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$470,685$421 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $275,000 on Oct 9, 2018

985 MELROSE DR

RENO, NV 89502
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,118 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.
1956
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

$471K
$454K low$487K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Oct 9, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$985 (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.$52,836 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,265
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,571
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,959

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.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
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.Mixed
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.Shed · 144 ft²Porch · 448 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
E. Otis Vaughn Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Veterans Memorial STEM AcademyD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Earl Wooster High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89502These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.284

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.46,975
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,681 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,973
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,716
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.9 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

985 Melrose 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 71% of homes in Wells Avenue
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Reno 89502
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Washoe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Wells Avenue
  • Older than 93% of homes in Washoe County

What homes are worth in Reno 89502

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

This home
$156K$1M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Reno 89502.

How it measures up in Reno 89502

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89502.

Estimated value$470,685
CheaperTypical $456,502Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$421
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,118 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 985 Melrose Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells AvenueReno 89502Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$470,68571% of homes55% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42163% of homes90% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,118 ft²49% of homes35% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes44% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195674% of homes20% of homes7% of homes

About 985 Melrose Dr

How much is 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV is $470,685 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $453,934 to $487,436. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV last sell?

985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV last sold on Oct 9, 2018 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV?

985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,118 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV built?

985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV?

985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV is assigned to E. Otis Vaughn Middle School (middle), rated D-; Veterans Memorial STEM Academy (elementary), rated D; Earl Wooster High School (high). All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89502?

Among the 9,670 homes in Reno 89502, it is worth more than 55% of them ($470,685 against a typical $456,502), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($421 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,118 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1956 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 29% 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 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Melrose Dr, Reno, NV was $985. The county assessed it at $52,836.

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