Tucked among the pines in the peaceful Virginia City Highlands, 1755 Empire Road offers the kind of privacy, space, and connection to the outdoors that is increasingly difficult to find. Originally built in 1988, this approximately 2,146-square-foot home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a warm mountain-home character highlighted by vaulted pine ceilings, abundant natural light, skylights, and a striking fireplace that anchors the main living space. Surrounded by mature trees and natural landscaping, the property feels wonderfully secluded—you have neighbors, yet the setting provides a genuine sense of privacy and retreat. Outdoor living is a natural part of life here, with deck and patio areas, room to relax beneath the trees, mountain and wooded views, a circular driveway, RV parking, and an attached two-car garage. Just down Empire Road, Pinon Park offers additional neighborhood recreation with a basketball court and gazebo area, while the surrounding Highlands provide endless opportunities to enjoy Northern Nevada's open space, fresh air, wildlife, trails, and four-season outdoor lifestyle. Private well and septic add to the property's self-sufficient country setting, yet Reno, historic Virginia City, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences remain within driving distance. Whether enjoying a quiet morning surrounded by the pines, entertaining outdoors, or simply coming home to a place that feels removed from the pace of the city, 1755 Empire Road offers a special combination of privacy, character, and authentic Northern Nevada living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
5.28 acresLot Size
$321Price/Sq.Ft.
$21/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian Lessinger•DRE #S.48795• RE/MAX Gold
Listed by Sydney Lessinger•DRE #S.200555• RE/MAX Gold
This is one of the most private secluded homes in the Highlands! It has two downstair bedrooms with common full bath, (could be used as Mother-in-Law quarters) and the Master bedroom upstairs. The living room is beautiful with a huge wrap around stone gas stove wall with vaulted pine ceilings which adds extra warmth. There is a Victorian like formal dining room with a kitchen pass through window. The home is extremely light and bright with six 4' x 2' sky lights and has five ceiling fans. , The exterior has a new roof (2012), new septic system and leach field in 2006, a circular driveway, large fenced backyard with 400 sq ft of lawn with sprinklers. There are 14 exterior lights on a yard fence with motion detector lights on the garage and front porch. The landscaping is absolutely breathtaking with the natural landscape and several huge blue spruces, it is a parklike atmosphere. It is situated on four acres with the house being on two consolidated lots, APN 00313225. The other lots are separate, APN 00313226 and APN 00313220.
NNRMLS #130008075
Jan 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2013
Listed
$324,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$2,094 (+1.7%)
$10,360 + $50,155
$60,515
2020
$2,058 (−8.0%)
$8,400 + $51,080
$59,480
2019
$2,236 (+2.7%)
$14,561 + $50,062
$64,623
2018
$2,177 (−0.2%)
$13,608 + $49,303
$62,911
2017
$2,181 (−1.7%)
$12,600 + $50,418
$63,018
2016
$2,219
$12,600 + $51,689
$64,289
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.28 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,146
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,146
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Storey County
APN
00313228
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2023.
E1 VCH
Estates 1 acre-Virginia City Highlands Zone
The E estates zone is established for areas particularly suited for low density residential use, to further enhance the quality of life for residents, to prohibit the development of uses which are incompatible and detrimental to a rural residential environment, and to allow for the keeping of a limited number of large domestic animals for non-commercial purposes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Automotive repair garage
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
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Reno, NV • 89521
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Sun exposure
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Redfin Estimate for 1755 Empire Rd
$688,911
$89 under list price of $689K
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