Hurry to see this very special one of a kind 1941 barn conversation! Everything inside and most things outside of the home are completely new! This home sits on 8.270 acres, that offers over 600’ of river frontage! The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms with 2670 square foot of completely remodeled living space offering a truly Rustic Luxury experience. The home was built to be very energy efficient, evident by the 18” perimeter walls and enough solar panels to power the home. , With a great room living concept and soaring ceilings, you are sure to feel welcomed upon entering! The gourmet kitchen offers a 6-burner Kitchenaid stove top, convection microwave and the dishwasher has been raised for easy use! These are just a few of the many amenities this home has to offer. Please request your private showing today to see this very special home on the Carson River, located in historic Dayton Nevada. RV/Small living quarters close to river stay with home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
8.27 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dan LaPorte•DRE #S.62008• Chase International Carson Cit
Bought with Natalie Walker•DRE #S.180189• RE/MAX Gold-Carson City
Bought with Christine Newell•DRE #S.52654• RE/MAX Gold-Carson City
SPECTACULAR CARSON RIVER FRONTAGE!! TWO STORY BARN REMODELED AND PARTIALLY CONVERTED TO LIVING AREA. NEW BUYER COULD COMPLETE REMODELING AND HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE WHILE BUILDING THE MAIN RANCH HOUSE. BUYER WOULD NEED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMJT FOR THE COMLETED AND TO BE DONE WORK, OR LEAVE STRUCTURE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION AS A BARN. ENTIRE RANCH IS FENCED. 5+ACRES COULD BE AVAILABLE FOR NEW HOME SITE. EXISTING WORKING CORRALS AND A ROPING ARENA WIITH VIEWING SEATING. , THE BARN AREA IS IN THE X-SHADED ZONE AND ABOVE THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. THE BULK OF THE PROPERTY WHICH LIES EAST OF THE BARN AND NORTH ALL THE WAY TO RIVER ROAD IS THE X-SHADED ZONE. ACCORDING TO THE LYON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, THIS ZONE REQUIRES NO SPECIAL TREATMENT TO BUILD WITHIN THE ZONE.
Public Records
Dec 21, 2010
Sold
$150,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,060 (−1.8%)
$26,250 + $178,467
$204,717
2024
$7,186 (+46.7%)
$26,250 + $182,348
$208,598
2023
$4,897 (+15.2%)
$23,620 + $118,567
$142,187
2022
$4,252 (+2.5%)
$23,620 + $108,801
$132,421
2021
$4,147 (+34.1%)
$23,620 + $106,678
$130,298
2020
$3,093 (+252.5%)
$23,620 + $96,531
$120,151
2019
$877 (+5.0%)
$23,620 + $3,954
$27,574
2018
$836 (+1.7%)
$23,620 + $2,429
$26,049
2017
$822 (+2.7%)
$23,620 + $2,429
$26,049
2016
$800
$23,620 + $2,198
$25,818
Tax history for 159 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,060 (−1.8%)
$26,250 + $178,467
$204,717
2024
$7,186 (+46.7%)
$26,250 + $182,348
$208,598
2023
$4,897 (+15.2%)
$23,620 + $118,567
$142,187
2022
$4,252 (+2.5%)
$23,620 + $108,801
$132,421
2021
$4,147 (+34.1%)
$23,620 + $106,678
$130,298
2020
$3,093 (+252.5%)
$23,620 + $96,531
$120,151
2019
$877 (+5.0%)
$23,620 + $3,954
$27,574
2018
$836 (+1.7%)
$23,620 + $2,429
$26,049
2017
$822 (+2.7%)
$23,620 + $2,429
$26,049
2016
$800
$23,620 + $2,198
$25,818
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,102
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lyon County
APN
016-341-28
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
RR-5
Rural Residential District
This zone is intended to promote the development of single-family detached units at a density and character compatible with agricultural and other rural and suburban fringe uses with a minimum lot size of 5 gross acres. Unless otherwise specified in this development code, no more than one primary residence per parcel is permitted in this zoning district. The RR-5 zone implements the Rural Residential land use designation of the Master Plan in Rural Character districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Carport YN: No
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Shelves, Laundry Area
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Oven, Gas Cooktop
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Front Yard, Partial
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,670
Construction Materials: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Metal Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Metal, Pitched
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Attached YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Greenbelt, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot
View YN: Yes
View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Zoning: SFR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,093.27
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Refrigerated
Has Cooling
Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
Heating YN: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sutro
Middle Or Junior School: Dayton
High School: Dayton
Location Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,102
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Lyon County
APN: 016-341-28
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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Schools
Sutro Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Dayton Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Dayton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
10/10 Fire Factor
62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
18 unhealthy days expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$897,000 – $1.09M
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