745 California Avenue, Reno, NV 89509
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745 California Avenue,Reno, NV 89509
$3,850,000
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 7,722 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: valerie forte
Office: compass
MLS#:260011537
Source:NV_NNRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$3,850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$498.58
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1941
- Listing ID #:260011537
- Added:62 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 06, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:5
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Bedroom Description:Walk-In Closet(s)
- Living area:7,722 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Heating, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1941
- Building area:7,722 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.79 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Level, Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded
- Construction Materials:Brick, Steel Frame, Stucco
- Exterior Features:Built-in Barbecue
Schools
- High school:Reno
- Middle school:Swope
- Elementary school:Beck
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$498.58
- Tax amount:$9,669
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Washer Hookup
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, Attached Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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