Unlock the potential of this 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick gem nestled in one of Reno's most sought-after neighborhoods. Brimming with original character, sturdy bones, and classic charm, this home is the perfect canvas for your renovation dreams. While it requires some tender loving care, the potential is immense. The main level (1,281 sqft.) has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and original hardwood flooring that has been covered by existing carpet for decades. The finished basement (1,296 sqft.) holds a fourth bedroom, laundry room and an expansive second living space. Set on a .22 acre corner lot, this house offers an unparalleled opportunity to customize a historic home in an ideal location. Nearby you'll find the Truckee river, walking trails, shopping, and dining. Bring your vision and turn this opportunity into a dream home. The assessor has this home listed at 1,281 sqft. ; it has an additional 1,296 sqft. of living space in the finished basement, but there is no egress. Being sold AS-IS.
Active under contract-no show
$575,000
1850 California Ave, Reno, NV 89509
4beds
2,577sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic charmOriginal characterExpansive second living spaceLaundry roomOriginal hardwood flooring
- 5 days |
- 6,219 |
- 267 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 01:28pm
Listed by:
Sara Trimmer S.191069 775-412-8371,
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate Reno
Source: NNRMLS,MLS#: 260003225
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Single Pane Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,577
- Total interior livable area: 2,577 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 01022210
- Zoning: sf5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Town & County Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reno
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,123
- Annual tax amount: $1,440
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Contingent | $575,000$223/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,398 +2.9% | $86,493 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $1,358 +2.8% | $84,224 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $1,322 +2.9% | $81,145 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $1,284 +2.9% | $69,263 +26.4% |
| 2021 | $1,247 +3.1% | $54,809 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $1,209 -3% | $49,434 |
| 2019 | $1,247 +3.1% | $49,434 +18.8% |
| 2018 | $1,209 +8.8% | $41,616 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $1,112 | $41,232 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $1,112 | $38,122 +12.5% |
| 2015 | $1,112 +3.1% | $33,896 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $1,078 | $31,173 +10.4% |
| 2013 | $1,078 | $28,244 |
| 2012 | -- | $28,244 -3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,329 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,401 -19.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $39,191 -8.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,742 -19.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,230 +18.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,062 +4% |
| 2005 | -- | $43,317 +31.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $32,944 -0.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $33,186 +0.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,037 |
| 2001 | -- | $33,037 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,176/mo
Principal & interest
$2965
Property taxes
$211
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Idlewild
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hunter Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Darrell C Swope Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Reno High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hunter Lake
- Middle: Swope
- High: Reno
Source: NNRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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