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A gated golf community in the foothills of Mt. Rose with sweeping valley views.
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ArrowCreek is a gated golf community in the foothills of south Reno, roughly 15 miles south of downtown on the eastern slope of the Carson Range. It surrounds The Club at ArrowCreek, a private club with two 18-hole championship courses, and sits in the 89511 ZIP code between the Mt. Rose Highway (SR-431) corridor and the Thomas Creek drainage.

Buyers usually come here for three things: a gated setting with open space, big views across the Truckee Meadows, and quick access to both Reno services and the Mt. Rose side of the Sierra. This guide covers how the community is set up, what the housing looks like, and what to check before you write an offer.

ZIP codeSouth Reno, Washoe County
89511
GolfLegend (Arnold Palmer) and Challenge (Fuzzy Zoeller with John Harbottle III)
36 holes, two private courses
SettingAbout 15 miles south of downtown Reno per club and trade press
Gated foothill community
SizeFigures cited by Club & Resort Business (2022) and Golf.com; confirm current counts with the HOA
Roughly 1,000 to 1,100 homes
Public parkWashoe County park with Lower Thomas Creek Trail access
Arrowcreek Park, 11 acres
Club address
2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy, Reno NV 89511

ArrowCreek is laid out along ArrowCreek Parkway, climbing west from the south Reno valley floor into sagebrush and pine foothills. Homes sit on winding streets and cul-de-sacs, with the two golf courses and large stretches of open space threaded between neighborhoods.

Day to day, the community splits into two layers. The homeowners association runs the gates, common areas and a Residents' Center, while The Club at ArrowCreek is a separate private club with its own membership. Owning a home here does not by itself make you a club member, so buyers should look at both when budgeting.

Because the community sits higher than much of south Reno, many lots look back over the Truckee Meadows toward the Virginia Range. The trade-off is weather: higher elevation foothill streets can see more wind and snow than the valley floor, and HOA snow removal is part of the picture here.

Shopping, groceries and dining are a short drive down the hill along Mt. Rose Highway, Wedge Parkway and South Virginia Street. For a wider look at Reno as a whole, see our Reno community guide.

  • Two private championship courses

    The Legend Course (Arnold Palmer design, opened 1999, 7,115 yards) and the Challenge Course (Fuzzy Zoeller with John Harbottle III, opened 2000, 7,433 yards), per Club & Resort Business, June 2022.

  • Rebuilt clubhouse and amenities

    The club completed a roughly $60 million, multi-year clubhouse and amenity expansion reported in 2022, adding a three-pool complex, a fitness center, an indoor four-court pickleball facility, a golf performance center and several dining venues.

  • HOA Residents' Center

    Listing descriptions consistently describe a Residents' Center with pools, a spa, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness room, meeting rooms and a playground. Confirm current amenities and rules with the ArrowCreek HOA.

  • Trail access from the neighborhood

    Washoe County's Arrowcreek Park on ArrowCreek Parkway provides access to the Lower Thomas Creek Trail, with a longer climb to the Upper Thomas Creek Trail.

Inside ArrowCreek

  • Golf-course frontage homes

    Along the Legend and Challenge fairways throughout the community

    Custom and semi-custom single-family homes, generally built from the late 1990s onward

    Fairway and mountain views; golf activity and course maintenance are part of the backdrop

    Nearby: Proximity to the clubhouse and practice facilities (club membership is separate)

    Suits: Buyers who want a gated golf community with course views

  • View and open-space lots

    Upper streets and edges of the community backing onto open space

    Larger custom homes, often on bigger or sloped lots

    More privacy and long views across the Truckee Meadows

    Nearby: Walking paths and trail access toward Thomas Creek

    Suits: Buyers seeking larger custom lots and views

  • Lower-elevation and smaller-lot homes

    Areas closer to the main gate and ArrowCreek Parkway

    Single-family homes on smaller lots than the estate areas; lot sizes vary widely

    Shorter drive to schools, shopping and Mt. Rose Highway

    Nearby: Same HOA gates and Residents' Center access

    Suits: Buyers who want a gated address with a smaller yard to maintain

Nearby communities to compare

  • Saddlehorn

    Foothills just below ArrowCreek, north of Mt. Rose Highway

    Custom homes on larger lots, non-golf

    Lower HOA structure, neighborhood park and trail access

    Suits: Buyers who want foothill custom homes without a golf club

  • Montrêux

    Off Mt. Rose Highway, farther up the corridor toward the Sierra

    Custom estates around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course

    Pine-forest setting at higher elevation

    Suits: Buyers comparing gated golf communities in 89511

Deciding between a fairway home, a view lot or something closer to the gate? We can pull ArrowCreek-only comparables and walk the streets with you.

