About Reno's Caughlin Ranch Area Specialist

Hi AR friends.

Don't know if it has made the national news yet, but we have a terrible situation here in Reno, Nevada this morning. During the night, a fire started in the Caughlin Ranch area that is totally out of control due to howling winds. It is spawning numerous small pockets as embers blow to new areas. So far, according to the news, twenty homes have been lost. Some of those are million dollar luxury homes, not that that makes it worse. When you lose everything, it doesn't matter if you were rich or poor to start with, it is a life-altering, mind-numbing event. Numerous more homes are at risk, with firefighters desperately trying to save them. Their efforts are being impeded by winds currently gusting up to 65 mph in the foothills.

Evacuation shelters have been set up at Reno and Galena High Schools for those displaced. The SPCA has offered shelter to displaced small animals, and horses and other large animals have been offered shelter at several locales including the Livestock Events Center. Surgery has been cancelled at several of the local surgery centers (Quail Surgery Center, where I was scheduled to work this morning, and Surgical Arts), as one pocket of the fire has come dangerously close. To my knowledge, all hospitals are up and running normally. None of them is in a vicinity affected at present.

Please remember us in your prayers; I personally am not at risk at the moment, but many, many people are in harm's way.

**********Update 8:45: The fire has split into two main areas, one that started in Caughlin Ranch and has burned through Anitra (with at least one home totally destroyed), and down past Windy Hill to the Del Monte area, and a second in the canyon between Manzanita and Skyline. Reno High School is filled to capacity with evacuees; people are being asked to evacuate to Galena High School at this time. Photographs of the fire may be viewed at the Reno Gazette-Journal website. Sadly, many of the evacuees don't know whether their home is still standing or gone. The lost homes count has risen to 30.

Located in the Southwest community of Caughlin Ranch, this single family home was recently reduced in price. Now listed for only $359,000 and is being sold as a regular sale, not a short sale and not a foreclosure.

Single story with a walk out basement that adds lots of additional square footage to the home. You will love the screened in porch and enjoy the beautiful fully landscaped yard. Many upgrades found throughout this home.

Additional photos and all the details can be found here:

Caughlin Ranch Home For Sale in Reno, Nevada

Ferrar-Lund Real Estate
Reno, Nevada 89509

Eaglesnest at Caughlin Ranch - Spectacular Custom Homes

About half way up Caughlin Parkway in the Caughlin Ranch community sits an enclave of custom homes that can only be described as spectacular. Each home in the gated subdivision is one of a kind. Careful evaluation and review by the architectural committee has assured that every home built in this special neighborhood is both unusual and distinctive. As opposed to other high end neighborhoods such as Montreaux, where home design is tightly controlled to create a uniform look to the area, here variation in design is not only encouraged, but demanded. The result is a neighborhood where architectural interest is maximized.

Landscaping was not overlooked in this elite luxury neighborhood. Building lots are large here; the smallest are greater than 0.5 acre, and the largest over an acre in size. Landscaping designs create dramatic curb appeal while flowing smoothly into the wild, natural common areas.

No expense was spared in the interior design of these estate homes. Luxury features abound. Grand entryways with water features, spalike bathrooms with steam showers and heated floors, kitchens with every amenity such as commercial grade ovens and cooktops, fully equipped media rooms, the list is endless. Unique marble or unusual hardwood floors, custom or imported cabinetry, and custom lighting fixtures create a one of a kind experience in each home. Features such as heated driveways and even drycleaning systems can be found in some homes. Extensive large windows bring in lots of light while framing the fabulous views of downtown Reno.

If you find yourself in the fortunate position of being ready to shop for the home of your dreams, homes for sale in this upscale Reno neighborhood are a must-see.

Eaglesnest as seen from the top of Caughlin Parkway

If you are looking for a home for sale in Reno, Nevada, a good spot to begin your search is Caughlin Ranch in the west-southwest area of Reno, one of the area's first master planned communities and still a favorite.

Originally a cattle ranch owned by the Caughlin family, Caughlin Ranch was developed into a planned community beginning in the 80's. The development proceeded through a series of phases, so homes for sale of every vintage up to 30 years old can be found here. As the first new homes were put on the market, Caughlin Ranch quickly became THE place to live in Reno, Nevada.

At first, custom ranch-style homes were de rigueur, but with the influx of Californians in the 90's and 2000's, Mediterranean and so-called California Contemporary styles, featuring stucco, tile roofs and open floor plans, became popular. Today, an eclectic mix of sizes and styles assures that virtually any taste and budget can be accommodated.

Caughlin Ranch offers many appealing features to its residents and to those looking for a Reno home for sale. With the completion of McCarran Blvd in the early 90's, Caughlin Ranch became extremely conveniently located to both the downtown Reno area and to South Reno. Beautiful mature vegetation with tall trees, meandering streams, and seasonal flowers create a lovely and well-maintained setting. Huge amounts of common area including an extensive network of walking trails add to the livability. Shopping for groceries, enjoying a meal out, or simply grabbing a latte at Starbucks is just a short hop up the hill at the Caughlin Ranch Shopping Center. Although residents occasionally grouse about the HOA and CC&Rs, there is no question that the high quality of the neighborhood has been maintained over the years by strict enforcement of the rules.

The many small neighborhoods making up the Caughlin Ranch community, which we will explore in detail in subsequent posts, each have their own special character and appeal. The original planners felt strongly that a mixture of homes appealing to different age groups, stages of life, budgets, and preferences would lead to a stronger and more interesting community. Clearly their vision has been fulfilled in the present day Caughlin Ranch.

As of April 2010, there are about 40 homes for sale in Caughlin Ranch, ranging in price from $225,000 to $3,700,000, and in size from 1377 to 7337 square feet. We would be pleased to provide you with a list of these homes for sale or a personalized tour of any that might be of interest to you. If you prefer, you can do your own Reno home search on our website. All of us at Humphrey Home Connections have lived in Caughlin Ranch at one time or another, and our broker resides there currently, so we are quite familiar with the community and would love to share our knowledge with you.

Caughlin Ranch home

Welcome to Reno's finest and most comprehensive master-planned community, the Caughlin Ranch.

The Caughlin Ranch encompasses 2300 acres, stretching from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Truckee River. The Master Plan is designed to offer a unique balance between the man-made and natural environments. The Caughlin Ranch Development Standards Handbook and its updates are the blueprints of the master plan. The implementation of the master plan began in 1984, and is expected to continue approximately twenty years. The community offers the finest in single family, commercial, professional office and recreational facilities.

It is my goal for you be so familiar with the Caughlin Ranch Real Estate market that you will be ahead of your competition whether buying or selling.

In this report you learn about Caughlin Ranch's

• Supply of homes
• Number of homes SOLD
• Median Price homes SOLD
• I also share my thoughts on the the data uncovered.

Here it is: Caughlin Ranch Real Estate

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