Growing Families
- Brown ES · Depoali MS · Damonte Ranch HS (all 8/10)
- Parks, wetlands, and trails inside the plan
- HOA from $50/month — lowest in South Reno
- Town Center for daily errands without driving far

Nevada Real Estate Group — South Reno's most active family master plan. Search homes for sale in Damonte Ranch (ZIP 89521), a walkable community of parks, wetlands, and Washoe County schools near the I-580 corridor.
MEDIAN LIST PRICE
$700K
LVR / GLVAR via Repliers, as of September 13, 2026
DAYS ON MARKET
68
LVR / GLVAR via Repliers, as of September 13, 2026
HOA RANGE
$50–$140/mo
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Damonte Ranch is South Reno's most accessible family master plan — 5,000-plus homes in ZIP 89521 at a $699,999 median, with properties going under contract in about 28 days per Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and Northern Nevada Regional MLS data. The community flanks the I-580 / Steamboat corridor with Washoe County's most-searched school cluster per Washoe County School District and HOA dues starting at just $50 a month.
Last updated September 2026 · Sources: RSAR, U.S. Census, WCSD
Damonte Ranch (ZIP 89521) typically carries 40–60 active listings at any given time according to Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and Northern Nevada Regional MLS data, spanning $450K entry-level townhomes to $800K move-up single-family homes. The eight newest listings appear below, refreshed throughout the day, and every active Damonte Ranch property is searchable in our live MLS portal.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
The Damonte Ranch median list price sits near $700K per Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS September 2026 NNRMLS ZIP 89521 data, and inventory clusters in the $500K–$700K family-home band. Each card below shows current active-listing counts by price range for the ZIP.
Damonte Ranch's roughly 48 active listings span three property types, five price bands, and the lifestyle filters below — each link opens our live NNRMLS search pre-filtered to that slice, with counts updated daily from Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and Northern Nevada Regional MLS data.
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Damonte Ranch delivers family master-plan living on the I-580 corridor — a community wetland, Damonte Ranch Town Center, trail network, and WCSD school zoning that buyers specifically relocate here for. HOA dues run just $50–$140 a month. The City of Reno maintains surrounding parks, keeping this South Reno's most accessible option at the $565K median price point.
Damonte Ranch is known as South Reno's go-to family master plan — built around a community wetland lake, a walkable town center, and Washoe County school zoning for Depoali Middle and Damonte Ranch High. Its combination of parks, trails, everyday retail, and affordable HOA dues keeps it among the most active resale markets in Northern Nevada.
Damonte Ranch fits families who want top WCSD school zoning without paying luxury HOA dues, California relocators seeking two to three times the square footage of a Bay Area home for the same budget, first-time move-up buyers, and tech-sector professionals commuting to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center corridor or Downtown Reno.
Daily life revolves around the town center for groceries and restaurants, school drop-offs at Brown Elementary and Damonte Ranch High, and weekend recreation at the wetlands trails or the nearby Galena Creek Recreation Area. The Summit Reno shopping center is about ten minutes north; Lake Tahoe via the Mount Rose Highway is roughly 50 minutes away for weekend ski or beach days.
Damonte Ranch sits in South Reno (ZIP 89521) along the I-580 / Steamboat Parkway corridor, roughly 10–15 miles south of Downtown Reno. The community flanks the Damonte Ranch wetlands and is bounded by Double Diamond to the northeast and the Caramella Ranch development to the south.
Quick Answer
Yes — Damonte Ranch consistently ranks as one of South Reno's most sought-after family communities for its school zoning, wetlands amenity, and value pricing. According to Northern Nevada Regional MLS data, homes here go under contract faster than most other South Reno master plans, reflecting strong demand from families and relocating Californians. Nevada's zero state income tax and the community's low HOA dues stretch household budgets further than almost any comparable master plan in the Mountain West.
