This private 5-acre parcel offers a beautiful building site with unobstructed panoramic views of Washoe Valley, Washoe Lake, the Sierra Nevada's and Virginia mountain range. This parcel is located behind the St. James Village gates, has been grandfathered in and not included in the HOA and has "No monthly fees!" Site plan has been filed, rough grade is done and well drilling permit is in hand. Take Joy Lake Road through the gate at St James Village, then turn right at Southwind Drive and follow it to the end.
Vacant landProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
$85,000Price/Acres
Listed by Tom Townsend•DRE #S.59436• Ferrari-Lund Real Estate Reno
Bought with Frank Picone•DRE #S.169095• RE/MAX Gold
Privately perched vantage point overlooking Washoe Valley offers absolutely incredible, panoramic views of the Sierra NV mountains, Washoe Lake, and Virginia ranges to the east. This parcel provides a peaceful country location, situated behind the St. James Village gates, but grandfathered in and not included in the HOA with no monthly fees! Building site options on this special parcel offer privacy and panoramic scenery. Take Joy Lake Rd thru gate at St. James Village. Take right on Southwind Drive. , Seller willing to consider carrying financing (first mortgage).
NNRMLS #180014599
Dec 2, 2019
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 2018
Listed
$275,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$773 (+8.0%)
$89,250
2024
$716 (+8.0%)
$64,068
2023
$663 (+8.0%)
$89,775
2022
$614 (+8.0%)
$79,800
2021
$568 (+6.3%)
$86,625
2020
$535 (+5.0%)
$65,756
2019
$509 (+4.8%)
$60,638
2018
$486 (+4.2%)
$54,600
2017
$466 (+2.7%)
$18,900
2016
$454 (+0.2%)
$17,500
2015
$453
$17,500
2014
$453
$14,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Washoe County
APN
046-060-20
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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 Sep 4, 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
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Building Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 217,800 sq ft
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Open Lot, Sloped Down, Corners Marked
Zoning: GR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $773.36
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: Cellular Coverage, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Pleasant Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Marce Herz
High School: Galena
Location Information
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Washoe County
APN: 046-060-20
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Marce Herz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
7/10
Galena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
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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
24% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Washoe Valley, NV • 89704
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$359,000 – $434,000
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