1755 Benjamin Franklin Dr

Reno, NV 89509

$895,000
Price
4
Beds
1,471 Sq. Ft.
$608 / Sq. Ft.
1,471
Sq. Ft.
$608
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Discover the remarkable investment potential of this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property on Benjamin Franklin Drive in highly desirable Old Southwest Reno. This unique compound offers an incredible opportunity with its main house plus two additional guest residences, currently generating 6,000 monthly through short-term rental income. The 1,471 square foot main house features original hardwood floors throughout and updated kitchen flooring, creating the perfect blend of vintage character and...Discover the remarkable investment potential of this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property on Benjamin Franklin Drive in highly desirable Old Southwest Reno. This unique compound offers an incredible opportunity with its main house plus two additional guest residences, currently generating 6,000 monthly through short-term rental income. The 1,471 square foot main house features original hardwood floors throughout and updated kitchen flooring, creating the perfect blend of vintage character and modern functionality. The property's multi-generational living potential makes it ideal for extended families or savvy investors seeking diverse income streams. Step outside to discover professionally maintained mature landscaping adorned with fruit trees and raised garden beds, creating a private oasis in the heart of the city. Chain link fencing thoughtfully separates the three properties, while convenient rear parking accommodates multiple vehicles. Each residence includes washer and dryer hookups, ensuring maximum convenience for residents or guests. The location couldn't be more perfect for those seeking the best of Reno living. You're walking distance from trendy coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping, while remaining close to downtown Reno, the vibrant Midtown district, and the scenic Truckee River. Nearby Idlewild Park and Crissie Caughlin Park provide abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, and the greenbelt offers peaceful walking paths right at your doorstep. Recent improvements include extensive septic system repairs and pumping, newer heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems throughout, with mini splits and baseboard heat in the guest residences. New flooring in the guest homes adds to the property's appeal, and all furnishings can be included for turnkey convenience. All three units have washer/dryer's and refrigerators which are also included. The very back unit (the bungalow) has new windows. With established schools nearby, Reno Tahoe International Airport accessibility, and the seller providing detailed financial records, this property represents a rare find in today's market. Whether you're seeking a family compound, investment property, or unique rental opportunity, this Benjamin Franklin Drive gem delivers exceptional value and endless possibilities.
  1. Listed by April Nieto • RE/MAX Gold
    P: (775)-379-3070 renonvrealtor@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Kathryn Green • RE/MAX Gold
    P: (775)-636-1328 katiegreen.dreamhome@gmail.com

Property Details for 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

View
Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Zoning
SF3
Subdivision Name
River Mount Park
Waterfront YN
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 11:52 PM

Property Details for 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

StatusActive
MLS #250053154
Days on Compass170
Taxes$1,641 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
CountyWashoe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Gold, April Nieto, License #S.67948; RE/MAX Gold, Kathryn Green, License #S.183865
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Building Information for 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,559 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,423

