1540 Short Ridge Dr is a 240 square foot house on a 0.5 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 01, 1973 for $11,000. Based on Redfin's Reno data, we estimate the home's value is $312,929.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$1,304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$312,929
$302K since sold in June 1973$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 34.4% lower than the average sale price ($477K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
MDS
AN
Medium Density Suburban
The Medium Density Suburban (MDS) Regulatory Zone is intended to create and preserve areas where the predominant dwelling type is single-family, detached units at 3 units per acre. Small neighborhood commercial and civic uses may be permitted when they serve the needs of the residents and are compatible with the residential character of the area. The maximum number of dwelling units that may be located in this regulatory zone is 3 units per 1 acre. The minimum lot area in this regulatory zone is 12,000 sq ft.
Zone overlays
Airport Noise Exposure Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Agriculture-Cropland
Nov 15, 1991 • Active
Historical
Work on a garage.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Wood
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Low
Exterior Wall: Frame/Plywood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 240
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 240
Building Sq. Ft: 240
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: FRAC NW4 OF SE4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 504
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,780
Municipality Name: TRUCKEE MEADOWS FIRE PROT DIST
Acres: 0.5
Zoning Code: MDS
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 240
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Washoe County
APN: 017-171-14
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brown Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Marce Herz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Galena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
55% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 88° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reno, NV • 89521
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.8 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$298,000 – $360,000
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