California Relocators
- Zero Nevada state income tax vs. California's 13.3%
- Forested estate lots at a fraction of coastal pricing
- Guard-gated security and privacy
- Galena HS zone for school-age children

Nevada Real Estate Group — your St. James's Village specialists. Search guard-gated estates for sale in South Reno's premier mountain enclave: ~500 homesites on one-to-four-acre forested parcels with Mount Rose and Washoe Valley views, $1M–$5M+.
STARTING PRICE
$1M+
RSAR / NNRMLS, September 2026
DAYS ON MARKET
61
LVR / GLVAR via Repliers, as of September 14, 2026
COMMUNITY SIZE
~500 homesites
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~45 min
via NV-431 Mt. Rose Hwy
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
St. James's Village is a guard-gated luxury mountain community of roughly 500 homesites on ~1,600 forested acres in South Reno (ZIP 89511), with estates from $1M to $5M+ and a typical 55-day contract pace per Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS NNRMLS data. The five takeaways below capture what those numbers mean for buyers considering this Nevada State Demographer-tracked corridor.
Last updated September 2026 · Sources: RSAR, U.S. Census, Nevada State Demographer
St. James's Village carries 6–10 active estate listings at any time per NNRMLS data for ZIP 89511, priced from $1M to $5M+ for custom mountain estates. According to Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS, this guard-gated South Reno tier ranks among the most tightly held luxury inventory in Northern Nevada. Live listings appear below, refreshed daily from NNRMLS data.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
The ZIP 89511 median list price sits near $1398K per Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS September 2026 NNRMLS data, while St. James's Village inventory concentrates in the $1M–$3M estate band with a meaningful ultra-luxury tier above $3M. Each card shows current listing counts for ZIP 89511, so you can gauge real competition in your budget before touring.
St. James's Village listings are filtered by ZIP 89511 — roughly 265 active homes across the South Reno tier, with 6–10 specifically within the guard-gated village at any time. Each link opens our live NNRMLS search pre-filtered to that slice, with counts updated daily from Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and NNRMLS data.
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CRIME DATA
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St. James's Village delivers guard-gated mountain living in South Reno: one-to-four-acre forested lots, Mount Rose and Washoe Valley views, and a private clubhouse. Developed in the 1990s as a custom-lot enclave, the Washoe County school zone places residents near Galena HS and Marce Herz MS — both 9/10 on GreatSchools. Seclusion, forest access, and 24/7 gating define daily life here.
St. James's Village is known for guard-gated custom estates on one-to-four-acre lots set against the Toiyabe National Forest, with roughly 800 acres of preserved open space. The community combines 24/7 security, Mount Rose and Washoe Valley views, a private clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and equestrian and hiking trails — all about 25 minutes from Downtown Reno.
St. James's Village fits luxury buyers, California relocators seeking forest privacy and security, executives who want a gated estate near the airport, and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to Mt. Rose Ski Resort and Lake Tahoe. The $1M–$5M+ range serves buyers who prioritize seclusion and large acreage over a golf-course-centered lifestyle.
Daily life is quiet and forested: morning trail walks or rides through the open space, use of the clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, and a short drive to Summit Reno shopping and South Reno dining. Weekends stretch to Mt. Rose Ski Resort about 20 minutes away and Lake Tahoe at Incline Village in roughly 45 minutes via NV-431.
St. James's Village sits in the mountains of South Reno, Nevada (ZIP 89511), on roughly 1,600 acres wrapped by the Toiyabe National Forest and Mount Rose Wilderness, about 25 minutes from Downtown Reno via I-580 and Mt. Rose Highway.
Quick Answer
St. James's Village combines guard-gated security, forest privacy on one-to-four-acre lots, Mount Rose and Washoe Valley views, and strong Washoe County School District zoning — all about 25 minutes from Downtown Reno and the airport. Nevada's zero state income tax and a 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 make the long-run carrying cost predictable. For buyers who want a secure mountain estate lifestyle with national-forest access rather than a golf-course-centered community, St. James's Village is South Reno's clearest forested-luxury option.
