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$433,494$542 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $134,000 on May 17, 2013

952 MELBA DR

RENO, NV 89503
2
Beds
1
Baths
800 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$433K
$412K low$455K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,000 · May 17, 2013
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.$433,494
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$346,795

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$856 (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.$52,927 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,545
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,382
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,359
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,219

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.0.18
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
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 · 64 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.

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

E
Peavine Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Archie Clayton Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Reno High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89503These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,352
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,321 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,567
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,710
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.Absentee owner
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

952 Melba 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 less than 85% of homes in West University
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Reno 89503
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Reno 89503
  • Older than 98% of homes in Washoe County

What homes are worth in Reno 89503

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

This home
$180K$747K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Reno 89503.

How it measures up in Reno 89503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89503.

Estimated value$433,494
CheaperTypical $488,131Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$542
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,355 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 952 Melba Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest UniversityReno 89503Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$433,49415% of homes32% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54290% of homes97% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than800 ft²8% of homes5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac65% of homes73% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than194121% of homes5% of homes2% of homes

About 952 Melba Dr

How much is 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV is $433,494 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $411,565 to $455,423. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV last sell?

952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV last sold on May 17, 2013 for $134,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 800 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV built?

952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV is assigned to Peavine Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Archie Clayton Middle School (middle), rated C+; Reno High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89503?

Among the 8,877 homes in Reno 89503, it is worth more than 32% of them ($433,494 against a typical $488,131), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($542 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 5% of them (800 ft² against a typical 1,355 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1941 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 21% 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 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 952 Melba Dr, Reno, NV was $856. The county assessed it at $52,927.

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