Live in a captivating vacation home year-round! This one-of-a-kind 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath handmade log cabin homestead on 1.17 acres is a must see!! This boutique styled cabin was hand carved from 315 logs. Just 15-minute drive into Reno with beautiful night skies, solitude and unparalleled wildlife. In 45 minutes, you could be paddling Lake Tahoe or skiing Mt Rose. House is situated at the back of the flat lot with easy access driveway, leaving the front of the lot available for horses, a larger fenced yard, , or a barn! Enter through a beautiful stained-glass foyer that opens to hand crafted stairs up to a loft space with closet that could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom. Currently being used as crafting and playroom and a FIRE POLE that descends into the grand room! There is a stunning floor to ceiling river rock fireplace in the grand room for warm winter nights and holiday celebrations with a second dining/game table. Gorgeous window seating with an unobstructed view overlooking the valley, perfect for watching the horses and a morning sunrise with coffee. Large master suite with recently added custom closet and updated master bath with rock base shower, updated granite countertop and lighting. Artisan bunk room with wood stove currently being used as a home office. Guest suite/in-law quarters with private ½ bath and propane fireplace. Great flex space for visiting family! Recently remodeled kitchen with new high-end stainless-steel appliances, updated white and gold veined quartz countertops with sexy contrasting black cabinets with a custom wax finish. Cozy kitchen dining table that expands to seat 12 for family gatherings adjacent to a powerful wood stove. French doors to a private fenced yard that is adjacent to 20 acres of open space, large custom chicken coop/chalet and vegetable and herb gardens. Current owners have put love and money into upgrading this artisans retreat, enquire for full list of upgrades.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.17 acresLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kris Layman•DRE #S.39018• RE/MAX Professionals-Reno
Listed by Larene Barrett•DRE #S.184800• RE/MAX Professionals-Reno
Bought with Non MLS Agent• Chase International-Incline
Hand hewn log mountain home! The three bedroom and two and one-half bath home was created out of 315 hand peeled and scribe fitted logs. There is approximately 120,000 board feet of aesthetic beauty and comfort. Enter the home through a foyer with the option to go into the open kitchen, great room or upstairs to the open loft. The logs create excellent insulation both winter and summer. Fireplaces throughout the home help warm the home. Why dream of vacationing in a log cabin when you can live in one!, The log cabin sits on 1.17 acres with plenty of space and spectacular views. There is plenty of storage in the out buildings and inside the home as well as on the lot for all your recreational needs. The home includes plenty of space with sun-room, bunk room, lofts to comfortably fit large gatherings. Just outside the kitchen is a deck with a hand carved pergola to enjoy spring and summer while watching the wildlife to include wild horses. A large full rock fireplace compliments the log home and creates the perfect setting with a blazing fire. The exterior was re-finished in 2019. A whole house propane generator was recently installed. The well has a a 1,100 gallon tank and a new pump with Reverse Osmosis System. The two car garage has a loft, refrigerator and 220 volt outlet. Plenty of fruit trees; apple, cherry, apricot and space for gardening. 500 gallon propane tank is leased. Call and schedule a personal tour of this mountain log cabin home today.
Public Records
May 4, 2016
Sold
$380,000
$134/sq ft
NNRMLS #160003692
May 4, 2016
Sold
$379,900
$134/sq ft
Mar 31, 2016
Contingent
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Mar 24, 2016
Listed
$379,900
$134/sq ft
Your Ponderosa - Solid handcrafted artistry you can live in! This home was first made famous by it's builder, Charles Masson, and his mentor, an instructor at Mackie School of log building in Canada. Purchased by a famous international entertainer who discovered his love of wood working, every detail is handcrafted. Built without nails, with natural R factor of 35, w/ logs as wide as two persons, this home is livable art. One grand full rock wall fireplace & three wood stoves to keep you warm. , The master has a claw-footed cast iron bath tub. The pergola is hand carved. The deck invites you take a break and watch the wild horses roam. Newer 40 year roof. 1100 rainwater holding tank for irrigation and fire protection. All single level living except for the large loft. Be totally safe in a rock solid hand hewn home, no kits, no chinking, nothing store bought, and see how life on the prairie can feel to you. All this plus one acre on the Comstock! Newer 40 year roof, per seller "Safe and Secure area"
NNRMLS #150007808
Feb 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 11, 2015
Relisted
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Nov 10, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2015
Listed
$399,000
$141/sq ft
STARMLS #122860
Oct 31, 2014
Delisted
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Jul 8, 2014
Listed
$399,000
$141/sq ft
NNRMLS #140004403
Sep 8, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2014
Listed
$399,000
$141/sq ft
IVRMLS #942063
Jul 3, 2014
Listed
$399,000
$141/sq ft
NNRMLS #304474
Sep 17, 2003
Sold
$332,500
$117/sq ft
Aug 15, 2003
Listing Removed
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May 12, 2003
Listed
$339,900
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,289 (+3.0%)
$14,000 + $52,219
$66,219
2025
$2,222 (+3.0%)
$15,750 + $52,533
$68,283
2024
$2,157 (+3.0%)
$15,750 + $54,287
$70,037
2023
$2,094 (+8.0%)
$12,250 + $51,955
$64,205
2022
$1,939 (+2.3%)
$12,250 + $43,788
$56,038
2021
$1,895 (+2.0%)
$10,325 + $44,443
$54,768
2020
$1,859 (+4.5%)
$8,750 + $45,519
$54,269
2019
$1,779 (+1.3%)
$7,280 + $44,126
$51,406
2018
$1,757 (−0.9%)
$6,804 + $43,967
$50,771
2017
$1,772 (+0.4%)
$6,300 + $44,909
$51,209
2016
$1,766 (+6.8%)
$6,300 + $46,216
$52,516
2014
$1,653
$6,300 + $46,042
$52,342
Tax history for 2428 Cartwright Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,289 (+3.0%)
$14,000 + $52,219
$66,219
2025
$2,222 (+3.0%)
$15,750 + $52,533
$68,283
2024
$2,157 (+3.0%)
$15,750 + $54,287
$70,037
2023
$2,094 (+8.0%)
$12,250 + $51,955
$64,205
2022
$1,939 (+2.3%)
$12,250 + $43,788
$56,038
2021
$1,895 (+2.0%)
$10,325 + $44,443
$54,768
2020
$1,859 (+4.5%)
$8,750 + $45,519
$54,269
2019
$1,779 (+1.3%)
$7,280 + $44,126
$51,406
2018
$1,757 (−0.9%)
$6,804 + $43,967
$50,771
2017
$1,772 (+0.4%)
$6,300 + $44,909
$51,209
2016
$1,766 (+6.8%)
$6,300 + $46,216
$52,516
2014
$1,653
$6,300 + $46,042
$52,342
*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
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.17 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,244
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Storey County
APN
00302111
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Carport YN: No
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs
Laundry Features: In Garage, Cabinets, Shelves, Laundry Area
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Softener Owned, Oven, Gas Cooktop