NV
Moapa
Average Sales Price
$424,975Median Sales Price
$444,950Total Listings
4Population Data provided by Attom Data
818Moapa isn't just rural Nevada—it's freedom Nevada. With only 818 residents spread across vast desert lots averaging over 81,000 square feet, this authentic agricultural community offers what subdivisions can't: space to breathe, room to dream, and the kind of authentic country living where horses graze in backyard pastures and your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away. Just 60 miles from Las Vegas but worlds away from everything urban, Moapa proves that wide open spaces and affordable rural living still exist in Nevada.
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Moapa: Where Nevada's Rural Heart Still Beats Strong
Moapa Valley has been home to farmers, ranchers, and free spirits for over a century, preserving a way of life that most of Nevada has forgotten. This isn't suburban sprawl trying to look rural—this is authentic agricultural community where horses still have right-of-way, where neighbors help with harvest, and where the closest thing to rush hour is when the cattle come home. With median lot sizes over 81,000 square feet and property taxes averaging just $236 annually, Moapa offers space and affordability that make dreams possible. Where else can you raise livestock, grow your own food, operate a home-based business, and still be close enough to Las Vegas for the occasional city adventure?
818 residents
Who chose space over crowding
81,021 square feet
Average lot size
$236
Average annual property taxes
60 miles
From Las Vegas
Why Moapa Offers What No Other Nevada Community Can
Unlimited Space
Nearly 2-acre average lots mean room for horses, gardens, workshops, RV storage, and anything else you've dreamed of but never had space for. This isn't subdivision living—this is ranch-style freedom where your biggest property decision is what to do with all the space you have.
True Rural Lifestyle
Livestock-friendly zoning, agricultural traditions, and neighbors who understand that rural living means morning roosters, evening cattle calls, and the sweet smell of fresh hay. This is authentic country living, not hobby farming in the suburbs.
Affordable Freedom
Median home prices of $444,950 with nearly 2-acre lots, plus property taxes averaging $236 annually. Where else can you afford this much land, this much freedom, and this much authentic rural lifestyle? Moapa makes the impossible possible.
Moapa vs Las Vegas: Space vs Pace
Why some buyers choose wide-open lots and a slower rhythm over city convenience
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Land & Space
Moapa Average Lot:
81,021 sqft
Las Vegas Average:
4,791 sqft
Space Advantage:
~16× more land
Lot Potential
ROOM TO BREATHE
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Cost Advantage
Moapa Property Tax (est.):
$236 / year
Las Vegas Average (est.):
$2,146 / year
Illustrative Annual Delta:
~$1,910
Carrying Costs
LOWER POTENTIAL
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Lifestyle Quality
Population Density:
Low
Livestock Friendly (zoning-dependent):
Often
Dark-Sky Stargazing:
Excellent
Overall Feel
PEACEFUL
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Nature's Playground at Your Doorstep
Moapa residents don't just live near nature—they live in it. Valley of Fire State Park's otherworldly red rock formations are practically in your backyard, Lake Mead's recreation opportunities are a short drive away, and the desert trails begin right outside your fence line. This isn't weekend recreation that requires vacation planning—this is daily life where horseback rides, ATV adventures, and stargazing happen because it's Tuesday and the sky is clear.
15 minutes
To Valley of Fire State Park
30 minutes
To Lake Mead boat launches
0 light pollution
For perfect stargazing
360-degree
Mountain and desert views
Rural Property Freedom
Where horses graze in your backyard pastures, where the chicken coop is a practical choice not a hobby, and where workshop space is measured in acres not square feet. Moapa properties offer the freedom to live authentically rural—raise animals, grow food, operate businesses, and enjoy the kind of self-sufficient lifestyle that most people only dream about. This isn't playing at country living—this is the real thing.
Valley of Fire Recreation
Your neighborhood includes one of Nevada's most spectacular state parks, where red rock formations create an alien landscape perfect for hiking, photography, and exploration. Valley of Fire isn't a weekend destination when you live in Moapa—it's your extended backyard where evening walks can include slot canyon adventures and sunrise hikes happen because you feel like greeting the day somewhere magnificent.
