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Double Diamond is a South Reno community in the South Meadows area, on land that was once Wilbur D. May's 2,600-acre Double Diamond Ranch. Today it combines residential neighborhoods, parks and preserved wetlands with offices, medical facilities and shopping along South Meadows Parkway and Double R Boulevard, all in ZIP 89521.

Its location between I-580 and the airport makes it a practical base for commuting across the Truckee Meadows. This guide covers housing, schools, parks, transportation and what to check before buying, with sources at the end.

ZIP code
89521
Historic ranchPer the Wilbur D. May Center
Wilbur D. May's Double Diamond Ranch, about 2,600 acres
Master associationResponsible for wetlands near Damonte Ranch Pkwy and Double R Blvd
Double Diamond Ranch Master Association
Neighborhood park9100 Wilbur May Pkwy
Double Diamond Park, 10 acres
Hospital campus10101 Double R Blvd
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
School district
Washoe County School District

Double Diamond mixes housing with daily services. Residential streets off Wilbur May Parkway and Double Diamond Parkway sit close to South Meadows offices, a hospital campus, grocery-anchored centers and several WCSD schools.

The neighborhood was planned with open space in mind. Wetlands near Damonte Ranch Parkway and Double R Boulevard were preserved when the area was designed in the late 1990s and are overseen by the master association under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction.

Because it sits between I-580, the airport and Damonte Ranch, many residents can reach work, shopping and the highway in a few minutes.

  • Ranch history

    The area takes its name from Wilbur D. May's Double Diamond Ranch; rooms from the ranch are recreated at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.

  • Preserved wetlands

    Protected wetland areas near Damonte Ranch Parkway and Double R Boulevard are managed by the Double Diamond Ranch Master Association.

  • Services nearby

    Renown South Meadows Medical Center on Double R Boulevard operates an emergency room open 24 hours.

  • Transit option

    RTC Route 56 connects South Meadows and Damonte Ranch with Meadowood Mall and the Southwest Pavilion area.

Double Diamond and South Meadows

  • Double Diamond residential core

    Streets off Wilbur May Parkway and Double Diamond Parkway, east of I-580

    Single-family homes plus townhomes and condos, mostly built from the late 1990s onward

    Near Double Diamond Park, Double Diamond Elementary and Kendyl Depoali Middle School

    Nearby: 10-acre Double Diamond Park with ball fields, association-maintained landscaping

    Suits: Buyers who want quick I-580 access and schools and parks close by

  • Double R Boulevard / South Meadows Parkway corridor

    Around Renown South Meadows and the South Meadows business area

    Condos, townhomes and apartments near offices and shopping, with single-family streets nearby

    Close to medical offices, retail and RTC Route 56 stops

    Nearby: Renown South Meadows Medical Center, grocery and retail centers

    Suits: Buyers who want lower-maintenance housing near services and transit

  • Wetland-edge streets

    Near the preserved wetlands toward Damonte Ranch Parkway and Double R Boulevard

    Single-family and attached homes, some backing to open space

    Paved walking path along part of the wetlands; wildlife and open views

    Nearby: Master-association wetlands and path

    Suits: Buyers who value open space behind the home

Deciding between a townhome near South Meadows Parkway and a detached home on a quieter street? We can pull comparables for both and tour them the same day.

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Double Diamond's homes are generally newer than central Reno's, with many built from the late 1990s through the 2000s. Buyers will find detached single-family homes, townhomes and condos, which gives the area a broader range of price points than many South Reno master plans.

Pricing depends on home type, size, age and whether a home backs to open space. Condos and townhomes near the South Meadows corridor typically sit well below detached homes on quieter interior streets.

  • Single-family detached

    Tract homes in a range of sizes on standard suburban lots.

  • Townhomes

    Attached homes, often with association-maintained exteriors or landscaping.

  • Condos

    Condo communities near the South Meadows Parkway and Double R Boulevard corridors.

