The SpiritKeeper Canyon Ranch is now for sale. This property is the former home of the SpiritKeeper Wolf sanctuary. The wolves are gone but their spirit remains at this extraordinary oasis in the Palomino Valley Mountains. The beautiful 93 acres with year round stream, tall trees and majestic cliffs can be your weekend escape or new home. Electricity, propane, well and septic are in use at the ranch. Exising 800SF cabin offers a foundation for 500 additional SF. (See extended remarks). , The values are in the location, property and utilities. The house and structure allow you to live on site while you plan and build your dream ranch. A 550 SF garage and 10x10 storage shed are also on site. Apx 15,000 SF of post and link fence animal pens remains. Detailed Directions: From Pyramid Hiway at I-80 exit go 20 miles north to Whiskey Springs Road. Turn right on Whiskey Springs road and go 6.5 miles to Piute Creek Road and Turn right. Travel 2 miles on Piute Creek road to property. See REMAX sign at gate. Go up driveway about 300 feet. (This final two miles is car friendly but bumpy dirt road. Recommend SUV or Truck)
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
93.88 acresLot Size
$758Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Reardon•DRE #S.61339• Engel & Volkers
Listed by Penny Reardon• RE/MAX Gold
Bought with Thomas Reardon•DRE #S.61339• RE/MAX Gold
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Market trends in 89510, NV
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
94.0%
1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$975K
$235K MoM
Avg. days on market
85d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
2 MoM
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Sale history for 2255 Piute Creek Rd
Date
Event
Price
NNRMLS #70011412
Jan 31, 2008
Sold
$280,000
$394/sq ft
Dec 24, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 26, 2007
Listed
$309,000
$435/sq ft
NNRMLS #60007648
Nov 3, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2006
Listed
$495,000
$697/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 11, 1997
Sold
$136,000
$192/sq ft
NNRMLS #9704278
Dec 13, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 25, 1997
Listed
$136,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1986
Sold
$18,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,177 (+8.0%)
$59,500 + $26,483
$85,983
2024
$2,016 (+8.0%)
$52,500 + $27,092
$79,592
2023
$1,866 (+8.0%)
$43,750 + $27,704
$71,454
2022
$1,728 (+8.0%)
$38,745 + $26,179
$64,924
2021
$1,600 (+6.3%)
$31,500 + $21,759
$53,259
2020
$1,505 (+5.0%)
$24,500 + $21,965
$46,465
2019
$1,434 (+4.8%)
$24,500 + $22,052
$46,552
2018
$1,368 (+4.2%)
$21,000 + $21,601
$42,601
2017
$1,313 (+2.6%)
$21,000 + $21,179
$42,179
2016
$1,279 (+0.2%)
$16,450 + $21,595
$38,045
2015
$1,276 (+3.2%)
$16,450 + $22,046
$38,496
2014
$1,237
$16,450 + $22,075
$38,525
Tax history for 2255 Piute Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,177 (+8.0%)
$59,500 + $26,483
$85,983
2024
$2,016 (+8.0%)
$52,500 + $27,092
$79,592
2023
$1,866 (+8.0%)
$43,750 + $27,704
$71,454
2022
$1,728 (+8.0%)
$38,745 + $26,179
$64,924
2021
$1,600 (+6.3%)
$31,500 + $21,759
$53,259
2020
$1,505 (+5.0%)
$24,500 + $21,965
$46,465
2019
$1,434 (+4.8%)
$24,500 + $22,052
$46,552
2018
$1,368 (+4.2%)
$21,000 + $21,601
$42,601
2017
$1,313 (+2.6%)
$21,000 + $21,179
$42,179
2016
$1,279 (+0.2%)
$16,450 + $21,595
$38,045
2015
$1,276 (+3.2%)
$16,450 + $22,046
$38,496
2014
$1,237
$16,450 + $22,075
$38,525
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
93.88 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
710
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washoe County
APN
076-560-11
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
GR
General Rural
The General Rural (GR) Regulatory Zone is intended to identify areas that are: Remote and will have no or very low density development (i.e. 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres), Remote but where unique developments may occur (e.g. destination resorts).; Suitable for more intensive resource extraction, including energy production.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Library
Museum / gallery
Recreation-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Oct 28, 2016 • Final
Residential new, addition or remodel
Rebuild a single-family home following fire damage using the existing foundation.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Carport YN: No
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Laundry Area
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Window Features: Drapes, Double Pane Windows, Metal Frames
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Building Information
Building Area Total: 710
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Metal, Pitched
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Attached YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Stories: 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded, Adjoins BLM/BIA Land
View YN: Yes
View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Valley
Zoning: GR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $943.73
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Coal, Fireplace(s), Propane, Wood
Heating YN: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Spanish Springs
Middle Or Junior School: Shaw Middle School
High School: Spanish Springs
Location Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 710
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 93.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Washoe County
APN: 076-560-11
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Alyce Savage Taylor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 13.1mi
7/10
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.8mi
6/10
Spanish Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.0mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
25% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
22 unhealthy days expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $620,000
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