Dark Sky Stargazing Paradise
Moapa offers what city dwellers pay thousands to experience during 'dark sky vacations'—perfect stargazing conditions every single night. With minimal light pollution and vast open spaces, your evening entertainment includes Milky Way photography, meteor shower viewing, and the kind of celestial displays that remind you just how vast and beautiful the universe really is. Your front yard becomes your personal observatory.
Off-Grid & Self-Sufficient Living
Moapa's wide open spaces and abundant sunshine make it ideal for off-grid and self-sufficient living. Where solar panel installations have unlimited space to generate power, where well water and septic systems provide independence from city utilities, and where large lots allow for gardens, workshops, and storage that support truly self-reliant lifestyles. This is where preppers, homesteaders, and anyone seeking energy independence discovers that sustainable living isn't just possible—it's practical, affordable, and incredibly rewarding.
What People Really Want to Know About Moapa Rural Living
Q: How far is Moapa from Las Vegas amenities?
A: Moapa is approximately 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas, typically a one-hour drive. Many residents appreciate having access to city amenities while enjoying rural living benefits like large lots and peaceful surroundings.
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Moapa Real Estate: Land That Still Matters
Where your dollar buys space, flexibility, and a rural lifestyle
🏞️ RURAL LAND DATA
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Rural Housing
Median Home Price
$444,950
Average Sale Price
$424,975
Active Listings
4
Market Type
RURAL VALUE
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Land Stats
Average Lot Size
81,021 sqft
Acres Per Lot
1.86
Property Taxes (avg)
$236
Land Use
FLEXIBLE
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Rural Community
Total Population
818
Average Home Age
1981
To Las Vegas
~60 miles
Community Feel
AUTHENTIC
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Moapa Properties Where Rural Dreams Come True
Every Moapa property tells a story of freedom, space, and authentic rural living. These aren't just houses—they're opportunities to live the way families did when land still mattered, when neighbors were friends, and when your biggest decision was what to do with all the space you finally have.
- 1/45 45
New$ 595,000
4 Beds2 Baths2,978 SqFt1775 S Dude DR, Moapa, NV 89025
Single Family Home
Listed by Rachael Hickman of Listing Masters LLC
- 1/12 12
Active$ 465,000
2 Beds1 Bath1,296 SqFt1711 E State Highway 168, Moapa, NV 89025
Single Family Home
Listed by Kasen K. Kolhoss of eXp Realty
- 1/63 63
Active$ 424,900
4 Beds3 Baths2,367 SqFt780 S Lawson DR, Moapa, NV 89025
Single Family Home
Listed by Miranda Robinson of Huntington & Ellis, A Real Est
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RECENTLY SOLD
These Moapa properties represent more than rural real estate—they're families who chose space over pace, authenticity over artificiality, and freedom over conformity. Each sale tells the story of buyers who discovered that 81,000+ square foot lots, livestock-friendly zoning, and genuine country community create possibilities that subdivision living simply cannot offer. Moapa buyers aren't just purchasing property—they're claiming their piece of Nevada's last rural frontier.
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Address
Sold Date
Property Type
Configuration
Price
395 W Cox AVE, Moapa, NV 89040
Single Family Home
3 Beds3 Baths2,064 SqFt
$ 410,000 $ 415,000 1.2%
Listed by Joan M. Gill of Foremost Realty
895 Greasewood LN, Moapa, NV 89025
Single Family Home
1 Bed1 Bath1,200 SqFt
$ 75,000 $ 100,000 25.0%
Listed by Todd J. Lemoine of Coldwell Banker Premier
1464 Barlow AVE, Moapa, NV 89025
Single Family Home
6 Beds3 Baths3,602 SqFt
$ 690,000 $ 725,000 4.8%
Listed by Kasen K. Kolhoss of Keller Williams VIP
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Attributes Average Median
Bathrooms 2 2
Bedrooms 3 3
Year Built 1981 1980
Lot Size 145,387 Sqft 81,021 Sqft
Taxes $236 $146
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