745 California Ave

Reno, NV 89509

$4,500,000
Price
6
Beds
7,722 Sq. Ft.
$583 / Sq. Ft.
7,722
Sq. Ft.
$583
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Make Reno's history into your future at 745 California Avenue, a 7,722 sq ft, 6 bd/5.5 bath English Tudor Revival home. Known as the Payne House and designed in the late 1930s, it features a 20-foot circular entry hall connecting formal and cozy living areas. Its prime location offers stunning views of the Truckee River and downtown Reno through expansive windows, a terraced yard, and a gazebo. With its rich history, detailed restoration, and modern amenities, this house is ready for its next era...Make Reno's history into your future at 745 California Avenue, a 7,722 sq ft, 6 bd/5.5 bath English Tudor Revival home. Known as the Payne House and designed in the late 1930s, it features a 20-foot circular entry hall connecting formal and cozy living areas. Its prime location offers stunning views of the Truckee River and downtown Reno through expansive windows, a terraced yard, and a gazebo. With its rich history, detailed restoration, and modern amenities, this house is ready for its next era and owner. Discover a distinctive property that blends architecture and history on Reno's iconic bluff overlooking the Truckee River at 745 California Avenue. This 7,722 sq ft English Tudor Revival estate was designed in the late 1930s by famed Nevada architect Edward Parsons, who called it "rather a thrill." The home makes a lasting impression with decorative brickwork, half-timbering, steeply pitched symmetrical gables, leaded glass windows, and massive chimneys. Its form is most striking from above, where terraced gardens and mature trees blend seamlessly into the home's architecture, offering privacy, beauty, and a deep sense of permanence. More than 50 years after its construction, the Payne House's current owner undertook a thoughtful restoration. Key original features—hardwood flooring, hand-finished brickwork, and bespoke architectural details—were preserved. Modern upgrades include central air conditioning, forced-air gas heating, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and security. A restored vintage elevator provides convenient access across all levels of the home. The home includes 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The primary suite features a vintage fireplace, mountain views, dual vanities, a jetted soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and a spacious closet. The kitchen pairs classic charm with modern function, with built-in appliances and a garden-view breakfast nook. The formal dining room features oversized windows that frame panoramic views of the Truckee River and Sierra foothills. A painted ceiling mural floats above the living and game room. Wood-burning and freestanding fireplaces add warmth and character throughout the home. Additional rooms include a library, office, bonus space, and a fully finished walk-out basement with its own recreation area and workshop. The finished basement opens to the yard and adds flexible space for hobbies, guests, or extra living. The 0.79-acre lot includes a custom stone wall along California Avenue, a private driveway, a detached two-car garage, and a playhouse designed to echo the main residence. A tranquil pond anchors the front yard, while the terraced backyard unfolds to a deck, patio, and a gazebo perched above the river—perfect for gatherings, balloon watching, or quiet river moments. Located about a mile from downtown Reno, the home offers convenient access to parks, schools, and cultural venues. The Newlands Historic District is known for its concentration of other historic homes, tree-lined streets, and a landscape shaped by the City Beautiful movement. The Payne House offers more than architectural beauty—it holds a story. From its distinguished origins to its careful restoration, this home reflects vision, character, and legacy. It's ready for its next era—and for someone who values history, design, and the timeless experience of living in a truly remarkable place.
  1. Listed by Joseph Wieczorek • Dickson Realty - Downtown
    P: (775)-335-5962 JWieczorek@DicksonRealty.com

Property Details for 745 California Avenue

View
City, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt
View YN
Yes
Zoning
SF5
Subdivision Name
Newlands Heights
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 11:52 AM

Property Details for 745 California Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #250050671
Days on Compass207
Taxes$9,385 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,369 SF
CountyWashoe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Dickson Realty - Downtown, Joseph Wieczorek, License #S.169283
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Building Information for 745 California Avenue

Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,369 SF

Payment Calculator

$23,018 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,236

Property Taxes

$782

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 745 California Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.519981
  • Longitude: -119.822964
  • Address:Parcel Number: 011-134-02
  • Address:Within City Limits YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,385
  • Tax Legal:Neighborhood: Idlewild Park
  • Tax Legal:Elementary School: Beck
  • Tax Legal:Middle Or Junior School: Swope
  • Tax Legal:High School: Reno
  • Tax Legal:Tax Annual Amount: $9,385
  • Tax Legal:Special Assessments and Bonds Other Than CIC: 0.0
  • Tax Legal:Utilities Assessment to Assume YN: No
  • Tax Legal:Zoning: SF5
  • 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: Yes
  • Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 210.0
  • Parking Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Information:Parking Total: 210.0
  • Parking Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Information:Carport YN: No
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Beck
  • High School: Reno
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swope
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 34369.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Body Name: Truckee River
  • Water Source: Public, Other
  • Building Area Total: 7722.0
  • Living Area: 7722.0
  • Lot:Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot:Lot Size Square Feet: 34369.0
  • Lot:Pool Private YN: No
  • Lot:Spa YN: No
  • Lot:View YN: Yes
  • Lot:Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Lot:Water Body Access YN: Yes
  • Lot:Water Body Name: Truckee River
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped Down: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Water Body Access Type:Navigable: Yes
  • Water Body Access Type:Owned: Yes
  • Water Body Type:River: Yes
  • Water Body View:Yes: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 011-134-02
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Miscellaneous Zoning Info:Has Been Moved YN: No
  • Miscellaneous Zoning Info:Historical District YN: Yes
  • Personal Property Included:None: Yes
  • Possession:Close Of Escrow: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:City Street: Yes
  • Road Responsibility:Public Maintained Road: 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:Water Test YN: No
  • 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:Gas: Yes
  • Water Rights:Water Rights YN: No
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Water Source:Other: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Brick Veneer, Steel Frame, Stone, Stone Veneer, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Horse YN: No
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Workshop
  • Roof: Composition, Pitched, Shake, Shingle, Wood
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Building:Stories: 2.0
  • Building:Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Steel Frame: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone Veneer: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in Barbecue: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Fencing:Full: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Slab: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Other Structures:Gazebo: Yes
  • Other Structures:Workshop: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces:Deck: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces:Patio: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Covered Deck: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Enclosed Deck: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Glass Enclosed Deck: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Uncovered Deck: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Features:Uncovered Patio: Yes
  • Pool Features:None: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Roof:Shake: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Roof:Wood: Yes
  • Security Features:Security Gate: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Spa Features:None: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Automatic: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Drip System: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Front: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Rear: Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Park/Greenbelt: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Drapes: Yes
  • Window Features:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Elevator Lift or Stair Chair, High Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: True
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.1
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances: Additional Refrigerator(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior:Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior:Living Area: 7722.0
  • Interior:Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Interior:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplaces Total: 6.0
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property:Additional Refrigerator(s): Yes
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property:Oven: Yes
  • Cooling:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Insulation Details:Insulated Garage: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:None: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Cabinets: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-In Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-In Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-In Single Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features:Bathtub: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Features:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Features:Jetted Tub: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Features:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Other Rooms
  • Other Rooms:Atrium: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bedroom/Office Main Floor: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Game Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Recreation Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Study/Library: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Walk-Out/Daylight Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Workshop: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 745 California Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #250050671

$4,500,000—
May 1, 2025

Expired

Manual

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2025

Listed (Active)

NNRMLS #250050671

$4,500,000
05/01/2025

Expired

Manual

—

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

Public Records for 745 California Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$139,650Additions$182,670Total$322,320
Tax Record2024$9,385 ($782 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt7,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,645 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,077 SqFtStories2Lot Size34,369 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningSF5CountyWASHOEAPN011-134-02Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 745 California Avenue

This home is within Washoe County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Darrell C Swope Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Reno High School
Public - 9 to 12
Innovations High School - 16510
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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More information about 745 California Avenue, Reno, NV 89509

745 California Avenue is a single family home for sale in Reno, NV 89509. This property was listed for sale on May 30, 2025 by Dickson Realty - Downtown, it's currently listed at $4,500,000. 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. 745 California Avenue is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 7,722 sqft single family home built in 1939.

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