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ArrowCreek is almost entirely single-family homes, most of them custom or semi-custom and built from the late 1990s forward as the golf courses opened. Architecture leans toward stone, stucco and timber mountain styles, and exterior changes typically go through HOA architectural review.

Prices sit in the upper tiers of the south Reno market and vary a lot by lot size, view and whether a home backs onto a fairway. Rather than quote a single median that moves month to month, we recommend pulling a current ArrowCreek-only comparable report before setting a budget.

Lots range from smaller parcels near the entry to larger estate lots higher in the community. Slope, orientation and view corridors matter as much as square footage here.

  • Custom single-family homes

    The dominant product. Expect a wide range in age, finish level and lot size.

  • Golf-frontage homes

    Homes on the Legend or Challenge courses. Review any golf-related easements and stray-ball exposure.

  • Vacant lots

    Occasionally available. Budget for HOA architectural review, foothill construction costs and utility verification.

What buyers should know

  • Ask for the full HOA resale package: budget, reserve study, CC&Rs, architectural guidelines, rules and any pending assessments.
  • Treat club membership as a separate decision. The Club at ArrowCreek sells its own memberships (Golf, Sport, Social and other categories) on a member-referral basis; confirm current terms directly with the club.
  • Check the lot's slope, drainage and snow exposure, especially on upper streets and north-facing driveways.
  • Review wildfire defensible-space requirements and ask your insurance agent for a quote early, since foothill locations can affect availability and cost.
  • Confirm the tax district and ownership details on the Washoe County Assessor's parcel record.

Want a clear picture of HOA dues, club membership options and recent sales before you offer? Ask us for an ArrowCreek buyer briefing.

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ArrowCreek is served by the Washoe County School District (WCSD). Public schools closest to the community include Hunsberger Elementary, Marce Herz Middle School and Galena High School, all in the 89511 ZIP code.

Attendance zones change over time. For example, some older listings in this area show a middle school assignment that predates Marce Herz, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address.

  • Washoe County School District

    School district

    Public K-12 district for Reno, Sparks and unincorporated Washoe County.

  • Hunsberger Elementary School

    Public elementary (WCSD)

    2505 Crossbow Court, Reno NV 89511.

  • Marce Herz Middle School

    Public middle (WCSD)

    13455 Thomas Creek Road, Reno NV 89511.

  • Galena High School

    Public high (WCSD)

    3600 Butch Cassidy Way, Reno NV 89511.

Colleges & universities

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    The state's flagship university, north of downtown Reno.

  • Truckee Meadows Community College

    Community college with multiple Reno-area sites.

School assignments are set by WCSD and can change. Confirm zoning for any specific address using the Washoe County School District school locator before relying on it.

Golf and club life

  • The Club at ArrowCreek

    Private club with the Legend and Challenge courses, a golf performance center, pools, fitness, pickleball and several dining venues. Membership required; non-members can visit through hosted guest experiences, events or tours per the club.

Skiing and mountain recreation

  • Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    Up SR-431 with a base elevation of 8,260 feet, the highest base in the Lake Tahoe region. Roughly 25 to 30 miles from Reno.

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    Washoe County's oldest park (established 1931), about seven miles up Mt. Rose Highway from I-580, with creekside trails, a visitor center and winter snowshoeing.

  • Mt. Rose Highway and Wedge Parkway corridor

    The closest groceries, coffee and everyday services, a few minutes down the hill from the ArrowCreek gate.

  • South Virginia Street, south Reno

    Larger retail, restaurants and entertainment along South Virginia Street toward South Meadows.

  • Downtown and Midtown Reno

    Dining, arts and nightlife roughly 20 to 30 minutes north, depending on traffic.

ArrowCreek backs onto foothill open space, and trail access is one of its practical advantages. Washoe County manages Arrowcreek Park inside the community area, and the wider Mt. Rose corridor opens up forest trails and Tahoe access within a short drive.

  • Arrowcreek Park

    2950 Arrowcreek Parkway. An 11-acre Washoe County park with a playground, first-come group picnic pavilion, small amphitheater, about 3 acres of turf and equestrian parking.

  • Thomas Creek Trail

    The Lower Thomas Creek Trail is reachable from Arrowcreek Park. Reaching the Upper Thomas Creek Trail is about a 2.5-mile hike with roughly 700 feet of gain; the county notes March through October as the best season. Dogs must be leashed.

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    Trails including Jones Creek, Whites Creek, Bitterbrush and Thomas Creek, plus Marilyn's Pond and ranger programs.

  • Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    Downhill skiing and snowboarding at the top of SR-431.