Market snapshot

  • Citywide context: the median sales price for a single-family home in Reno was about $670,000 in May 2026, and $635,000 across Washoe County, per Sierra Nevada REALTORS data reported by News 4.
  • The same May 2026 report described Washoe County inventory as down nearly 25 percent year over year, with less than two months of supply.

What buyers should know

  • Request both master association and sub-association documents; some condo and townhome projects carry their own dues on top of the master.
  • If a home backs to the wetlands, ask about any access restrictions and fencing rules tied to the protected area.
  • Check airport flight paths and I-580 noise for streets on the north and west edges.
  • Compare condos with condos and detached homes with detached homes; blended 89521 averages can mislead.

Want master and sub-association dues, recent sales and noise considerations laid out for a specific home? Ask us for a Double Diamond buyer briefing.

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Double Diamond is served by the Washoe County School District. Several campuses are located within or next to the community.

  • Washoe County School District (WCSD)

    School district

    Public schools for Reno, Sparks and the rest of Washoe County. Attendance zones are set by address.

  • Double Diamond Elementary School

    Public elementary (PK-5)

    1200 South Meadows Pkwy, per NCES.

  • Kendyl Depoali Middle School

    Public middle (6-8)

    9300 Wilbur May Pkwy, per NCES; opened in 2009.

  • Damonte Ranch High School

    Public high (9-12)

    10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy in neighboring Damonte Ranch; opened in fall 2003.

Colleges & universities

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    Nevada's land-grant university, founded in 1874, and an R1 Carnegie research university north of downtown, roughly 20 minutes away by car.

School assignments depend on the exact address and can change. Confirm current zoning with the Washoe County School District's Find My Zoned School tool before you rely on it.

Parks and open space

  • Double Diamond Park

    A 10-acre park at 9100 Wilbur May Pkwy with baseball/softball fields and a soccer/football field, maintained jointly by the City of Reno and the Double Diamond HOA.

  • Wetlands path

    A paved walking path runs beside part of the protected wetlands. Stay on the path; the HOA has warned that encroaching on the wetlands can carry federal penalties.

  • Bartley Ranch Regional Park

    A 56-acre Washoe County park off Lakeside Drive with trails, horse arenas and an amphitheater, a short drive west.

Shopping and entertainment

  • Shayden Summit

    An open-air lifestyle center at 13925 S Virginia St, at I-580 and Mt. Rose Highway, with more than 65 stores including a Century theatre, Dillard's and Trader Joe's.

  • Meadowood Mall area

    Regional shopping north of South Meadows, connected by RTC Route 56.

Day trips

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    A 292-acre county park on Mt. Rose Highway with trails and a visitor center, about 25 minutes away.

  • Wilbur D. May Museum and Arboretum

    In Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, with recreated rooms from the Double Diamond Ranch and a free 13-acre arboretum.

  • South Meadows Parkway and Double R Boulevard

    Grocery-anchored centers, restaurants and services close to residential streets.

  • South Virginia Street / Shayden Summit

    Open-air lifestyle center and big-box retail near the I-580 and Mt. Rose Highway interchange.

  • Midtown and downtown Reno

    Local restaurants and nightlife about 15 minutes north.

Double Diamond's outdoor space is mostly neighborhood-scale: ball fields, landscaped paths and preserved wetlands. Larger trail systems are a short drive away in the Carson Range foothills and along Mt. Rose Highway.

  • Double Diamond Park

    Ball fields and open turf, restrooms open seasonally.

  • Double Diamond wetlands

    Protected wetlands with an adjacent paved path.

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    Mountain trails and access to Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Mt. Rose Wilderness.

  • Bartley Ranch Regional Park

    Trails and equestrian facilities.

Double Diamond is one of the better-connected parts of South Reno for drivers. I-580 runs along its west side, giving direct access north to downtown and I-80 and south toward Carson City.

Roads & highways

  • I-580 / US 395 (South Meadows Parkway interchange)
  • South Meadows Parkway and Double R Boulevard
  • Double Diamond Parkway and Wilbur May Parkway
  • Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) toward Lake Tahoe via I-580

Public transit

  • RTC Route 56 (South Meadows / Damonte Ranch) serves stops including Renown South Meadows, Meadowood Mall and the Southwest Pavilion area. Standard fare was $2.00 per ride on the schedule effective May 2025.

