Beautiful Gentleman's ranch located in the heart of Smith Valley. Enjoy incredible views in all directions! 76.76 acre feet of surface storage water rights from Topaz Reservoir are included. Enough to farm 38 acres. This is vacant land only and does not come with any structures. PLEASE CALL AGENT PRIOR TO DRIVING BY AND PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE NEIGHBORS.
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Market trends in 89430, NV
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.3%
1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$712K
$27K MoM
Avg. days on market
174d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
2 MoM
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Sale history for 79 Old Ranch Rd
Date
Event
Price
NNRMLS #210009821
Mar 20, 2025
Sold
$525,000
Feb 27, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 16, 2024
Relisted
—
Dec 15, 2024
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2024
Price Changed
$650,000
Sep 17, 2023
Relisted
—
Aug 8, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2022
Price Changed
$850,000
Dec 8, 2021
Price Changed
$1,100,000
Jul 8, 2021
Listed
$1,400,000
NNRMLS #40002448
Sep 24, 2004
Sold
$795,000
Jul 22, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2004
Listed
$995,000
+3
Best Location in Smith Valley - Cement ditches, great fields. Nice home, trees, pond surface and underground water.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
$3,589 (+6.0%)
$30,946 + $14,516
$45,462
2018
$3,388 (+19.6%)
$32,717 + $13,895
$46,612
2017
$2,832
$34,897 + $13,668
$48,565
Tax history for 79 Old Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
$3,589 (+6.0%)
$30,946 + $14,516
$45,462
2018
$3,388 (+19.6%)
$32,717 + $13,895
$46,612
2017
$2,832
$34,897 + $13,668
$48,565
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
132.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,194
Year built
1958
Style
Other
County
Lyon County
APN
1073124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 21, 2023.
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
Exterior
Property Information
Development Status: Raw Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open Lot, Corners Marked
View YN: Yes
View: Desert, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Valley
Zoning: RR3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,457.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: None
Sewer: None
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Smith
Middle Or Junior School: Smith Valley
High School: Smith Valley
Location Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,194
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 132.9 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Lyon County
APN: 1073124
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 21, 2023
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Schools
Smith Valley Schools
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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