Beautiful home with water rights in lush Smith Valley on over five and a half acres, this 4 bedroom 3 bath home is ready to move into! Big primary bedroom with door to back patio, huge walk-in closet, large tub with a separate shower, and a private water closet. Home features travertine flooring through living areas, carpet in bedrooms, vaulted ceilings with fans, granite countertops, large laundry room with built in sink with granite top and dryer hookups for gas OR electric, a tape-textured and finished oversized 3-car garage with an extra storage closet. Seller will include 6 acre feet of agricultural water rights to keep the property green. Home also has a 20 KW Generac propane generator for those times when the power goes out. EZ to show so come take a look before it is gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
5.6 acresLot Size
$374Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Villalobos•DRE #BS.143913• Coldwell Banker Select RE M
Bought with Lorilyn Chitwood•DRE #S.65409• Chase International-Gardnerville
Est. $3,217 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 544 Upper Colony Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NNRMLS #250051351
May 20, 2026
Sold
$965,000
$374/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2025
Listed
$975,000
$377/sq ft
NNRMLS #180005721
Sep 24, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2019
Price Changed
$635,000
$246/sq ft
Apr 3, 2019
Price Changed
$675,000
$261/sq ft
Apr 3, 2019
Relisted
—
Nov 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2018
Listed
$695,000
$269/sq ft
NNRMLS #70008619
Sep 14, 2007
Sold
$475,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 23, 2007
Listed
$499,000
$193/sq ft
+4
An unlived-in 2005 home by Grant Construction, with loads of upgrades and spectacular views of Smith Valley and the Pinenut Mountains. On 5.6 water-righted acres. Bring your horses and toys.
NNRMLS #60014179
Apr 24, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 9, 2006
Listed
$575,000
$223/sq ft
NNRMLS #50012599
Mar 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2005
Listed
$575,000
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2006
Sold
$397,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 2005
Sold
$157,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 2004
Sold
$230,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,468 (+2.7%)
$57,750 + $89,271
$147,021
2024
$3,376 (+2.8%)
$66,500 + $89,821
$156,321
2023
$3,284 (+3.7%)
$66,500 + $84,255
$150,755
2022
$3,167 (+3.4%)
$38,500 + $77,580
$116,080
2021
$3,064 (+3.0%)
$23,625 + $75,763
$99,388
2020
$2,976 (+3.0%)
$23,630 + $72,682
$96,312
2019
$2,890 (+3.5%)
$23,630 + $70,097
$93,727
2018
$2,793 (+3.1%)
$14,700 + $68,330
$83,030
2017
$2,709 (+3.3%)
$14,700 + $68,314
$83,014
2016
$2,623 (+3.0%)
$12,290 + $69,763
$82,053
2014
$2,547
$9,830 + $68,676
$78,506
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,245
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lyon County
APN
009-191-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
RR-5
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 5 gross acres. Unless otherwise specified in this development code, no more than one primary residence per parcel is permitted in this zoning district. The RR-5 zone implements the Rural Residential land use designation of the Master Plan in Rural Character districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Pool Information
Pool Private YN: No
Spa Features: None
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 2583.0
Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
View YN: Yes
View: Desert, Meadow, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Valley
Waterfront YN: No
Zoning: RR3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,376.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Shared Well, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Cellular Coverage, Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Propane Leased
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Fireplace(s), 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
Road Frontage Type: Public, County Road
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Subdivision Name: Vgr Estates
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,245
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Lyon County
APN: 009-191-05
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Smith Valley Schools
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
18 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wellington, NV • 89444
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$905,000 – $1.10M
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