Property ID: 1031
Homestead in the Shadow of Pilot Peak
Elko County, Nevada
2.14
Residential
Off the Grid, Home, Investment, Part-Time Camping Allowed, Recreation
Description
Here is an opportunity to be standing on your own 2+ acres in Montello, Nevada, looking up at Pilot Peak rising against the desert sky. Around you, other homesteaders are building their dreams—metal shops going up, RVs settling in, families claiming their freedom. You're right on Pilot Road, the main route through this valley, so getting in and out is easy. Power lines run close by. Behind your lot, nothing but open BLM land stretching for miles—your permanent backyard that nobody can ever build on. This is high-desert country where the air is sharp and clean, the stars come out thick at night, and you've got room to breathe. It's not a someday dream. It's $247 down and $247 a month. That's it.Main Highlights: • 2.14 acres of build-ready high-desert land • Direct road access via Pilot Road which has fiber in parts and a hub for the community • BLM land next door means nobody builds behind you • Room for a home, shop, animals, or all threeArea Highlights:This lot sits in Elko County, where Pilot Peak watches over sagebrush valleys and open sky. You're far enough out to hear silence, but close enough to town for supplies. The land is flat and ready. Your neighbors are building. Contact us now to make this yours. • Endless BLM recreation land at your doorstep • Dark skies perfect for stargazing • Hunting, hiking, and ATV trails nearby • Small-town Nevada livingDistance to Major Cities: About 1.5 hours from Elko, 3 hours from Salt Lake City—remote enough to breathe, close enough to reach.
Location
1031
5th St E
West Wendover
Nevada
89883
Elko County
41.1027, -114.13932
NW: 41.10273, -114.14039 NE: 41.10270, -114.13932 SW: 41.10185, -114.14041 SE:41.10185, -114.13931
🏔️ Pilot Peak This is the dominant landmark of the region, located just a few miles east of your position. Hiking & Summiting: Pilot Peak is one of the most "topographically prominent" peaks in the U.S. It served as a beacon for the Donner Party and other pioneers crossing the salt flats. Reaching the summit at 10,716 feet is a grueling but rewarding 4WD adventure followed by a steep hike. Donner Springs: Located at the base of Pilot Peak, this is where the Donner Party rested and watered their livestock after the brutal trek across the Great Salt Lake Desert. It’s a somber but fascinating historical site. 🏘️ Montello (The Town) Just about 8-10 miles north of you is the small community of Montello. The Cowboy Bar: A classic, no-frills Nevada desert bar. It’s the social hub of the area and a great place to meet locals and hear stories about the surrounding ranching country. Railroad History: Montello was once a major "helper" station for the Southern Pacific Railroad. You can still see remnants of the old rail infrastructure and the vast tracks that stretch across the valley. 🎰 West Wendover & the Salt Flats About 30–40 minutes southeast via SR-233 and I-80. Bonneville Salt Flats: Just across the Utah border, these world-famous white salt crusts are where land-speed records are broken. Even when there are no races, you can drive onto the salt (when dry) for surreal photography. Historic Wendover Airfield: Visit the site where the crew of the Enola Gay trained for their WWII missions. It’s one of the best-preserved WWII airfields in the country. Casino Entertainment: If you need a break from the desert, West Wendover offers full-scale resorts, fine dining, and the Peppermill Concert Hall. 🌲 Wilderness & Wildlife Sunbeam Mine & Ghost Towns: The surrounding mountains are dotted with old mining claims and small "ghost" camps. Exploring these (carefully) offers a glimpse into the 19th-century silver and lead booms. Wildlife Viewing: This valley is home to large herds of pronghorn antelope, wild horses, and golden eagles. Stargazing: With almost zero light pollution, this is one of the darkest spots in the lower 48 states. The astronomical views here are world-class.
Property Specifics
011-101-029
32.5
No
0
Clover Acres
Property Characteristics
2.14
Square
Flat
4,860 ft - 4,860 ft (0 ft difference)
Flat
Dirt
Undeveloped Road Easement near Main Pilot Rd
Approx: 312'x302'
Building Information
READ THIS: We are not the Planning & Zoning department and while we try to answer common questions about what the property can be used for, we can't provide a yes or no answer for every circumstance. Below we provide helpful contact information to complete due diligence. Revival Properties or its affiliates make no warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied relative to usability, the exact location, desirability, or usefulness of the properties or boundary lines of the properties. Buyer is solely responsible for determining the condition of the property, the physical aspects of the land, its geographical location, accessibility, and correct acreage. All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer is required to complete Buyer's own due diligence prior to purchasing any property from Revival Properties or its affiliates.
