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$475,222$438 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $290,000 on Oct 24, 2019

972 MELBA DR

RENO, NV 89503
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,085 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$475K
$459K low$491K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Oct 24, 2019
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.$475,222
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$380,178

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$691 (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.$60,964 (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.$16,129
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,597
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,603

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.0.13
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, Attached
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.Deck · 275 ft²Patio · 275 ft²Porch · 120 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 · 0.9 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.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

972 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 75% of homes in West University
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Reno 89503
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in West University
  • Older than 96% 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 45% 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$475,222
CheaperTypical $488,131Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$438
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,085 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,355 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 972 Melba Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest UniversityReno 89503Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$475,22225% of homes45% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43871% of homes89% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,085 ft²28% of homes19% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac12% of homes27% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than195046% of homes12% of homes4% of homes

About 972 Melba Dr

How much is 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV is $475,222 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $459,023 to $491,421. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV last sell?

972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV last sold on Oct 24, 2019 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,085 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV built?

972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

972 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 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89503?

Among the 8,877 homes in Reno 89503, it is worth more than 45% of them ($475,222 against a typical $488,131), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($438 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,085 ft² against a typical 1,355 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1950 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 30% 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 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV was $691. The county assessed it at $60,964.

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