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$371,650$1,549 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $11,000 on Jun 1, 1973

1540 SHORT RIDGE DR

RENO, NV 89521
1
Beds
1
Baths
240 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$372K
$328K low$415K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$11,000 · Jun 1, 1973
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$371,650
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$297,320

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$950 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$59,526 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,526
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,671
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,074

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWashoe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 280 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brown Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Galena High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Marce Herz Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.274

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.355 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,306
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,433
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1540 Short Ridge Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Reno 89521
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Reno 89521
  • Among the smallest homes in Reno 89521
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Washoe County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Reno 89521

What homes are worth in Reno 89521

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$399K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Reno 89521.

How it measures up in Reno 89521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89521.

Estimated value$371,650
CheaperTypical $723,909Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1549
CheaperTypical $357Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area240 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,030 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 1540 Short Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReno 89521Washoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,6502% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1549almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than240 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac86% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than19754% of homes22% of homes

About 1540 Short Ridge Dr

How much is 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV is $371,650 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $328,057 to $415,243. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV last sell?

1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV last sold on Jun 1, 1973 for $11,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV?

1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 240 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV built?

1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV?

1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV is assigned to Brown Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Galena High School (high), rated B; Marce Herz Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89521?

Among the 15,900 homes in Reno 89521, it is worth more than 2% of them ($371,650 against a typical $723,909), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1549 against a typical $357), it is bigger than almost none of them (240 ft² against a typical 2,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1975 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Washoe County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Short Ridge Dr, Reno, NV was $950. The county assessed it at $59,526.

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