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  • $550,000

    1730 Empire Rd, Reno, NV 89521

    4beds
    1,640sqft
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    $3,799/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1977
    4.51 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $335/sqft
    $29/mo HOA

    What's special

    Cabin-style homeComfortable layoutWide-open viewsStorage shedsRoom to spread outGenuine cabin character
    Not another cookie-cutter house on a tiny lot. This cabin-style home sits on 4.51 acres in the Virginia City Highlands, offering wide-open views, privacy and room to spread out. The property delivers the mountain feel buyers come here for, with open land for outdoor living, recreational vehicles, animals or future projects—subject to applicable rules and approvals. Inside, the home has genuine cabin character and a comfortable layout ready for its next owner's personal touch. Enjoy quiet mornings, dark night skies and space between you and the neighbors, while remaining within reach of Reno, South Reno and historic Virginia City. Also has a whole house generator and a couple of storage sheds.
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    Listed by:

    Shirley Larkins B.145480 775-379-9617,

    Nevada Real Estate Connections

    Source: NNRMLS,MLS#: 260011915MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Wood Stove, Electric
      Cooling
      • Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Shelves
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
      • Windows: Triple Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,640
      • Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
      • Exterior features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 4.51 Acres
      • Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 00313131
      • Zoning: E1 VCH
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Log
      • Foundation: Crawl Space
      • Roof: Composition,Pitched,Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1977

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Internet Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Cellular Coverage

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: None
      • Services included: Snow Removal
      • HOA fee: $350 annually
      • HOA name: Virginia City Highlands Property Owners
      Location
      • Region: Reno

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $335/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $96,791
      • Annual tax amount: $1,211
      • Date on market: 9/15/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 9 days
      • Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/22/2026Contingent$550,000$335/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #260011915 Report a problem
        9/15/2026Price change$550,000+10.2%$335/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #260011915 Report a problem
        6/6/2021Pending sale$499,000$304/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #210007766 Report a problem
        6/3/2021Listed for sale$499,000$304/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #210007766 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2021$1,126 $33,877 +4.1%
        2020$1,126 $32,551 -33.6%
        2019$1,126 -33.4%$49,047 +3.3%
        2018$1,692 +3%$47,467 +2.3%
        2017$1,643 +2.3%$46,384 -1.5%
        2016$1,605 -13.1%$47,082 -0.4%
        2015$1,847 $47,275 +1.4%
        2014$1,847 $46,620 -10.3%
        2013-- $51,973
        2012-- $51,973 -2.6%
        2011-- $53,383 -36.2%
        2010-- $83,645 -17%
        2009-- $100,744 +0.6%
        2008-- $100,095 +0.9%
        2007-- $99,213 +0.4%
        2006-- $98,843
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 89521

        Getting around

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        No Nearby Transit

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Gallagher, Hugh
        • Middle: Virginia City
        • High: Virginia City

        Source: NNRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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