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745 California Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
$3,850,000
5 Beds | 5 full 1 partial Baths | 7722 sqft | 0.79 Acreage

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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Listed By

Agency Name: Compass
Agent Name: Valerie Forte
Agent Phone: 530-305-1220

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Presented By

Agent Name: Shannon Shearer
Agent Phone: 530.308.9600
Agency Title: Chase International Real Estate

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Property Details

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central Air
Fenced: Yes
Fireplaces: 6
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Lot Size: 0.79 Acres
Roof Type: Shake
Stories: 3.0
Taxes: $9,669
Year Built: 1941
MLS ID: 260011537

Feature Descriptions

Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Basement - Walk-Out/Daylight, Bonus Room, Entrance Foyer, Guest Quarters, Recreation Room, Study/Library, Workshop, Multi-Generation
Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop
City Limits: Yes
Construction Type: Masonry, Rock
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Dining: Separate/Formal Room
Exterior: Brick, Steel Frame, Stucco
Family Room: Separate/Formal Room
Fencing: Full
Fireplace: Gas, Wood Burning, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Foundation: Slab
Heating Y/N: Yes
Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Built-In Dishwasher, Built-In Double Oven, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Pantry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Living Room: High Ceilings, Separate/Formal Room
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded
Master Bedroom: High Ceilings, Shower Stall, Walk-In Closet(s)
OtherStructures: Gazebo, Workshop
Parcel #: 011-134-02
Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Door Opener Controls
Patio/Porch: Deck, Patio, Awning(s), Terrace, Enclosed
Road Frontage: Public, City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Security Features: Security Fence, Security Gate, Video Doorbell
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special View Info: City, Mountain(s)
Sprinklers: Automatic, Front
SQFT Living: 7722
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cellular Coverage, Internet Connected, Water Meter Installed, Underground Utilities
Water: Public
Waterfront Type: River
Water Rights Y/N: No
Window Features: Drapes, Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames

Amenities

High Ceilings
Elevator
Sauna
Pantry
Walk-In Closet(s)
Entrance Foyer
In-Law Floorplan
Built-in Barbecue
Outdoor Kitchen
Courtyard
Ceiling Fan
Water Feature

Schools

High School: Reno
Middle School: Swope
Elementary School: Beck

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  • Estimated Payment
    $10,497.10
  • Principal & Interest
    $8,568.43
  • Property Tax
    $805.75
  • Homeowner's Insurance
    $1,122.92
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