A rare blend of charm, location and comfort all in one inviting home. Located in desirable Northwest Reno just minutes from the UNR Campus. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has real oak hardwood flooring throughout. Enjoy the French country boho inspired touches including elegant chandeliers adding a soft romantic glow, creating warmth and character in every room. Backyard is landscaped with grassy areas for relaxing and fully fenced for pets. Enjoy the deck which is perfect for a barbecuing and entertaining. The detached garage adds extra convenience and storage.
Active under contract-show
$450,000
971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV 89503
2beds
870sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$434,900 Zestimate®
$517/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 16 hours ago
Listed by:
Kristine Seward S.177695 775-721-5928,
Chase International Carson Cit
Source: NNRMLS,MLS#: 260002055
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
- Laundry: Cabinets, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Vinyl Frames, Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 00236112
- Zoning: SF6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition,Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Washington Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reno
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $517/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,170
- Annual tax amount: $709
- Date on market: 2/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$434,900
$413,000 - $457,000
$2,127/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Contingent | $450,000$517/sqft |
Source:  NNRMLS #260002055 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+145.9%$517/sqft |
Source: NNRMLS #260002055 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2015 | Sold | $183,000+64.9%$210/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/1999 | Sold | $111,000$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $689 +2.9% | $54,660 +1% |
| 2024 | $670 +2.9% | $54,120 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $651 +2.9% | $51,968 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $633 +6.6% | $41,199 +33% |
| 2021 | $594 +2.8% | $30,979 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $578 -2.7% | $29,814 |
| 2019 | $594 +2.8% | $29,814 +27.8% |
| 2018 | $578 +9.7% | $23,330 +11.1% |
| 2017 | $527 | $21,005 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $527 | $20,934 +18.7% |
| 2015 | $527 -60.5% | $17,634 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $1,335 -24.6% | $15,712 +16.4% |
| 2013 | $1,770 | $13,495 |
| 2012 | -- | $13,495 -3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,017 -18.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,267 -31.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,102 -11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $28,294 -13.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $32,790 +20% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,331 +18.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,033 +18.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $19,367 +2.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,922 +0.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,868 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,868 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,280/mo
Principal & interest
$2115
Property taxes
$165
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Old Northwest - West University
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peavine Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Archie Clayton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Reno High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peavine
- Middle: Clayton
- High: Reno
Source: NNRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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