Picture this. It’s Friday afternoon, you’re done with work, and instead of fighting for a campsite, you’re pointing the truck west on I-80. A couple of hours later you turn onto a quiet dirt road, the city a fading memory in the rearview mirror, and pull onto land that’s yours.
No reservations. No check-out time. No neighbor’s generator 20 feet away. Just open sky, mountain ridgelines in every direction, and room to breathe.
That’s what this 2.27-acre parcel near Montello, Nevada is all about.
Where You’ll Find It
The property sits in the Sunland Acres subdivision in northeast Nevada’s Elko County, with direct frontage on Cypress Street. It’s about 10 minutes from the small town of Montello, close to NV-233 and Interstate 80, and roughly 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City.
In other words, it’s far enough to feel like a real escape, and close enough to make it an easy weekend trip.
What Makes This Land Special
Views that don’t quit. The high desert stretches out in every direction, framed by mountain ranges on the horizon. Mornings are crisp and quiet. Evenings bring sunsets that light up the whole valley.
Night skies like you’ve never seen. With no city lights for miles, clear nights fill up with stars. Bring a camp chair and plan to stay up late.
Easy to get to. The parcel has legal road access and frontage on Cypress Street, so you can drive right up with your truck, trailer, or ATV.
Room to make it yours. At 2.27 acres, there’s plenty of space to set up camp, park the RV, or start planning something more permanent.
What Can You Do With It?
The land is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR), which gives you real flexibility:
Weekend getaways. Bring the tent or camper for a quick escape from the city.
A tiny home or cabin. Build a simple off-grid retreat (permits and building code apply).
A mobile or single-family home. A long-term homesite in quiet, open country.
A long-term investment. Hold on to a piece of the West while you decide what’s next.
Living Off Grid
This is true off-grid land, which is part of its charm. There are no utilities on the property right now, so you’ll want to plan for:
Power: solar panels or a generator
Water: a well, or hauled water with a storage tank
Sewer: a septic system if you plan to stay longer term
Many buyers start simple with a camper and a solar setup, then build up over time.
Owning It Is Easier Than You Think
You don’t need a bank, and you don’t need perfect credit.
Cash price: $7,950
Owner financing: $400 down and $167 a month
No banks. No credit checks.
That’s less than many people spend on a couple of weekend campground trips, and at the end of the day, the land is yours.
Property Details at a Glance
APN: 011-005-091
Size: 2.27 acres
Location: Sunland Acres, Montello, Elko County, NV 89830
Access: Legal road access, frontage on Cypress Street (dirt road)
Zoning: Agricultural Residential (AR)
Terrain: Gently sloping, mixed
Utilities: None currently on site
GPS: 41.253750, -114.250700
Ready to Take a Look?
Photos and maps don’t fully capture what it’s like to stand out there, but they’re a great place to start.
View more photos | See it on Google Maps
Have questions or ready to make it yours? Reach out to Elizabeth Blair at 469-209-1924 or elizabeth@newcovenantland.co. We’d love to help you get your own piece of the wide-open West.
Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers should verify zoning, access, and utilities with Elko County.