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A gated alpine enclave above Washoe Valley with custom homes on wooded acreage.
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St. James's Village is a gated community of custom homes in the forested foothills south of Reno, ZIP 89511. Washoe County places it at the south end of Joy Lake Road, about two miles southeast of the road's intersection with Mount Rose Highway, south of Galena Forest and northwest of the I-580 freeway.

The community was approved by Washoe County in 1992 on roughly 1,626 acres with one-acre-minimum lots, and much of the land is designated open space. Most people shorten the name to St. James Village; the developer and county documents use St. James's Village.

ZIP codeReno mailing address, unincorporated Washoe County
89511
Original approvalTentative map TM5-2-92 approved August 18, 1992 (Washoe County)
1992
Land areaOriginal tentative map; 224.1 acres east of I-580 were later removed
About 1,626 acres
Lot sizePer the original entitlement
One-acre minimum
Planned build-outReduced from 530 after I-580 split the property (Washoe County, 2023 and 2025)
About 450 to 467 lots
Fire station4000 Joy Lake Road
TMFPD Station 39, Galena Forest

St. James's Village is a pine-forest community on the slopes below Mt. Rose. Homes sit on one-acre-and-larger lots along quiet courts off St. James Parkway, and large areas are held as open space, so the setting feels more rural than most of south Reno.

Listing descriptions consistently note two gated access points, miles of community-maintained walking and hiking trails, and a fire station at the community's doorstep. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District's Station 39 (Galena Forest) is at 4000 Joy Lake Road, next to the community sales office address at 4100 Joy Lake Road.

There is no golf club here. The trade is space, trees and trail access instead of club amenities. Everyday errands mean a drive down Joy Lake Road and Mt. Rose Highway to the Wedge Parkway and South Virginia Street area.

The community is still growing slowly. Washoe County records show the developer working with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority on a water project to serve the remaining undeveloped lots, and in 2021 the developer told the county it had no lots left in inventory for sale.

  • One-acre-minimum lots

    The 1992 entitlement approved one-acre-minimum lots, which shapes the spacing and privacy you see today.

  • Open space and trails

    County zoning includes Open Space areas, and listings describe miles of community-maintained trails.

  • Gated entry

    Listing descriptions reference two gated access points. Confirm current gate operations with the HOA.

  • Close to Galena Creek and Mt. Rose

    Galena Creek Regional Park and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are up Mt. Rose Highway from the Joy Lake Road turnoff.

Nearby communities to compare

  • Galena Forest

    Just north of St. James's Village along Joy Lake Road

    Custom homes on wooded lots

    Forested setting near Mt. Rose Highway

    Suits: Buyers who want a forest setting close to Mt. Rose Highway

  • Montrêux

    Off Mt. Rose Highway

    Custom estates around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course

    Gated golf community

    Suits: Buyers comparing a gated golf community with a non-golf forest setting

  • Washoe Valley

    South along I-580 between Reno and Carson City

    Rural and acreage properties

    Open valley setting near Washoe Lake

    Suits: Buyers who want more acreage and fewer HOA rules

Comparing St. James's Village with Galena Forest or Montrêux? We can tour them back to back and pull comparables for each.

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Homes here are custom single-family residences, many built from the 1990s into the 2000s, on lots of one acre or more. Mountain-style architecture with wood, stone and pitched roofs is common.

Pricing sits in the upper tiers of the south Reno market and depends on lot size, tree cover, views and the age and finish of the home. We build a St. James-specific comparable set for each buyer instead of quoting a median.

New lots come to market only as the developer records new final maps, and the county record ties future phases to water availability. Resale homes are the main source of inventory for now.

  • Custom single-family homes

    The core of the market, on one-acre-minimum lots.

  • Vacant lots

    Occasionally available on resale. Confirm water service, fire sprinkler requirements and HOA design rules before you buy.

