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.
Property Details
Price:
$874,000
MLS #:
260006214
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
University Heights 2 Phase 2
Listed Date:
May 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,493
Total Sq Ft:
3,493
Lot Size:
15,333 sqft / 0.35 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1988
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Schools
Elementary School:
Peavine
Middle School:
Clayton
High School:
Hug
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
In Basement, Laundry Room, Shelves, Washer Hookup
Levels
Two
Exterior
Association Amenities
None
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
Back Yard, Partial
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front
Other Structures
None
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Parking Spots
5
Parking Total
5
Patio And Porch Features
Porch
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
None
Stories
1
View
City, Mountain(s), Valley
Window Features
Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Double Pane Windows
Financial
HOA Fee
$160
HOA Fee Frequency
Semi-Annually
HOA Includes
Security, Snow Removal
HOA Name
University Ridge Homeowners Association
Taxes
$3,553
Map
Community
- Address2985 Socrates Drive Reno NV
- SubdivisionUniversity Heights 2 Phase 2
- CityReno
- CountyWashoe
- Zip Code89512
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Reno as of May 18, 2026
511
Single Family Listed
66
Avg DOM
433
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,320,402
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the University Heights 2 Phase 2 subdivision, 2985 Socrates Drive Reno NV is a Single Family for sale in Reno, NV, 89512. It is listed for $874,000 and features 6 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,493 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1988. The current price per square foot is $250. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Reno is $433. The average listing price for Single Family in Reno is $1,320,402.
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Reno, NV