Source: Nevada State Demographer
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP 89511 (South Reno, which includes St. James's Village, Montreux, ArrowCreek, and Galena Forest) carries a median household income well above the citywide figure — and the guard-gated estate tier skews higher still, with most residents established professionals, executives, and California relocators.
Home values have climbed sharply in ZIP 89511 over the past decade as Bay Area and Southern California households relocated to the foothill and mountain communities. Owner-occupancy is high, turnover is low, and the educational attainment of adult residents significantly exceeds the Reno city average — a profile that reinforces school quality and long-term neighborhood stability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates & Nevada State Demographer · Updated
GROWTH & APPRECIATION
ZIP 89511 has been one of Reno's fastest-appreciating ZIP codes over the past decade, driven by constrained custom-lot supply, strong California in-migration, and consistent demand from executive and TRI Center-adjacent buyers. The Nevada State Demographer projects the broader South Reno corridor growing through 2030.
St. James's Village and the broader 89511 luxury tier have appreciated steadily, outperforming the Reno city average in most years. Limited new custom-lot supply — the community is wrapped by national forest with no room to expand — keeps upward pressure on resale prices. California executive relocation from the Bay Area and Southern California continues to supply qualified buyers.
Sources: Nevada State Demographer and U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Median price figures from NNRMLS active listings; historical approximations. Last updated June 2026.
MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS
Median list price, days on market, and active inventory for ZIP 89511 — covering St. James's Village, Montreux, ArrowCreek, and Galena Forest — sourced from Northern Nevada Regional MLS and Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS data, updated monthly. The guard-gated estate tier within ZIP 89511 typically runs $1M to $5M+ above the ZIP median.
Median List Price (ZIP 89511)
+2.8% YoY (May 2025 → May 2026)
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market
48 → 55 days YoY — guard-gated tier takes longer
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Active Listings (ZIP 89511)
~265 across ZIP; 6–10 in St. James's Village specifically
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
The long view: Reno's median sold price rose 116% between 2015 ($273,230) and 2026 ($589,951), across 53,730 recorded closings — Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) records via Repliers.
HOMES MOVE FAST
Market Competitiveness
St. James's Village is a deliberate luxury market. With only 6–10 active listings at any given time and roughly 500 total homesites, well-priced estates in the $1M–$2M range typically go pending in 55–90 days per NNRMLS data. Estates above $3M take three to six months as the qualified buyer pool narrows significantly.
St. James's Village is not for every buyer — it is a guard-gated, large-lot, forested estate community priced from $1M to $5M+. Six buyer profiles below match lifestyles to what the village actually delivers, followed by the honest pros and trade-offs our team walks every buyer through before a first showing.
Ready to explore homes in St. James's Village? Our team knows every neighborhood, price tier, and resale history in the South Reno guard-gated corridor.
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A like-for-like comparison of four South Reno luxury communities spanning the gated spectrum — median price, days on market, inventory, and lifestyle fit — using active-listing data from Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and NNRMLS. Prices span $800K in ArrowCreek to $2.4M in Montreux, covering the full South Reno luxury buyer spectrum.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James's Village | $1,650,000 | ~$400 | 55 | 8 | Guard-gated · Forest · Estates |
| Montreux | $2,400,000 | ~$520 | 62 | 14 | Ultra-luxury · Guard-gated · Golf |
| ArrowCreek | $1,250,000 | ~$400 | 48 | 24 | Gated · Golf · Luxury |
| Galena Forest | $1,400,000 | ~$450 | 55 | 9 | Custom · Ultra-luxury · Wooded |
| Saddlehorn | $900,000 | ~$360 | 42 | 12 | Custom · Foothill · Value luxury |
| Damonte Ranch | $565,000 | ~$290 | 28 | 48 | Family · Master-planned |
Source: Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and NNRMLS data, June 2026. Median prices based on active listings; days on market from closed sales.