What buyers should know

  • Ask the HOA for CC&Rs, design guidelines, the budget and reserve study, and any pending assessments.
  • For vacant land, confirm water service with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and ask Washoe County about fire sprinkler and access requirements.
  • Get homeowners insurance quotes early. Forested lots in the Galena area have wildfire exposure.
  • Walk the lot for defensible space and tree health, and budget for ongoing fuel reduction.
  • Plan for winter. Higher elevation means more snow than the valley floor; ask what the HOA clears and what you are responsible for.

Looking at a lot or an older custom home here? We can help you check water, fire and HOA requirements before you commit.

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St. James's Village is in the Washoe County School District. A 2018 sale record for a home in the community listed Hunsberger Elementary, Marce Herz Middle School and Galena High School, each roughly four miles away.

  • 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.

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.

Outdoor access is the main draw. The community's own trails and open space connect to a foothill landscape that includes Galena Creek, the Mt. Rose area and, farther south, Washoe Lake.

  • Community trails and open space

    Listings describe miles of HOA-maintained walking and hiking trails. Ask the HOA for a trail map and any access rules.

  • Galena Creek Regional Park

    About seven miles up Mt. Rose Highway from I-580. Washoe County's oldest park, with Jones Creek, Whites Creek and Bitterbrush trails, a visitor center and winter snowshoeing.

  • Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    Up SR-431, with the highest base elevation in the Lake Tahoe region at 8,260 feet.

  • Washoe Lake State Park

    South along I-580 at 4855 Eastlake Blvd, with hiking, camping, boating, equestrian use and fishing.

St. James's Village is reached from Joy Lake Road off Mount Rose Highway. From there, I-580 connects north to Reno and south to Carson City. Winter weather can affect foothill roads.

Roads & highways

  • Joy Lake Road and St. James Parkway: community access
  • Mt. Rose Highway (SR-431): east to I-580, west to Mt. Rose and Lake Tahoe
  • I-580 / US-395: north to Reno, south to Washoe Valley and Carson City

Public transit

  • No fixed-route transit serves the community. Check RTC Washoe for the nearest routes.

Airports

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

  • HOA dues

    Dues fund the gates, common areas, trails and snow removal. Get the current amount and any assessments from the resale package.

  • Property taxes

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

  • State income tax

    Nevada has no state personal income tax.

  • Insurance and fuel reduction

    Forested lots can mean higher wildfire-related insurance costs and ongoing defensible-space work.

  • Buyers who want a gated community without golf

    Gated entry, trails and open space without club dues.

  • Buyers seeking one-acre-plus lots in a forest setting

    The original entitlement set one-acre minimums, and much of the land is open space.

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

    Galena Creek and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are a short drive up SR-431.

  • Buyers who commute toward both Reno and Carson City

    I-580 is close by in both directions.

Why people choose St. James's Village

  • Gated, forested setting on one-acre-minimum lots
  • Large areas of designated open space and community trails
  • Fire station at 4000 Joy Lake Road
  • Access to both Reno and Carson City via I-580
  • No golf club dues

Things to consider

  • Wildfire exposure; the Galena area has seen fires, including the August 2022 Joy Lake Fire along Joy Lake Road
  • Future lot releases depend on water project approvals
  • More snow and colder winters than the valley floor
  • Longer drive to everyday shopping
  • Car-dependent, with no transit service

Sources & references (17) · researched 2026-09-29
  1. Planning Commission Staff Report, TM5-2-92 (St. James Village), Oct 5, 2021 — Washoe County
  2. WAC25-0010 St. James's Village Amendment of Conditions Application — Washoe County
  3. WAC23-0013 St. James Village Development Agreement Application — Washoe County
  4. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, Sept 2, 2025 — Washoe County
  5. 114 Eldon Ct, Reno NV 89511 (sale record) — Compass
  6. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District — Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
  7. Galena fire progress stopped; one home burned — KOLO 8 News Now
  8. Galena Creek Regional Park — Washoe County Parks
  9. Washoe Lake State Park — Nevada Division of State Parks
  10. Mount Rose Ski Tahoe — Wikipedia
  11. Hunsberger Elementary School — Washoe County School District
  12. Marce Herz Middle School project — 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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