$185,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
454 Sq Ft
$754/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$407 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Ski Resort
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • River Nearby
  • Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • 1-minute walk to Barbara Bennett Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Investor Alert: Penthouse Living in the Heart of Downtown Reno. Welcome to a rare opportunity to own a top floor penthouse suite in the iconic Park Towers at 280 Island Ave Suite 1802. This charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath luxury unit offers 454 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space that exemplifies the breathtaking views os South Reno and Mt. Rose. Watch the sunrise and enjoy the blue skies as well as the storms over the Sierras. This unit needs a lot of work and is priced for a very unique investment that, will also accomodate airbnb opportunities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy O'Brien

Dickson Realty - Downtown License #S.176937 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Dickson Realty - Downtown

Last Buyer's Agent

John McGraw

eXp Realty License #S.202967

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $713

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Ski Resort
  • Golf Course
  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Desert
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Stick Built Home
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 454 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Great Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Outdoor Features

  • River Nearby
  • Patio

Schools

  • Mt. Rose Elementary School
  • Swope Middle School
  • Reno High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Stair Lift
  • Unit is on the top floor

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01147610
  • $154 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, utilities
  • $150 HOA Transfer Fee
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (775) 624-8805
  • Reno Community
  • Park Towers Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Maintained Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • No Laundry Facilities

Security

  • Security Service
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$713

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$754 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.01
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1961-o
  • Co List Office Phone: 775-324-7000
  • Subdivision Name: Park Towers
  • Directions: North Arlington to Island Ave
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Contract Rent Control YN2: No
  • Tax Legal Elementary School: Mt. Rose
  • Tax Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Swope
  • Tax Legal High School: Reno
  • Tax Legal Tax Annual Amount: 712.72
  • Tax Legal Zoning4: MD-RD
  • AssociationCommunity Association YN3: Yes
  • AssociationCommunity Association Fee3: 377.2
  • Building Stories5: 4
  • Building Property Attached YN: Yes
  • Building Home Warranty YN: Yes
  • Lot Lot Size Acres2: 0.01
  • Lot Lot Size Square Feet2: 435.6
  • Lot Horse YN2: No
  • Utilities Cooling YN3: Yes
  • Utilities Heating YN3: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Meter Installed: Yes
  • Association Details Transfer Fee: 150.0
  • Lot View YN2: Yes
  • Utilities Internet Available: Yes
  • Heating Forced Air: Yes
  • Lot Features Landscaped: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling Electric: Yes
  • Lot Features Level: Yes
  • Sewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Special Information Covenants Conditions Restrictions YN: Yes
  • Type of Construction SiteStick-Built: Yes
  • Water Heater Electric5: Yes
  • Water Rights Water Rights YN: No
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Window Features Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Cooling Refrigerated: Yes
  • Heating Electric4: Yes
  • Window Features Blinds: Yes
  • Window Features Drapes: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • Association Amenities Gated: Yes
  • Association Amenities Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Association Amenities Management: Yes
  • Water Heater Gas5: Yes
  • Window Features Rods: Yes
  • Living Room Features Great Room3: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Built-In Dishwasher: Yes
  • Dining Room Features Kitchen Combination: Yes
  • Construction Materials Stucco: Yes
  • Window Features Metal Frames: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Lot Features Open Lot: Yes
  • View Desert: Yes
  • View Peek: Yes
  • View Valley: Yes
  • View Golf Course2: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • View ParkGreenbelt: Yes
  • Association Amenities Landscaping: Yes
  • Association Amenities Maintenance Structure: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type Private Road: Yes
  • Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road: Yes
  • Association Amenities Security: Yes
  • Unit Level Top Floor: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes Utilities: Yes
  • Roof Flat: Yes
  • AssociationCommunity Association Fee Frequency3: Monthly
  • Association Details Management Company Name5: First Service Residential
  • Water Body View Yes2: Yes
  • Foundation Details PillarPostPier: Yes
  • View Ski Resort: Yes
  • Water Body Type River: Yes
  • AssociationCommunity Senior Community YN3: No
  • Appliances Electric Range: Yes
  • Lot Features Adjoins River: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Built-In Single Oven: Yes
  • Water Heater Recirculating: Yes
  • Laundry Features None15: Yes
  • Association Details Management Company Phone5: 775-624-8805
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property Electric Cooktop2: Yes
  • Appliances Electric Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Electric Cooktop3: Yes
  • Appliances Included As Personal Property Oven2: Yes
  • Tax Legal Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount3: 154.0
  • Building New Construction YN3: No
  • Tax Legal Community Name5: Reno
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Lift or Stair Chair, Smart Thermostat
  • Living Area: 454.0
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Metal Frames, Rods
  • Interior Living Area4: 454.0
  • Interior Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Features Shower Stall: Yes
  • Interior Features Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Interior Features Elevator Lift or Stair Chair: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories: 4
  • View: City, Desert, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Peek, Ski Resort, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Outdoor Living Spaces Patio2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Attached, Common, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Information Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Information Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Information Carport YN: No
  • Parking Information Parking Total: 1.0
  • Parking Features Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage: Yes
  • Association Amenities Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features Common: Yes
  • Parking Features Assigned: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cellular Coverage, Water Meter Installed
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Refrigerated
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Swope

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 01147610
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • Zoning: MD-RD

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 712.72

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mt. Rose
  • HighSchool: Reno

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Benke Family Trust and Benke Michael R
Bought by
Faedi Brandon
Seller's Agent
Timothy O'Brien
Dickson Realty - Downtown
Buyer's Agent
John McGraw
eXp Realty
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.78%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
3

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
152.81%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,852
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,761

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2018
Sold by
Benke Michael R and Benke Victoria K
Bought by
Benke Michael R and Benke Victoria K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2004
Sold by
Carmo Martin E
Bought by
Benke Michael R and Benke Victoria K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2004
Sold by
280 Island Avenue Llc
Bought by
Carmo Martin E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Kevin L and Johnson Rebecca G
Bought by
280 Island Avenue Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2004
Sold by
Kromer Grady W and Kromer Cheryl L
Bought by
280 Island Avenue Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $185,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Bargain Sale Deed $120,000 First American Title
Bargain Sale Deed $100,000 First American Title
Bargain Sale Deed -- First American Title
Bargain Sale Deed $2,509,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $185,000 +2.8% $407 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $180,000 -- $396 / 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 $713 $30,804 $17,885 $12,919
2024 $713 $30,637 $17,745 $12,892
2023 $675 $29,908 $18,095 $11,813
2022 $600 $21,368 $11,690 $9,678
2021 $550 $18,312 $8,890 $9,422
2020 $518 $17,797 $8,295 $9,502
2019 $495 $17,171 $8,295 $8,876
2018 $470 $15,633 $6,930 $8,703
2017 $452 $15,547 $6,930 $8,617
2016 $439 $13,974 $5,565 $8,409
2015 $109 $12,530 $4,235 $8,295
2014 $423 $12,298 $2,870 $9,428
2013 -- $9,339 $2,695 $6,644
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Nevada Regional MLS

MLS Number: 250005781

Northern Nevada Regional MLS

APN: 011-476-10