth more than 24% of them ($516,111 against a typical $579,581), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($360 against a typical $302), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,435 ft² against a typical 1,971 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1993 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 39% 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 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5254 Palo Alto Cir, Sparks, NV was $2,435. The county assessed it at $97,190.

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