None
AR (Agricultural Residential) - Elko
4-2-3: AR, AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: The agricultural-residential district is intended to provide areas primarily for rural or estate type living, but allowing certain "hobby and/or recreation" agricultural pursuits to be maintained on land parcels of at least one acre. (A) Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in the AR district: 1. Single-family dwellings not to exceed one unit on each parcel of land. 2. Orchards. 3. Vegetable crops. 4. Gardens. 5. Rodeo and roping arenas. 6. Public parks and campgrounds. 7. Nurseries and greenhouses. 8. Private stables. 9. Resort hotels or Airbnb. (B) Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses in the AR district, permitted only when authorized by the planning commission: 1. Schools. 2. Libraries. 3. Museums. 4. Churches. 5. Retreats. 6. Monasteries. 7. Convents. 8. Riding academies. 9. Resort hotels. 10. Noncommercial clubs. 11. Golf courses. 12. Country clubs. 13. Riding and polo fields. 14. Animal kennels or boarding or other animal care facilities. 15. Equestrian riding and training academies (indoor and/or outdoor). 16. Restaurants. 17. Small business. 18. Nurseries or garden centers. 19. Private event accommodations. 20. Invalid or invalid caretaker secondary housing. A secondary independent living unit on a lot or parcel already developed to the maximum density allowed in the district, for the housing of an invalid family member or a caretaker of an invalid family member residing in the primary residence on the parcel, subject to the following: (a) The dwelling may be attached or detached from the primary residence. A mobile home may not be attached to the primary residence. (b) The floor area of the secondary dwelling may not exceed that of the primary dwelling. (c) The conditional use permit must be reviewed within two (2) years and every two (2) years thereafter. (d) The secondary dwelling must be removed if it is a mobile structure when it is no longer used for invalid or invalid caretaker housing. In the case of an attached or conventionally constructed dwelling where removal is impractical, the unit may not be utilized as rental housing. (C) Minimum Parcel Size: The minimum land parcel size for any permitted use shall be one acre. No parcel shall have an average width of less than one hundred fifty feet (150'). (D) Yards: The minimum requirements for yards shall be as follows: Front yard 50 feet Rear yard 30 feet Side yard 20 feet (E) Building Height: No building or structure shall have more than three (3) stories or a height in excess of forty feet (40'). No accessory building shall have a height in excess of twenty five feet (25'). (F) Automobile Parking: For each dwelling unit, two (2) off street parking spaces shall be provided. For other permitted or conditional uses, parking shall be as approved by the Planning Commission. (G) Signs: No sign or nameplate for residences shall exceed three (3) square feet in size. For conditional uses, signs shall be controlled by the requirements of chapter 8 of this title. (H) Maintenance Of Animals: The permanent maintenance of not more than a reasonable number of “domestic animals” as defined in chapter 1 of this title not to include swine on a lot occupied by a dwelling shall be a permitted accessory use so long as such maintenance is for hobby or family use, and is not a full time commercial operation. Animals other than those designated shall require Planning Commission approval. The following limitations shall apply: 1. No accessory building used as a stable for any animals shall be located less than thirty five feet (35') from any dwelling or less than twenty feet (20') from any lot line, or less than sixty feet (60') from any front lot line, any school grounds or any public park or open space. 2. No paddock, shed, corral, or barn set off for use by domestic or other animals, shall occupy any part of a required front yard. 3. The keeping and breeding of swine shall only be permitted for FFA, 4-H and similar children’s development groups as projects related to the development program. At no time shall there be more than two (2) breeding sows, the most recent litter for each sow, and one boar on a parcel. Breeding projects may be from farrow to finish. (Ord. 1975-A, 3-5-1975, eff. 4-1-1975; amd. Ord. 1993-U, 1-6-1994, eff. 1-24-1994; Ord. 2015-08, 4-1-2015, eff. 4-17-2015; Ord. 01-2019, 3-6-2019, eff. 4-19-2019; Ord. 2022-02, eff. 4-29-2022)
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/elkocountynv/latest/elkocounty_nv/0-0-0-1207#JD_4-2-3
Livestock - Permitted Shipping Container - Permitted Sheds - Permitted Density - The minimum parcel size in an open space zoning district is one-sixteenth (1/16) of a cadastral survey section or forty (40) acres. No parcel can have an average width of less than 500 feet. Produce - Permitted Kennel - For personal and commercial use. One must apply for a Conditional Use Permit with and have it approved by the Elko County Planning Commission for commercial use to be allowed. Time Limits to Build - Building permits are good for 180 days after issuance and are extended another 180 days after each required inspection. Tiny homes - Permitted
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes - With Permit
Yes
Yes
No
Once Loan Paid or Cash
No
Allowable Uses
28 Days in one place or you need to move your RV around the lot. If you want to live in the RV you will need a septic
Yes
Yes - 28 Days in one place or you need to move your RV around the lot.
Yes
Yes
Camping, Sightseeing, Stargazing, Off Grid, Homesteading, Animals, Drone Racing, Solar Harvesting, Shooting, Wind Harvesting, Rockhounding, Hunting, Camping
Water
None
Well or Holding Tanks - Call Hackworth Drilling 775.738.3891
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sewer, Septic or Other
Will require a private septic system
Yes
Electricity
No
Well's Rural Electric (775) 752- 3328
Contact: Well's Rural Electric (775) 752- 3328
Yes
Yes
Gas
No
Yes
This property is UNDER CONTRACT.
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