Washoe County property record for 979 Melba Dr, Reno, NV 89503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 712 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,500 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $843 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer Sep 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-361-34 |
| Primary APN | 002-361-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,006 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 712 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 294 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,544 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 370 sqft |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 979 MELBA DR |
|---|---|
| City | RENO |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89503-2730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF8 |
| Legal Description | ROS 4219 ADJ LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 19N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 4219 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Township / Civil Division | RENO NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: Washoe County records, as of September 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 MELBA DR, RENO, NV 89503-2730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit DAWSON DRIVE TRUST (CT) |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20174747051 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004747052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 979 MELBA DR, RENO, NV 89503-2730 |
| Document Number | 0004747052 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4747052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 979 MELBA DR RENO NV 895032730, RENO, NV 89503-2730 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 979 MELBA DR, RENO, NV 89503-2730 |
| Document Number | 0004747053 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4747053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 979 MELBA DR RENO NV 895032730, RENO, NV 89503-2730 |
| Document Number | 4747054 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4747054 |
| Name | DAWSON DRIVE TRUST (CT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 DAWSON DR, RENO, NV 89523-1773 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHOE NV |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 979 MELBA DR, RENO, NV 89503-2730 |
| Document Number | 0004747051 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Instrument | 4747051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $248.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 979 MELLOA DR RENO NV 89503, RENO, NV 89503 |
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 | $56,469 (+6.25%) Land $44,835 Building $11,634 | ||
| 2025 | $843.00 (-59.82%) | $53,146 (+5.15%) Land $41,545 Building $11,601 | $151,846 (+5.15%) Land $118,700 Building $33,146 |
| 2023 | $2,098.00 (-11.74%) | $50,543 (+25.98%) Land $40,005 Building $10,538 | $144,409 (+25.98%) Land $114,300 Building $30,109 |
| 2022 | $2,377.00 | $40,119 Land $31,500 Building $8,619 | $114,627 (+34.25%) Land $90,000 Building $24,627 |
| 2021 | $85,386 Land $61,400 Building $23,986 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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