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$378,588$290 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $412,000 on Jul 20, 2023

986 PALMWOOD DR

SPARKS, NV 89434
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,307 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$379K
$354K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$412,000 · Jul 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,583 (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.$58,192 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,072
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,173
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,262

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.0.15
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 340 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Edward C. Reed High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Lena Juniper Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Lou Mendive Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89434These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.287

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.29,274
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,962
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,812
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 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

986 Palmwood 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 89% of homes in Washoe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Washoe County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Washoe County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Sparks 89434

What homes are worth in Sparks 89434

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

This home
$231K$845K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Sparks 89434.

How it measures up in Sparks 89434

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparks 89434.

Estimated value$378,588
CheaperTypical $462,907Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 986 Palmwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparks 89434Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$378,58814% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29048% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,307 ft²26% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac62% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than197622% of homes23% of homes

About 986 Palmwood Dr

How much is 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV is $378,588 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $354,493 to $402,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV last sell?

986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV last sold on Jul 20, 2023 for $412,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV?

986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,307 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV built?

986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV?

986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV is assigned to Edward C. Reed High School (high); Lena Juniper Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Lou Mendive Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV compare to other homes in Sparks 89434?

Among the 8,847 homes in Sparks 89434, it is worth more than 14% of them ($378,588 against a typical $462,907), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($290 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1976 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 11% 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 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Palmwood Dr, Sparks, NV was $1,583. The county assessed it at $58,192.

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