NEVADA MOUNTAIN LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Escape to your own private retreat in the sought-after Virginia City Highlands, where towering pines, breathtaking mountain views, wide-open skies, and roaming wild horses create a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. Situated on over 3 private acres along paved Lousetown Road, this Tahoe-inspired chalet offers the perfect blend of rustic character and modern comfort. Inside, the thoughtfully designed single-story floor plan features 3 bedrooms, a dedicated office, and a versatile bonus room—ideal for a home gym, hobby space, or guest retreat. The dramatic great room is the centerpiece of the home, showcasing soaring vaulted ceilings and an impressive floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace that creates a warm and inviting gathering place year-round. Thoughtful updates provide added value and peace of mind, including a new furnace, new water heater, new well pump, new water filtration system, and new garage door opener, allowing you to focus on enjoying your new home instead of tackling major maintenance. Step outside and experience the beauty of Northern Nevada. Surrounded by mature pines and abundant wildlife, this peaceful property offers exceptional privacy, expansive outdoor living space, and endless possibilities. Bring your horses, RVs, trailers, and recreational toys—there's room for it all. A detached shop with electricity and exterior water is perfect for projects, equipment, storage, or a workshop. Despite its peaceful mountain setting, this home is located less than 20 minutes from Reno, offering convenient access to shopping, dining, employment centers, and major highways while still enjoying the serenity of country living. Whether you're searching for your forever home, a horse property, or the perfect mountain getaway, this exceptional Virginia City Highlands retreat delivers the privacy, beauty, and lifestyle that make Northern Nevada so special. Come home to fresh mountain air, star-filled skies, and the peace you've been searching for.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
3.01 acresLot Size
$275Price/Sq.Ft.
$13/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bryan Shipley•DRE #S.195931• Fathom Realty
TAHOE-INSPIRED CHALET! You will love this single-story home on over 3 acres! 3 bds PLUS an office PLUS a bonus room on paved Lousetown! The great room has a stunning river rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and 9 ft ceilings in the bedrooms. Situated in the middle of 3 acres, you have all the privacy you could need. Small shop in the back with electricity (water outside). Beautifully maintained & located on a paved road. Bring your horses or enjoy the wild ones that roam freely! Less than 20 min to 395/580., DIRECTIONS - PLEASE READ!! Lousetown is in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime resurfacing that will go thru the end of August. Lousetown is a one-way road at this time. Please access the property from 341/Geiger to Lousetown (Lousetown is a few miles past Cartwright on Geiger). If you are savvy to the Highlands, you can take Cartwright to some dirt roads to also get there. Thank you!
NNRMLS #90009723
Jan 1, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jun 30, 2009
Listed
$399,900
$154/sq ft
NNRMLS #80008305
Nov 17, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 24, 2008
Listed
$529,000
$203/sq ft
NNRMLS #70013967
Aug 29, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 28, 2007
Listed
$519,000
$199/sq ft
NNRMLS #60019931
Sep 28, 2007
Sold
$480,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 6, 2007
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 2006
Listed
$519,900
$200/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,957 (+8.0%)
$12,706 + $102,439
$115,145
2025
$3,664 (+8.0%)
$18,760 + $101,491
$120,251
2024
$3,392 (+3.0%)
$18,760 + $102,815
$121,575
2023
$3,293 (+3.0%)
$11,648 + $97,176
$108,824
2022
$3,197 (+0.6%)
$11,648 + $80,745
$92,393
2021
$3,177 (+3.0%)
$11,648 + $80,773
$92,421
2020
$3,084 (+3.3%)
$12,880 + $81,605
$94,485
2019
$2,986 (+2.5%)
$7,280 + $79,010
$86,290
2018
$2,912 (+3.0%)
$6,804 + $77,812
$84,616
2017
$2,828 (+3.0%)
$6,300 + $78,508
$84,808
2016
$2,745 (+6.0%)
$6,300 + $80,039
$86,339
2014
$2,590
$6,300 + $76,886
$83,186
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,228
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,228
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Storey County
APN
00312241
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
53% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reno, NV • 89521
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
16/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
2.8 hrs
0.2 hr
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2000 Lousetown Rd
$708,505
$6,495 under list price of $715K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $563K to $1.1M.