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$751,131$353 / 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 $515,000 on May 8, 2019

986 UNIVERSITY PL

RENO, NV 89512
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,125 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
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

$751K
$715K low$787K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$515,000 · May 8, 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.$631,131
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$504,905
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.16%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$120,000
US BANK NA · recorded Nov 6, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,648 (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.$137,208 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,694
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,514
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,949
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$392,022

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.0.54
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.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Porch · 235 ft²

Transaction History(9)

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 · 1.7 mi
M
Archie Clayton Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Robert McQueen High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89512These 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.127
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 100.292

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,027 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,172
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,761
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%

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

986 University Pl 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 97% of homes in Reno 89512
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Reno 89512
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Reno 89512
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Reno 89512
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Reno 89512

What homes are worth in Reno 89512

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

This home
$147K$803K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Reno 89512.

How it measures up in Reno 89512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89512.

Estimated value$751,131
CheaperTypical $350,241Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$353
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area2,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 986 University Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89512Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$751,13197% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35379% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than2,125 ft²90% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac98% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than199682% of homes54% of homes

About 986 University Pl

How much is 986 University Pl, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 University Pl, Reno, NV is $751,131 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $715,036 to $787,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 986 University Pl, Reno, NV last sell?

986 University Pl, Reno, NV last sold on May 8, 2019 for $515,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 986 University Pl, Reno, NV?

986 University Pl, Reno, NV has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,125 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 986 University Pl, Reno, NV built?

986 University Pl, Reno, NV was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 986 University Pl, Reno, NV?

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

How does 986 University Pl, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89512?

Among the 5,167 homes in Reno 89512, it is worth more than 97% of them ($751,131 against a typical $350,241), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($353 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,125 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1996 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 72% 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 University Pl, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 986 University Pl, Reno, NV was $3,648. The county assessed it at $137,208.

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