Airports

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. The airport lists 10 airlines and 20-plus nonstop destinations.
Approximate drive times (traffic and weather vary)
Reno-Tahoe International AirportAbout 10-15 minutes (approximate)
Downtown RenoAbout 15-20 minutes (approximate)
University of Nevada, RenoAbout 20 minutes (approximate)
Carson CityAbout 30-35 minutes (approximate)
Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (USA Parkway)About 40 minutes (approximate)
Incline Village, Lake TahoeAbout 45-50 minutes (approximate)

South Meadows is one of South Reno's main employment areas, with offices, medical facilities and retail along South Meadows Parkway and Double R Boulevard. Renown South Meadows Medical Center is a major local health care campus.

For a regional employment overview, see our Reno community guide.

  • Renown South Meadows Medical Center

    Hospital and medical pavilion campus at 10085-10101 Double R Blvd.

  • State income tax

    Nevada's Department of Taxation administers sales, property and business taxes; its list of tax types does not include a personal income tax.

  • Sales tax

    The combined sales tax rate in Washoe County is 8.265 percent (4.6 percent state plus 3.665 percent county), per Avalara's 2026 rate table.

  • Property tax

    Nevada caps annual property tax increases on an owner-occupied primary residence, typically at 3 percent; the Washoe County Assessor's Office explains eligibility.

  • HOA dues

    Expect master association dues, plus sub-association dues in many townhome and condo projects. Verify current amounts in the resale package.

  • Buyers who want quick I-580 and airport access

    The community sits beside I-580, and RNO is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away.

  • Buyers comparing condos, townhomes and single-family homes

    Double Diamond has all three, which widens the range of price points.

  • Buyers who want services close by

    A hospital campus, grocery-anchored centers and several WCSD schools are within the area.

  • Buyers who want transit access in South Reno

    RTC Route 56 serves the South Meadows corridor.

Why people choose Double Diamond

  • Direct I-580 access and a short drive to the airport
  • Mix of housing types and price points
  • Parks, preserved wetlands and several WCSD schools in or near the community
  • Hospital, shopping and offices close by
  • RTC bus service along the South Meadows corridor

Things to consider

  • Commercial corridors bring more traffic than purely residential areas
  • Some streets hear I-580 traffic or aircraft noise
  • Master and sub-association dues can stack
  • Wetland access is restricted; the path does not connect everywhere residents might want
  • Limited new construction compared with areas farther south

Sources & references (20) · researched 2026-09-29
  1. Wilbur D. May Center — Wikipedia
  2. Double Diamond Park — Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
  3. Damonte Ranch High School — Wikipedia
  4. Residents and HOA dispute over wetlands path in south Reno — News 4 / KRNV
  5. Renown South Meadows Medical Center — Renown Health
  6. Shayden Summit — Wikipedia
  7. Galena Creek Regional Park — Washoe County Parks and Open Space
  8. Bartley Ranch Regional Park — Washoe County Parks and Open Space
  9. Search for Public Schools: ZIP 89521 results — National Center for Education Statistics
  10. Our Schools / Find My Zoned School — Washoe County School District
  11. Find My Zoned School (interactive map) — Washoe County School District
  12. About the University — University of Nevada, Reno
  13. Washoe County median home price hits $635,000 in May amid scarce listings — News 4 / KRNV (citing Sierra Nevada REALTORS)
  14. Washoe County sales tax rate — Avalara
  15. Tax Types — Nevada Department of Taxation
  16. Washoe County Assessor (tax cap information) — Washoe County Assessor's Office
  17. Reno-Tahoe International Airport — Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
  18. Route 56: South Meadows / Damonte Ranch — RTC Washoe
  19. Route 56 Schedule (effective May 2025) — RTC Washoe
  20. OSRM routing engine (OpenStreetMap data), used for approximate off-peak drive estimates — Project OSRM

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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