17 E Richards Way, Sparks, NV 89431 Property Records

Washoe County property record for 17 E Richards Way, Sparks, NV 89431

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,488 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`028-343-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`028-343-23`
Alternative APN	`54634`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,014 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,393 sqft
2nd Floor Area	621 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	48 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	54634
Street Address	17 E RICHARDS WAY
City	SPARKS
State	NV
Zip	89431-2346
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SF-6
Legal Description	FR SW4 SE4 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	3003
Census Tract	2902

Owner

Source: Washoe County records, as of January 8, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	17 E RICHARDS WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-2346
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0005207635
Last Transfer Date	Aug 13, 2025
Transfer Doc	0005561712
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHOE NV
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2021
Property Address	17 E RICHARDS WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-2346
Document Number	0005207635
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2021
Instrument	5207635
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	FIRST CENTENNIAL - RENO, FIRST CENTENNIAL RENO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,845.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	616 DOVE HILL CIR, 616, HEATH, TX 75032-1930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	17 E RICHARDS WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-2346

Mortgage

Document Number	0005207636
Date	Jul 26, 2021
Instrument	5207636

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washoe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Nevada
County	Washoe County
Municipality	Sparks City
Unified School District	Washoe County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,488.00 (+5.98%)	$63,511 (+7%) Land $36,715 Building $26,796	$181,459 (+7%) Land $104,900 Building $76,559
2023	$1,404.00	$59,357 Land $34,930 Building $24,427	$169,591 Land $99,800 Building $69,791

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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