Outstanding home on 20 acres in prestigious Smith valley. This home is almost 2800 square feet located on a gentle slope over looking the entire valley. Great room floor plan with real hardwood floors. Master bedroom is on one side of the house and 2 other bedrooms on the other. There is a full basement that is finished. The huge back patio is covered, perfect for a big swing. Flexible seller bring all offers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
19.89 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dennis McDuffee•DRE #BS.143405• Intero
Bought with Valerie Black•DRE #B.5500• PEAK Real Estate
Wonderful home located in the heart of beautiful Smith Valley on almost 20 acres. The home is in need of repair and is sold as is condition, This is a Short sale so add plenty response time.
NNRMLS #80004589
Sep 26, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2008
Listed
$498,000
$180/sq ft
NNRMLS #70008614
Jan 24, 2008
Listing Removed
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Apr 23, 2007
Listed
$498,000
$180/sq ft
NNRMLS #50007470
Sep 23, 2005
Sold
$553,000
$199/sq ft
Jun 20, 2005
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2005
Listed
$569,000
$205/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,533 (+3.0%)
$35,700 + $81,198
$116,898
2024
$3,431 (+3.0%)
$35,700 + $82,720
$118,420
2023
$3,332 (+3.4%)
$35,700 + $77,774
$113,474
2022
$3,224 (+1.4%)
$21,420 + $69,920
$91,340
2021
$3,178 (+1.2%)
$21,420 + $68,523
$89,943
2020
$3,139 (+3.0%)
$21,420 + $67,980
$89,400
2019
$3,048 (+2.1%)
$21,420 + $65,908
$87,328
2018
$2,986 (+1.1%)
$21,420 + $64,592
$86,012
2017
$2,954 (+2.6%)
$21,420 + $64,893
$86,313
2016
$2,878 (+6.9%)
$20,350 + $66,434
$86,784
2014
$2,692
$17,250 + $61,540
$78,790
Tax history for 474 Upper Colony
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,533 (+3.0%)
$35,700 + $81,198
$116,898
2024
$3,431 (+3.0%)
$35,700 + $82,720
$118,420
2023
$3,332 (+3.4%)
$35,700 + $77,774
$113,474
2022
$3,224 (+1.4%)
$21,420 + $69,920
$91,340
2021
$3,178 (+1.2%)
$21,420 + $68,523
$89,943
2020
$3,139 (+3.0%)
$21,420 + $67,980
$89,400
2019
$3,048 (+2.1%)
$21,420 + $65,908
$87,328
2018
$2,986 (+1.1%)
$21,420 + $64,592
$86,012
2017
$2,954 (+2.6%)
$21,420 + $64,893
$86,313
2016
$2,878 (+6.9%)
$20,350 + $66,434
$86,784
2014
$2,692
$17,250 + $61,540
$78,790
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
19.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,774
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lyon County
APN
010-193-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
RR-20
Rural Residential District
This zone is intended to promote the development of single-family detached units at a density and character compatible with agricultural and other rural and suburban fringe uses with a minimum lot size of 20 acres. Unless otherwise specified in this code, no more than one primary residence per parcel is permitted in this zoning district. The RR-20 zone implements the Rural Residential land use designation of the Master Plan in Rural Character districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
Carport YN: No
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Shelves, Laundry Area
Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,773
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition, Shingle, Pitched
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Property Information
Property Attached YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sloped Up
View YN: Yes
View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Valley
Zoning: SF
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,198
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Heating YN: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Smith Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Smith Valley
High School: Smith Valley
Location Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,774
Stories: —
Lot Size: 19.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Lyon County
APN: 010-193-05
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Schools
Smith Valley Schools
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
51% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 93° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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18 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$706,000 – $855,000
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