Source: Nevada State Demographer
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP 89521 carries a median household income near $82,000, a median age of about 37, and owner-occupancy well above the Reno city average — reflecting the community's consistent draw for buying families over renters.
California in-migration over the past decade has shifted the demographic profile: a growing share of Damonte Ranch residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, and the household income line has climbed with each wave of Bay Area tech-sector relocators who found Nevada's zero income tax and the master-plan lifestyle a compelling trade for coastal proximity.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates, ZIP 89521 & Nevada State Demographer · Updated
POPULATION & GROWTH
The South Reno corridor — including Damonte Ranch, South Meadows, and Caramella Ranch — is the fastest-growing section of the Reno metro, driven by California in-migration, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center job growth, and an active new-construction pipeline. ZIP 89521 has grown steadily since the master plan's buildout in the early 2000s and continues expanding through adjacent Caramella Ranch phases.
South Reno's growth is structural: Damonte Ranch is essentially built out on resale, but Caramella Ranch phases immediately south continue absorbing demand from new-construction buyers. The I-580 corridor and the proximity to the TRI Center employer base east on I-80 make this section of Reno a natural landing point for relocating California households.
Sources: Nevada State Demographer and U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Historical figures are ZIP-level approximations; projection reflects State Demographer planning. Last updated June 2026.
MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS
Median list price, days on market, and active listing counts for ZIP 89521 from Northern Nevada Regional MLS data, updated monthly. Damonte Ranch's median has held firm year-over-year near $555K–$575K while roughly 45–55 homes are active at any time — the three charts below show the past twelve months.
Median List Price
+2.2% YoY (May 2025 → May 2026)
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market
26 → 28 days YoY (slight softening)
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Active Listings
~45–55 active, seasonal winter dip to 40
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
The long view: Damonte Ranch's median sold price rose 49% between 2015 ($326,575) and 2020 ($485,635), across 9,172 recorded closings — Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) records via Repliers.
HOMES GOING FAST
Market Competitiveness
Damonte Ranch is moderately-to-highly competitive in South Reno — well-priced homes go under contract in about 28 days per NNRMLS ZIP 89521 closed-sale data, and entry-level product under $550K often draws multiple offers. Homes above $700K typically sit four to eight weeks. School zoning for Damonte Ranch High and Depoali adds a competitive premium over adjacent ZIPs.
Damonte Ranch is not one-size-fits-all even within South Reno — six buyer profiles below match lifestyles to specific sub-sections of the community, including the wetlands-edge, town-center-adjacent, and foothill sub-neighborhoods, followed by the honest pros and trade-offs our team walks every relocating California family through before they commit.
Ready to explore homes in Damonte Ranch? Our team knows every sub-neighborhood, builder release, and school-zone boundary inside the plan.
Start Your Damonte Ranch SearchSouth Reno Neighborhood Comparison
A side-by-side look at five South Reno communities — median price, days on market, inventory, and lifestyle fit — using active-listing data refreshed monthly via Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and NNRMLS. Prices span $450K in Caramella Ranch to $2.4M at Montreux, a fivefold spread within a 15-minute drive of Damonte Ranch.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damonte Ranch | $565,000 | ~$290 | 28 | 48 | Family · Schools · Value |
| South Meadows | $580,000 | ~$295 | 30 | 36 | New Construction · Family |
| Double Diamond | $565,000 | ~$285 | 32 | 22 | Family · Established |
| Caramella Ranch | $490,000 | ~$270 | 35 | 28 | New Construction · Value |
| ArrowCreek | $1,250,000 | ~$400 | 48 | 24 | Golf · Gated · Luxury |
| Montreux | $2,400,000 | ~$520 | 62 | 14 | Ultra-luxury · Guard-Gated |
Source: Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and NNRMLS data, June 2026. Median prices from active listings; days on market from closed sales. Counts updated daily via Repliers IDX.
