Washoe County property record for 148 Richards Way, Sparks, NV 89431
| Property Type | Private College, University, Vocational School |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,250 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.978 acres (42,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (May 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $31 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-330-56 |
| Primary APN | 028-330-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 8,250 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 42,602 sqft (0.978 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 9,840 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54589 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 148 RICHARDS WAY |
| City | SPARKS |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89431-2364 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Private College, University, Vocational School |
| Local Zoning Code | PF |
| Legal Description | FR SE4 SW4 SEC 33 TWP 20 RGE 20 |
| Legal Range | 20 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARKS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2902 |
148 Richards Way, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 1987 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Washoe County records, as of January 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 RICHARDS WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-2364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1160910 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 148 Richards Way was $31 with an additional exemption.
Source: Washoe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe County |
| Municipality | Sparks City |
| Unified School District | Washoe County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,250,744 Land $149,107 Building $1,101,637 | $3,573,554 Land $426,020 Building $3,147,534 |
| 2023 | $29.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,210,463 Land $134,196 Building $1,076,267 | $3,458,466 Land $383,418 Building $3,075,048 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 148 Richards Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 148 Richards Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY serves 442,000 people · EPA ID NV0000190 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Net NV Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hot Spot Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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