Land for Sale in Winnemucca, Nevada

This 4.85-acre property in Humboldt County, Nevada offers buildable level terrain with county-maintained dirt road access, AG-5 zoning, and mountain views just 23 minutes from Winnemucca!

Flexible owner financing options available!

The property sits at approximately 4,400 feet elevation in Paradise Valley Ranchos with mostly flat desert/savannah terrain and scattered vegetation. The parcel is partially cleared with some building supplies already on site, confirmed legal and buildable by Humboldt County with one single-family dwelling permitted. AG-5 General Agricultural District zoning allows single-family homes, manufactured homes with concrete foundation (minimum 16 inches required from bottom of chassis frame to top of footing), tiny homes, and RVs when connected to approved well and septic systems.

Camping is permitted up to 30 days. Short-term rentals are allowed. Building height is limited to 35 feet with setbacks of 15 feet front and sides, 10 feet rear. Solar or alternative power is recommended as the standard approach, with the nearest electrical lines approximately 1,700 feet away making extension costs significant. Many nearby properties utilize off-grid solar systems. Well drilling is required with domestic wells permitted without water rights for household use—nearby wells are approximately 140-160 feet deep. Septic installation requires two perc tests typically before permit approval. Propane is common for heating, and owners typically haul trash to county landfill. The property sits outside FEMA flood zones with no HOA restrictions. Annual property taxes run approximately $37.81. Located 23 minutes from Winnemucca for groceries, medical care, schools, restaurants, and local businesses, and 51 minutes from the Nevada-Idaho state line, the property balances rural privacy with practical access to services.

Humboldt County is known for agriculture, open land, strong community values, and Nevada's open range status where livestock may roam freely outside fenced areas. The region experiences all four seasons with low annual precipitation, offering outdoor recreation including Water Canyon Recreation Area, Humboldt River, Humboldt Museum, Buckaroo Hall of Fame, and Black Rock Desert access. Reno sits approximately 164 miles away.

Contact us today to learn about flexible owner financing options with a low down and discover how this confirmed-buildable Humboldt County property offers northern Nevada freedom with mountain views and wide-open spaces!