596 California Ave

2
Baths
2,127 Sq. Ft.
$447 / Sq. Ft.
2,127
Sq. Ft.
$447
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own a duplex in the heart of Old Southwest Reno on the iconic California Avenue corridor. Multi-family properties in this neighborhood almost never come available for sale, with no duplexes sold in this immediate area for many years. Situated just blocks from The Brewers Cabinet, the Truckee River, Downtown, and Midtown, this location offers premier walkability and high rental appeal. The property has been maintained to be move-in ready and features fresh interior paint throughout....Rare opportunity to own a duplex in the heart of Old Southwest Reno on the iconic California Avenue corridor. Multi-family properties in this neighborhood almost never come available for sale, with no duplexes sold in this immediate area for many years. Situated just blocks from The Brewers Cabinet, the Truckee River, Downtown, and Midtown, this location offers premier walkability and high rental appeal. The property has been maintained to be move-in ready and features fresh interior paint throughout. The main house includes its own separate front and back yard, providing a traditional residential feel. The rear unit includes a private fenced patio, offering excellent separation and privacy between the two dwellings. This is an ideal setup for an owner-occupant or an investor looking to secure a high-demand asset in Reno's most established zip code. With no recent comparable duplex sales nearby, this represents a standout chance to own in a high-barrier-to-entry market.
  1. Listed by Jonathan Hughes • Brokerage DRE #B.143992 • RE/MAX Professionals-Reno
    P: (775)-378-7422 jon.hughes.realty@gmail.com

Property Details for 596 California Avenue

Zoning
Mf14
Subdivision Name
Newlands Terrace
Furnished
Unfurnished

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2026 11:38 PM

Property Details for 596 California Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #260001026
Days on Compass2
Taxes$1,364 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Duplex
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,009 SF
CountyWashoe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Professionals-Reno, Jonathan Hughes, License #BS.146570
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Building Information for 596 California Avenue

Stories2Residences2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,009 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,744 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,630

Property Taxes

$114

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 596 California Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.519783
  • Longitude: -119.819702
  • Address:Parcel Number: 011-203-02
  • Address:Within City Limits YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,364
  • Tax Legal:Neighborhood: Idlewild Park
  • Tax Legal:Elementary School: Hunter Lake
  • Tax Legal:Middle Or Junior School: Swope
  • Tax Legal:High School: Reno
  • Tax Legal:Tax Annual Amount: $1,364
  • Tax Legal:Special Assessments and Bonds Other Than CIC: 0.0
  • Tax Legal:Zoning: Mf14
  • AssociationCommunity:Number Of Buildings: 2.0
  • AssociationCommunity:Senior Community YN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Tandem
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Tandem: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hunter Lake
  • High School: Reno
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swope
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5009.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public
  • Building Area Total: 2127.0
  • Lot:Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot:Lot Size Square Feet: 5009.0
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 011-203-02
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Possession:Close Of Escrow: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cellular Coverage, Water Meter Installed
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities:Cooling YN: Yes
  • Utilities:Heating YN: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Internet Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Cellular Coverage: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Meter Installed: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Meter Information:Separate Meters YN: Yes
  • Meter Information:Separate Electric Meters YN: Yes
  • Meter Information:Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Meter Information:Separate Gas Meters YN: Yes
  • Meter Information:Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Meter Information:Separate Water Meters YN: Yes
  • Meter Information:Number Of Separate Water Meters: 2
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Full
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Full Perimeter, Stone
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Composition, Pitched, Shingle
  • Security Features: Keyless Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames, Varies
  • Building:Number Of Units Total: 2.0
  • Building:Stories: 2.0
  • Building:Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
  • Building:ADA Compliant YN: No
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete: Yes
  • Exterior Features:None: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing:Front Yard: Yes
  • Fencing:Full: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Full Perimeter: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Stone: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces:Patio: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Uncovered Patio: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Keyless Entry: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sprinklers:Automatic: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Drip System: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Front: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Rear: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Drapes: Yes
  • Window Features:Varies: 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, Varies
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup, Varies By Unit
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 2
  • Number Of Units Leased: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 0.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior:Building Area Total: 2127.0
  • Interior:Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Interior:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplaces Total: 1.0
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Flooring:Varies: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Insulation Details:Unknown: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Varies By Unit: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Income and Expenses:Income Info Withheld YN: No
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Unit Details:Number Of Units Leased: 0
  • Unit Details:Number Of Units Vacant: 2

Property History for 596 California Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #260001026

$950,000—
Jul 31, 2013

Sold

NNRMLS #130005637

$331,500—
Jul 18, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #365525115

$331,500

+4.3% / yr

Jun 11, 2013

Pending

NNRMLS #130005637

—
May 16, 2013

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #130005637

$349,900—
Dec 1, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279623526

$285,000

-0.6% / yr

Feb 3, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #128807507

$295,000—
Feb 28, 2003

Expired

NNRMLS #301978

—
Feb 28, 2003

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #301978

$298,920—
Feb 21, 2001

Sold

NNRMLS #3786

$165,000—
Apr 23, 2000

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #3786

$169,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #260001026

$950,000
07/31/2013

Sold

NNRMLS #130005637

$331,500
07/18/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #365525115

$331,500

+4.3% / yr

06/11/2013

Pending

NNRMLS #130005637

—
05/16/2013

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #130005637

$349,900
12/01/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279623526

$285,000

-0.6% / yr

02/03/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #128807507

$295,000
02/28/2003

Expired

NNRMLS #301978

—
02/28/2003

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #301978

$298,920
02/21/2001

Sold

NNRMLS #3786

$165,000
04/23/2000

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #3786

$169,500

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

Public Records for 596 California Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$62,344Additions$29,243Total$91,587
Tax Record2025$1,472 ($123 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,127 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,127 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt315 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,009 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1926ZoningMF14CountyWASHOEAPN011-203-02Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 596 California Avenue

This home is within Washoe County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jessie Beck Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Darrell C Swope Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reno High School
Public9 to 12

Innovations High School - 16510
Public9 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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596 California Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Reno, NV 89509. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2026 by RE/MAX Professionals-Reno, it's currently listed at $950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 31, 2013. This listing's school district is Washoe County School District. Nearby schools include Jessie Beck Elementary School, Darrell C Swope Middle School and Reno High School. 596 California Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,127 sqft multi-family home built in 1926.

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