South Reno Homes for Sale

South Reno homes span a wide range by neighborhood, size, and vintage. Entry-level attached townhomes and smaller single-family homes start around $450,000 to $550,000. Three- and four-bedroom single-family homes in Damonte Ranch and Double Diamond trade from $550,000 to $850,000. Newer construction and homes on larger lots above the valley floor push above $900,000. The live median shown above reflects current NNRMLS active listings.

South Reno falls within the Washoe County School District and is served by some of its highest-rated elementary, middle, and high schools. Galena High School in 89511 consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Nevada. Rating details change year to year — we recommend checking the current GreatSchools scores for any specific address before making an offer, and we pull that data as part of our buyer consultation.

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, the closest major resort, is roughly 25 to 35 minutes from most South Reno neighborhoods depending on traffic and weather. Lake Tahoe's North Shore resorts — Northstar and Heavenly — run 45 to 60 minutes. Most South Reno residents consider the ski commute one of the primary reasons they chose the area over other Reno ZIP codes that sit farther north or east.

Yes. Several South Reno communities have active new-construction phases, particularly in the 89521 ZIP code and the newer sections of South Meadows and Damonte Ranch West. Builders operating in the area include national homebuilders active in Northern Nevada. New-build pricing typically runs above resale for comparable square footage, but buyers receive builder warranties and modern energy-efficiency standards.

South Virginia Street (US-395) connects South Reno to downtown Reno in roughly 15 to 25 minutes under normal conditions. The I-580 interchange provides alternative access to the north end of the metro and the airport. Peak-hour congestion on South Virginia and McCarran Boulevard is the most common complaint — buyers who work downtown often choose neighborhoods with direct 395 onramp access for the fastest morning commute.