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Rhodes Ranch homes for sale: a community guide

Rhodes Ranch is a golf-course master-planned community in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. This guide explains what it is, how it is organized, and what to confirm about gating and HOAs before you buy.

At a glance

Location
Spring Valley, Nevada, about six miles southwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Source
Developer
Jim Rhodes. After Rhodes Companies' 2009 bankruptcy, creditors took control, Dunhill Homes was chosen to continue development, and Century Communities acquired the community in 2014. Source
Golf course
Rhodes Ranch Golf Club opened November 6, 1997, designed by Ted Robinson. Source
Jurisdiction
Clark County (Spring Valley). Source
Elementary school
Forbuss Elementary School opened in 2007 just outside the community, in the Clark County School District. Source
Private streets
Reporting on the school site noted that school buses were not permitted on the community's private streets. Source

What Rhodes Ranch is

Rhodes Ranch is a master-planned community in the southwest part of the valley, built around a Ted Robinson-designed golf course that opened in 1997. It was developed by Jim Rhodes and sits in unincorporated Clark County (Spring Valley), not inside the City of Las Vegas. That matters for services and permits, so confirm the jurisdiction for a specific address.

The community has been built in phases since the late 1990s, so you will find different housing ages and styles inside it, including golf-course lots. Developer ownership changed after the 2009 bankruptcy of Rhodes Companies, and later phases were built by Dunhill Homes and then Century Communities.

Golf and amenities

The Rhodes Ranch Golf Club, which opened to the public in 1997, is the centerpiece of the community. Press coverage has also described a residents' recreation center and water park. Amenities, access rules and fees can change, so check with the HOA or the amenity operator directly. Do not assume that golf play or recreation-center access is included in your HOA dues.

A 23-acre shopping center was added to the community in 2004, and the Strip, Harry Reid International Airport and the Spring Valley area are a short drive away. Test the commute yourself, since traffic varies.

Is Rhodes Ranch guard-gated?

Real estate marketing describes Rhodes Ranch as guard-gated, and its streets are private, but gate arrangements can differ by section and neighborhood, and we did not find an official source documenting them. Confirm directly:

  • Whether the specific home is behind a staffed gate, an unstaffed gate, or no gate.
  • Whether private streets are involved, since private streets can affect services like school buses and maintenance.
  • What the gate costs and what is included in HOA dues.

Treat any gating claim in a listing as something to verify in writing from the HOA.

HOAs and fees

Rhodes Ranch has a master HOA and, in some neighborhoods, additional sub-associations. We do not publish dues because they change and differ by neighborhood. Before you make an offer, ask for the current dues, what they cover, any special assessments, the reserve study and the rental and parking rules.

If you plan to rent the home out, ask about rental restrictions and minimum lease terms.

Schools and getting around

Public K-12 schools are in the Clark County School District. Forbuss Elementary School opened in 2007 on a site just outside the community, after the developer agreed to pay for water infrastructure to serve it. School zones depend on the address and can change, so confirm them with the district. The community is in the southwest valley near the Las Vegas Beltway.

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Agents can see details on the advertise page or apply for a free basic profile.

What to ask a local agent

  • Which part of Rhodes Ranch is this home in, and is it gated?
  • What are the master HOA and sub-association dues, and what do they cover?
  • Is the golf course open to the public, and are memberships needed for residents?
  • Is the home on solar, and is it owned or leased?

Read questions to ask a real estate agent or browse the agent directory.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rhodes Ranch?

In Spring Valley, in the southwest Las Vegas Valley, about six miles southwest of the Strip.

Is Rhodes Ranch in the City of Las Vegas?

No. It is in unincorporated Clark County (Spring Valley). Confirm the jurisdiction for a specific address.

Is Rhodes Ranch guard-gated?

It is marketed that way, but gating can vary by neighborhood. Ask the HOA to confirm for the specific home.

Do I have to be a golf member to live there?

Not necessarily. Golf club access and fees are generally separate from home ownership, so confirm with the club.

Does this site represent buyers or sellers?

No. We are an independent information and advertising site, not a brokerage. We do not negotiate or earn commissions or referral fees.

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