Elko County property record for 275 5th St, Wells, NV 89835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $598 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-544-006 |
| Primary APN | 002-544-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 275 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELKO |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BC |
| Legal Description | WELLS CITY FILE 10993 |
| Legal Block | Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
275 5th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Elko County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 872, WELLS, NV 89835-0872 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000860412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 275 5TH ST, WELLS, NV 89835-8073 |
| Document Number | 0000860412 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 860412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 BELVOIR HILLS DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412-2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 872, WELLS, NV 89835-0872 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 275 5TH ST, WELLS, NV 89835-8073 |
| Document Number | 0000727690 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 727690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE ELKO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 900, WELLS, NV 89835-0900 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 872, WELLS, NV 89835-0872 |
| Document Number | 0000727691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 727691 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 275 5th St was $598, up 2.9% 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 | $598.00 (+2.93%) | $21,243 (-0.2%) Land $3,500 Building $17,743 | $60,694 (-0.2%) Land $10,000 Building $50,694 |
| 2025 | $581.00 | $21,285 Land $3,500 Building $17,785 | $60,814 Land $10,000 Building $50,814 |
| 2023 | $485.00 (+2.97%) | $16,689 (+19.29%) Land $1,024 Building $15,665 | $47,683 (+19.29%) Land $2,926 Building $44,757 |
| 2022 | $471.00 | $13,990 Land $1,024 Building $12,966 | $39,972 Land $2,926 Building $37,046 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 275 5th 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 275 5th St is very high, ranking above 90% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 90% of the US · above 76% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 197 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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