Neighborhood Deep Dive
Submarket 1
A guard-gated mountain enclave on ~1,600 acres wrapped by national forest — about 500 homesites on one-to-four-acre lots with Mount Rose views, a private clubhouse, and 24/7 security. The most forested and private of the South Reno luxury communities.
Browse St. James's Village homes →Submarket 2
Reno's pinnacle: a guard-gated golf community around a Jack Nicklaus course that has hosted PGA Tour events. Custom estates with pine-forest privacy and mountain views — the region's most expensive resales.
Browse Montreux homes →Submarket 3
A gated foothill golf community with two courses and sweeping Truckee Meadows views. A mix of semi-custom and custom luxury homes on larger lots, popular with executives and Tahoe-adjacent buyers.
Browse ArrowCreek homes →Submarket 4
Deep-foothill custom estates in a forested Sierra setting — among the most private addresses in South Reno, popular with buyers who want seclusion and large acreage.
Browse Galena Forest homes →Submarket 5
Open-access custom-home enclave on ~800 acres — about 430 homes on half-acre-plus lots with a 9/10 school zone and an entry point below the gated peers. The value end of the South Reno custom tier.
Browse Saddlehorn homes →Submarket 6
South Reno's family hub — parks, wetlands, top-zoned Depoali Middle and Damonte Ranch High, and the deepest move-in-ready inventory at entry-level South Reno pricing.
Browse Damonte Ranch homes →Submarket 7
The full ZIP 89511 luxury market — spanning St. James's Village, Montreux, ArrowCreek, Galena Forest, and the South Reno hillside enclaves — holds roughly 265 active listings from $700K to $5M+, with new homes entering daily from live NNRMLS data.
Browse ZIP 89511 — South Reno Luxury Tier Overview homes →St. James's Village sits in the South Reno mountains at ZIP 89511, roughly 25 minutes from Downtown Reno via I-580 and Mt. Rose Highway. Montreux is 10 minutes away, ArrowCreek 15 minutes, Galena Forest 8 minutes, and Mt. Rose Ski Resort 20 minutes via NV-431 — placing the village at the center of South Reno's luxury corridor.
STILL DECIDING?
BY ZIP CODE
ZIP 89511 is South Reno's premium luxury ZIP — the highest median list price of any Reno ZIP code per Northern Nevada Regional MLS data, and home to the guard-gated estate communities. The table below shows how it compares to the adjacent South Reno ZIPs.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89511 | South Reno · St. James's Village · Montreux · ArrowCreek | $745K | ~$355 | 42 | 265 | +2.8% |
| 89521 | Damonte Ranch · South Meadows | $565K | ~$290 | 28 | 256 | +2.2% |
| 89519 | Old Southwest · Caughlin Ranch | $725K | ~$340 | 36 | 142 | +3.1% |
| 89509 | Midtown · Central · Lakeridge | $520K | ~$310 | 34 | 174 | +1.5% |
| 89523 | Somersett · Northwest Reno | $620K | ~$315 | 32 | 210 | +1.9% |
| 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.
New Construction
Henderson has more active new-construction inventory than any other Las Vegas Valley city. The 8 builders below account for ~85% of new homes currently selling in Henderson. Most run rate-buydown or closing-cost incentives that change monthly — verify current offers before you write, because the spread between builders can exceed $25K on the same floor plan.
Luxury & Ultra-Luxury
Custom and semi-custom luxury homes
Family & Mid-Market
Largest production builder in Henderson
Mid-Luxury
Designer-driven new construction
Family
Energy-efficient family builds
First-Time & Family
Customizable Personal Plans
55+ Active Adult & Family
Del Webb brand for 55+
Family & Mid-Market
Tri Pointe subsidiary
Family
M.D.C. Holdings new construction
Outdoor Recreation
St. James's Village's forest setting puts trails, mountain recreation, and Sierra skiing within minutes. The Washoe County parks network and the surrounding Toiyabe National Forest wrap the community, and Lake Tahoe and a dozen Sierra ski resorts are about 45 minutes away via Mt. Rose Highway.
