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South Reno · Community guide

Estate homes set among pines along the Mt. Rose Highway, home to a Jack Nicklaus course.

Montrêux is a gated golf community off the Mt. Rose Highway (SR-431) in the south Reno foothills, ZIP 89511. It is built around Montrêux Golf & Country Club, a private, member-owned club with a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that sits at roughly 5,500 feet in a mix of high desert and pine forest.

The club and most local press spell the name Montrêux (sometimes Montreux without the accent). You will also see Montreaux on older sites, including earlier versions of ours. This guide covers the community's setting, housing, the club, and what to check before you buy.

ZIP codeSouth Reno, Washoe County
89511
Golf courseOpened May 1998; 7,552 yards (Nicklaus Design)
Jack Nicklaus Signature, 18 holes
ElevationPer Nicklaus Design
About 5,500 feet
SizeLINKS Magazine community profile, circa 2017; confirm current figures with the HOA
About 726 acres, roughly 540 homesites
ClubMontrêux Golf & Country Club
Private, member-owned
Club address
18077 Bordeaux Dr, Reno NV 89511

Montrêux sits higher up the Mt. Rose corridor than most of south Reno, where sagebrush gives way to Jeffrey pine. The streets wind around the golf course, and many homes look out over fairways, lakes or the forested slopes toward Mt. Rose.

Architecture is a defining feature. A LINKS Magazine community profile describes European and Alpine-style architectural guidelines for homes here, which gives the community a consistent look of stone, timber and steep rooflines.

The club is member-owned. Members took ownership of the club in the mid-2010s, per LINKS Magazine, and in 2019 the club's board decided to stop hosting the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship after 21 years, citing growth in membership and the desire to keep the facilities available to members and homeowners.

Daily errands mean a drive down SR-431 to the Wedge Parkway and South Virginia Street area. In exchange, Galena Creek Regional Park and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are up the road rather than across town. For a wider view of the region, see our Reno guide.

  • Jack Nicklaus Signature course

    Opened in May 1998 and named among Golf Digest's best new private courses that year, per Nicklaus Design. The course measures 7,552 yards from the back tees.
  • Former PGA Tour venue

    Montrêux hosted the Reno-Tahoe Open, later the Barracuda Championship, for 21 years. The event moved to Old Greenwood in Truckee starting in 2020.
  • Club amenities

    Per the club, members have access to the clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, pools, a golf simulator room and dining, depending on membership type.
  • Mountain access

    Galena Creek Regional Park and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are both along SR-431 above the community.

Inside Montrêux

  • Golf-course estates

    Along the Nicklaus course fairways, lakes and greens

    Custom estate homes built to the community's architectural guidelines

    Fairway, water and mountain views with golf as part of daily life

    Nearby: Close to the clubhouse (club membership is separate)

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

  • Forested and view homesites

    Upper and edge streets among the pines

    Custom homes and occasional vacant lots

    More tree cover and privacy, with forest and valley views

    Nearby: Walking trails; Galena Creek Regional Park nearby

    Suits: Buyers seeking larger custom lots, tree cover and views

  • Parc Foret enclave

    Within Montrêux

    Described by LINKS Magazine as the community's final luxury enclave, with semi-custom and ready-built options

    Newer construction within the established community

    Suits: Buyers who want newer construction without managing a full custom build

Nearby communities to compare

  • ArrowCreek

    Lower foothills of south Reno off ArrowCreek Parkway

    Custom and semi-custom homes around two private courses

    Gated golf community closer to the valley floor

    Suits: Buyers comparing gated golf communities in 89511

  • St. James's Village

    Off Joy Lake Road, south of Galena Forest

    Custom homes on one-acre-minimum lots

    Gated, forested, non-golf

    Suits: Buyers who want a gated forest setting without a golf club

Weighing a fairway estate against a forested homesite or Parc Foret? We can build a Montrêux-only comparable set for the homes you like.

Montrêux is a custom-home community. Most homes were built from the late 1990s onward, after the course opened, and a circa-2017 LINKS profile described homes of roughly 2,600 to 7,000 square feet.

Pricing sits in the luxury tier of the Reno market and depends heavily on lot position, views, size and finish. Because the number of sales in any month is small, we build a Montrêux-specific comparable set for each buyer instead of relying on a published median.

New construction and remodels go through architectural review, so check the guidelines early if you plan to build or change a home's exterior.

  • Custom estate homes

    The core of the market. Expect a wide range in age, size and finish level.
  • Golf-frontage homes

    Homes on the Nicklaus course. Review easements and stray-ball exposure.
  • Vacant homesites

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

What buyers should know

  • Request the full HOA resale package, including CC&Rs, architectural guidelines, budget, reserves and any sub-association documents.
  • Ask about rental and short-term rental restrictions in the CC&Rs before assuming any rental use.
  • Treat club membership as its own decision. The club offers Golf, Sports and Clubhouse memberships; confirm current terms and costs directly with the club.
  • Get homeowners insurance quotes early. Forested foothill settings can affect wildfire-related coverage and cost.
  • Plan for winter. At about 5,500 feet, snow and ice are more frequent than on the valley floor, so check driveway slope and orientation.

Want help reviewing CC&Rs, architectural guidelines and HOA documents before you offer? Our team can walk you through them.

Montrêux is served by the Washoe County School District. Galena High School on Butch Cassidy Way is the nearest public high school in the Mt. Rose corridor, and Hunsberger Elementary and Marce Herz Middle School serve nearby parts of 89511.

Assignments have changed here over time. A 2008 sale record for a Montrêux home listed a middle school that is no longer the typical assignment for this area, so confirm the current zoning for any address.

