971 Melba Drive

Closed 3/12/26
Closed 3/12/26
971 Melba Dr-5
Sold
Last Sold Price
$450,000
2 beds870 sqft
971 Melba Dr, Reno, NV 89503
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$517/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

A rare blend of charm, location and comfort all in one inviting home. Located in desirable Northwest Reno just minutes from the UNR Campus. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has real oak hardwood flooring throughout. Enjoy the French country boho inspired touches including elegant chandeliers adding a soft romantic glow, creating warmth and character in every room. Backyard is landscaped with grassy areas for relaxing and fully fenced for pets. Enjoy the deck which is perfect for a barbecuing...A rare blend of charm, location and comfort all in one inviting home. Located in desirable Northwest Reno just minutes from the UNR Campus. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has real oak hardwood flooring throughout. Enjoy the French country boho inspired touches including elegant chandeliers adding a soft romantic glow, creating warmth and character in every room. Backyard is landscaped with grassy areas for relaxing and fully fenced for pets. Enjoy the deck which is perfect for a barbecuing and entertaining. The detached garage adds extra convenience and storage.
Listing closed: 03/12/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NNRMLS, MLS#: 260002055

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Listing Courtesy of Chase International Carson Cit, Kristine Seward, License #S.177695

Sold By RE/MAX Gold, Skye Taylor, License #S.187155

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Property Information for 971 Melba Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $709 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Washoe County
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Zoning: SF6
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Heights
  • Waterfront YN: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,881 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.535785
  • Longitude: -119.829775
  • Address:Parcel Number: 002-361-12
  • Address:Cross Street: Kimbal
  • Address:Within City Limits YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $709
  • Tax Legal:Neighborhood: West University
  • Tax Legal:Elementary School: Peavine
  • Tax Legal:Middle Or Junior School: Clayton
  • Tax Legal:High School: Reno
  • Tax Legal:Tax Annual Amount: $709
  • Tax Legal:Special Assessments and Bonds Other Than CIC: 0.0
  • Tax Legal:Utilities Assessment to Assume YN: No
  • Tax Legal:Zoning: SF6
  • 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: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 1.0
  • Parking Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Information:Parking Total: 1.0
  • Parking Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Information:Carport YN: No
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Peavine
  • High School: Reno
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clayton
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5881.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public
  • Building Area Total: 870.0
  • Living Area: 870.0
  • Lot:Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot:Lot Size Square Feet: 5881.0
  • 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:Level: 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: 002-361-12
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Miscellaneous Zoning Info:Historical District YN: No
  • Personal Property Included:None: Yes
  • Possession:Close Of Escrow: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:City Street: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:Public: Yes
  • Road Responsibility:Public Maintained Road: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities:Cooling YN: No
  • Utilities:Heating YN: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Test YN: No
  • Utilities:Cable Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Internet Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
  • Water Rights:Water Rights YN: No
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Full
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Horse YN: No
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Composition, Pitched, Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Vinyl Frames, Window Coverings
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Building:Stories: 1.0
  • Building:Property Attached YN: No
  • Building:Outdoor Living Spaces YN: No
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Exterior Features:None: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing:Full: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Outdoor Living Spaces:Deck: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Spa Features:None: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Automatic: Yes
  • Sprinklers:Rear: Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Drapes: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Window Features:Window Coverings: Yes
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Laundry Room
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
  • Interior:Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • Interior:Living Area: 870.0
  • Interior:Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Interior:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplaces Total: 1.0
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Interior Features:None: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Cabinets: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room: Yes
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features:Built-In Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal: Yes
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features:None: Yes
Other Rooms
  • Other Rooms:None: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 971 Melba Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 12, 2026

Sold

NNRMLS #260002055

$450,000—
Mar 5, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1931800149

$450,000

+11.7% / yr

Feb 25, 2026

Pending

NNRMLS #260002055

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/12/2026

Sold

NNRMLS #260002055

$450,000
03/05/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1931800149

$450,000

+11.7% / yr

02/25/2026

Pending

NNRMLS #260002055

—

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

Public Records for 971 Melba Drive

Taxable ValueLand$41,545Additions$13,115Total$54,660
Tax Record2025$709 ($59 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt870 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,881 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningSF8CountyWASHOEAPN002-361-12Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 971 Melba Drive

This home is within Washoe County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peavine Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Archie Clayton Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Reno High School
Public - 9 to 12
Washoe Innovations Academy
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peavine Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Archie Clayton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reno High School
Public9 to 12

Washoe Innovations Academy
PublicPK to 12

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$450,000
2
870
5,881
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2
1
854
7,190
967 Melba Drive, Reno, NV 89503
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3
1
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$60,500
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1
712
6,544
961 Melba Drive, Reno, NV 89503
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1
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