IN-COMMUNITY
A private clubhouse, fitness center, and swimming pool inside the gates serve residents directly.
IN-COMMUNITY
Equestrian and hiking trails woven through the preserved open space connect directly to the national forest.
ADJACENT
The community is wrapped by national forest, with direct access to Mount Rose Wilderness trails from the gates.
12 MIN
Forested Sierra trails and a visitor center on Mt. Rose Highway — close high-elevation hiking near the village.
20 MIN
The closest major ski resort to Reno, with the highest base elevation at Lake Tahoe and deep Sierra powder.
45 MIN
North America's largest alpine lake — beaches, marinas, and a dozen surrounding ski resorts, all under an hour away.
15 MIN
Trails, an amphitheater, and equestrian facilities at the edge of the South Reno neighborhoods.
10 MIN
A nearby Jack Nicklaus championship course available to members — a short drive from the village.
The St. James's Village Lifestyle
Morning rides on the equestrian trails, an afternoon at Mt. Rose Ski or Galena Creek, and dinner with Mount Rose views — St. James's Village sits at the intersection of guard-gated privacy and Sierra adventure, per the City of Reno's parks and recreation network.
THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES
With only 6–10 active St. James's Village listings at any time and a 24/7 guarded gate, open houses are rare — most sellers prefer private, appointment-only showings coordinated through their agent. Set up an instant alert to get notified the moment a village estate schedules an open house, or contact our team for a private tour of any active listing.
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Compare homes using your budget, accessibility needs, desired features and travel routes. Evaluate the particular property and surroundings using your own priorities; a neighborhood label does not establish its suitability.
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Discuss price, deposit, contingencies and the proposed schedule with your agent and lender. The signed contract determines the transaction deadlines; market averages do not promise when an offer will be accepted or a purchase will close.
Arrange appropriate inspections and review disclosures, title information, association documents and financing conditions. Investigate unresolved findings with the relevant specialist before the contractual decision deadlines.
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Confirm completion and possession with the closing parties before arranging access. Consult the Nevada DMV's current new-resident guide for license, registration, documentation and exemption requirements that apply to you.
ECONOMY & JOBS
St. James's Village residents commute to a diversified Reno-Sparks economy anchored by advanced manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and higher education. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Reno-Sparks MSA unemployment rate runs near historic lows. The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center — home to Tesla's Gigafactory, Switch, Panasonic, and Google — is roughly a 30-minute drive from South Reno.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada State Demographer. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
Deciding between South Reno luxury communities? This side-by-side covers median price, days on market, lot size, HOA, and lifestyle fit for St. James's Village, Montreux, ArrowCreek, and Galena Forest — spanning $1.25M to $2.4M in estate pricing. Sources are RSAR, NNRMLS, the U.S. Census, and BLS Reno-Sparks MSA, June 2026.
| Metric | St. James's Village | Montreux | ArrowCreek | Galena Forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median List Price | ~$1.65M | ~$2.4M | ~$1.25M | ~$1.4M |
| Price / Sq Ft | ~$400 | ~$520 | ~$400 | ~$450 |
| Days on Market | 55 | 62 | 48 | 55 |
| Total Homes | ~500 | ~600 | ~700 | ~400 |
| Guard-Gated | Yes | Yes | Yes (gated) | No |
| Golf Course | Nearby | On-site (Jack Nicklaus) | On-site (2) | No |
| HOA / Month | $200–$500 | $500–$800+ | $300–$500 | $50–$150 |
| Lot Sizes | 1–4 ac | 0.5–3+ ac | 0.25–1+ ac | 1–5+ ac |
| Best For | Forest · Gated estates | Ultra-luxury · Golf | Golf · Gated | Wooded seclusion |
Sources: Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS, U.S. Census ACS. Last updated June 2026.
