Live the ultimate Northern Nevada lifestyle in this stunning Virginia City Highlands retreat, complete with adjacent parcel (#003-032-01) totaling 4.1 acres, included with power already in place for future build options. Set on a paved street, this property offers privacy, sweeping views, room for horses and a peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife—yet just 20 minutes from South Reno shopping and restaurants, and 15 minutes from historic Virginia City. Built with insulated concrete forms (ICF), this high-performance home is energy-efficient, durable, and fire-resistant. The interior showcases tall ceilings, an open great room with pellet stove, LVP flooring, expansive windows capturing stunning views, and a beautiful alder wood staircase. The kitchen features a concrete island with prep sink and built-in microwave, KitchenAid appliances, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry with additional refrigerator, and soft-close cabinetry with pull-outs including a spice drawer. Enter through the double doors into the main-level primary suite which includes an electric fireplace, cedar-lined closet with built-ins, and access to a hidden walk-in safe room. The spa-inspired bathroom offers dual vanities, LED mirrors, a smart walk-in shower with pebble floor and tile surround, plus a Toto toilet with bidet. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms and an office/den that could easily convert to a fourth bedroom, along with generous drop-down attic storage. Additional highlights include a large laundry room with sink and cabinetry, LED lighting throughout, lifetime warranty Milgard windows, ceiling fans in every room, and mini-split HVAC systems in each room. The finished garage includes crawl space storage above the entire garage, on demand hot water heater and water filtration system. The property is fully equipped for a rural lifestyle with RV parking (two spots with full hookups), room for horses and toys, a 12x20 insulated workshop with heat, water, and sewer, generator hookup for main home with transfer switch, greenhouse with irrigation timer, and a spacious patio stubbed for firepit and BBQ. A rare opportunity, this stunning home and property must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
4.1 acresLot Size
$441Price/Sq.Ft.
$25/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Nitz•DRE #S.40119• Dickson Realty - Damonte Ranch
Listed by Heidi Lawson•DRE #BS.39681• Dickson Realty - Damonte Ranch
Bought with Kyla Bevel•DRE #B.146350• Key Collective
Est. $3,845 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2538 Cartwright Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$1,134,487
$444/sq ft
NNRMLS #260004280
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$1,125,000
$441/sq ft
May 3, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 10, 2026
Listed
$1,125,000
$441/sq ft
NNRMLS #130015507
Oct 8, 2015
Sold
$32,000
$13/sq ft
Sep 5, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 25, 2014
Listed
$35,000
$14/sq ft
2.53 Acres on paved Cartwright Rd. Upsloped lot with nice views. 2 lots would allow 2 homes. Ideal for day light basement construction. Less than 1/2 hour from major shopping , Reno Tahoe International Airport, and major recreational areas. About 6 miles from historic Virginia City. Lots of wildlife including the herds of wild mustangs that roam free. , see docs for CCandRs and plat Click on D icon at top of listing for a live link to Storey County NV wed site and Virginia City Web site. Tesla has recently located it's Mega manufacturing facility in Storey County which should lead to thousands of jobs at Tesla and other support industries.
NNRMLS #9902255
Jul 8, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 1999
Listed
$13,500
$5/sq ft
NNRMLS #9811392
Feb 2, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 1998
Listed
$15,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,123 (−22.5%)
$15,435 + $143,411
$158,846
2025
$5,321 (+6.8%)
$18,900 + $143,381
$162,281
2024
$4,981 (+8.0%)
$18,900 + $139,434
$158,334
2023
$4,612 (+8.0%)
$14,175 + $130,857
$145,032
2022
$4,270 (+17.8%)
$14,175 + $96,500
$110,675
2021
$3,625 (+52.0%)
$12,863 + $57,811
$70,674
2020
$2,385 (+106.9%)
$11,550 + $58,596
$70,146
2019
$1,153
$9,707 + $23,609
$33,316
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,553
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Storey County
APN
00303209
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, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Tandem, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener Controls