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Old 05-16-2009, 03:52 PM
 
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We put a small down-payment on a 40-acre parcel of land that's 14.8 miles down Sand Pass Road. We want to move our home and business (mom-and-pop trailer manufacture - mostly 5x8 and 6x10 for ATVs, motorcycles, etc.) onto the property. We're thinking of putting up a pole building for both the residence and business. I'm looking for input from Winnemuccans about the location, business climate, and life around Winnemucca. We've got a big generator and are pricing getting a well dug, so off the grid doesn't bother us.

I've never lived in high desert before, so I'm also wondering about growing veggies and flowers, etc. up there.

We're coming out in early June to check it out for ourselves, but I'd appreciate any input y'all would care to give.

Thanks!
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Old 05-17-2009, 03:17 PM
 
Location: Northern California
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I assume this is 14.8 miles west down Sand Pass Rd from Hwy 95 which puts you out in the middle of nowhere. I hope you didn't buy this land sight unseen. Why live so far out of town and the need for 40 acres? There are places closer to town (and with utilities) that are not that expensive.

Anyway, Winnemucca is a nice little town. Mostly ranching and farming along the Humboldt River and some mining in the area. The rodeo and county fair are great. The town has a Walmart, a Raleys supermarket, plenty of restaurants and casinos downtown, a movie theater and a interesting historical museum. Good luck to you .

Forgot about the weather! It's in the 80's and 90's during the summer with little humidity and it gets very cold during the winter with some snow - not knee deep snow but some snow.
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Old 06-12-2009, 09:03 AM
 
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We love the area but after five years we WANT OUT. The county is ruled with an iron fist by a small clique of good ole boys who don't want competition for their businesses so they have run off great businesses like Porche', Sherwin Williams paint plant, and others. Since they have eliminated that tax base, they go after residents for a permit for EVERYTHING. They nickle and dime residents to the point we all feel like hunted animals and want to leave. This is a nasty town with mean spirited people. I know the web master will more than likely "censor" or fail to post this post and you won't get authentic information on the area but our hope is that folks thinking about moving into this nasty town will get honest feedback from those that live here. There are better places to live, believe me!!!
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Old 06-21-2009, 11:39 AM
 
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We put a small down-payment on a 40-acre parcel of land that's 14.8 miles down Sand Pass Road. We want to move our home and business (mom-and-pop trailer manufacture - mostly 5x8 and 6x10 for ATVs, motorcycles, etc.) onto the property. We're thinking of putting up a pole building for both the residence and business. I'm looking for input from Winnemuccans about the location, business climate, and life around Winnemucca. We've got a big generator and are pricing getting a well dug, so off the grid doesn't bother us.

I've never lived in high desert before, so I'm also wondering about growing veggies and flowers, etc. up there.

We're coming out in early June to check it out for ourselves, but I'd appreciate any input y'all would care to give.

Thanks!
hi there we are thinking of doing the same thing. we have an opportunity to get 40 acres too outside of winnemucca but we are conserned about a well price. have you had a quote yet? and if you did how much are they doing it for? thanks
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Old 07-01-2009, 08:39 AM
 
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We went and looked at the land. It is out in the middle of absolute nowhere and we love it. The price I was quoted for a well is around $6000. Water is around 200' in that area. It seems like access (putting in a road of sorts) might be interesting, but it is only something to be overcome.
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Old 07-22-2009, 04:54 PM
 
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I'm curious who quoted you 6000. we had a quote done and came up with 11,000 and our property is in the Paradise Ranchos area right near Sand Pass Rd. I believe ours was Anderson well drilling. Our water is at 140. Thanks, so much. We love it there too..can't wait to get out of CA!!
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Old 05-17-2010, 01:50 AM
 
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"Forgetthisplace" is so full of it. You must have been hanging around the kind of folks you yourself are. People here are nice and hospitable . . . if you are nice to them as well.
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Old 05-17-2010, 08:37 AM
 
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I agree with Nevada History Guy...since we retired we have been spending more time at our property in Paradise Ranchos (actually we just bought another parcel but this one already has septic, well and power on it). We love it...we are able to take our trailer out and stay. We have met the nicest people there. Also the sunsets are incredible! Hope your dream comes true!!
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Old 05-17-2010, 01:59 PM
 
Location: Central Coast
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I'm curious who quoted you 6000. we had a quote done and came up with 11,000 and our property is in the Paradise Ranchos area right near Sand Pass Rd. I believe ours was Anderson well drilling. Our water is at 140. Thanks, so much. We love it there too..can't wait to get out of CA!!
Holy Cow! Paradise Ranchos,,,, aka Poverty Flats, look folks there are beautiful places to live in Nevada, but, out on a sagebrush alkalia flat?

Hooeee, Ya'll didn't buy your land from Bud, did ya?

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It seems like access (putting in a road of sorts) might be interesting, but it is only something to be overcome.
No kidding, like with 12 inches of road base, to start and 6 inches every year as the stuff sinks through a thousand feet of silt to the bedrock far below.

Why on god's green earth, with all the spectacular and beautiful places to live in Nevada would one choose Poverty Flats.

But, heck, it takes all kinds, now, I do have a book for you to read. It will give you a bit of insight into your community.

Outlaw, by Jeff Long.
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Old 09-23-2011, 05:23 PM
 
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hi i purchased 20 acre lot of of jungo rd went there loved it would like to take a trailer there and take mini vacations when ever i get a chance
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