Washoe County property record for 480 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,459 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.565 acres (24,611 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,993 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 033-141-44 |
| Primary APN | 033-141-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,459 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,459 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,611 sqft (0.565 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 480 E PRATER WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SPARKS |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89431-4679 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | PM 1557 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | _UNSPECIFIED |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARKS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
480 E Prater Way, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Washoe County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 E PRATER WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-4679 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265614548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 480 E PRATER WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-4679 |
| Document Number | 0005614548 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265614548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $621,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 480 E PRATER WAY, SPARKS, NV 89431-4679 |
| Document Number | 0005614548, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265614548 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 480 E Prater Way was $8,993, up 34.8% from the year before.
Source: Washoe County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,993.00 (+34.77%) | $245,576 (-0.52%) Land $132,653 Building $112,923 | |
| 2025 | $6,673.00 | $246,854 Land $132,653 Building $114,201 | $705,298 Land $379,009 Building $326,289 |
| 2023 | $7,633.00 (+7.92%) | $240,833 (+11.87%) Land $132,653 Building $108,180 | $688,094 (+11.87%) Land $379,009 Building $309,085 |
| 2022 | $7,073.00 | $215,274 Land $123,178 Building $92,096 | $615,068 (+4.43%) Land $351,937 Building $263,131 |
| 2021 | $588,956 Land $324,865 Building $264,091 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 480 E Prater 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.
The area around 480 E Prater Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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