ArrowCreek is car-dependent. Most trips start on ArrowCreek Parkway and connect to Mt. Rose Highway (SR-431), Wedge Parkway or South Virginia Street, then to I-580 for Reno and Carson City.

Roads & highways

  • ArrowCreek Parkway: the main internal and access road
  • Mt. Rose Highway (SR-431): toward I-580 to the east and Mt. Rose and Lake Tahoe to the west
  • I-580 / US-395: north to Reno and south to Carson City

Public transit

  • RTC Washoe runs bus service in the Reno area, but there is no fixed-route stop inside a gated foothill community like this. Check RTC Washoe for the nearest routes along the valley floor.

Airports

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 2001 East Plumb Lane, Reno
Approximate drive times (traffic and weather vary)
Reno-Tahoe International AirportAbout 20 to 25 minutes (approximate)
Downtown RenoAbout 20 to 30 minutes (approximate)
Mt. Rose Ski TahoeAbout 25 to 30 minutes (approximate, weather dependent)
Incline Village / North Lake TahoeAbout 35 to 45 minutes (approximate, weather dependent)
Carson CityAbout 30 minutes (approximate)

ArrowCreek is residential. Owners typically commute to jobs across the Truckee Meadows, work remotely, or split time between Reno and other markets. For broader regional context, see our Reno guide.

  • HOA dues

    The ArrowCreek HOA funds gates and security, common areas, snow removal and the Residents' Center. Dues change; get the current amount and any sub-association or special assessments in writing from the resale package.

  • Club membership

    A separate cost from HOA dues. The Club at ArrowCreek offers several membership categories and states it has no assessments and no food-and-beverage minimums; confirm current initiation and dues directly with the club.

  • Property taxes

    Nevada's partial abatement caps annual property tax bill increases at 3% for an owner's primary residence, with a higher cap for other property. New construction and new parcels are not capped in their first year on the roll (Washoe County Assessor).

  • State income tax

    Nevada has no state personal income tax.

  • Insurance and wildfire

    Foothill locations near open space can affect homeowners insurance cost and availability. Get quotes during your inspection period.

  • Buyers who want a gated golf community

    Two private championship courses and a gated HOA in one community.

  • Buyers seeking larger custom lots and views

    Many homes sit on sloped lots with views across the Truckee Meadows.

  • Buyers who want quick access to Mt. Rose skiing and trails

    SR-431 leads up to Galena Creek and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, and Thomas Creek trails start nearby.

  • Buyers who want club amenities beyond golf

    The club's pools, fitness, pickleball and dining are available through non-golf membership categories.

Why people choose ArrowCreek

  • Gated community with HOA-run Residents' Center
  • Two private 18-hole courses and a heavily reinvested clubhouse
  • Direct trail access via Arrowcreek Park and Thomas Creek
  • Close to south Reno shopping and to Mt. Rose Highway
  • Wide range of home sizes and lot types within one community

Things to consider

  • Two cost layers: HOA dues plus optional club membership
  • Higher-elevation foothill streets can see more wind and snow
  • Wildfire exposure and insurance costs deserve early attention
  • Car-dependent, with no transit inside the gates
  • Architectural review applies to exterior changes and new builds

Sources & references (19) · researched 2026-09-29
  1. The Club at ArrowCreek — The Club at ArrowCreek
  2. Membership — The Club at ArrowCreek
  3. The Club at ArrowCreek Completes $60M Clubhouse Renovation, New Amenities Expansion — Club & Resort Business
  4. ArrowCreek CC: No Longer Just an Amenity — Club & Resort Business
  5. ArrowCreek: Nevada club bounced back — Golf.com
  6. Friends of ArrowCreek pays off Washoe County debt — Washoe County
  7. Troon Selected to Manage The Club at ArrowCreek in Reno, Nevada — Troon
  8. ArrowCreek Homeowners Association Trademarks — Justia Trademarks
  9. Arrowcreek Park — Washoe County Parks
  10. Galena Creek Regional Park — Washoe County Parks
  11. Mount Rose Ski Tahoe — Wikipedia
  12. 2754 Shadow Dancer Trail, Reno NV 89511 (listing record) — Compass
  13. Hunsberger Elementary School — Washoe County School District
  14. Marce Herz Middle School project — Washoe County School District
  15. School Locator Map — Washoe County School District
  16. Tax Cap (Partial Abatement) — Washoe County Assessor
  17. Nevada Department of Taxation — State of Nevada
  18. Reno-Tahoe International Airport — Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
  19. RTC Washoe — Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County

Information is believed accurate as of the research date but can change. Verify school assignments, fees and market data before making decisions.

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