Interior photos coming Tuesday! Positioned on a prominent corner lot in one of Reno's most connected locations, this rare opportunity offers the space, layout, and potential that today's buyers dream about. With six bedrooms and a footprint surrounded by neighboring luxury properties reaching well over our price, this home is the perfect chance to create substantial upside and long-term value. Did we mention the views from almost every window? Located just moments from University of Nevada, Reno and steps from McCarran Boulevard, the property places you minutes from Downtown Reno, Midtown, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and easy freeway access to all parts of Northern Nevada. The home itself is ready for transformation. 3 Beds on main level, including primary suite, additional 3 bedrooms 1 bath and flex/bonus space downstairs. Flooring, kitchen, and bathrooms offer a blank canvas for remodeling and customization, making this an incredible option for investors, multigenerational living, student housing possibilities, or buyers wanting to build equity in a premier location. Outside, the oversized driveway, expansive corner setting, and large detached garage create flexibility rarely found in this price range , ideal for hobbies, storage, additional vehicles, workshops, or future creative use. This house was used to provide a nurturing environment for many, many students from all over the world as they attended UNR to become professors, doctors, engineers, and overall leaders in their communities. Priced intentionally below surrounding comparable properties, 2985 Socrates Drive is more than a home, it's an opportunity to reimagine, renovate, and unlock the full potential of an exceptional Reno location.
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Price cut: $65K (6/15)
$784,000
2985 Socrates Dr, Reno, NV 89512
6beds
3,493sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.35 Acres Lot
$771,100 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$28/mo HOA
What's special
Large detached garageExpansive corner settingPrimary suiteOversized drivewayProminent corner lot
- 39 days |
- 1,493 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Christensen S.184713 775-550-3738,
RE/MAX Gold
Source: NNRMLS,MLS#: 260006214
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Shelves, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,493
- Total interior livable area: 3,493 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00350116
- Zoning: PD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cellular Coverage
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: University Heights 2 Phase 2
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Security, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $165 semi-annually
- HOA name: University Ridge Homeowners Association
Location
- Region: Reno
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $376,377
- Annual tax amount: $3,552
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 40 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$771,100
$733,000 - $810,000
$3,631/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $784,000-7.7%$224/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $849,000-2.9%$243/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $874,000+124.7%$250/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Sold | $389,000-2.5%$111/sqft |
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| 5/24/2017 | Price change | $399,000-7.2%$114/sqft |
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| 5/18/2017 | Price change | $429,900-2.3%$123/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $439,900+41%$126/sqft |
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| 7/3/2002 | Sold | $312,000+57.6%$89/sqft |
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| 9/15/1995 | Sold | $198,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,553 +2.9% | $131,732 -1.7% |
| 2025 | $3,452 +3% | $133,997 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $3,352 +3.1% | $132,991 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $3,253 +2.9% | $128,541 +12.7% |
| 2022 | $3,162 +3.2% | $114,012 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $3,065 +25.3% | $97,601 +17.1% |
| 2020 | $2,446 -20.2% | $83,345 |
| 2019 | $3,065 +25.3% | $83,345 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $2,446 +9% | $79,078 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $2,244 | $75,192 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $2,244 | $75,045 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $2,244 +3.1% | $74,993 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $2,176 | $69,743 +21.2% |
| 2013 | $2,176 | $57,551 |
| 2012 | -- | $57,551 -9.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,638 -12.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $72,821 -18.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $89,061 -22.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $114,592 |
| 2007 | -- | $114,592 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,228 +41.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,100 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $69,510 +1.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,477 +0.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,997 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,997 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Northeast
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peavine Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Archie Clayton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Robert Mc Queen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peavine
- Middle: Clayton
- High: Hug
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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- Nevada
- Washoe County
- Reno
- 89512
- Northeast
- 2985 Socrates Dr
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