| Sierra Canyon (Del Webb) | Regency at Damonte Ranch (Toll) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Peavine foothill, NW Reno, higher elevation | South Reno valley floor |
| Size | 1,250+ homes (more scale/activity) | ~650 homes (more intimate) |
| HOA | ~$160 Del Webb + Somersett master dues (two layers) | ~$235, single layer |
| Amenities | Aspen Lodge ~18,800 sq ft, golf via Somersett — deepest in market | ~18,000 sq ft clubhouse, indoor pool — strong, slightly smaller |
| Winter | More snow, longer heating season (elevation) | Milder — valley floor |
| Wildfire / insurance | Foothill exposure; active mitigation; higher premium | Lower exposure; lower premium |
| All-in (≈$700K, yr 1) | ~$14,700/yr | ~$13,500/yr |
| Community feel | 55+ enclave inside all-ages Somersett | Fully gated 55+ community |
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- Choose Sierra Canyon if: you want the flagship Del Webb experience, the largest amenity set, golf, and you actively like four seasons and elevation.
- Choose Damonte Ranch if: you want a single, clean HOA, the lowest practical winter and wildfire exposure, a fully gated age-restricted community, and a more intimate scale.
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