100 Private Acres Above Genoa — Two Estate Sites, Endless Forest, No Neighbors. Rarely does raw land offer this kind of drama. This is the alternative to the country club: The property is served by a private, gated, road, 100 acres in the Carson Range foothills where you build exactly what you want, with no HOA, no design review board, and no one looking back at you. A two-mile private drive climbs through Water Canyon and opens onto commanding 360-degree views — Genoa's historic valley floor, Jacks Valley spread out below, the Sierra rising to the west, and the lights of Carson City far in the distance. The setting feels far larger than its acreage, with a mix of level building pads, sloped terrain, and wooded, rural character that horses and outdoor enthusiasts will love. The parcel borders BLM and National Forest on the mountain side and adjoins additional undeveloped acreage, so the land you control extends far beyond the land you own. Ride, hike, or hunt from your back door across thousands of acres of protected open space that will never be developed. Two distinct building sites give you real options: a single 15,000+ sq ft legacy residence on the most dramatic promontory, or a full family compound with a main home, guest residence, barn, and outbuildings spread across level pads and wooded terrain. Well and septic required, utilities not yet in place — a blank canvas for an architect-driven mountain estate with zero compromises. Minutes to historic Genoa - Nevada oldest settlement - 20 minutes to Carson City's private aviation, 35 minutes to Lake Tahoe's south shore, world-class skiing, and roughly an hour to Reno-Tahoe International. Nevada offers no state income tax and Douglas County remains one of the most private, low-density jurisdictions in the Sierra. For the buyer who has looked at Clear Creek and wants something bigger, wilder, and entirely their own. Golf course, meadow, mountain, valley, and city views layer together from nearly every angle of the property. This is a rare opportunity to build a legacy.
Vacant landProperty Type
100 acresLot Size
$21,990Price/Acres
Listed by Sabrina Belleci•DRE #B.1001929• Casa Tua
Listed by Sabrina Gentner•DRE #S.0201290• Casa Tua
Eagle Ridge at Genoa, located between Genoa Lane and Foothill Road, is a residential and golf-adjacent Genoa neighborhood with Sierra foothill views and quiet cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood reads as contemporary mountain-suburban, with stucco-and-stone exteriors, wide driveways, and streets that track the slope toward open rangeland. The character concentrates around the Genoa Lane corridor by Mormon Station State Historic Park, where porch-fronted storefronts and heritage buildings set a small-town pace. Community pillars include the Genoa Bar & Saloon, the Genoa Courthouse Museum, and the annual Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire grounds. Trailheads and ranchland edges shape daily routines, while nearby fairways and valley vistas keep the horizon in view.
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Interior features
Raw land with rough grade
Exterior features
No fencing
Adjoins BLM/BIA land
Greenbelt
Level areas with varied terrain including sloped up, sloped down and steep slopes
Wooded areas
Views of city, golf course, meadow, mountains, trees/woods, and valley
Not waterfront
Home design
Parcel zoned FR 19
Parking
Private maintained road access via private road
Construction
No additional structures
Utilities
Well needed for water
Septic needed for sewer
No utilities currently listed
HOA & community
Not a senior community
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100 Acres of Genoa splendor and views. Perched above Jacks Valley and gated for privacy unfolds 100 acres along a two-mile scenic private drive that climbs through Water Canyon showcasing Genoa's historic valley floor, the patchwork of Jacks Valley below, and the full sweep of the Carson Range rising to the west. The land offers two distinct potential home sites, offering flexibility to choose the most dramatic vantage point, or create a family compound with separate residences. Bordering BLM, National Forest land and adjoining undeveloped acreage, the setting feels far larger than its acreage, level building pads, sloped terrain, and wooded, rural character perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts. A well and septic system is needed, and utilities are not yet in place, a true blank canvas for a custom mountain estate. Minutes to the historic Genoa settlement and a short drive to Lake Tahoe, and world-class skiing. A rare opportunity to build where the view does the talking.
NNRMLS #260011747
Sep 2, 2026
Listed
$2,199,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
RA-5
Rural Agriculture - Five District
This district is intended to promote the development of single-family detached units at a density and character compatible with agricultural uses with a minimum lot size of five net acres, and a maximum density of 0.20 units per gross acre. The director may approve a minimum parcel size of 1 Percent less than five net acres in connection with a land division of not more than four parcels contiguous with existing, similarly sized parcels. Unless otherwise specified in this development code, no more than one home per parcel is permitted in this land use district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Golf related
Kennel
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 93° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Genoa, NV • 89411
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84/ 100
Very good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2960 Jacks Valley Rd
$2,166,388
$33K under list price of $2.20M
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