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BUYING AND RENTING
Compare actual homes that meet the same needs over your expected time in the area. A purchase price and an advertised rent alone do not establish which option costs less. Use current quotes and separate monthly cash flow, upfront cash, and the amount you might recover when moving.
Start with the down payment, lender and closing charges, and any immediate repairs. Add principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance where applicable, association dues, utilities and ongoing maintenance. Identify expenses paid outside escrow so they are included in your household budget.
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Keep the comparison consistent: use the same time period, household needs and moving assumptions. Include the cash that remains available when a down payment is not used, without assuming a guaranteed investment return. Your need for flexibility and responsibility for repairs also matter alongside the financial figures.
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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 Mt. Rose Highway are the primary arteries from the South Reno mountains, connecting St. James's Village to Downtown, the airport, and the TRI Center. Residents drive — commutes average around 25 minutes to most Reno employment centers per U.S. Census ACS data — far shorter than the 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 St. James's Village purchases close in 30 to 60 days. Cash offers — common at this $1M–$5M+ price point — can close in 10-21 days. Jumbo financed purchases typically run 45-60 days, as limited guard-gated comps slow the appraiser. Title on large-acreage parcels with well or septic can add a week.
Quick Answer
Jumbo financing is standard for St. James's Village purchases above $766,550 — most lenders require a 700+ credit score and 20% down, with 12-24 months of cash reserves. A few portfolio lenders will go to 680 with stronger reserves. Scores above 760 typically get the best jumbo rate tier, which on a $1.65M purchase at 7% saves roughly $500-$700/month versus a 700 score. Get pre-approved by a lender experienced in Northern Nevada jumbo and estate financing before touring.
St. James's Village FAQ — 18 Answers
St. James's Village homes start around $1M and run to $5M and above for custom mountain estates, per Northern Nevada Regional MLS data for ZIP 89511. The median list price across this ZIP runs near $1,398,000 per Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS; St. James's Village sits well above that as a guard-gated luxury enclave.
Yes. St. James's Village is gated around the clock with a posted daytime guard, offering a high level of privacy and security. Unlike open-access foothill enclaves such as Saddlehorn, entry is controlled, and private roads, patrols, and a guarded gatehouse are core to the community's appeal for luxury buyers.
St. James's Village spans roughly 1,600 acres surrounded by the Toiyabe National Forest, with about 800 acres preserved as permanent open space and only around 500 homesites on one-to-four-acre parcels. That forest setting, 24/7 gating, and private clubhouse separate it from production master plans like Damonte Ranch or South Meadows.
Homesites in St. James's Village typically range from one to four acres across the roughly 1,600-acre community, with about 800 acres held as permanent open space. These are among the largest residential parcels in South Reno, giving custom estates true forest privacy and room for guest houses, pools, and equestrian uses.
HOA dues in St. James's Village typically run $200–$500 per month, funding the staffed gate, patrols, private roads, clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and trail maintenance. Confirm the exact dues, transfer fees, and any special-assessment balance with the seller during escrow, since amenity-heavy guard-gated communities carry richer budgets.
St. James's Village was developed beginning in the 1990s as a custom-lot community, with homes built by multiple custom builders rather than a single production tract. That is why the roughly 500 homesites across neighborhoods like Bennington, Edgewood, Ridge Crest, Timberlake Court, and The Woods span such a wide range of architectural styles and sizes.
St. James's Village is served by the Washoe County School District, with assignments depending on the address. South Reno homes commonly zone toward strong campuses including Galena High School (rated 9/10 on GreatSchools) and Marce Herz Middle School (9/10). Confirm current zoning for a specific address before purchasing.
