The Pointe at Somersett

Independent Assessment

The Pointe at Somersett is consistently described as an age-restricted 55-plus community across multiple independent secondary sources, including a homes.com listing specifically filtered under Somersett's 'senior community' category and several active-adult directory and blog sources, with no source found that contradicted this classification. However, no dedicated 55places.com listing was located, nor an official Ryder Homes or homeowners-association statement explicitly confirming the 55+ restriction or recorded Washoe County CC&R/deed-restriction language, and a 2017 local news article on the community's groundbreaking did not mention an age restriction at all. Because the Somersett master plan also contains sub-communities that were separately investigated and excluded for insufficient or contradicted age-restriction evidence (The Vue at Somersett and Boulders at Somersett), The Pointe at Somersett's inclusion here rests on convergent, but not gold-standard, secondary-source confirmation; buyers should independently verify the specific recorded age-restriction covenant before purchasing.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a small, exclusive, ridge-top 55-plus enclave within the larger Somersett master plan — with sweeping mountain views and full access to Somersett's shared amenities and free resident golf — are the best fit for The Pointe at Somersett. Because the community is fully sold out, this is primarily a fit for resale buyers specifically seeking this address and its particular home designs rather than buyers open to any Somersett-area 55+ option.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Ryder Homes built The Pointe at Somersett in 2017-2018 as one of the last new developments within the Somersett master-planned community, reaching a final build-out of 64 single-family homes on a ridge site with mountain views. The community offered three home designs — Modern Farmhouse, Contemporary Desert, and Progressive Prairie — with single- and two-story floor plans ranging from 2,386 to 3,057 square feet. Ryder Homes has since directed prospective buyers to its other Northern Nevada communities, as The Pointe at Somersett is fully sold out.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A current resale price range for The Pointe at Somersett could not be independently confirmed from available sources; the community's original 2017-2018 new-construction homes ranged from 2,386 to 3,057 square feet across three home designs. Buyers should request current resale pricing and recent closed comparables directly from a local agent familiar with this specific Somersett address.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Pointe at Somersett sold out shortly after its 2017-2018 construction, so all current purchases are resales without a builder warranty. Given the community's relatively recent construction (built 2017-2018), resale buyers should still budget for a standard independent inspection, request the relevant homeowners association's current financials and reserve study, and compare recent closed sales for this specific address, since current pricing could not be confirmed from available sources.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in The Pointe at Somersett are subject to Washoe County property tax, assessed at the county's current rate, along with applicable City of Reno municipal charges. Nevada has no state income tax and no broad age-based property tax exemption comparable to some other states; buyers should confirm current assessed value, applicable tax rate, and any available senior tax-assistance programs directly with the Washoe County Assessor's Office.

Golf

As part of the Somersett master plan, The Pointe at Somersett residents share free, owners-only access to the 9-hole, par-27 Canyon Nine golf course (Tom Kite design), a benefit available community-wide across Somersett rather than exclusive to this neighborhood. Residents may also access the separate 18-hole Somersett Country Club course at resident rates, billed separately from base HOA dues; buyers should confirm current resident golf rates directly with Somersett Country Club.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Pointe at Somersett offers a small, secluded, ridge-top 55-plus lifestyle within the larger Somersett master plan, with residents drawing on Somersett's shared amenity infrastructure — including The Club at Town Center and the Canyon Nine golf course — rather than a stand-alone clubhouse built specifically for this 64-home neighborhood. Its position as one of the last developments built within Somersett gives it some of the community's newest home designs and most elevated mountain views.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Pointe at Somersett is located at 1633 Huntley Trail Road, Reno, NV 89523, within the Somersett master-planned community in northwest Reno, on a ridge site with mountain views. The location is reported at roughly 10 miles from downtown Reno, with Interstate 80 providing access west toward Truckee and Lake Tahoe (reported at roughly 35-40 miles) and east toward downtown Reno and the broader valley.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Pointe at Somersett is consistently described across multiple independent secondary sources, including a homes.com listing specifically filtered under Somersett's 'senior community' category, as a 55-plus age-restricted community. This classification could not be independently confirmed through an official Ryder Homes statement, a homeowners-association source, a 55places.com listing, or recorded Washoe County CC&R/deed-restriction language, and a 2017 local news article on the community's groundbreaking did not mention an age restriction. Buyers who require certainty on the specific legal age-restriction mechanism before purchasing should request the recorded CC&Rs directly from the homeowners association or a title company.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because The Pointe at Somersett sold out shortly after its 2017-2018 construction, all current purchases are resales without a builder warranty, and current resale pricing, listing activity, and HOA fee figures could not be confirmed from available sources. The specific recorded age-restriction mechanism for this community was not confirmed independently of secondary-source reporting; buyers who need certainty on legal age-restriction status before purchasing should request the recorded CC&Rs directly from the homeowners association or a title company before relying on the stated classification. As with other Somersett neighborhoods, homeowners likely pay both a Pointe-specific fee and a separate Somersett Owners Association master assessment, which could not be itemized.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Somersett master plan, The Pointe at Somersett is far smaller than Sierra Canyon's roughly 1,212 homes, offering a more exclusive, ridge-top setting but without a dedicated clubhouse of its own, relying instead on Somersett's shared Club at Town Center and golf amenities. Buyers who specifically want an intimate, view-oriented 55+ enclave within Somersett may focus on The Pointe at Somersett when resale inventory becomes available, while buyers wanting a larger resale market and a dedicated 55+ clubhouse should focus on Sierra Canyon.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and current, exact HOA fee documentation for The Pointe at Somersett.

Is The Pointe at Somersett legally age-restricted?

Multiple independent secondary sources, including a homes.com senior-community listing, consistently describe it as a 55-plus community, but this could not be independently confirmed through an official builder or HOA statement or recorded deed-restriction language. Buyers should request the recorded CC&Rs directly from the homeowners association before purchasing.

Can I buy new construction in The Pointe at Somersett?

No. The community was built by Ryder Homes in 2017-2018 and sold out shortly after; all current purchases are resales.

Does The Pointe at Somersett have golf access?

As part of the Somersett master plan, residents share free, owners-only access to the 9-hole Canyon Nine course, plus resident rates at the separate 18-hole Somersett Country Club course.

How many homes are in The Pointe at Somersett?

64 single-family homes, built on a ridge site with mountain views, making it one of the smaller neighborhoods within the larger Somersett master plan.