Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada is situated in the southern part of the Carson Valley in the Gardnerville-Minden area. The community of about 12,000 enjoys excellent proximity to the resorts of Lake Tahoe, along with its world-class skiing. At an elevation of 4,700-ft, Ranchos is a high desert community that receives about nine-inches of precipitation and 20-inches of snow each year. The Ranchos properties for sale are highly in demand and range from apartments, townhomes, tract homes and custom ranchettes that range from $125,000 and up. Contact a Ranchos NV real estate agent today to see what beautiful homes are for sale in Ranchos.

History

The history of the area is heavily influenced by the “49ers” that surged into the region during the great California Gold Rush. In the mid and late 1800s, ranchers also found the high-elevation valley to offer excellent prospects for raising cattle, horses, and sheep.

The Gardnerville Ranchos area can trace its heritage back to 1879 when L. Gilman bought a house and actually had it moved to a seven-acre piece of land right on the Carson River’s east fork. The original location of Gilman’s home was very near where the J.T. Basque Bar/Restaurant is today. The community was named after a Gilman buddy, John Gardner. It quickly grew into an agricultural center serving the hay and grain producers in this area of the Valley.

Parks and Recreation

Today, Ranchos is home to 20-acre Mitch Park. This is a newer park offering a hiking trails, a horse trail, tennis courts, and playground. A two-acre fishing pond is the latest addition to Mitch Park. It is designated as a “fishing only” body of water, which is popular with local anglers. The pond is thoroughly stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, panfish, and channel catfish. Your Ranchos NV real estate agent can highlight other features of the relaxed lifestyle in the Ranchos area.

Recreational activities in the Valley are largely defined by the mountains and the Carson River. In the springtime the river swells with snow melt and it offers some exciting whitewater rafting. Hang gliders and balloonists have discovered the area as offering a perfect balance between thermals generated by the mountains and the micro-climate of the Valley.

There are a wide range of homes for sale in Ranchos NV. With Lake Tahoe nearby, some have built custom estates with acreage in the area. Your Ranchos NV realtor can show you these Ranchos NV properties for sale, along with working farms, ranches, and equestrian estates. Homes with great views of the Valley and of the soaring mountains are common.

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New subdivisions can offer relocating families energy-efficient residences with many modern amenities. Numerous newer homes feature 2-3 bedrooms and 2000+ sq ft of living space. Another option are the ranch-style homes built in the 1970s and 1980s that are somewhat smaller. Even though the area is high desert, your Ranchos NV realtor can show you Ranchos properties for sale with irrigated lawns, nice trees, and perfect garden spaces.