  • Washoe County School District

    School district

    Public K-12 district for Reno, Sparks and unincorporated Washoe County.
  • Galena High School

    Public high (WCSD)

    3600 Butch Cassidy Way, Reno NV 89511.
  • Marce Herz Middle School

    Public middle (WCSD)

    13455 Thomas Creek Road, Reno NV 89511.
  • Hunsberger Elementary School

    Public elementary (WCSD)

    2505 Crossbow Court, 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 zoning is set by WCSD and can change. Confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with the Washoe County School District school locator.

Golf and club life

  • Montrêux Golf & Country Club

    Private, member-owned club with the Nicklaus course, clubhouse dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, pools and a golf simulator room. Play is for members and their guests.

Mountain recreation

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    Up Mt. Rose Highway at 18250 and 18350 Mt. Rose Hwy. Washoe County's oldest park (1931), with creekside trails, Marilyn's Pond, a visitor center and winter snowshoeing and sledding.
  • Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    Farther up SR-431, with an 8,260-foot base, the highest in the Lake Tahoe region.
  • Lake Tahoe's north shore

    Over the Mt. Rose summit via SR-431 to Incline Village.

  • Clubhouse dining

    Formal and casual dining at the club for members, per the club and LINKS Magazine.
  • Mt. Rose Highway and Wedge Parkway corridor

    The nearest groceries and everyday services, down the hill toward I-580.
  • South Virginia Street and downtown Reno

    Larger retail and restaurants in south Reno, with downtown and Midtown about a half hour north.
  • Incline Village

    Lake Tahoe dining and shops over the Mt. Rose summit, weather permitting.

The community's position on SR-431 is its outdoor advantage. You are minutes below Galena Creek Regional Park and within a reasonable drive of Mt. Rose skiing and Tahoe's north shore.

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    Jones Creek, Whites Creek, Bitterbrush and Thomas Creek trails, group picnic areas and ranger programs. The park ranger office is (775) 849-2511.
  • Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    Downhill skiing and snowboarding on about 1,200 acres, base 8,260 feet, summit 9,700 feet.
  • Community walking trails

    The club lists walking trails among its amenities. Ask the HOA for a current trail map.

Montrêux is reached directly from Mt. Rose Highway. East leads down to I-580 and the rest of Reno; west climbs toward Galena Creek, Mt. Rose and Lake Tahoe. Winter conditions on SR-431 can slow trips toward Tahoe.

Roads & highways

  • Mt. Rose Highway (SR-431): the main access road
  • I-580 / US-395: north to Reno and south to Carson City
  • Wedge Parkway and South Virginia Street: nearest services

Public transit

  • No fixed-route transit serves the community. Check RTC Washoe for the nearest routes on 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 25 to 30 minutes (approximate)
Mt. Rose Ski TahoeAbout 15 to 20 minutes (approximate, weather dependent)
Incline Village / North Lake TahoeAbout 30 to 35 minutes (approximate, weather dependent)
Carson CityAbout 30 minutes (approximate)

  • HOA dues

    HOA dues fund the gated entry, common areas and snow removal. Dues and any sub-association fees vary; get current figures from the resale package.
  • Club membership

    A separate cost. The club offers Golf, Sports and Clubhouse memberships; confirm initiation fees and dues with the club.
  • Property taxes

    Nevada caps annual property tax bill increases at 3% for an owner's primary residence, with a higher cap for other property (Washoe County Assessor). New construction is not capped in its first year on the roll.
  • State income tax

    Nevada has no state personal income tax.
  • Insurance and winter upkeep

    Forested sites and higher elevation can raise wildfire-related insurance costs and winter maintenance needs.

  • Buyers who want a gated golf community

    A private, member-owned club with a Jack Nicklaus Signature course inside the gates.
  • Buyers seeking larger custom lots, pines and views

    Higher-elevation, forested setting with architectural guidelines that keep a consistent look.
  • Buyers who want quick access to Mt. Rose skiing

    SR-431 leads straight up to Galena Creek and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.
  • Buyers who split time between Reno and Lake Tahoe

    Tahoe's north shore is over the Mt. Rose summit, while Reno services are down the hill.

Why people choose Montrêux

  • Gated community around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course
  • Member-owned private club with golf, sport and social memberships
  • Pine-forest setting at about 5,500 feet
  • Among the closest gated golf communities to Mt. Rose and Tahoe's north shore
  • Consistent European and Alpine architecture

Things to consider

  • HOA dues plus optional club membership
  • More snow and colder winters than the valley floor
  • Wildfire exposure and insurance costs in a forested setting
  • Longer drive to everyday shopping than valley neighborhoods
  • Architectural review applies to exterior changes and new builds

Sources & references (17) · researched 2026-09-29
  1. Montrêux Golf & Country Club — Montrêux Golf & Country Club
  2. Membership — Montrêux Golf & Country Club
  3. Montreux Golf & Country Club — Nicklaus Design
  4. Montrêux Golf & Country Club — LINKS Magazine
  5. Barracuda Championship moving to Old Greenwood for the next four years — Nevada Sports Net
  6. After 21 years, Montrêux pulls plug on Barracuda Championship — Northern Nevada Business Weekly
  7. After Montrêux pull-out, Barracuda Championship moving to Truckee — Northern Nevada Business Weekly
  8. 5610 Coeur Ct, Reno NV 89511 (sale record) — Compass
  9. Galena Creek Regional Park — Washoe County Parks
  10. Mount Rose Ski Tahoe — Wikipedia
  11. Marce Herz Middle School project — Washoe County School District
  12. Hunsberger Elementary School — Washoe County School District
  13. School Locator Map — Washoe County School District
  14. Tax Cap (Partial Abatement) — Washoe County Assessor
  15. Nevada Department of Taxation — State of Nevada
  16. Reno-Tahoe International Airport — Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
  17. 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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