Storey County property record for 2281 Empire Rd, VC Highlands, NV 89521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,736 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,222 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-045-14 |
| Primary APN | 003-045-14 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,609 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD |
|---|---|
| City | RENO |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89521-6407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E1 VCH;1AC |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP ID : LOT : 106 BLOCK : G VCH G-106 TOWN : VC HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA CITY HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STOREY NV |
| Township / Civil Division | VIRGINIA CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
2281 Empire Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Storey County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Jul 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024138781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STOREY NV |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, VC HIGHLANDS, NV 89521-6407 |
| Document Number | 0000138781 |
| Map Reference | FILE 35070 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 138781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE- RENO, TICOR TITLE RENO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,067.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Document Number | 0000138782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 138782 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STOREY NV |
| Property Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, VC HIGHLANDS, NV 89521-6407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000134878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 134878 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STOREY NV |
| Property Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST CENTENNIAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000128030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 128030 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STOREY NV |
| Property Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TOIYABE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000131108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 131108 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STOREY NV |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Document Number | 0000129326 |
| Map Reference | FILE 35070 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129326 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE RENO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,365.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, 2281, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2281 EMPIRE RD, RENO, NV 89521-6407 |
| Document Number | 0000129327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129327 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2281 Empire Rd was $2,222.
Source: Storey County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Storey County |
| Unified School District | Storey County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,275 Land $11,550 Building $58,725 | $200,785 Land $33,000 Building $167,785 | |
| 2025 | $2,222.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,881.00 (+3.01%) | $61,784 (+17.03%) Land $7,700 Building $54,084 | $176,527 (+17.03%) Land $22,000 Building $154,527 |
| 2022 | $1,826.00 | $52,792 Land $7,700 Building $45,092 | $150,835 Land $22,000 Building $128,835 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2281 Empire Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2281 Empire Rd is extreme, ranking above 99% of the US, with a 3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99% of the US · above 95% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 200 / 30 |
| Hot Spot Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| Northern Nevada High Speed Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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