Property Description

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.

Features
: Cable Available, Cellular Coverage, Phone Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Internet Connected, Natural Gas Connected
: No
: Rain Gutters
: No
Address Map
US
NV
Washoe
Reno
University Heights 2 Phase 2
89512
Socrates
2985
0
W120° 11' 19.8''
N39° 33' 17.1''
Neighborhood
Peavine
Hug
Clayton
Additional Info
RE/MAX Gold
Linda Christensen
05-16-2026 19:26:24
Active
05-16-2026
12664
1514-o
05-16-2026
$0
05-17-2026 02:30:07
3
1
$160
003-501-16
$0
$0

Residential Residential

2985 Socrates, Reno, Nevada 89512

6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
3,493 Sqft
$874,000
Listing ID #260006214
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : Residential
Listing ID : 260006214
Serial Number : 20260421193523681198000000
Price : $874,000
View : Trees
Bedrooms : 6
Bathrooms : 3
Square Footage : 3,493 Sqft
Year Built : 1988
Lot Area : 0.35 Acre
Status : Active
Agent info
Silver State Homes of Nevada
4600 Kietzke Lane, Ste O-269, Reno, NV 89502
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