Are you looking for a private retreat? Then this is the home for you! This Virginia City Highlands retreat has been well maintained. Exterior of the home has been recently painted. The driveway has been re-grated with new gravel. The kitchen has new appliances. The master bathroom has been remodeled. Furnace rarely needs to be used thanks to a european pellet stove. New water heater has just been installed too! You will enjoy the nice open floor plan. , The den area could easily converted into a third bedroom. HOA takes care of the snow removal. This sale is to include the undeveloped adjoining 1 acre lot. This is located at 2261 Empire Rd. with a separate APN # 003-072-29. This must close as one transaction. Buyer is to verify all information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Smith•DRE #S.67416• Keller Williams Group One Inc.
Bought with Patricia Johnson•DRE #S.57197• Krch Realty LLC Branch
What a darling western retreat!Pre-approved short sale to close before 12/23/11. Sellers have made many improvements and the home shows like a model! Privately situated at the end of a circular drive on flat ground, surrounded by trees, this little retreat sits on over two acres. The home has tile flooring throughout, a bright remodeled kitchen, two bedrooms plus den, open floor plan and entertainment area. The living room is large, and had a beautiful wood burning stove. , Property consists of a bare land acre lot and an improved acre under two liens that encumber both lots. Two APN's must close as one transaction.
NNRMLS #70017303
Oct 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 2007
Listed
$359,000
$247/sq ft
NNRMLS #301508
Apr 21, 2003
Sold
$180,000
$124/sq ft
Feb 12, 2003
Listed
$184,900
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 1999
Sold
$164,900
$113/sq ft
NNRMLS #9811550
Jun 30, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Dec 6, 1998
Listed
$159,995
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,532 (+3.0%)
$11,550 + $37,481
$49,031
2025
$1,487 (+3.0%)
$10,150 + $37,757
$47,907
2024
$1,444 (+3.0%)
$10,150 + $39,328
$49,478
2023
$1,402 (+3.0%)
$7,700 + $37,380
$45,080
2022
$1,361 (+2.6%)
$7,700 + $31,631
$39,331
2021
$1,327 (+0.9%)
$6,475 + $31,856
$38,331
2020
$1,315 (+11.7%)
$5,250 + $32,734
$37,984
2019
$1,177 (+1.3%)
$6,067 + $27,936
$34,003
2018
$1,161 (−0.8%)
$5,670 + $27,884
$33,554
2017
$1,170 (−2.6%)
$5,250 + $28,567
$33,817
2016
$1,202 (+5.8%)
$5,250 + $29,507
$34,757
2014
$1,136
$5,250 + $30,416
$35,666
Tax history for 2251/2261 Empire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,532 (+3.0%)
$11,550 + $37,481
$49,031
2025
$1,487 (+3.0%)
$10,150 + $37,757
$47,907
2024
$1,444 (+3.0%)
$10,150 + $39,328
$49,478
2023
$1,402 (+3.0%)
$7,700 + $37,380
$45,080
2022
$1,361 (+2.6%)
$7,700 + $31,631
$39,331
2021
$1,327 (+0.9%)
$6,475 + $31,856
$38,331
2020
$1,315 (+11.7%)
$5,250 + $32,734
$37,984
2019
$1,177 (+1.3%)
$6,067 + $27,936
$34,003
2018
$1,161 (−0.8%)
$5,670 + $27,884
$33,554
2017
$1,170 (−2.6%)
$5,250 + $28,567
$33,817
2016
$1,202 (+5.8%)
$5,250 + $29,507
$34,757
2014
$1,136
$5,250 + $30,416
$35,666
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Storey County
APN
00307228
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
Carport YN: No
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: In Garage
Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: None
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,456
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition, Shingle, Pitched
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Property Information
Property Attached YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Stories: 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Wooded
View YN: Yes
View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,310.74
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Heating YN: Yes
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $150
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Virginia City
High School: Virginia City
Location Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Storey County
APN: 00307228
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Schools
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
9/10
Virginia City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Virginia City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
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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
60% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 22 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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Reno, NV • 89521
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Estimated sale price
$514,000 – $622,000
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