Single Family ResidenceResidential
5875 MELARKEY WAY
RENO, NV 89511
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,534 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.
2.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,597 (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.$153,274 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,024
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,169
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.2.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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%
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How this home compares
5875 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.
- Smaller than 88% of homes in Reno 89511
- Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Washoe County
- Older than 97% 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.
Living area1,534 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,622 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 12% of homes nearby
Lot size2.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger
Bigger than 90% of homes nearby
Year built1965
OlderTypical 1997Newer
Newer than 3% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Reno 89511 | Washoe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,534 ft² | 12% of homes | 38% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 2.05 ac | 90% of homes | 97% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1965 | 3% of homes | 14% of homes |
About 5875 Melarkey Way
When did 5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV last sell?
5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?
5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,534 square feet of living space and a 2.05-acre lot.
When was 5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV built?
5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.
How does 5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89511?
Among the 10,500 homes in Reno 89511, it is bigger than 12% of them (1,534 ft² against a typical 2,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (2.05 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1965 against a typical 1997). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV?
The 2025 property tax bill for 5875 Melarkey Way, Reno, NV was $1,597. The county assessed it at $153,274.
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