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Greater Reno & High Desert · Lyon & Storey Counties

Dayton & Virginia City.

River-valley living.
Comstock character.

Two distinctive settings, connected by Northern Nevada’s landscape and history. Compare Dayton’s Carson River valley with Virginia City’s historic hillside streets and surrounding highlands—while keeping each area’s county and ownership details clear.

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Start with the setting

Different places.
Different possibilities.

Lyon County

Old Dayton & Dayton Valley

Explore historic Dayton, established neighborhoods and planned residential settings across the valley. Compare the actual lot, roads, services and association obligations.

Lyon County

Dayton golf-area neighborhoods

Consider residential settings around Dayton Valley’s golf area. Club access, HOA responsibilities and deed restrictions are specific to the home and development.

Storey County

Virginia City & Gold Hill

Explore historic town character and hillside settings. Ask the county about preservation, building and land-use requirements before making exterior changes or development plans.

Storey County

Virginia City Highlands & surrounding land

Compare larger-lot and foothill settings, with careful attention to access, road maintenance, wells, septic, fire protection and recorded restrictions. Do not assume that an acreage property has no association or CC&Rs.

Local life & outdoor connections

Make room for
the places you enjoy.

Carson River & local history

Dayton State Park

Explore the park’s river setting and the historic Rock Point Mill area at the foot of the Virginia Range. Check current access, facilities and visitor information with Nevada State Parks.

Dayton park information ↗
Historic streets & local businesses

Virginia City

Plan a day around the Comstock’s museums, shops, restaurants and historic streets. Use the tourism commission’s visitor information for current hours and activities.

Explore Virginia City ↗
A valley with a long story

Historic Dayton

Discover Dayton’s mining-era history and the community’s connection to the Carson River through the Historical Society of Dayton Valley.

Dayton history ↗
Culture, calendars & community

Find your next
reason to get out.

Festivals, parades & live entertainment

Virginia City’s event calendar

The Comstock has a distinctive calendar of celebrations and visitor activities. Consult the tourism commission for the next announced events, tickets and access information.

Virginia City events ↗
Parks & outdoor connections

Dayton Valley & regional recreation

Explore the Carson River setting, local history and regional outdoor destinations through Lyon County’s recreation resources.

Outdoor recreation ↗
Find your bearings

See the setting.

Explore the regional context and roads around Dayton & Virginia City. This map is an area reference, not a property-search boundary.

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Homes, acreage & land

Look beyond
the lot lines.

Match the property to the way you want to live. A city, valley or neighborhood name does not establish HOA status, private amenity access or permitted uses.

The property link opens Crystal’s general website. For results limited to this community, request a tailored search from Crystal.

Start with the exact address.

  • Review recorded CC&Rs, any HOA or road association, current dues, architectural rules and resale documents.
  • For acreage or land, confirm zoning, legal access, road maintenance, utility availability and separately documented water or irrigation rights.
  • Confirm well or septic systems where applicable, flood exposure and property insurance availability early in your review.
  • For regional job connections, check the actual route and travel conditions. A regional employment corridor does not establish a fixed commute time.
City, county & everyday details

Your local
resource desk.

Dayton · Lyon County

Building & property questions

Dayton properties generally start with Lyon County for county planning and building questions. Confirm the parcel and the specific reviewing agency before making plans.

Lyon County building ↗
Virginia City · Storey County

Planning & land use

Use Storey County Planning for land-use questions in Virginia City and surrounding county areas. Historic, terrain and parcel-specific requirements may affect a project.

Storey County planning ↗
Virginia City · Storey County

Building permits

Start with Storey County’s permitting resources to discuss the property and scope of proposed improvements.

Storey County permits ↗
School information

Two counties. Two school districts.

Dayton and Virginia City are not one school district. Confirm assignment with Lyon County School District for Dayton, or Storey County School District for Virginia City.

Lyon County schools ↗

Storey County School District ↗

Connect with Crystal

Find your place
in Dayton & Virginia City.

Tell me what matters most—home style, outdoor space, land, convenience or a different pace—and I’ll help you compare the possibilities.

Crystal Bauer, REALTOR®
Certified Luxury Realtor® · eXp Realty | eXp Luxury
NV S.0196277 · CA 02099002

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