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$803,828$522 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $212,000 on Aug 26, 1993

5540 HIGH ROCK WAY

SPARKS, NV 89431
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,540 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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

$804K
$761K low$847K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$212,000 · Aug 26, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,540 (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.$107,829 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,825
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,004
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,443
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$308,082

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.0.49
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
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 · 250 ft²Patio · 250 ft²Porch · 80 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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Alice Maxwell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Sparks Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Sparks High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

5540 High Rock 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Sparks 89431
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Sparks 89431
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Sparks 89431
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Sparks 89431
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Sparks 89431

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
$222K$685K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$803,828
CheaperTypical $400,882Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$522
CheaperTypical $307Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,231 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 5540 High Rock Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparks 89431Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$803,828almost all homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$522almost all homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²76% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac98% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198184% of homes33% of homes

About 5540 High Rock Way

How much is 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV is $803,828 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $760,573 to $847,083. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV last sell?

5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV last sold on Aug 26, 1993 for $212,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV?

5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV built?

5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV?

5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV is assigned to Alice Maxwell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Sparks Middle School (middle), rated D; 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 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV compare to other homes in Sparks 89431?

Among the 9,461 homes in Sparks 89431, it is worth more than almost all of them ($803,828 against a typical $400,882), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($522 against a typical $307), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,231 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1981 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 77% 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 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 High Rock Way, Sparks, NV was $2,540. The county assessed it at $107,829.

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