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A northwest Reno master-planned community with a golf course, trails and city-light views.
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Somersett is a master-planned community in Northwest Reno, set on about 2,391 acres between Peavine Mountain and the Sierra Nevada, according to the Somersett Owners Association. The association says the community is home to nearly 11,000 residents.

It is known for its amenity package: two golf courses, two clubhouses, and more than 27 miles of hiking and biking trails. This guide covers the neighborhoods inside Somersett, how the golf club and HOA differ, and what to check before you buy.

SizeSomersett Owners Association
About 2,391 acres
ResidentsSomersett Owners Association
Nearly 11,000
TrailsHiking and biking, per the SOA
27+ miles
GolfPrivate 18-hole Somersett Country Club plus Canyon Nine
2 courses
ZIP code
89523
89523 median closed price90 days reviewed in an Aug 2026 NNRMLS analysis by Nevada Real Estate Group; ZIP-wide, not Somersett only
$658,500

Somersett is organized around a town center on Town Square Way, where the owners association's Club at Town Center hosts fitness classes, pools, and community events. Streets fan out from there into the foothills, with open-space corridors and natural creeks preserved between neighborhoods.

Most of daily life is shaped by the HOA. The Somersett Owners Association runs the shared amenities and trail system, handles snow removal information, and publishes fire fuel mitigation and emergency preparation resources for owners.

The community sits on the wildland edge. The human-caused Hawk Fire in August 2026 burned about 15,085 acres around Peavine Mountain, and Somersett was placed under evacuation orders before they were downgraded, per CBS News and Carson Now.

  • HOA amenities

    The owners association operates the Club at Town Center, pools, a fitness center with classes, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, and the Canyon Nine golf course.

  • Private golf club

    Somersett Country Club is a private, member-owned club with an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Tom Kite's team, playing to 7,252 yards from the back tees.

  • Trails and open space

    More than 27 miles of hiking and biking trails connect neighborhoods, with wildlife corridors and creeks kept as open space.

  • On-demand transit

    RTC FlexRIDE on-demand, curb-to-curb service operates in Somersett, booked through the RTC app or by phone.

Communities within Somersett

  • The Village

    Within the Somersett master plan

    Single-family homes in the main Somersett neighborhoods

    Full access to Somersett Owners Association amenities, including the Club at Town Center and trails.

    Nearby: Club at Town Center, Canyon Nine, pools, trails

    Suits: Buyers wanting amenity-rich HOA living

  • The Vue

    Near the Somersett town center

    Attached and lower-maintenance homes

    Smaller-footprint living close to the town center, with access to the community's shared amenities.

    Suits: Buyers wanting lower exterior maintenance; buyers who want to be near the town center

  • Somersett Golf & Country Club neighborhoods

    Around the 18-hole Somersett Country Club course

    Golf-oriented single-family and custom homes, many with course or mountain views

    Proximity to a private, member-owned club. Buying a home here does not include a golf membership; memberships are sold separately by the club.

    Nearby: Championship course, clubhouse dining at The Grille, practice facilities

    Suits: Golf-focused buyers; buyers seeking view or custom homes

  • Sierra Canyon

    Within the Somersett master plan, northwest Reno

    Del Webb age-restricted (55+) community, largely single-story homes

    A companion community that shares events and amenities with Somersett residents, with its own clubhouse and HOA.

    Suits: Buyers seeking a 55+ age-restricted community; buyers wanting single-story homes

Deciding between The Vue, a golf-course street, or Sierra Canyon? Tell us what matters and we'll narrow it down.

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Somersett offers attached homes, production single-family homes, golf-course homes, custom homes, and an age-restricted section. Prices rise with lot size, views, golf frontage, and newer construction.

Because published ZIP data for 89523 also includes non-Somersett neighborhoods, ask for sales from the specific Somersett neighborhood you're considering.

  • Single-family homes

    The majority of homes, in a range of sizes and build years.

