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$660,013$441 / 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
Last sold for $494,000 on Apr 15, 2021

879 WALKER AVE

RENO, NV 89509
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,496 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.
3,006 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$660K
$606K low$714K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$494,000 · Apr 15, 2021
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.$326,013
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$260,810
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.52%
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.$334,000
GUILD MORTGAGE CO · recorded Apr 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,791 (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.$100,538 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,083
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,455
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,801
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,250

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.0.07
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
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

Transaction History(7)

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
Mount Rose Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Reno High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Darrell C. Swope Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89509These 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.103
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 100.289

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.93%
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.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,078 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,408
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,583
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%

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

879 Walker Ave 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 69% of homes in Newlands
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Newlands
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Newlands

What homes are worth in Reno 89509

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

This home
$185K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Reno 89509.

How it measures up in Reno 89509

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89509.

Estimated value$660,013
CheaperTypical $700,685Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$441
CheaperTypical $379Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,799 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size3,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 879 Walker Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewlandsReno 89509Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$660,01331% of homes43% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44125% of homes74% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²46% of homes36% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,006 ft²5% of homes23% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than199696% of homes86% of homes54% of homes

About 879 Walker Ave

How much is 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV is $660,013 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $605,989 to $714,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV last sell?

879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV last sold on Apr 15, 2021 for $494,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV?

879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV built?

879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV?

879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV is assigned to Mount Rose Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Reno High School (high), rated A-; Darrell C. Swope Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89509?

Among the 12,352 homes in Reno 89509, it is worth more than 43% of them ($660,013 against a typical $700,685), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($441 against a typical $379), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 1,799 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,006 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1996 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 61% 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 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Walker Ave, Reno, NV was $4,791. The county assessed it at $100,538.

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