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$451,918$519 / 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 96How 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 $450,000 on Mar 12, 2026

971 MELBA DR

RENO, NV 89503
3
Beds
1
Baths
870 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.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$452K
$435K low$469K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Mar 12, 2026
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.$451,918
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$361,534

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$58,026 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,835
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,192
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,512

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHOE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1952
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)
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, Detached
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 · 60 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.9 mi
H
Reno High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

971 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 81% of homes in West University
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Reno 89503
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in West University
  • Older than 97% 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
$186K$750K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$451,918
CheaperTypical $489,361Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$519
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area870 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 971 Melba Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest UniversityReno 89503Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$451,91819% of homes36% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51987% of homes96% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than870 ft²14% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac14% of homes28% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194738% of homes9% of homes3% of homes

About 971 Melba Dr

How much is 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV is $451,918 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $434,596 to $469,240. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV last sell?

971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV last sold on Mar 12, 2026 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 870 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV built?

971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

971 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 971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89503?

Among the 8,877 homes in Reno 89503, it is worth more than 36% of them ($451,918 against a typical $489,361), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($519 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 7% of them (870 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1947 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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