LEAST EXPENSIVE LOT IN THE HIGHLAND RANCHES! This property on Dry Lake Road is perfect for your off-grid sanctuary. Enjoy the wild horses that roam freely and other wildlife. During wet winters, Dry Lake is not dry! Here's an opportunity to have a "seasonal lakefront" property! Less than 30 min to 395/580., No Manufactured homes permitted in the Highland Ranches. For CC & R's and architectural guidelines, visit the HRPOA website in the CIC portion of the mls.
Vacant landProperty Type
14.25 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Leslie Biederman•DRE #S.70609• Chase International-Damonte
Bought with Alanna Martin•DRE #S.193771• Sierra Nevada Properties-Reno
A unique property on the edge of an ancient dry lake bed. A very weather protected location backed up to picturesque rock outcroppings with views to the South and East. Abundant wildlife includes the herds of wild mustangs that roam free. Owner financing is available. , Go to associated docs. for plat and CC & Rs. Also there are over 50 forty acre parcels available in MLS 170011710 in associated docs.
Public Records
May 21, 2004
Sold
$26,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$154 (+8.0%)
$5,250
2024
$142 (+8.0%)
$12,534
2023
$132 (+8.0%)
$11,813
2022
$122 (+8.0%)
$7,547
2021
$113 (+8.0%)
$6,038
2020
$105 (+8.0%)
$6,038
2019
$97 (+8.0%)
$4,144
2018
$90 (+4.2%)
$3,700
2017
$86 (+3.8%)
$3,458
2016
$83 (+9.2%)
$3,458
2014
$76
$2,217
Tax history for 3480 Dry Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$154 (+8.0%)
$5,250
2024
$142 (+8.0%)
$12,534
2023
$132 (+8.0%)
$11,813
2022
$122 (+8.0%)
$7,547
2021
$113 (+8.0%)
$6,038
2020
$105 (+8.0%)
$6,038
2019
$97 (+8.0%)
$4,144
2018
$90 (+4.2%)
$3,700
2017
$86 (+3.8%)
$3,458
2016
$83 (+9.2%)
$3,458
2014
$76
$2,217
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Zoning
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Lot size
14.25 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Storey County
APN
00336149
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
E10 HR
Estates 10 acres-Highland Ranches 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
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Property Information
Development Status: Raw Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot, Corners Marked
View YN: Yes
View: Desert, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Valley
Zoning: E10 HR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $143.82
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: None, Sewer Not Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Virginia City
High School: Virginia City
Location Information
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 14.25 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Storey County
APN: 00336149
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
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Virginia City Middle School
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6/10
Virginia City High School
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