Neighborhood Deep Dive
Submarket 1
South Reno's deepest-inventory family master plan — wetland lake, 8/10-rated WCSD schools, Damonte Ranch Town Center, and the lowest HOA of any comparable South Reno plan at $50–$140/month.
Browse Damonte Ranch homes →Submarket 2
A newer-build corridor adjacent to Damonte Ranch with active builder phases, slightly higher pricing, and similar school zoning — popular with buyers who want a newer vintage of home.
Browse South Meadows homes →Submarket 3
A well-established south Reno community east of Damonte Ranch with similar pricing, older housing stock, and steady resale demand from families in the WCSD corridor.
Browse Double Diamond homes →Submarket 4
The most actively building new-construction phase adjacent to Damonte Ranch's south end — entry pricing from the $400Ks with multiple national builders, gated access in some phases.
Browse Caramella Ranch homes →Submarket 5
The gated golf luxury step-up from Damonte Ranch — a staffed-entry community with two championship courses and sweeping Truckee Meadows views, 10–15 minutes south in the foothill corridor.
Browse ArrowCreek homes →Submarket 6
Reno's pinnacle — a guard-gated Jack Nicklaus golf community with custom estates, pine-forest privacy, and mountain views. The luxury ceiling anchoring the south Reno corridor above Damonte Ranch.
Browse Montreux homes →Submarket 7
If Damonte Ranch's south-Reno location and school cluster are close but not quite right, Somersett in northwest Reno offers a TPC-affiliated golf master plan at $500K–$1.2M, strong WCSD schools, and The Club at Town Center — a different lifestyle anchor at a modest price premium.
Browse Somersett (Northwest Reno) — Master-Planned Golf Alternative homes →Damonte Ranch anchors South Reno's I-580 corridor in ZIP 89521, roughly 10–15 miles south of Downtown Reno. The community is flanked by South Meadows to the north, Double Diamond to the east, and Caramella Ranch to the south, with the foothill luxury communities — ArrowCreek and Montreux — 10–15 minutes away along the Mount Rose Highway.
STILL DECIDING?
BY ZIP CODE
ZIP 89521 covers Damonte Ranch, South Meadows, and the Double Diamond corridor — South Reno's family-home epicenter. The table below benchmarks it against the other major Reno ZIPs per Northern Nevada Regional MLS data so you can see where it sits in the city-wide spectrum.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89511 | South Reno · Galena · ArrowCreek | $745K | ~$355 | 40 | 268 | +2.8% |
| 89519 | Old Southwest · Caughlin Ranch | $725K | ~$340 | 36 | 142 | +3.1% |
| 89523 | Somersett · Northwest Reno | $620K | ~$315 | 32 | 210 | +1.9% |
| 89521 | Damonte Ranch · South Meadows | $565K | ~$290 | 28 | 256 | +2.2% |
| 89509 | Midtown · Central · Lakeridge | $520K | ~$310 | 34 | 174 | +1.5% |
| 89506 | North Valleys · Sky Vista | $440K | ~$255 | 30 | 188 | +0.8% |
Source: Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and NNRMLS. Medians from active listings; YoY from closed sales, 2026 vs. 2025 year-to-date. ZIP boundaries per Washoe County GIS.
Builders Active in Damonte Ranch
Damonte Ranch is predominantly a resale community today — most of the 5,000-plus homes in ZIP 89521 were built during the 2000s and early 2010s — but Tri Pointe Homes, KB Home, and Ryder Homes have sold active infill phases, and adjacent Caramella Ranch phases to the south continue absorbing new-construction demand. The five builders below account for most of the housing stock.
Outdoor Recreation
Damonte Ranch is built around the community wetland lake and trail system, with easy access to Galena Creek, Bartley Ranch, and Lake Tahoe via the Mount Rose Highway. The City of Reno maintains surrounding regional parks, and 300-plus days of annual sunshine keeps the outdoor calendar full year-round.
IN-COMMUNITY
A community wetland preserve and lake at the heart of the master plan — paved trails and benches, migratory birds, and a peaceful green buffer that defines the character of the community.
