Elko County property record for 172 2nd St, Wells, NV 89835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,597 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-594-008 |
| Primary APN | 002-594-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 172 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | RAILROAD ADDITION FILE 29399 AND THE NW2 OF PER BLA FILE 371623 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILROAD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
172 2nd St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Elko County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 361, WELLS, NV 89835-0361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure SPL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017727907 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000721910 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 172 2ND ST, WELLS, NV 89835 |
| Document Number | 0000727907 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 727907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $274.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 2ND ST ELKO NV 89801, ELKO, NV 89801 |
| Document Number | 727908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 727908 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2047 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 172 2ND ST, WELLS, NV 89835 |
| Document Number | 0000721910 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 721910 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | SPL INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $248.45 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY CARROLLTON TX 750104900, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 2nd St was $1,597, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Elko County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko County |
| Municipality | Wells City |
| Unified School District | Elko County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,597.00 (+3.03%) | $47,857 (-2%) Land $6,930 Building $40,927 | $136,734 (-2%) Land $19,800 Building $116,934 |
| 2025 | $1,550.00 | $48,834 Land $6,930 Building $41,904 | $139,526 Land $19,800 Building $119,726 |
| 2023 | $1,252.00 (+3.05%) | $39,863 (+16.33%) Land $1,536 Building $38,327 | $113,895 (+16.33%) Land $4,389 Building $109,506 |
| 2022 | $1,215.00 | $34,268 Land $1,536 Building $32,732 | $97,909 Land $4,389 Building $93,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 172 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2023
| 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 172 2nd St is very high, ranking above 93% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 93% of the US · above 81% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | WELLS MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,300 people · EPA ID NV0000245 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Eccelerate Internet Cable | 300 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Beehive Broadband.
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