St. James's Village is roughly 25 minutes from Downtown Reno via I-580 and Mt. Rose Highway, and about 25 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Mt. Rose Ski Resort is around 20 minutes away via NV-431, and Lake Tahoe at Incline Village is reachable in roughly 45 minutes.
St. James's Village offers a private clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, and equestrian and hiking trails for residents. The community sits against the Toiyabe National Forest and Mount Rose Wilderness, with roughly 800 acres of preserved open space woven through the homesites for direct access to forest recreation.
Property taxes in St. James's Village fall under Washoe County's low-rate structure. Nevada's effective rate runs roughly 0.5–0.7% of taxable value, and the state caps annual increases on a primary residence at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471. On a $2M estate the annual bill typically pencils to $10,000–$14,000 per Washoe County Assessor data, with no state income tax.
Custom estates in St. James's Village move at a deliberate pace — well-priced homes in the $1M–$2M range typically go pending in 61 to 90 days per NNRMLS data for ZIP 89511, while estates above $3M can take three to six months as the qualified buyer pool narrows. Inventory is tight, with rarely more than 6–10 active listings at any time.
St. James's Village is almost entirely custom and semi-custom single-family estates on one-to-four-acre forested lots. Architectural styles span mountain-modern, traditional estate, and timber-and-stone lodge designs. Most homes were built from the 1990s onward, with a steady stream of recent custom rebuilds adding contemporary finishes and energy systems to the large parcels.
South Reno foothill and mountain communities have historically outperformed the broader Reno market on appreciation, supported by constrained custom-lot supply and steady California in-migration per Nevada State Demographer data. ZIP 89511 posted a median YoY gain near 2.8% through 2026 per NNRMLS. With only about 500 homesites and no room to expand inside the forest, St. James's Village resists oversupply — pair that with zero state income tax and the 3% tax cap.
All three are gated South Reno luxury communities. Montreux is guard-gated around a Jack Nicklaus golf course with $1.2M–$5M+ estates. ArrowCreek is gated with two golf courses and $800K–$3M homes. St. James's Village is the most forested and least golf-centric — a guard-gated, national-forest-wrapped enclave of one-to-four-acre estates from $1M to $5M+, built for buyers who want seclusion over a clubhouse-and-course lifestyle.
Before buying in St. James's Village, budget for a thorough inspection covering custom construction, well and septic where applicable, site drainage, HVAC sized for mountain elevations, and defensible-space and wildfire-mitigation requirements common in the South Reno hills. Confirm HOA dues and amenity budgets in escrow. Most transactions close through Nevada escrow companies in 30–60 days. Work with an agent who tracks the guard-gated tier weekly — median ZIP prices near $1,398,000 understate this enclave.
Nearly every St. James's Village purchase is a jumbo transaction — homes priced above $766,550 in 2026 exceed the Washoe County conforming limit and require jumbo financing, which typically wants 20% down and a 700+ credit score. On a $2M estate that is $400,000 down. Cash purchases are common at this tier. Budget for 2–3% in closing costs on top of the down payment.
Custom estates demand deeper diligence: inspections covering non-standard construction, well and septic systems, unique site drainage, and custom mechanicals. There is no model-row comparables shortcut — each home is priced on its own lot, acreage, views, and finishes. An agent who has closed in the guard-gated tier and tracks luxury inventory daily is essential; production-home experience does not transfer.
Yes — Nevada Real Estate Group lists and sells across all South Reno luxury communities, including St. James's Village, Montreux, ArrowCreek, and Galena Forest. Our agents prepare a custom comparative market analysis using NNRMLS closed data for estates in ZIP 89511, and we have the buyer network to reach qualified luxury purchasers quickly. Call (775) 277-2120 or submit the form below for a no-obligation consultation.