15 MIN
Forested Sierra trails and a visitor center on the Mt. Rose Highway, minutes from the south Reno foothill communities — a favorite morning hike for Damonte Ranch residents.
10 MIN
Trails, an amphitheater, and equestrian facilities at the edge of the south Reno neighborhoods — a quick drive for weekend trail runs or concerts.
45 MIN
The closest major ski resort to South Reno, with the highest base elevation at Lake Tahoe and deep Sierra snow — a practical day trip from Damonte Ranch on a winter morning.
50 MIN
North America's largest alpine lake via the Mount Rose Highway — beaches, marinas, and a dozen surrounding ski resorts, all within reach for a weekend morning from Damonte Ranch.
IN-COMMUNITY
Paved community paths connecting the wetlands, parks, and town center — accessible daily without a car for residents.
The Damonte Ranch Lifestyle
A Saturday morning walk along the community wetlands, school activities at one of the WCSD campuses nearby, and an afternoon choice: skiing at Mt. Rose per the City of Reno seasonal calendar or hiking at Galena Creek Recreation Area — with dinner at the Damonte Ranch Town Center or Summit Reno just ten minutes away.
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Most Damonte Ranch sellers schedule weekend open houses on Saturday and Sunday; the freshest list lands late-week. With homes going under contract in a median 28 days, setting up instant alerts ensures you see new listings within hours of them hitting the NNRMLS feed. Or browse every active Damonte Ranch listing now.
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ECONOMY & JOBS
Damonte Ranch sits inside the Reno-Sparks MSA, one of the Mountain West's fastest-growing economies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSA unemployment holds near historic lows, anchored by the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center 35 minutes east on I-80 — Tesla, Switch, Panasonic, and Google — which has reshaped South Reno into a job-destination corridor.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada State Demographer. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
If you're deciding between South Reno master plans, this covers the metrics buyers care about most. Damonte Ranch leads on school zoning, HOA cost, and inventory depth; South Meadows on new construction; Somersett on golf; ArrowCreek on security and luxury finish. Sources are RSAR, the U.S. Census, and Washoe County School District.
| Metric | Damonte Ranch | South Meadows | Somersett | ArrowCreek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median List Price | $565K | $580K | $735K | $1.25M |
| HOA / Month | $50–$140 | $60–$150 | $150–$300 | $300–$500 |
| Guard-Gated | No | No | No (gated entry) | Yes (staffed) |
| Days on Market | 28 | 30 | 30 | 48 |
| Community Amenity | Wetlands · Lake · Town Center | Parks · Newer Builds | Golf · Clubhouse | Golf · Staffed Entry |
| New Construction | Infill only | Active phases | Active phases | Limited resale |
| Best For | Family · Schools · Value | Newer Builds · Family | Golf · Mid-Luxury | Luxury · Gated Security |
Sources: Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS, U.S. Census ACS. Last updated June 2026.
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BUYING AND RENTING
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PROPERTY-SPECIFIC ASSOCIATION COSTS
A community name does not establish a property's current dues or all the associations that govern it. Obtain the applicable resale package, budget and governing documents for the exact address. Confirm the effective date and payment frequency of each fee with the association or its manager.
Identify master and sub-association dues separately. Check whether utilities, exterior maintenance, insurance, amenities or club access are included, optional or billed separately. A listing's monthly figure may omit a quarterly or annual charge, and an advertised amenity does not establish membership rights.
Ask about transfer, document, capital-contribution and other transaction fees, as well as approved or proposed assessments. Confirm who pays each item under the contract. Review available reserve and budget information; historical dues are not a guarantee of future charges.
Verify the actual rules for leasing, pets, parking, property changes and amenity access. Age restrictions and gate staffing require their own current documentation. Do not assume neighboring subdivisions or similarly named communities have identical rules, services or fees.
COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION
I-580 and Steamboat Parkway are the primary arteries, putting Downtown Reno about 15 minutes north and the airport about 20 minutes away. Mean commutes from ZIP 89521 run approximately 20 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — well below Bay Area averages most relocators leave behind.
Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC Washoe.
Quick Answer
Most Damonte Ranch purchases close in 30–45 days. Cash offers can close in 7–14 days. Adjacent Caramella Ranch new-construction contracts range from 60 days on completed specs to 8–12 months for build-to-order. HOA estoppel documents — dues verification and reserve-fund balance — add 5–7 days to escrow, so order them the same day your offer is accepted.
Quick Answer
Conventional loans generally want 620-plus, FHA allows 580-plus with 3.5% down, and VA has no formal floor though most lenders look for 620. Homes priced above $766,550 require jumbo financing — common for Damonte Ranch move-up product near the $700K-plus tier — and most jumbo lenders want 700-plus with stronger reserves. A higher score cuts your rate: the spread between 640 and 760 can exceed $320 per month on a $565K purchase.
Damonte Ranch FAQ — 18 Answers
The median asking price in Damonte Ranch runs about $699,999 per Northern Nevada Regional MLS and Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS data for ZIP 89521, at roughly $290 per square foot. Entry-level townhomes and smaller single-family homes begin near $450K, while larger 2,500-plus square-foot residences and move-up homes at the north end of the community approach $800K.
Damonte Ranch is divided into a handful of sub-neighborhoods tied to school zones and proximity to the community lake and wetlands. Homes nearest the Damonte Ranch wetland park and the town center are the most sought-after for walkability and views. The northern sections closer to Double Diamond Ranch and Steamboat Parkway have the most active resale turnover and the densest mix of floor plans.
Damonte Ranch and South Meadows overlap in price — both cover roughly the $450K–$900K band per NNRMLS ZIP 89521 data — but Damonte Ranch has the larger wetland park, the established town center, and the name-brand school zoning (Depoali Middle, Damonte Ranch High) that buyers chase. South Meadows skews newer, with more active new-construction phases and a slightly tighter inventory. At a median near $699,999, both are the best-value master plans in south Reno.
Damonte Ranch homes take a median of about 68 days on market from list to accepted offer per Northern Nevada Regional MLS ZIP 89521 closed-sale data — among the fastest in south Reno. Move-in-ready homes priced under $600K often go under contract inside two to three weeks in a balanced market; larger or higher-priced homes above $700K typically sit four to six weeks as the buyer pool narrows.
Property taxes in Damonte Ranch run low by national standards. Washoe County's effective rate comes to roughly 0.5–0.7% of assessed value, and Nevada caps annual increases on a primary residence at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471. On a $700K Damonte Ranch home the annual bill typically pencils to about $2,800–$3,500. Zero state income tax extends the overall savings advantage well beyond the property-tax line alone.
Yes — Damonte Ranch carries an HOA of roughly $50–$140 per month, one of the lowest dues of any master-planned community in south Reno. The base HOA covers parks, trail maintenance, community common areas, and the wetlands preserve. Individual sub-neighborhoods and gated enclaves within the larger plan may carry an additional sub-association fee; confirm total dues in escrow before closing.
Damonte Ranch sits in the Washoe County School District. Assigned schools for most addresses include Brown Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Depoali Middle School (GreatSchools 8/10), and Damonte Ranch High School (GreatSchools 8/10). Galena High School — rated 9/10 by GreatSchools — is a short drive south and available through open-enrollment. Private options nearby include Sage Ridge School and Bishop Manogue Catholic High School.
Yes — it is one of South Reno's most family-oriented master plans. The community is built around parks, a wetland lake, trail networks, and the Damonte Ranch Town Center, and its school zoning for Depoali Middle and Damonte Ranch High is a primary draw. With HOA fees starting near $50/month and home prices in the $450K–$800K range, families consistently choose Damonte Ranch over comparably priced areas for value and livability.
