--- title: Living in South Reno - News & Blogs | Real Estate Taxes description: Real Estate Taxes | --- [![Logo](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=1500&height=500&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Buyers](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/buyers) - [Sellers](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/sellers) - [Current Listings](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/current-listings) - [Contact Us](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/contact-us) # Latest Real Estate Market News Posts about: ## Real Estate Taxes ![Ken Angst Realtor and Chris Sarman Washoe County Assessor. Understanding Your Property Assessment Notice for Washoe County.](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20How%20are%20your%20property%20Taxes%20calculated.png) ### [Expert Insights: Your Washoe County Real Property Assessment Notice](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/expert-insights-your-washoe-county-real-property-assessment-notice) Dec 30, 2025, 11:15:00 AM If you are a homeowner in Washoe County, it is once again time to review your Washoe County Property Assessment Notice. This notice will arrive in the mail and can easily get lost in the holiday hustle of holiday cards and packages. In this blog, I will outline the basics of what a Property Assessment Notice is and provide links to additional information on this topic. I have also included a link to my interview with Chris Sarman, Washoe County Assessor, for his expert insights. [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/expert-insights-your-washoe-county-real-property-assessment-notice) ![Clip art of home in hands](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Human%20hands%20holding%20model%20of%20dream%20house-2.jpeg) ### [Understanding Date of Death Appraisal: A Crucial Step in Estate Planning](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/understanding-date-of-death-appraisal-a-crucial-step-in-estate-planning) Jun 17, 2025, 12:45:00 PM When a loved one passes away, there are numerous legal and financial matters to settle. One essential component of estate administration is the Date of Death (DOD) appraisal. This valuation serves as the official market value of a deceased person’s property or assets on the exact date of their death. Whether you’re a family member, executor, or legal professional, understanding DOD appraisals is crucial for estate planning and tax purposes. [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/understanding-date-of-death-appraisal-a-crucial-step-in-estate-planning) ![Images of Ken Angst and Stepahnie Hanna with text about Overpaying Washoe County Property Takes and the Low Cap or High Cap](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Property%20Tax%20Cap.png) ### [Are You Overpaying on Your Washoe County Property Taxes? File Your Tax Cap Claim Before June 15](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/are-you-overpaying-on-your-washoe-county-property-taxes-file-your-tax-cap-claim-before-june-15) Jun 10, 2025, 11:30:00 AM If you own a home in **Washoe County, Nevada**, your property tax bill might be higher than it needs to be — and it all comes down to whether you’ve filed the **Property Tax Cap Claim Form**. [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/are-you-overpaying-on-your-washoe-county-property-taxes-file-your-tax-cap-claim-before-june-15) ![1031 Exhange text, images of Ken Angst and Kandas Myer](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/1031%20Exchange%20Kandas%20Myer.png) ### [1031 Exchanges: What You Need to Know](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/1031-exchanges) Apr 1, 2025, 1:30:00 PM If you own an investment property it is important to understand what a 1031 exchange is and the rules and tax implications for this type of real estate transaction. I recently sat down with Kandas Myer , VP of Business Development - 1031 Specialists, to help highlight how 1031 exchange rules work for investment properties.   [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/1031-exchanges) ![Ken Angst Realtor and Chris Sarman Washoe County Assessor. Understanding Your Property Assessment Notice for Washoe County.](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20How%20are%20your%20property%20Taxes%20calculated.png) ### [Understanding Your Washoe County Real Property Assessment Notice](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/understanding-your-washoe-county-real-property-assessment-notice) Dec 17, 2024, 11:15:00 AM If you are homeowner in Washoe County, it is once again time to review your Washoe County Property Assessment Notice. This notice will arrive in the mail and can easily get lost in the hustle of the holidays, especially with all of the holiday cards and packages. In this blog, I will highlight the basics of what a Property Assessment Notice is and where you can find out more information on this topic. I have also included a link to my interview with Chris Sarman, Washoe County Assessor, for his expert insights. [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/understanding-your-washoe-county-real-property-assessment-notice) ![Images of Chris Sarman Washoe County Assessor and Ken Angst Realtor. Breaking Down the 2024-2025 Assessment Notice for Washoe County text](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/How%20are%20your%20property%20Taxes%20calculated.png) ### [Insights to Your 2024-2025 Washoe County Assessment Notice](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/insights-to-your-2024-2025-washoe-county-assessment-notice) Jan 23, 2024, 10:27:00 AM If you are a homeowner in Washoe County, you recently should have received a notice in the mail from the Washoe County Assessor’s Office for your 2024-2025 Property Assessment Notice. This is an important document that can easily get lost in the hustle of the holidays, especially with all of the holiday cards and packages. In this blog, I will highlight the basics of what a Property Assessment Notice is and where you can find out more information on this topic. I recently interviewed Chris Sarman, Washoe County Assessor, for his expert insights and have the link to our podcast listed below. [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/insights-to-your-2024-2025-washoe-county-assessment-notice) ![House on top of calculator](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Miniature%20house%20with%20a%20calculator%20against%20a%20white%20background-2.jpeg) ### [Demystifying Washoe County Property Taxes](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/demystifying-washoe-county-property-taxes) Dec 12, 2023, 1:30:00 PM Whether you own your home or are in the process of purchasing a new home, understanding property taxes is a key piece of the real estate puzzle. Property taxes directly affect homeowners and property investors. Understanding this process is crucial for homeowners in Washoe County, as it is not only a financial responsibility but also an essential aspect of informed homeownership and real estate investment. Let's delve into the key insights shared during our enlightening conversation. [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/demystifying-washoe-county-property-taxes) ![What is a 1031 Exchange? Rules explained. Images of Geneva Martinkus and Ken Angst. ](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Orange%20What%20is%20a%201031%20Exchange.png) ### [What You Need to Know About 1031 Exchanges](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-1031-exchanges) Sep 12, 2022, 12:10:00 PM If you own an investment property it is important to understand what a 1031 exchange is and the rules and tax implications for this type of real estate transaction. We recently sat down with Geneva Martinkus, President Exchange Counselor with Allied 1031 Exchange, to help highlight how 1031 exchange rules work for investment properties.   [Read More](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-1031-exchanges) ### The Angst Real Estate Team ### Sign Up for Our Newsletter ![haute-properties\_angst-logo\_white@2x](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hs-fs/hubfs/haute-properties_angst-logo_white@2x.png?width=248&height=150&name=haute-properties_angst-logo_white@2x.png "haute-properties_angst-logo_white@2x") Ken Angst REALTOR®, P.E. Nv Lic S.168655 Haute Properties NV 5470 Kietzke Lane, Suite 300 Reno, NV 89511 Email: [angstrealestateteam@gmail.com](mailto:angstrealestateteam@gmail.com) Cell: [(775) 525-0309](tel:+17755250309) **MLS® Disclaimer.** The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service®. 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