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$517,473$256 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $247,970 on Dec 12, 2003

868 PALMWOOD DR

SPARKS, NV 89434
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,024 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$517K
$500K low$535K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,970 · Dec 12, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,136 (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.$113,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$325,543

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.0.14
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, Built-in
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 · 198 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
Edward C. Reed High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Lena Juniper Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Lou Mendive Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89434These 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.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.287

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.29,274
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,962
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,812
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 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

868 Palmwood Dr 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 73% of homes in Sparks 89434
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Washoe County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Sparks 89434
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Washoe County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Sparks 89434

What homes are worth in Sparks 89434

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

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$231K$845K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Sparks 89434.

How it measures up in Sparks 89434

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparks 89434.

Estimated value$517,473
CheaperTypical $462,907Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 868 Palmwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparks 89434Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$517,47373% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25622% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²78% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac49% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than200390% of homes71% of homes

About 868 Palmwood Dr

How much is 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV is $517,473 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $500,183 to $534,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV last sell?

868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV last sold on Dec 12, 2003 for $247,970, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV?

868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV built?

868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV?

868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV is assigned to Edward C. Reed High School (high); Lena Juniper Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV compare to other homes in Sparks 89434?

Among the 8,847 homes in Sparks 89434, it is worth more than 73% of them ($517,473 against a typical $462,907), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($256 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2003 against a typical 1985). 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 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 868 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV was $3,136. The county assessed it at $113,940.

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