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$550,000

  • For Sale
  • Under Contract
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,640 Sq. Ft.
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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.

Full Property Details for 1730 Empire Rd

General

  • Price: $550,000
  • HOA FEE: $29/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $1,211
  • Status: Under Contract
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2502
  • MLS ID: 260011915
  • Updated: 9/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning Stove
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Shelves

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch, Deck

Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Location

  • County: Storey
  • Driving Directions: Cartwright to Sazarac to Empire

School Information

  • Elementary School: Gallagher, Hugh
  • Middle School: Virginia City
  • High School: Virginia City

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: Virginia City Highlands Property Owners
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Snow Removal

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Electric
  • Heating Type: Wood Stove, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Well: Yes
  • Utility Description: Electricity Available, Internet Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Cellular Coverage

Structural Information

  • Property Detached: Yes
  • Exterior Const.: Log
  • Roof: Composition, Pitched, Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Triple Pane Windows
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Building Size: 1640
  • Square Feet: 1,640
  • Living Area: 1,640 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1977

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 4.51
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 107,593
  • Frontage: Private Road, Other
  • Road Maintenance: Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Zoning: E1 VCH
  • Fencing (Description): None

Horse Property

  • Horse Property: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $335.37
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: $350
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $1,211.34
  • Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • APN: 003-131-31

Listed by Nevada Real Estate Connections, Shirley Larkins (775) 379-9617

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Schools serving 1730 Empire Rd

School District:Storey County School District
NameGradesDistance
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
191 South D Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
PK-54.2 mi
Virginia City Middle School
127 South D Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
6-84.1 mi
Virginia City High School
95 R Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
9-124.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1730 Empire Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/15/2026
Listed
$550,000
10%
MLS
8/06/2021
Sold
$500,000
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Tax History for 1730 Empire Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,134
—
$42,334
4%
2025
$1,134
10%
$40,802
-1%
2024
$1,028
3%
$41,060
12%
2023
$998
3%
$36,816
11%
2022
$969
—
$33,021
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Listed by Nevada Real Estate Connections, Shirley Larkins (775) 379-9617

1730 Empire Road, Reno, NV 89521 (MLS# 260011915) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1730 Empire Road is currently listed for $550,000 and was received on September 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1730 Empire Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reno? You can browse all Reno real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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