Sun City MacDonald Ranch

Welcome to Sun City MacDonald Ranch

Sun City MacDonald Ranch Real Estates

Sun City MacDonald Ranch is a 55+ active community with over 2,500 single-family homes and villas spread across 564 acres in the upscale MacDonald Ranch master-planned community. This neighborhood is located in the southeast portion of the Las Vegas Valley and is conveniently adjacent to the I-215 beltway, making it a short 15-minute drive from popular destinations like the McCarran International Airport and the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

Despite easy access to world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, Sun City MacDonald Ranch is extremely peaceful. Quietly nestled in the Black Mountain foothills, at an elevation of 2,100 to 2,400 feet, homes in this desirable age-restricted community offer majestic views of the mountains and the beautiful Las Vegas Valley for an enhanced quality of life. Like all Sun City communities by Del Webb, which are designed for active seniors, at least one resident must be over 55. Sister communities in the Las Vegas Valley include Sun City Anthem, Sun City Summerlin, and Sun City Aliante.

Sun City Real Estate Options

Buying a home in Sun City MacDonald Ranch means you get to choose from a variety of single-family homes and attached duplex villas. The villas range from almost 1,100 square feet to over 1.250 square feet, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. The single-family detached homes start at just over 1,000 square feet, reaching up to over 2,000 square feet, featuring one to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and an attached two or two-and-a-half-car garage.

Many of the homes include options such as spacious kitchens, large closets,and  Nevada rooms and casitas. Association fees in the community vary by the required maintenance and come with an annual assessment.

Small Community, Big Amenities

Sun City MacDonald Ranch is smaller and more intimate than Sun City Anthem or Sun City Summerlin, but this cozy feel is what draws in many of its residents. The reduced size doesn’t mean a lack of amenities. The Homeowner’s Association (HOA) is managed by a seven-member resident Board of Directors, elected by homeowners. The HOA board oversees the operation of all community facilities, including a community center, golf course, restaurant, fitness center, swimming pool, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, and various neighborhood hiking trails.

At the heart of the community, you’ll find the 36,000 square-foot Desert Willow Clubhouse that is loaded with a wide range of impressive amenities. The clubhouse is home to the fitness center, aerobics and dance studio, grand ballroom with a stage, several meeting rooms, hobby and craft studios, multi-purpose studio, a billiards room, and a library. Whether you like to sew, quilt, make ceramics or art, there’s a studio here for you.

Outside the clubhouse is an outdoor lap pool and spa, three lighted tennis courts, and four bocce ball courts. If you prefer to explore, there are over nine miles of walking and biking trails that wind through Sun City and the surrounding MacDonald Ranch community.

The community has plenty of activities and events as well, including several dozen clubs and interest groups that range from sports to general interest. A dedicated community activities director makes sure that there’s always lots of fun events, group trips, and classes. Whether you enjoy yoga, tennis, dance, aqua aerobics, hiking, catching a movie, or playing poker, there’s no shortage of clubs, classes, social events, and other happenings to choose from.

It is also home to the Desert Willow Golf Course, owned by its community residents. One of the most challenging executive courses in southern Nevada, this 3,800-yard, par-60 course presents excitement for players of all skill levels and can be played in a brisk three-and-a-half hours. This signature course was designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. It is carved into the foothills, offering some of the most spectacular views of the Las Vegas Valley.

After playing a round of golf, the Willow Restaurant provides a relaxing place to gather for drinks or a bite to eat, with casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus available.

Nearby Attractions

You don’t need to just stay home in order to have fun. Sun City MacDonald Ranch is close to plenty of entertainment opportunities that don’t even involve leaving Henderson or heading to the Strip. Just up the street you’ll find the quaint and picturesque The District at Green Valley Ranch, an open-air shopping center, and its adjacent Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino, one of the most upscale and popular Station Casinos properties that cater to locals.

Casual and fine dining options in MacDonald Ranch include the celebrated Lindo Michoacan Mexican restaurant, Hiroba Sushi, Osaka Japanese Bistro, the New York Chinese Restaurant, and CRAFT kitchen New American. If you like Italian food, you can choose from the Pasta Shop Ristorante or Gaetano’s Ristorante.

Lake Mead is just 30 minutes to the east, where you can enjoy fishing, boating or water sports, as well as the smaller Lake Las Vegas. A visit to the Hoover Dam or the historic Boulder City is also possible. You can also hike in the beautiful Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, which is practically in your backyard.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch is one of those treasured communities where you’re close to anything you want to experience, while still removed enough from the hustle and bustle to feel like you have privacy. This is why so many people choose to call this neighborhood home for the rest of their lives.

To guarantee a smooth and professional home transaction experience, connecting with the services of a trusted Realtor® like Dulcie Crawford is crucial. As an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Dulcie has a demonstrated history of excellence. With a strong reputation and a proven devotion to customer fulfillment, Dulcie can help you locate the ideal home in Sun City MacDonald Ranch.

Dulcie Crawford is a native Nevadan, born and raised in Las Vegas. Dulcie stays current with market conditions and keeps continuously updated on market trends, legal reforms and financing so she can assist you in making informed decisions. A senior Realtor with Signature Real Estate Group, she has sold over 1,200 homes since 1998. You are assured a professional experience when buying or selling Real Estate with The Dulcie Crawford Group.