Located in Virginia City Highlands, this 1-acre lot is ready for a new owner to build their dream home. A rough drive into the property, off Empire Road has been graded and partially graveled. The Seller graded a potential house pad uphill from the road. A permitted 120-square-foot Tuff Shed sits adjacent to the graded house pad. A dog pen is situated up the slope from the graded house pad area. The Seller installed culvert across the drainage area. , Electricity power poles runs along the road easement of the property, Empire Road. This property will need a private well and septic system. Beautiful Pinon Juniper trees are located throughout the lot. Just a short drive to historic Virginia City!
Vacant landProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
$48,578Price/Acres
Listed by Cheryl Haines•DRE #S.171224• CalNeva Realty
Bought with Wes Elliott•DRE #S.59050• CalNeva Realty
Come enjoy the quiet, spacious, relaxed neighborhood. This level, centrally placed lot is ready to build. Great investment property. Bring your horses, or enjoy the wild ones that roam freely! Owner financing available with 10% down and 8% APR. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer or buyers agent to verify.
NNRMLS #180003227
May 23, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 13, 2018
Listed
$22,500
NNRMLS #90010548
Aug 12, 2009
Sold
$10,000
Aug 2, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2009
Listed
$13,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$337 (+8.0%)
$11,550 + $1,496
$13,046
2025
$312 (+29.9%)
$10,150 + $1,519
$11,669
2024
$240 (+8.0%)
$10,150
2023
$223 (+8.0%)
$7,700
2022
$206 (+8.0%)
$7,700
2021
$191 (+8.0%)
$6,475
2020
$177 (+8.0%)
$5,250
2019
$164 (+8.0%)
$4,854
2018
$151 (+4.2%)
$4,536
2017
$145 (+0.2%)
$4,200
2016
$145
$4,200
2014
$145
$4,200
Tax history for 1795 Empire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$337 (+8.0%)
$11,550 + $1,496
$13,046
2025
$312 (+29.9%)
$10,150 + $1,519
$11,669
2024
$240 (+8.0%)
$10,150
2023
$223 (+8.0%)
$7,700
2022
$206 (+8.0%)
$7,700
2021
$191 (+8.0%)
$6,475
2020
$177 (+8.0%)
$5,250
2019
$164 (+8.0%)
$4,854
2018
$151 (+4.2%)
$4,536
2017
$145 (+0.2%)
$4,200
2016
$145
$4,200
2014
$145
$4,200
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Storey County
APN
00313224
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
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
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Building Information
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Development Status: Rough Grade
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped Up, Corners Marked
View YN: Yes
View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Zoning: E1VCH
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $248.70
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed, None
Sewer: None, Septic Needed
Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $100
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Virginia City
High School: Virginia City
Location Information
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Storey County
APN: 00313224
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Virginia City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Virginia City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
51% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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19 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$47,000 – $56,000
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