Updated September 2026
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PEOPLE ALSO ASK
Beyond the core questions above, these are the eight queries St. James's Village buyers actually type into Google and AI assistants — answered directly, with specifics sourced to U.S. Census, Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS, NNRMLS data, and Washoe County records.
Yes — St. James's Village is one of South Reno's most prestigious guard-gated communities, with one-to-four-acre estate lots, Mount Rose views, a national-forest setting, top Washoe County school zoning, and 24/7 security. It consistently draws California relocators and Reno executives seeking forested seclusion and privacy.
St. James's Village is in ZIP code 89511, which covers the South Reno mountain and foothill corridor including Montreux, ArrowCreek, and Galena Forest. ZIP 89511 carries one of the highest median list prices of any Reno ZIP per Northern Nevada Regional MLS data.
Occasionally — St. James's Village still has some custom homesites available for buyers who want to build a new estate, alongside resale homes. Multiple custom builders work in the community. Buyers wanting move-in-ready new construction at lower price points should look at Damonte Ranch or South Meadows.
Quiet, dark, and secure — the gated entry and remote forest setting mean almost no through-traffic, and minimal street lighting preserves the mountain-night-sky experience. Behind the gate, the atmosphere is peaceful and private, with the only nighttime activity being residents and patrols.
Use our live NNRMLS search filtered to ZIP 89511 or contact our Reno team at (775) 277-2120. With only 6-10 active listings at any time behind a guarded gate, working with an agent who tracks new entries daily and can arrange appointment-only showings is the most effective strategy.
Yes — St. James's Village includes a private clubhouse with a swimming pool and fitness center for residents, along with equestrian and hiking trails. This sets it apart from open-access foothill enclaves that focus on natural open space rather than resort-style amenities.
The mountain elevation means St. James's Village receives more snow than the Reno valley floor, and the community sits notably higher than valley addresses. Private roads are maintained by the HOA; most residents run all-wheel-drive or snow-capable tires from November through April. Plan for true mountain winter conditions on the access route.
Summit Reno on Mt. Rose Highway is roughly 15 minutes away, with Whole Foods, Costco, Target, and a full range of dining and retail. The South Reno retail corridor along McCarran Boulevard is within about 20 minutes, and Downtown Reno dining and the Riverwalk are about 25 minutes via I-580.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Compare St. James's Village with neighboring South Reno luxury and master-planned communities. Each card pairs drive time from the village with the community price range — from Montreux at $2.4M (10 min) and Galena Forest at $1.4M (8 min) to family-friendly Damonte Ranch at $565K (18 min) — so you can judge whether extra minutes buys meaningfully different character.
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A–Z INDEX
Key neighborhoods and communities in the South Reno mountain and foothill corridor, from ArrowCreek and Caughlin Ranch to Montreux and Somersett. Every linked entry opens a dedicated page with current NNRMLS listings, price ranges, HOA details, and school zoning for ZIP 89511 and surrounding Reno areas.
KEEP LEARNING
These guides extend the research most St. James's Village buyers do next — comparing the gated luxury enclaves, mapping the school zone, and weighing a California-to-Nevada move — each written from the same NNRMLS data and primary sources used throughout this page.
GUIDE
Reno's pinnacle guard-gated community around a Jack Nicklaus course — estates, Sierra views, and $1.2M+ custom homes.
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Inside South Reno's gated golf community — two courses, luxury custom homes, and what $800K–$3M buys.
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Truckee Meadows market data, all community guides, and every Reno neighborhood in one place.
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The Northern Nevada move playbook — taxes, cost of living, and neighborhoods.
Read →LIVING GUIDE
Jobs, cost, weather, and lifestyle for anyone weighing a move to Reno.
Read →Sources & Methodology
Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. The organizations below supply the underlying data — from RSAR median prices and NNRMLS inventory counts to Washoe County Assessor parcel records and GreatSchools ratings for Galena HS and Marce Herz MS. Follow any link to verify a figure or pull deeper detail than we publish here.
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