If you are shopping for a home in south Reno, the 89521 zip code is one of the first places worth knowing well. Locals call this whole area South Meadows, and the most recognized neighborhood inside it is Damonte Ranch, a large master planned community that also sits alongside Double Diamond and several newer villages. Homes for sale in Damonte Ranch and the wider South Meadows area draw buyers who want newer construction, real parks and trails, strong schools, and quick freeway access, all without the price tag of the far southwest foothills. Here is what the Kinney & Renwick Team wants you to understand before you tour.
South Meadows is the southern edge of Reno, wrapped around the I-580 and U.S. 395 freeway corridor. That location is the whole appeal. From most of Damonte Ranch you can reach the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Midtown, and downtown Reno in a short drive north, while the Mount Rose Highway route to Lake Tahoe and Mount Rose Ski Tahoe opens up to the west. Damonte Ranch Parkway and Steamboat Parkway are the two spines that move you through the community, connecting the residential villages to shopping, schools, and the freeway on ramps. For buyers relocating from California, the combination of easy freeway access and a genuine door to the mountains is often the reason South Reno rises to the top of the list.
Damonte Ranch is not a builder subdivision that appeared overnight. The land was the Damonte family cattle ranch, and the master planned community grew out of a roughly 2,000 acre south Reno land assembly that dates back to the late 1980s. That history is why the neighborhood feels planned rather than pieced together. Streets connect logically, parks were set aside from the start, and commercial centers were built to serve the rooftops around them. Newer phases continue that pattern, including the Downtown Damonte project along the corridor that is bringing additional retail, dining, offices, and a technology campus with local jobs. Buyers who value a community with a clear plan and continued investment tend to feel at home here quickly.
The signature open space is Damonte Ranch Park and the adjacent Damonte Ranch Wetlands. The wetlands loop is a flat, walkable trail around a series of ponds that draws walkers, runners, families with strollers, and birdwatchers year round. It is recognized by local birding groups as one of the better spots in the Truckee Meadows to see waterfowl and shorebirds, which is unusual for a neighborhood inside a growing metro. Add in neighborhood pocket parks, sports fields, and the freeway access that puts you at the base of the Sierra in under an hour, and Damonte Ranch delivers the outdoor lifestyle that pulls so many buyers to Northern Nevada. If you plan to sell first and buy here, our guide to selling your home in Reno and Sparks walks through how to line up both sides of the move.
Damonte Ranch is anchored by Damonte Ranch High School, a Washoe County School District campus on Rio Wrangler Parkway, along with nearby elementary and middle schools that serve the South Meadows villages. That school anchor, paired with newer homes and quiet residential streets, is a major reason the area is popular with families and with buyers planning to grow into a home. Lot sizes and floor plans vary widely across the community, from lower maintenance homes near the town center to larger two story plans in the outer villages, so families at different stages tend to find something that fits.
You do not have to leave South Reno for the essentials. Neighborhood shopping centers along Damonte Ranch Parkway and Steamboat Parkway cover groceries, coffee, restaurants, fitness, and services, and The Summit Reno, the large open air shopping center on South Virginia Street, is a short drive away for national retail and dining. This everyday convenience is one of the quiet advantages of buying in 89521. Many outer Reno neighborhoods make you drive for basics, while South Meadows keeps most of daily life within a few minutes of home. To see what is currently active across the area, you can browse current Reno and Sparks listings and filter down to what fits.
The homes for sale in Damonte Ranch and South Meadows cover a broad range, which is exactly why the area works for so many buyers. You will find townhomes and lower priced single family homes near the town center, a deep middle market of two story family homes across Damonte Ranch and Double Diamond, and a smaller number of larger and semi custom homes in the newer south villages. Because inventory here turns over steadily and new phases keep adding product, pricing tends to be more approachable than the gated foothill communities to the west, while still holding value on the strength of location, schools, and amenities. The listings feed below shows every active property in the 89521 area in real time, including the full price range, so you are always looking at what is actually on the market today.
If you already own here and are weighing a move, the same qualities that attract buyers work in your favor as a seller. Our companion guide on selling a house in Damonte Ranch in 2026 covers pricing, timing, and preparation specific to this market, and you can get a fast, no obligation starting point with our Reno home value estimate tool. Whether you are buying, selling, or doing both at once, the Kinney & Renwick Team knows South Reno block by block and is ready to help you make the smart move.
