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Last sold for $160,000 on Oct 15, 1993

540 NORTHSTAR DR

RENO, NV 89503
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,796 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Oct 15, 1993
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$180,000
GREATER NEVADA CU · recorded Feb 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$681 (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.$93,317 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,785
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,532
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,618

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.29
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
46
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
52
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
20
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.26
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Deck · 453 ft²Patio · 453 ft²Porch · 408 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Elmcrest Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Archie Clayton Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reno High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89503These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.292

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,352
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,321 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,567
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,710
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.10 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

540 Northstar 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Old Northwest
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Old Northwest
  • Older than 91% of homes in Washoe County

How it measures up in Reno 89503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89503.

Living area2,796 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,354 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 540 Northstar Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld NorthwestReno 89503Washoe County
Living areabigger than2,796 ft²almost all homes96% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac95% of homes94% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196123% of homes25% of homes9% of homes

About 540 Northstar Dr

When did 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV last sell?

540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV last sold on Oct 15, 1993 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV?

540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,796 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV built?

540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV?

540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV is assigned to Elmcrest Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Archie Clayton Middle School (middle), rated C+; Reno High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89503?

Among the 8,867 homes in Reno 89503, it is bigger than 96% of them (2,796 ft² against a typical 1,354 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1961 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Northstar Dr, Reno, NV was $681. The county assessed it at $93,317.

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