Property Taxes

$137

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: google maps
  • Latitude: 39.50434
  • Longitude: -119.843316
  • Address:Directions: google maps
  • Address:Parcel Number: 018-013-07
  • Address:Cross Street: Plumb Lane
  • Address:Within City Limits YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,641
  • Tax Legal:Neighborhood: West Plumb - Cashill Boulevard
  • Tax Legal:Elementary School: Gomm
  • Tax Legal:Middle Or Junior School: Swope
  • Tax Legal:High School: Reno
  • Tax Legal:Tax Annual Amount: $1,641
  • Tax Legal:Special Assessments and Bonds Other Than CIC: 0.0
  • Tax Legal:Utilities Assessment to Assume YN: No
  • Tax Legal:Zoning: SF3
  • Tax Legal:Zoning Source: Assessor
  • AssociationCommunity:Senior Community YN: No
  • AssociationCommunity:Association YN: No
  • Association Details:Average Monthly Association Fee: $0
  • Association Details:Total Association Special Assessments: 0.0
  • Association Details:Total Other Fees: $0
  • Association Details:Total Setup Fees: $0
  • Association Details:Total Transfer Fees: $0
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 6.0
  • Parking Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Information:Parking Total: 6.0
  • Parking Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Information:Carport YN: No
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Gomm
  • High School: Reno
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swope
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15246.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public
  • Building Area Total: 1471.0
  • Living Area: 1471.0
  • Lot:Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot:Lot Size Square Feet: 15246.0
  • Lot:Pool Private YN: No
  • Lot:Spa YN: No
  • Lot:View YN: Yes
  • Lot:Waterfront YN: No
  • Lot:Water Body Access YN: No
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Water Body View:No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 018-013-07
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Miscellaneous Zoning Info:Has Been Moved YN: No
  • Miscellaneous Zoning Info:Historical District YN: No
  • Personal Property Included:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Possession:Close Of Escrow: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:City Street: Yes
  • Road Responsibility:Public Maintained Road: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected, Cellular Coverage, Water Meter Installed
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities:Cooling YN: Yes
  • Utilities:Heating YN: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Test YN: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Internet Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Cellular Coverage: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Meter Installed: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Water Rights:Water Rights YN: No
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Horse YN: No
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Residence, Second Residence, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Keyless Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Single Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Building:Stories: 1.0
  • Building:Property Attached YN: No
  • Building:Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:None: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Other Structures:Guest House: Yes
  • Other Structures:Outbuilding: Yes
  • Other Structures:Residence: Yes
  • Other Structures:Second Residence: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces:Breezeway: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces:Patio: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Open Breezeway: Yes
  • Pool Features:None: Yes
  • Roof:Asphalt: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Security Features:Keyless Entry: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Spa Features:None: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Automatic: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Front: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Rear: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Park/Greenbelt: Yes
  • View:Trees/Woods: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Drapes: Yes
  • Window Features:Single Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), In-Law Floorplan, No Interior Steps
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Appliances: Additional Refrigerator(s), Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior:Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • Interior:Living Area: 1471.0
  • Interior:Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Interior:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplaces Total: 1.0
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property:Additional Refrigerator(s): Yes
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Insulation Details:Unknown: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:In-Law Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:No Interior Steps: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features:None: Yes
Other Rooms
  • Other Rooms:Bedroom/Office Main Floor: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest House: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant

Property History for 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #250053154

$895,000—
Oct 18, 2017

Sold

NNRMLS #160013873

$470,000—
Oct 9, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608155048

$470,000

+5.3% / yr

Aug 6, 2017

Pending

NNRMLS #160013873

—
Sep 12, 2016

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #160013873

$489,000—
Sep 30, 2008

Expired

NNRMLS #70001048

$535,000—
Jan 14, 2007

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #70001048

$535,000—
Sep 19, 2006

Withdrawn

NNRMLS #60023435

—
Jun 11, 2006

Withdrawn

NNRMLS #60014359

—
Jun 11, 2006

Withdrawn

NNRMLS #60014358

—
Jun 11, 2006

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #60014358

$535,000—
Jun 11, 2006

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #60014359

$535,000—
May 30, 2001

Sold

NNRMLS #5834

$202,000—
May 24, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73231588

$202,000—
Jun 26, 2000

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #5834

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2025

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #250053154

$895,000
10/18/2017

Sold

NNRMLS #160013873

$470,000
10/09/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608155048

$470,000

+5.3% / yr

08/06/2017

Pending

NNRMLS #160013873

—
09/12/2016

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #160013873

$489,000
09/30/2008

Expired

NNRMLS #70001048

$535,000
01/14/2007

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #70001048

$535,000
09/19/2006

Withdrawn

NNRMLS #60023435

—
06/11/2006

Withdrawn

NNRMLS #60014359

—
06/11/2006

Withdrawn

NNRMLS #60014358

—
06/11/2006

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #60014358

$535,000
06/11/2006

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #60014359

$535,000
05/30/2001

Sold

NNRMLS #5834

$202,000
05/24/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73231588

$202,000
06/26/2000

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #5834

$215,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

Taxable ValueLand$62,948Additions$32,371Total$95,319
Tax Record2024$1,641 ($137 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,471 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,471 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1952ZoningSF3CountyWASHOEAPN018-013-07Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive

This home is within Washoe County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Roy Gomm Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Darrell C Swope Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Reno High School
Public - 9 to 12
Turning Point
Public - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roy Gomm Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Darrell C Swope Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reno High School
Public9 to 12

Turning Point
Public1 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Reno, NV 89509

1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive is a single family home for sale in Reno, NV 89509. This property was listed for sale on July 16, 2025 by RE/MAX Gold, it's currently listed at $895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 170 days and was last sold on October 18, 2017. This listing's school district is Washoe County School District. Nearby schools include Roy Gomm Elementary School, Darrell C Swope Middle School and Reno High School. 1755 Benjamin Franklin Drive is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,471 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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