Washoe County property record for 485 Kess Ct, Reno, NV 89506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $809 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Jan 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080-573-16 |
| Primary APN | 080-573-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,524 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Frame Hardboard |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 632 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 485 KESS CT |
|---|---|
| City | RENO |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89506-5610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDS |
| Legal Description | LEMMON VALLEY EST 3 LT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEMMON VALLEY ESTATES 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH VALLEYS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 2618 |
485 Kess Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2020.
Source: Washoe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 KESS CT, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004995081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 485 KESS CT, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Document Number | 0005315716 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5315716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 KESS CT, 485, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 485 KESS CT, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 485 KESS CT, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Document Number | 0004995081 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4995081 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 485 KESS CT RENO NV 895065610, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 485 KESS CT, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
| Document Number | 0004951957 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4951957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 485 KESS CT RENO NV 895065610, RENO, NV 89506-5610 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 485 Kess Ct was $809, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Washoe County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe County |
| Unified School District | Washoe County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $809.00 (+2.93%) | $53,908 (+1.58%) Land $33,845 Building $20,063 | |
| 2025 | $786.00 | $53,072 Land $33,145 Building $19,927 | $151,635 Land $94,700 Building $56,935 |
| 2023 | $742.00 | $45,421 Land $27,279 Building $18,142 | $129,773 Land $77,940 Building $51,833 |
| 2021 | $89,408 Land $47,100 Building $42,308 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 485 Kess Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1991–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 485 Kess Ct is very high, ranking above 90% of the US, with a 0.9% 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 74% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | 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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hot Spot Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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