Washoe County property record for 972 Melba Dr, Reno, NV 89503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,085 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $691 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-362-01 |
| Primary APN | 002-362-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,085 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,398 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 275 sqft |
| Patio Area | 275 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 972 MELBA DR |
|---|---|
| City | RENO |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89503-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF8 |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS 1 LOT 6 BLOCK C |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Township / Civil Division | RENO NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
972 Melba Dr is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Washoe County records, as of December 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14340 GHOST RIDER DR, RENO, NV 89511-8101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20194966117 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002643549 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 972 MELBA DR, RENO, NV 89503-2731 |
| Document Number | 0004966117 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4966117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | WESTERN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTERN TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,189.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 14340 GHOST RIDER DR RENO NV 895118101, RENO, NV 89511-8101 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Melba Dr was $691.
Source: Washoe County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe County |
| Municipality | Reno City |
| Unified School District | Washoe County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,964 (+5.85%) Land $44,835 Building $16,129 | ||
| 2025 | $691.00 | $57,597 Land $41,545 Building $16,052 | $164,562 Land $118,700 Building $45,862 |
| 2023 | $796.00 | $54,654 Land $40,005 Building $14,649 | $156,155 Land $114,300 Building $41,855 |
| 2021 | $94,603 Land $61,400 Building $33,203 |
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 972 Melba Dr 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 972 Melba Dr 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 641 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Net NV Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hot Spot Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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