County Land Guide · FIPS 32017
Land in Lincoln County, Nevada
County at a Glance
| Per-acre price range | $2,000 – $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Mill levy | 18 mills |
| Tax sale month | May |
| Auction vendor | County-run live |
| Deed deposit | $300 |
| Tax due dates | — |
| Lien sale format | — |
| Redemption period | — |
| FIPS code | 32017 |
The Land Market in Lincoln
Lincoln County is a southeastern Nevada county rich in Old West history. Pioche, the county seat, was once one of the West's wildest mining towns. The area includes the Pahranagat Valley, a green oasis in the desert with lakes and wildlife refuge. Caliente offers hot springs and railroad history. Per-acre prices are moderate, with remote desert parcels remaining affordable. The county's isolation (2+ hours from Las Vegas) keeps prices low but offers true frontier living.
Tax Lien & Deed Investing in Nevada
Nevada holds tax lien sales in August (varies by county). The interest rate is 12% (bid down). The redemption period is 2 years. If unredeemed, the county forecloses and sells the property at auction — investors do not get the property directly from the lien. Tax payments are due the third Monday in August. Nevada's unique feature: the county, not the lien holder, handles foreclosure, reducing legal costs but also reducing the upside for investors.
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