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.
Active under contract-show
$550,000
1730 Empire Rd, Reno, NV 89521
4beds
1,640sqft
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
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Listed by:
Shirley Larkins B.145480 775-379-9617,
Nevada Real Estate Connections
Source: NNRMLS,MLS#: 260011915
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
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$335/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Price change | $550,000+10.2%$335/sqft |
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| 6/6/2021 | Pending sale | $499,000$304/sqft |
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| 6/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $499,000$304/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: 89521
Nearby schools
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.




