There’s a moment that happens out here, usually about an hour after sunset. The last light fades behind the mountains, the desert goes completely still, and the stars start showing up. First a few, then hundreds, then so many you can trace the Milky Way from one horizon to the other.
That moment is waiting for you on this 2.27-acre lot on Cedar Street, near Montello, Nevada.
Closer Than You Think
This lot is about 2 hours and 33 minutes from Salt Lake City (roughly 178 miles), mostly straight out I-80. Leave work Friday afternoon and you can be sitting by the fire before dark.
Once you’re there, the small town of Montello is only about 10 minutes away, with Montello Gas and Grocery for fuel and supplies. Wells and West Wendover are each less than an hour’s drive.
Why You’ll Love It
Dark, quiet nights. Miles from any city lights, the night sky here is the real show. Bring a telescope, or just a good camp chair.
Big views by day. Open high desert stretches in every direction, framed by mountain ranges on the horizon.
Easy to reach. Cedar Street is a county-maintained dirt road, so you can get there with a truck, camper, or trailer.
Good, usable ground. The lot measures about 300 x 320 feet, with a gentle slope at roughly 5,080 feet elevation. It’s not in a flood zone or wetland.
No HOA. No HOA was found for this property, so there are no dues and no committee to answer to.
Low taxes. Annual property taxes are only about $31.
Adventures Nearby
Use this lot as your home base for exploring northeast Nevada and western Utah:
Sun Tunnels: the famous desert art installation, about 46 minutes away
West Wendover: about 55 minutes away, at the edge of the Bonneville Salt Flats
Backroads and open country: great for ATVs, side-by-sides, hunting, and rockhounding
What You Can Do With It
The property is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR). According to Elko County, that allows:
A single-family home, plus outbuildings
A mobile home or tiny home, built to code with proper placement
Camping and RVs, up to 28 days a year until a septic system is installed
Agricultural uses
A short-term vacation rental, if it’s a single-family dwelling
Many buyers start with weekend camping trips, then add a septic system and build when they’re ready.
Off-Grid Basics
There are no utilities on the property right now. Here’s what to plan for:
Power: solar or a generator. Raft River Electric serves the area, but there are no power poles close by.
Water: a well, or hauled water with a storage tank
Sewer: a septic system for longer stays
Propane: available from local suppliers in the Wendover area
Simple Terms, No Bank Required
Cash price: $7,950
Owner financing: $400 down and $167 a month
No banks. No credit checks.
Property Snapshot
APN: 011-205-011
Size: 2.27 acres (about 300 x 320 ft)
Legal: Sunland Acres Unit No. 1, Lot 211, Elko County, NV
Access: Cedar Street (county-maintained dirt road)
Terrain: Gentle slope, brush, about 5,080 ft elevation
Zoning: Agricultural Residential (AR)
HOA: None found
Flood zone: None
Annual taxes: About $31
GPS: 41.246700, -114.241400
See It for Yourself
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Have questions or ready to make it yours? Contact Elizabeth Blair at 469-209-1924 or elizabeth@newcovenantlandland.co.
Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers should verify zoning, access, and utilities with Elko County.