Nestled in the breathtaking Humboldt Mountain region, this 40-acre property in Wells, Nevada offers the rare chance to build a true off-grid oasis surrounded by untouched natural beauty. Wake up each morning to panoramic mountain views, golden sunrise light spilling across the peaks, and the quiet stillness only wide-open Nevada land can offer.
This land is rich, fertile, and ready for your vision — a homesteader’s dream canvas. Grow organic crops, plant orchards, raise livestock, or build a fully self-sufficient farmstead. The soil and space here invite creativity, independence, and long-term sustainability.
And when you’re ready to explore, the Humboldt National Forest is essentially your backyard. Adventure is endless:
Hike winding mountain trails
Fish crystal-clear alpine lakes
Hunt for gemstones and gold
Pursue big-game hunting (Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Antelope, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer)
Photograph Nevada’s dramatic desert-mountain landscapes
This is land for people who crave freedom, nature,
Terrain: Desert with open plains and horizon mountain views
Elevation: 5,607 ft
Lot Dimensions:
North: 1326.68 ft
East: 1326.63 ft
South: 1361.12 ft
West: 1319.72 ft
Zoning: Open Space District Allowed Uses:
Single-family dwelling
Agricultural uses
One home + residential outbuildings
Mobile homes allowed
Tiny homes allowed
Short-term rentals allowed
Camping: Yes — up to 28 days/year without septic RVs: Yes — up to 28 days/year without septic Time to Build: 180 days after permit issuance
Utilities
Water: Drill a well or use alternative water systems
Sewer: Septic required
Electric: Contact Wells Rural Electric Co. (alternative power likely needed)
Gas: Wells Propane Inc., Suburban Propane
Waste: Elko Sanitation / Elko Landfill
Note: No visible power poles near the property — ideal for solar or off-grid systems.
Location, Location, Location
Closest Highway: US-93 / Great Basin Hwy
Closest Small Town: Wells, NV
Closest Major City: Salt Lake City
Closest Gas Station: Love’s Travel Stop
Nearby Attractions
Sphere Solar System Scale (Neptune)
Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center
Wells California Trail Overlook — 51 min
This land offers the perfect blend of privacy, freedom, and natural beauty. Whether you’re building a homestead, a weekend escape, a hunting basecamp, or a long-term off-grid retreat, these 40 acres give you the space and flexibility to create exactly what you want.
Wide-open land. Fertile soil. Mountain views. Endless adventure. Total independence.
GPS: 40.83060, -114.95770
NOTE: Some photos are of the area and the nearby attractions. The actual boots on the ground photos are the ones showing flat land with views of mountains in the distance.