  • Attached homes

    Townhome-style options such as The Vue near the town center.

  • Golf and custom homes

    Around the Somersett Country Club course, often with larger lots and views.

  • Age-restricted homes

    Sierra Canyon, a Del Webb 55+ community within the master plan.

Market snapshot

  • In an August 2026 analysis of NNRMLS data for ZIP 89523, which includes Somersett and surrounding Northwest Reno, Nevada Real Estate Group reported 85 closings over 90 days at a median of $658,500 and a median of 41 days on market.
  • The same analysis showed 148 active listings in 89523 with a median asking price of $675,000.
  • For comparison, the Reno/Sparks single-family median was $620,000 in August 2026, per an NNRMLS-based report from Reno Realty Blog.

What buyers should know

  • Request both the Somersett Owners Association documents and any sub-association documents (such as Sierra Canyon or a neighborhood HOA). Dues and rules can stack.
  • Don't assume golf access comes with the house. Somersett Country Club is private, and SOA residents who aren't members get only limited, paid access.
  • Get homeowners insurance quotes early. The 2026 Hawk Fire put Somersett under evacuation orders, and wildland-edge homes can face higher premiums.
  • Review the SOA's fire fuel mitigation guidance and defensible space condition of the lot.
  • Confirm school zoning with WCSD by address; Somersett is not served by a single set of schools by default.

ZIP-level numbers only go so far. Ask us for recent Somersett-only sales in the neighborhood you like.

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Somersett is served by the Washoe County School District. Several WCSD schools are located in ZIP 89523, per NCES data, but assignment depends on your exact address.

  • Washoe County School District

    School district

    County-wide public district serving about 60,000 students in 100-plus schools (2025-26, per KOLO).

  • Robert McQueen High School

    WCSD high school

    6055 Lancer Street, Reno 89523.

  • Billinghurst Middle School

    WCSD middle school

    6685 Chesterfield Lane, Reno 89523.

  • Rollan Melton Elementary

    WCSD elementary school

    6575 Archimedes Lane, Reno 89523.

  • George Westergard Elementary

    WCSD elementary school

    1785 Ambassador Drive, Reno 89523.

  • Sarah Winnemucca Elementary

    WCSD elementary school

    1349 Backer Way, Reno 89523.

Colleges & universities

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    Nevada's land-grant university, reachable via I-80 or McCarran Boulevard.

School assignments depend on your exact address and can change. Confirm current zoning with the Washoe County School District's Find My Zoned School tool at washoeschools.net before you buy.

Inside Somersett

  • The Club at Town Center

    The SOA's main clubhouse with fitness classes, pools, courts, and community events.

  • Canyon Nine

    The association's nine-hole course, which also hosts resident events such as night golf.

  • Community events

    The SOA publishes a yearly events calendar for Somersett and Sierra Canyon residents.

Nearby

  • Peavine Mountain

    National forest land rising above the community. Check for trail closures after the 2026 Hawk Fire.

  • Crystal Peak Park in Verdi

    Truckee River picnic sites and a stocked pond a short drive west on I-80.

  • Downtown Reno

    Baseball, events, and dining a short drive east.

  • Somersett Town Center

    A small cluster of businesses near the Club at Town Center, plus The Grille at Somersett Country Club, which serves members and residents.

  • Mae Anne Avenue and Robb Drive

    Groceries, restaurants, and everyday services just outside the community.

  • Downtown and Midtown Reno

    The region's main dining districts, a short drive via I-80.

Trails are Somersett's signature. The SOA reports more than 27 miles of hiking and biking trails, and the master plan preserves wildlife corridors, creeks, and open-space strips between neighborhoods.

  • Somersett trail system

    More than 27 miles of community trails, maintained by the owners association.

  • Somersett Country Club course

    Tom Kite-designed 18-hole course with seven lakes and 62 bunkers; private membership.

  • Canyon Nine

    The owners association's nine-hole course.

