NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1278 Express St Sparks, NV 89434

O'Callaghan Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $409,000 - $431,026

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,164 Sq Ft
$363/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2012

Last sale price $95,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 345% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,478/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of April 2012

Wonderful Sparks location, near new shopping and restaurants, Sparks Marina, Downtown Reno and Interstate 80. Perfect floor plan offers dual master suites with their own private bath. Large kitchen and eating area compliment the open and spacious living room, which features an attractive woodburning fireplace.Laminate floors throughout for easy maintenance. Great starter home!! 24 hr notice required to show, call listing office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Corey Carter

RE/MAX Professionals-Reno License #B.143992 Listed on: 08/31/2011

RE/MAX Professionals-Reno

Co-Listed By

Susan Geer

RE/MAX Professionals-Sparks License #BS.143991

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Lund

Ferrari-Lund Real Estate South License #BS.3218

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,346

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Property is zoned R1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,164 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Shelves in Laundry Area

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Moss Elementary School
  • Mendive Middle School
  • Reed High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Sale
  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03649503

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,346

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 628-o
  • Co List Office Phone: 775-828-3700
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1934-o
  • Co List Office Phone: 775-345-3070
  • Directions: Woodhaven
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: 12

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Pantry, Primary Downstairs
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Metal Frames

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Pitched, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Shelves
  • Cooling: Central Air, Refrigerated
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mendive

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 03649503
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Full
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.6
  • Zoning: R1-6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1346.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Moss
  • HighSchool: Reed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2024
Sold by
Smith Mark S and Smith Sheryl S
Bought by
Casa Express Llc
Total Days on Market
89
Current Estimated Value
$422,507

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2011
Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Johnson Michelle and Hoyt Michelle L
Bought by
Smith Mark S and Smith Sheryl S
Seller's Agent
Corey Carter
RE/MAX Professionals-Reno
Buyer's Agent
Rick Lund
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate South
List Price
$112,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-15.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.97%
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2005
Sold by
Paris Tommie
Bought by
Hoyt Michelle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Callahan Joanne
Bought by
Paris Tommie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,480
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1994
Sold by
Mcdonald Michael D and Mcdonald Romney G
Bought by
Callahan Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
8.78%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Casa Express Llc -- None Listed On Document
Smith Mark S $95,000 First Centennial Reno
Hoyt Michelle L $275,000 Ticor Title Of Nevada Inc
Paris Tommie $210,500 Ticor Title Of Nevada Inc
Callahan Joanne $113,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Mark S $76,000
Previous Owner Hoyt Michelle L $205,000
Previous Owner Paris Tommie $60,000
Previous Owner Paris Tommie $167,480
Previous Owner Callahan Joanne $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Sold $95,000 -15.2% $82 / Sq Ft
11/27/2011 11/27/11 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2011 08/30/11 For Sale $112,000 -- $96 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Nevada Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,594 $64,571 $34,580 $29,991
2024 $1,594 $63,426 $32,725 $30,701
2023 $1,123 $61,789 $32,305 $29,484
2022 $1,505 $50,883 $26,005 $24,878
2021 $1,394 $44,906 $19,845 $25,061
2020 $1,351 $45,249 $19,775 $25,474
2019 $1,287 $43,888 $18,935 $24,953
2018 $1,228 $38,566 $13,965 $24,601
2017 $1,173 $37,109 $12,670 $24,439
2016 $1,143 $36,597 $11,410 $25,187
2015 $1,142 $35,122 $9,625 $25,497
2014 $1,084 $32,413 $8,225 $24,188
2013 -- $28,959 $6,090 $22,869
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Corey Carter

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Corey Carter

    RE/MAX

    (775) 232-6278

    15 Total Sales

    Corey Carter
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Susan Geer

    RE/MAX

    (775) 722-6038

    19 Total Sales

    Susan Geer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Rick Lund

    Ferrari-Lund Real Estate South

  • S

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Sherry Foster

    Ferrari-Lund Real Estate South

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Map

Source: Northern Nevada Regional MLS

MLS Number: 110012147

Northern Nevada Regional MLS

APN: 036-495-03

Nevada Washoe County Sparks 89434 O'Callaghan

1278 Express St, Sparks, NV

This home is located at 1278 Express St, Sparks, NV 89434 since 31 August 2011 and is currently estimated at $422,507, approximately $362 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 1278 Express St is a home located in Washoe County with nearby schools including Katherine Dunn Elementary School, George L Dilworth Middle School, and Edward C Reed High School.

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