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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $225,000 on Mar 21, 2002

861 FOREST ST

RENO, NV 89509
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,815 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Mar 21, 2002
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.$190,400
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Aug 4, 2003
2nd 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.$100,000
BANK OF AMERICA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,405 (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.$116,292 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,042
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,514
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$332,263

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWashoe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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.Porch · 426 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
Mount Rose Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Reno High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Darrell C. Swope Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Washoe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 89509These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.289

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
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.36,556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,078 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,408
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,583
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

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

861 Forest St 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Midtown Reno
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Midtown Reno
  • Older than 93% of homes in Washoe County

How it measures up in Reno 89509

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reno 89509.

Living area1,815 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,774 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 861 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidtown RenoReno 89509Washoe County
Living areabigger than1,815 ft²82% of homes54% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac71% of homes41% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than195673% of homes25% of homes7% of homes

About 861 Forest St

When did 861 Forest St, Reno, NV last sell?

861 Forest St, Reno, NV last sold on Mar 21, 2002 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 861 Forest St, Reno, NV?

861 Forest St, Reno, NV has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,815 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 861 Forest St, Reno, NV built?

861 Forest St, Reno, NV was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 861 Forest St, Reno, NV?

861 Forest St, Reno, NV is assigned to Mount Rose Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Reno High School (high), rated A-; Darrell C. Swope Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Washoe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 861 Forest St, Reno, NV compare to other homes in Reno 89509?

Among the 12,353 homes in Reno 89509, it is bigger than 54% of them (1,815 ft² against a typical 1,774 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1956 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 861 Forest St, Reno, NV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Forest St, Reno, NV was $2,405. The county assessed it at $116,292.

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