Damonte Ranch single-family rents typically run $2,100–$3,000 per month, depending on size and location within the community, per Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS rental tracking and NNRMLS data. Demand is anchored by tech-sector and logistics employees from the nearby Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center corridor and by families seeking WCSD school zoning. Low vacancy and steady California in-migration make Damonte Ranch a reliable buy-and-hold community.
Yes — Damonte Ranch still has active infill and new phases. Builders including Tri Pointe Homes and KB Home have sold production phases within the larger master plan, and scattered lots remain. Most of the community's housing stock dates from the 2000s and early 2010s, making move-in-ready resale the dominant buying mode, with new construction concentrated at the Caramella Ranch phases adjacent to the south end of the plan.
Damonte Ranch is anchored by the Damonte Ranch wetlands and community lake, a park network with paved trails, and the Damonte Ranch Town Center — a walkable retail and dining hub within the plan. Nearby, the Summit Reno shopping center (Target, Trader Joe's, restaurants) is about ten minutes north on Mount Rose Highway. Galena Creek Recreation Area and Bartley Ranch Regional Park are within a short drive for hiking and family recreation.
Damonte Ranch sits along the I-580 / Steamboat Parkway corridor in South Reno. Downtown Reno is about 15 minutes north via I-580 and I-80; Reno-Tahoe International Airport is roughly 20 minutes via I-580. The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center and its major employers (Tesla, Switch, Panasonic) are 30–40 minutes east on I-80. Lake Tahoe via the Mount Rose Highway is approximately 50 minutes from the community.
Yes — Damonte Ranch posts property crime rates below the Reno metro average, consistent with its master-planned suburban design, active HOA, and limited through-traffic. According to City of Reno Police data, south Reno master plans like Damonte Ranch, South Meadows, and Double Diamond rank among the safer residential areas in the city. Standard suburban precautions cover most of the low-level property crime that does occur.
Damonte Ranch is an open master plan overall — there are no staffed gates or controlled entries across the main community. However, a handful of individual gated enclaves sit within the broader plan, with their own sub-HOA access controls. Buyers seeking full guard-gated security in south Reno typically look at ArrowCreek or Montreux, which sit nearby in the foothill corridor at higher price points.
Before buying in Damonte Ranch, confirm the exact HOA dues and any sub-association fees for the specific sub-neighborhood, pull the CC&Rs for rental and modification rules, and verify the assigned school zone for the parcel. Budget for an inspection, appraisal, and roughly 2–3% in closing costs; Nevada uses escrow companies and closings run 30–45 days. An agent who tracks sub-neighborhood price spreads inside the plan can save you five to ten percent versus buying blind on a portal.
Most Damonte Ranch buyers put down 3% to 20%. Conventional loans start at 3% for qualified first-time buyers, FHA allows 3.5% with a 580 credit score, and VA requires 0% for eligible veterans. On a $700K median Damonte Ranch home, that pencils to roughly $16,950 (3%) to $113,000 (20%). Buyers using under 20% should budget for monthly PMI of about $150–$380; homes above the conforming loan limit may need jumbo financing.
The two master plans serve different budgets and locations. Damonte Ranch prices run $450K–$800K with an HOA from $50/month and excellent south-Reno school zoning (Damonte Ranch High, Depoali Middle). Somersett sits northwest at $500K–$1.2M with a golf-community HOA from $150/month and access to Galena High via open enrollment. Families who prioritize the WCSD south-Reno school cluster and a lower HOA consistently choose Damonte Ranch; those who want a golf amenity and the northwest Reno location pick Somersett.
Most Damonte Ranch purchases close in 30–45 days. Cash offers can close in 7–14 days. Financed purchases — conventional, FHA, VA, or jumbo — run 30–45 days from accepted offer to keys. New-construction contracts for adjacent Caramella Ranch phases range from 60 days for completed spec homes to 8–12 months for build-to-order. The biggest delays are appraisal turnaround (5–10 days) and underwriting conditions on non-conforming loans.
