Introducing Sun City MacDonald Ranch Nevada

Sun City MacDonald Ranch

Sun City MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, Nevada is Del Webb's second active adult community in the Las Vegas area. Nestled at the base of the Black Mountains adjacent to the I-215 Beltway, Sun City MacDonald Ranch is conveniently located just minutes from the sites and sounds of the Strip and downtown Las Vegas.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch has 2,513 single-family homes and villas spread across 564 acres, making it the third largest of the Sun City communities in Las Vegas. It is more intimate than the larger Sun City Anthem and Sun City Summerlin communities, but the cozier feel and ideal location is precisely what residents of Sun City MacDonald Ranch cherish most about their community. It sits at an elevation of 2,100 to 2,400 feet where it enjoys magnificent views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The community was constructed between 1996 and 2001 and now offers an exciting mix of resale homes and villas.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch Amenities

Del Webb's Sun City MacDonald Ranch is smaller than some of the larger Sun City communities in Las Vegas, but there is certainly no shortage of amenities. At the heart of the community is the Desert Willow Clubhouse which is a 36,000 square-foot facility loaded with an enviable array of amenities. The clubhouse includes a fitness center, aerobics and dance studio, grand ballroom with a stage, several meeting rooms, billiards room and a library. There are also several hobby and craft studios such as a sewing and quilting room, arts and crafts center, ceramics room and a multi-purpose studio.

Outside Sun City MacDonald Ranch's clubhouse there is an outdoor lap pool and spa, four bocce ball courts and three lighted tennis courts. For walkers and bikers there are over nine miles of trails that wind through Sun City and the surrounding MacDonald Ranch master planned community.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch is home to the Desert Willow Golf Course owned by the residents of the community. This signature Billy Casper and Greg Nash designed course is carved into the foothills and offers some of the most splendid views of the Las Vegas Valley. The 3,800-yard, par-60 course is one of the most challenging executive courses in southern Nevada. It presents a challenge for players of all skill levels and can be played in a refreshing three and a half hours. After a round of golf, Sun City MacDonald Ranch's Willow Restaurant provides the perfect place to gather with friends for some drinks. The restaurant offers casual breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch Homes & Real Estate

Homebuyers in Sun City MacDonald Ranch can select from a wide assortment of single-family homes and attached duplex villas. Of the 2,513 homes built in Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2,131 were single-family homes and the remaining 382 are duplexes. The association fees vary according to maintenance required and the duplexes vary by neighborhood. Each residence, however, has a standard annual assessment of $650 and attached homes have an added quarterly fee to cover the exterior maintenance of the units.

There were a total of 18 floor plans offered by Del Webb that range from around 1,000 to over 2,200 square feet. With such a variety, there is a home size, style and price range to suit the most discerning buyers. Many of the homes include exciting options such as spacious kitchens, large closets and desirable Nevada rooms.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch Lifestyle

The lifestyle offered at Sun City MacDonald Ranch offers the best of both worlds: there is plenty of activity and with a fewer number of residents, everyone has the opportunity to partake in community events. The community is home to several dozen clubs and interest groups that include clubs for sports enthusiasts, arts and crafts, cards, dancing, performing arts and continuing education. A community activities director in Sun City MacDonald Ranch is there to ensure that there is never a shortage of fun activities, community events, group trips and classes.

Area

Sun City MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, NV sits at the southern edge of the Las Vegas Valley. Two regional shopping malls are near Sun City MacDonald Ranch. Lake Mead and its hundreds of miles of shoreline are just 30 minutes to the east. The Las Vegas Strip offers countless opportunities for gambling, shopping, dining and catching great shows. Most destinations in the valley are accessible in less than an hour and McCarran International Airport is just 10 minutes away.

Aside from the multitude of options offered by the many attractions of the Las Vegas entertainment industry, the region is home to many other great cultural attractions. Places like the Nevada State Museum and The Las Vegas Natural History Museum are just a sample of some great nearby destinations. The University of Nevada Las Vegas offers many performing arts and theater shows.