Not exactly. South Meadows is the broader south Reno area covered by the 89521 zip code, and Damonte Ranch is the largest and best known master planned community inside it. The same zip also includes Double Diamond and several newer villages. When people say they are looking in South Meadows, they usually mean this whole southern edge of Reno, with Damonte Ranch as its centerpiece.
Damonte Ranch and the surrounding South Meadows villages offer a wide mix, from townhomes and lower maintenance single family homes near the town center to larger two story family homes and some semi custom homes in the newer phases. That range is one of the reasons the area appeals to first time buyers, growing families, and move up buyers alike. The live listings feed on this page shows the full current price range.
It is one of the most family oriented parts of Reno. The community is anchored by Damonte Ranch High School and nearby elementary and middle schools, and it is built around parks, sports fields, and the popular Damonte Ranch wetlands trail. Quiet residential streets, newer homes, and everyday shopping close by round out the appeal for families at almost any stage.
Damonte Ranch sits along the I-580 and U.S. 395 corridor at the south end of Reno. Downtown Reno, Midtown, and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport are a short drive north, and the Mount Rose Highway route to Lake Tahoe and Mount Rose Ski Tahoe heads west from South Reno. That balance of city access and mountain access is a big part of why buyers choose the area.
This page shows every active listing in the 89521 zip code, which is the full South Meadows area. Because that zip includes Damonte Ranch along with Double Diamond and neighboring villages, you will see homes from across South Reno, not only Damonte Ranch itself. If you want to focus on a specific street, village, or price point, the Kinney & Renwick Team can set up a tighter search for you.
Start with our online Reno home value estimate for a quick, no obligation figure, then let the Kinney & Renwick Team refine it with real comparable sales from your exact village and floor plan. Automated estimates are a starting point, but Damonte Ranch and South Meadows have enough variety in age, lot size, and finish that a local review from an agent who knows the community will give you a far more accurate number.
Before you dive too deeply into your home search, let’s ensure your search is strategic. Kevin and Robin’s free home buying consultation helps you narrow down the right homes faster and avoid costly missteps. Then explore the latest listings right here.
Below are the latest homes for sale, updated directly from the MLS. This page refreshes regularly. Bookmark it as your go-to source.
When you’re ready to view a property, contact Kevin Kinney and Robin Renwick Chase International Real Estate to schedule a private showing or set up custom alerts so you never miss a new listing.
$725,369
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7563 Autumn Dusk Court Homesite 2433 Reno, Nevada
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,950 SqFt 0.309 Acres
$949,000
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14271 Platinum Rain Drive Glenwood 573 Reno, Nevada
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,005 SqFt 0.145 Acres
$1,629,000
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2450 Gary Mayo Court Glenwood 12 Model Reno, Nevada
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,206 SqFt 0.143 Acres
$1,750,000
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2449 Gary Mayo Court Mayfield 10 Model Reno, Nevada
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,420 SqFt 0.207 Acres
$750,000
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14284 Platinum Rain Drive Claymont 587 Reno, Nevada
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,699 SqFt 0.129 Acres
$950,000
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2564 Steel Hammer Court Glenwood 602 Reno, Nevada
2 Beds 2 Baths 2,041 SqFt 0.143 Acres
$759,950
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3797 Solitary Brook Road Homesite 2632 Reno, Nevada
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,410 SqFt 0.261 Acres
$874,747
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3807 Solitary Brook Road Homesite 2631 Reno, Nevada
5 Beds 3 Baths 3,248 SqFt 0.261 Acres
$699,950
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7773 Bighorn Point Drive Homesite 2415 Reno, Nevada
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,175 SqFt 0.153 Acres
$875,000
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12209 Pewter Point Street Homesite 49 Reno, Nevada
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,663 SqFt 0.15 Acres
$729,950
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7560 Autumn Dusk Court Homesite 2405 Reno, Nevada
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,950 SqFt 0.309 Acres
$899,950
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3812 Solitary Brook Road Homesite 2627 Reno, Nevada
5 Beds 3 Baths 3,248 SqFt 0.174 Acres