  • Peavine Mountain

    Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land above Northwest Reno.

Somersett connects to the rest of Reno mainly by Mae Anne Avenue, Robb Drive, and I-80. It is a car-oriented community, though RTC FlexRIDE on-demand service operates here.

Roads & highways

  • I-80 is the main route to downtown Reno to the east and to Verdi and Truckee to the west.
  • Mae Anne Avenue and Robb Drive link Somersett to McCarran Boulevard and nearby shopping.

Public transit

  • RTC FlexRIDE on-demand, curb-to-curb service operates in Somersett; book through the RTC app or by phone.
  • RTC standard adult fare is $2.00 per ride.

Airports

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport is in southeast Reno, served by ten airlines to 24 nonstop destinations in July 2026.
Approximate drive times (traffic and weather vary)
Downtown RenoAbout 15-20 minutes (approximate)
Reno-Tahoe International AirportAbout 20 minutes (approximate)
Truckee, CA via I-80About 30-35 minutes (approximate, weather dependent)

Somersett is residential, and most residents commute elsewhere in the region or work remotely. See our Reno guide for the area's major employers and industries.

  • HOA dues

    All owners pay Somersett Owners Association assessments; some neighborhoods also have sub-association dues. Get current figures from the resale package.

  • Golf membership

    Separate from HOA dues. Somersett Country Club offers several membership categories through its membership office.

  • Insurance

    Wildland-edge location can raise homeowners insurance costs; get quotes before removing contingencies.

  • Taxes

    Nevada has no state personal income tax; Washoe County's combined sales tax is 8.265 percent in 2026.

  • Buyers wanting amenity-rich HOA living

    Pools, fitness center, courts, trails, and a nine-hole course run by the owners association.

  • Golf-focused buyers

    A private 18-hole championship course and a separate nine-hole community course.

  • Buyers seeking a 55+ age-restricted community

    Sierra Canyon, a Del Webb community, is within the master plan.

  • Buyers who prioritize trail access

    More than 27 miles of trails plus nearby national forest land.

Why people choose Somersett

  • Extensive HOA amenities and trail network
  • Range of home types, from attached homes to custom golf homes
  • Private golf club on site
  • FlexRIDE on-demand transit available
  • Quick I-80 access toward downtown and California

Things to consider

  • Wildfire exposure; Somersett was evacuated during the August 2026 Hawk Fire
  • HOA dues and architectural rules apply to every home, sometimes with a second sub-association
  • Golf club membership is separate and private
  • Hillside streets see more wind and snow than the valley floor
  • Prices generally run above the regional median

Sources & references (17) · researched 2026-09-30
  1. Somersett Owners Association — Somersett Owners Association
  2. Somersett Golf & Country Club — Somersett Owners Association
  3. Somersett Country Club — Tom Kite Design
  4. Reno Real Estate Market Report August 2026 — Nevada Real Estate Group (NNRMLS analysis)
  5. Reno/Sparks Real Estate Market Report - August 2026 — Reno Realty Blog (NNRMLS data)
  6. Del Webb Sierra Canyon Reno active adult guide 2026 — Nevada Real Estate Group
  7. Search for Public Schools (Common Core of Data), ZIP 89523 — National Center for Education Statistics
  8. School Directory and Find My Zoned School — Washoe County School District
  9. Students return to school in Washoe County for 2025-26 year — KOLO 8 News Now
  10. Transit Services — RTC Washoe
  11. Fares and Passes — RTC Washoe
  12. RNO Passenger and Cargo Statistics July 2026 — Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
  13. Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada keeping tens of thousands evacuated — CBS News
  14. Hawk Fire 85% contained after nearly 50 homes destroyed — KOLO 8 News Now
  15. Firefighters hold Hawk Fire spread overnight; FEMA announces funding to help cover costs — Carson Now
  16. Crystal Peak Park — Washoe County Parks
  17. Washoe County sales tax rate — Avalara

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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