Sprawling Ranch Land With Commercial Potential

The subject property is a 40 acre parcel located twenty minutes east of Golconda and just north of Interstate 80.

Situated in a largely undeveloped region populated by ranchettes and homesteaders, this property boasts an enviable degree of privacy while enjoying the picturesque wide-open space, mountainous backdrop and big skies that come with a setting like this.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: As noted, the subject property is located north of the Interstate in a largely undeveloped region. As one could imagine, the route between the highway and the subject property is a rugged unnamed dirt road. Because of this, a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle is recommended for anyone visiting the property. 

Roads & Access, Cont'd: Because of the rural setting of this property, we've attempted to provide driving directions for anyone looking to scout the land. Those directions can be reviewed here. Additionally, while this parcel has legal access, the legal easements are not regularly maintained or easily identified. Like most land in this region this will likely require you to cross over some neighboring parcels before accessing the subject property. As none of the neighboring parcels are developed or fenced, and as this is common in this region, potential buyers should have little difficulty scouting the land. Furthermore, anyone looking to develop the property can seek the help of a surveyor in identifying the designated legal easements. 

Power & Utilities: While some power lines branch off the highway and snake through the remote areas to the north, this region is largely devoid of residential power lines. Because of this, anyone looking to develop this property is advised to investigate alternative forms of energy such as solar panels. Anyone looking to investigate cost and logistics of getting connected to the grid is encouraged to contact Nevada Energy, the utility company servicing this region.

No HOA: As is to be expected, this property is not part of an HOA, and thus there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here. In addition, there are no time limits on building, no covenants and no restrictions governing the land in this region which should provide potential buyers with even greater freedom and independence to develop the property however they please.

Zoning: While the subject property may be without subdivision restrictions, Humboldt County is not without formal zoning. This particular region is zoned M-3 Open Land Use District, a designation which allows for everything from single family residences and mobile homes to agricultural and livestock activities, including farms and ranches. In addition, there are a number of other conditional uses permitted in this region including gun clubs, dude ranches, golf courses and driving ranges, race tracks and "other commercial uses." This of course expands the property's potential as more than merely residential land. Anyone looking to familiarize themselves with the M-3 Open Land Use District zoning ordinance is encouraged to read this PDF which is an excerpt from the County Zoning Ordinance.

RV Usage: Per the Humboldt County Zoning Office, RVs may be used for 30 days at a time in this region and longer with a building permit. For exact permitting requirements, buyers are encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Zoning Office directly.

The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it.  

Open Range District: It should be noted that this property sits in what is considered an "open range district" meaning an area where cattle and other livestock may reside and wander freely. This means that anyone looking to develop the property who wants to keep such animals off the land will need to invest in fencing the perimeter.

The subject property is located roughly a half hour from the county seat of Winneumucca. Boasting a population of a little under 8,000, this quaint western town is home to a number of amenities including big box stores such as Walmart and Ace Hardware as well as medical facilities, pharmacies, fast food restaurants, casinos, stores and bars. In addition, this town is also home to a number of government services, schools, parks and churches, which should be a benefit for anyone looking to raise a family here.

Despite its relatively rural setting, those buying land here will find a surprising amount to do in Northern Nevada. In addition to the town of Winnemucca, there's also the Rye Patch State Recreation Area, just down the highway outside of Lovelock, the Blackrock Desert Conservation Area, home to the annual Burning Man events, Lahontan State Recreation Area just outside of Fallon and Pyramid Lake just north of Fernley. In addition, the Reno/Tahoe Metro Area, home to plenty of resorts, casinos and world-class skiing is only two and a half hours west of the subject property and may prove an excellent resource for weekend getaways.