Living in Somersett

Somersett is a master-planned neighborhood in northwest Reno, built from the early 2000s on the hills above the Truckee River. It has a golf course, a community center, and a network of walking trails. Most homes are single-family houses on hillside lots, many with views across the Truckee Meadows, about fifteen minutes from downtown Reno.

Homes

Most of Somersett is single-family homes built after 2000, from smaller lots near the entrance to larger custom homes higher on the hill. Some sections have their own homeowners association on top of the community-wide one, so dues vary by street.

Getting around

Interstate 80 runs along the south side of the neighborhood, which puts downtown Reno about fifteen minutes away and Lake Tahoe’s north shore within an hour.

Before you buy

Ask for both associations’ rules and dues on any home you consider, and check which sections the community center membership covers.

Written by Wesley Pittman, Broker/Owner, Nevada license B.1003065. Reviewed October 22, 2026.