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$918,818$560 / 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 92How 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

5849 MELARKEY WAY

RENO, NV 89511
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,640 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.
2.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
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

$919K
$845K low$992K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$518,818
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$415,054
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.47%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$400,000
HERITAGE BANK OF NEVADA · 6.22% · recorded Apr 22, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,790 (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.$136,123 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,623
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,775
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,924

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.2.52
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.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 350 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Ted Hunsburger Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Marce Herz Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Galena High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89511These 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.65
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 100.292

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,600
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,317
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

5849 Melarkey 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 more than 83% of homes in Washoe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Washoe County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Reno 89511
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Washoe County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Reno 89511

What homes are worth in Reno 89511

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

This home
$246K$4.3M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Reno 89511.

How it measures up in Reno 89511

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89511.

Estimated value$918,818
CheaperTypical $1,186,650Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$560
CheaperTypical $447Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,623 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size2.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 5849 Melarkey Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89511Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$918,81835% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56077% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,640 ft²15% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.52 ac94% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than19622% of homes11% of homes

About 5849 Melarkey Way

How much is 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV is $918,818 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $845,224 to $992,412. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?

5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,640 square feet of living space and a 2.52-acre lot.

When was 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV built?

5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?

5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV is assigned to Ted Hunsburger Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Marce Herz Middle School (middle), rated A-; Galena High School (high), rated B. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89511?

Among the 10,484 homes in Reno 89511, it is worth more than 35% of them ($918,818 against a typical $1,186,650), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($560 against a typical $447), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 2,623 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (2.52 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1962 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 83% 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 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5849 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV was $1,790. The county assessed it at $136,123.

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