Welcome to this incredible home located in Washoe Valley. Its secluded location offers amazing views from every window. Positioned to give maximum panoramas of the valley below, the snow covered mountains and picturesque Washoe Lake. The tall windows illuminate the soaring space of the great room. The large loft area has open office/craft quilting or library space open to the great room plus a private spacious bedroom and bath. The kitchen is centrally located near the dining area with cable lighting. Each of the four bedrooms has a full bath and many closets with storage in every corner. The primary bedroom is ample size and located on the main floor. The home has been cared for meticulously. The 6 plus acre lot has a barn/workshop with turnout area for horses and room for all the stuff. Acreage extends behind the home. The attached 2-car garage provides easy parking and RV space is available. Desirable Washoe Valley is one of the best kept secrets! Close to I580, easy fast access to shopping, airports, hospitals. Access to the mountains is right out the back door, year round outdoor activities are abundant. Enjoy Washoe Lake State Park that is in easy walking distance. This offering is a unique combination of elegance in a rural feeling setting with all amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
6.18 acresLot Size
$339Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by C. Louise Smith-Egstrom•DRE #BS.26613• RE/MAX Gold-Carson City
Listed by Ashley Canfield•DRE #S.185007• RE/MAX Gold-Carson City
Bought with Beatrice Lefanto•DRE #BS.145009• RE/MAX Gold
Est. $3,022 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4697 Cavataio Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NNRMLS #260002942
May 29, 2026
Sold
$915,000
$339/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 7, 2026
Price Changed
$945,000
$350/sq ft
Mar 16, 2026
Price Changed
$965,000
$357/sq ft
Mar 16, 2026
Listed
$975,000
$361/sq ft
NNRMLS #110003542
May 31, 2011
Sold
$284,000
$105/sq ft
Apr 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2011
Listed
$299,000
$111/sq ft
+8
Horse property with panoramic view of Washoe Valley, lake and the Sierras. 4Br + 4 Ba + 2car gar. 3 Bedrooms located on main floor, including Master Br. have separate entrances and bathrooms - suitable for in-law quarters or guest rooms. Master Br. cabinets inlayed with cedar wood. Large kitchen with maple cabinets. Spacious loft. New roof in 2009 with R60/R40 insulation. Horse barn with 2 stalls and a large tack/workshop room + corral. Home has been remodeled and enlarged in 2010. Very private. , Existing stove is not part of the sale and will be removed prior to COE - not Washoe county compliant. Property is in the final stages of cleaning and upgrading.
Public Records
Dec 16, 1993
Sold
$148,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,493 (+3.0%)
$82,775 + $77,666
$160,441
2024
$3,391 (+6.1%)
$74,690 + $79,387
$154,077
2022
$3,196 (+3.0%)
$61,600 + $76,441
$138,041
2021
$3,103 (+3.0%)
$57,750 + $63,598
$121,348
2020
$3,013 (+3.0%)
$44,275 + $63,023
$107,298
2019
$2,925 (+3.0%)
$42,350 + $63,126
$105,476
2018
$2,840 (+3.0%)
$38,500 + $61,509
$100,009
2017
$2,757 (+3.5%)
$38,500 + $60,640
$99,140
2016
$2,663 (+0.2%)
$34,650 + $61,014
$95,664
2015
$2,658 (+3.0%)
$31,500 + $56,509
$88,009
2014
$2,580
$25,900 + $57,378
$83,278
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.18 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,976
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washoe County
APN
050-302-33
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
MDR
Medium Density Rural
The Medium Density Rural (MDR) Regulatory Zone is intended to preserve areas where agriculture, grazing and/or open space predominate. Single-family, detached residences in this area are generally on 5-acre lots and have limited public services and facilities available. Multi-family residences are not appropriate, but single-family homes may be clustered to retain open space and agricultural uses. The maximum number of dwelling units that may be located in this regulatory zone is 1 unit per 5 acres. The minimum lot area in this regulatory zone is 4 acres.
Sep 13, 2021 • Active
Utility
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener Controls
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Other Structures: Barn(s), Corral(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Pergola
Pool Information
Pool Private YN: No
Spa Features: None
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 2700.0
Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaped, Sloped Down, Sloped Up, Adjoins BLM/BIA Land
View YN: Yes
View: Desert, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Valley
Waterfront YN: No
Zoning: MDR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,492.87
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected, Cellular Coverage, Internet Available, Internet Connected
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating YN: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Pleasant Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Marce Herz
High School: Galena
Location Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Public
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,976
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Washoe County
APN: 050-302-33
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
Marce Herz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
7/10
Galena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
44% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 87° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Washoe Valley, NV • 89704
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Washoe Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$998,000 – $1.21M
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