Updated September 2026
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Yes — Damonte Ranch is consistently one of South Reno's top-searched family communities for its 8/10-rated WCSD school zoning, community wetlands, and $700K median price. Homes go under contract faster here than in most other South Reno master plans.
Damonte Ranch sits in South Reno (ZIP 89521) along the I-580 / Steamboat Parkway corridor, roughly 10–15 miles south of Downtown Reno. The community flanks the Damonte Ranch wetlands and is bounded by Double Diamond to the northeast and Caramella Ranch to the south.
Damonte Ranch is an open master plan overall — no staffed entry gates across the main community. A handful of individual sub-enclaves within the plan have private gated access. Buyers wanting full guard-gated security near Damonte Ranch look at ArrowCreek ($800K–$3M) or Montreux ($1.2M-plus).
Damonte Ranch was developed by multiple builders during the 2000s and early 2010s, including Tri Pointe Homes, KB Home, and Ryder Homes. The community is largely built out on resale today, with new construction concentrated in adjacent Caramella Ranch phases to the south.
Homes are predominantly 2000s-and-newer single-family residences in a range of sizes — typically 1,600–3,200 square feet — with some townhome and attached options on the lower end. Prices run $450K–$800K, and the housing stock is newer and better-maintained than in comparable price-range areas of Northwest Reno.
Roughly 50 minutes. Mount Rose Highway (SR-431) runs west from the community through the Mt. Rose summit to Incline Village on Tahoe's north shore — a practical ski-day drive in winter and beach or boating trip in summer.
Most Damonte Ranch addresses feed into Brown Elementary (8/10), Depoali Middle School (8/10), and Damonte Ranch High School (8/10) within the Washoe County School District. Galena High School (9/10) is available via open enrollment. Confirm the exact zone for any specific address before purchase.
Most available inventory is resale — Damonte Ranch is largely built out. New construction in the immediate South Reno corridor is concentrated in adjacent Caramella Ranch phases (from the $400Ks) to the south. Tri Pointe and KB Home have had recent infill phases within the broader Damonte Ranch plan.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Compare Damonte Ranch with neighboring South Reno communities and the wider Reno corridor — from Caramella Ranch at a $490K median five minutes south, to guard-gated Montreux at $2.4M twenty minutes away. Each card pairs the commute time with the community's price range and lifestyle positioning so you can calibrate your search.
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A–Z INDEX
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KEEP LEARNING
These guides extend the research most Damonte Ranch buyers do next — comparing South Reno master plans, understanding the school cluster, and exploring the wider Reno corridor — each written from the same NNRMLS data and primary sources used throughout this page.
GUIDE
The gated golf step-up from Damonte Ranch — custom estates, two courses, and sweeping Truckee Meadows views.
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Damonte Ranch's neighbor — newer construction, active builder phases, and similar school zoning in ZIP 89521.
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Truckee Meadows market data, all South Reno communities, and every neighborhood page in one place.
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The Northern Nevada move playbook — taxes, cost of living, and neighborhoods.
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Jobs, cost, weather, and lifestyle for anyone weighing a move to Reno.
Read →Sources & Methodology
Every statistic on this Damonte Ranch page is sourced from a named primary or government dataset and refreshed monthly — RSAR, NNRMLS, U.S. Census ACS, BLS Reno-Sparks MSA, Washoe County Assessor, FBI UCR, and GreatSchools. The eleven organizations below supply the underlying data; follow any link to verify a figure or pull ZIP 89521 detail.
Methodology: Listing data is sourced via Repliers IDX feed (Las Vegas MLS) and refreshed every 15 minutes. Demographic and economic data are pulled monthly via Census/BLS APIs. School data is refreshed quarterly. All comparisons are like-for-like (same metric, same time period).
Updated: September 2026 · Next update: September 15