Waterfront - Seller Financing
Address
745 California Avenue, Reno, NV
Price
$ 3,850,000
Property Attributes
- ID#260011537
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWashoe
- CityReno
- NeighborhoodNewlands Heights
- Zip89509
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1941
- Taxes$ 9669
- Price$ 3,850,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage7722
- Lot Size0.79 Acres
Data Source:
Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS)
Property Description
One of Reno's celebrated historic estates known as "The Mansions on the Bluff," this remarkable residence offers the rare combination of childhood magic and sophisticated grandeur. Imagine a childhood shaped by secret gardens, a storybook playhouse, grand rooms and sweeping river views—and a home equally suited to elegant dinners, important gatherings and celebrations on a magnificent scale. This is a rare opportunity for a family with vision to restore an architectural treasure and create an extraordinary legacy for generations to come. The ingredients are all here: history, beauty, presence and an incomparable setting. Occupying a commanding position in the prestigious Newlands Historic District, the residence speaks to an era when Reno's prominent families built homes of distinction along the Truckee River. Designed by noted Reno architect Edward Parsons, who studied under and worked for renowned architect Frederic DeLongchamps, the home was built in 1941 as an English Tudor Revival estate. Its architecture is distinguished by a brick-clad first floor, traditional half-timbering and stucco above, steeply pitched gables, leaded-glass windows, massive chimneys and a dramatic arched stone entrance. At the heart of the home is an impressive 20-foot-diameter circular entry hall, with gracious rooms radiating from it and expansive rear windows framing views of the Truckee River, downtown Reno and the surrounding mountains. Just off the entry hall, the living room features a large river-view window and a striking ceiling painting replicating a 'A new and most accurate map of the whole world' created and published by renowned map maker, J. Blaeu circa 1664. The estate feels worlds away while remaining remarkably close to downtown Reno. A storybook Tudor-style playhouse—with stair access and a slide exit—overlooks a large pond set within the tree-lined front lawn. Thoughtfully placed seating areas invite adults to relax nearby while children play. A river-view gazebo and surrounding decks provide a spectacular vantage point for enjoying the panoramic scenery, while a gated circular driveway creates an elegant sense of arrival. The current owner thoughtfully added an attached two-story unit designed in harmony with the home's original Tudor architecture. Complete with its own kitchen, bathroom and separate entrance, it offers exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, live-in nanny accommodations, extended family or private guest quarters. Offering five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths and three expansive levels, the residence encompasses a collection of remarkable spaces ready to be thoughtfully reimagined by the next stewards of this exceptional historic estate.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Elementary School | Swope Middle School | Reno High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Listed $3,850,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,Internet Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected,Cellular Coverage,Underground Utilities,Water Meter Installed |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Shake |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | SP5 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Terrace,Awning(s),Enclosed,Patio,Deck |
| Security Features | Security Fence,Security Gate |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Steel Frame,Stucco |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| View | City,Mountain(s) |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Levels | Three Or More |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Washoe |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Newlands Heights |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Gazebo,Workshop |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| High School | Reno |
| City | Reno |
| Body of Water | Truckee River |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 34369 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Spa Features | None |
| Elementary School | Beck |
| Property Attached Y/N | true |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9669.45 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Swope |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Sewer_co_Public_sp_Sewer | true |
| Utilities_co_Underground_sp_Utilities | true |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Elevator, Lift or Stair Chair,Entrance Foyer,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Pantry,Sauna,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Basement - Finished,Basement - Walk-Out/Daylight |
| Flooring | Carpet,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 6 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Wood Burning |
| Common Walls | 1 Common Wall |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows,Drapes,Wood Frames |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room,Washer Hookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 6 |
| Disposal | true |
| Heating-Forced Air | true |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Built-in Barbecue,Outdoor Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Full |
| Parking Features | Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Features | Landscaped,Level,Sloped Down,Sprinklers In Front,Wooded |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 12 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.79 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Spa | false |
| Building Area Total | 7722 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.79 |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street,Public |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
| Horse Y/N | false |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 89509
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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