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Sun City MacDonald Ranch is a 55-plus active adult guard-gated community in Henderson developed by Del Webb, featuring golf, pools, tennis, fitness facilities, and a full social calendar in a setting adjacent to MacDonald Ranch with mountain views.
Sun City MacDonald Ranch is the more intimate of the Henderson Sun Cities. Del Webb's second Las Vegas-area active adult community, built between 1996 and 2001, with 2,513 homes (2,131 single-family plus 382 attached duplex villas) across 564 acres at the base of the Black Mountains in the 89012 ZIP code. The elevation runs from 2,100 to 2,400 feet, giving most of the community panoramic Strip and mountain views. The 36,000-square-foot Desert Willow Clubhouse anchors the community, with a fitness center, aerobics and dance studio, grand ballroom with stage, billiards, library, sewing and quilting studio, ceramics studio, an outdoor lap pool and spa, four bocce ball courts, and three lighted tennis courts. The resident-owned Desert Willow Golf Course (Billy Casper and Greg Nash, 3,800-yard par-60 executive layout) is one of the most challenging executive courses in southern Nevada and plays in roughly three and a half hours. Outside the gates, more than nine miles of walking and biking trails wind through Sun City MacDonald Ranch and the surrounding MacDonald Ranch master-planned community, including the 2.2-mile High Mesa Trail.
About Sun City MacDonald Ranch
Sun City MacDonald Ranch is a 55-plus active adult community in southeast Henderson, developed by Del Webb. The guard-gated community sits adjacent to the MacDonald Ranch neighborhood, with mountain views available from many home sites. Del Webb designed the community around an active lifestyle model, with a central clubhouse, golf course, and extensive recreational facilities. The community was built primarily in the early to mid 2000s and includes a variety of single-story floor plans tailored to active adult living.
Homes and Pricing
Homes in Sun City MacDonald Ranch range from approximately $355,000 to $725,000. The community consists primarily of single-story homes with two to three bedrooms, ranging from roughly 1,200 to 2,800 square feet. Floor plans emphasize open living areas, low-maintenance yards, and features suited to aging in place. Homes with golf course frontage or mountain views typically sell at the upper end of the price range.
Amenities and Lifestyle
The community centers around a clubhouse with fitness rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and activity spaces for clubs and social groups. The Sun City MacDonald Ranch golf course provides an on-site option for golfers who want to play close to home. A full social calendar includes organized clubs, classes, and community events throughout the year. Walking paths and maintained common areas encourage an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle within the gates.
Location and Commute
Sun City MacDonald Ranch is located in southeast Henderson near Horizon Ridge Parkway and Eastern Avenue. The community provides access to Henderson shopping and dining along Horizon Ridge and Stephanie Street. The Las Vegas Strip is approximately 20 to 25 minutes by car. Henderson Hospital and several medical facilities are nearby, which is a practical consideration for active adult residents. Lake Mead and the River Mountains Loop Trail are within a short drive for outdoor recreation.
Who Lives Here
Sun City MacDonald Ranch is home to active retirees and adults aged 55 and older who want a smaller, more intimate Del Webb community compared to the larger Sun City Anthem. Residents are drawn to the golf course, fitness amenities, and social programming. The guard-gated setting and single-story home designs appeal to those prioritizing security, convenience, and low-maintenance living. The community does not have zoned schools due to the 55-plus age restriction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can buy in Sun City MacDonald Ranch?
Sun City MacDonald Ranch is a 55-and-up active adult community. At least one resident in each household must be age 55 or older, following federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) rules that govern Del Webb communities nationally. No permanent resident under age 19. Specific household composition requirements are best confirmed with the Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Association directly at the time of purchase.
How does Sun City MacDonald Ranch compare to Sun City Anthem?
Both are Del Webb 55-and-up communities in Henderson, but they are quite different in scale and feel. Sun City MacDonald Ranch is significantly smaller (2,513 homes versus 7,144 at Sun City Anthem) on a more intimate 564 acres. The clubhouse footprint is smaller (36,000 square feet at one Desert Willow Clubhouse versus 130,000+ across three clubhouses at Sun City Anthem). The HOA dues are noticeably lower (around $74 per month at MacDonald Ranch versus higher at Sun City Anthem) because the amenity load is leaner. Sun City MacDonald Ranch has a 3,800-yard par-60 executive golf course; Sun City Anthem has the Revere Golf Club's two 18-hole championship courses. Buyers who want a smaller, more neighborly active adult community at a more accessible monthly carrying cost lean toward MacDonald Ranch. Buyers who want the largest amenity set lean toward Sun City Anthem.
What is the Desert Willow Clubhouse?
The Desert Willow Clubhouse is the 36,000-square-foot social hub of Sun City MacDonald Ranch. It includes a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, an aerobics and dance studio, a grand ballroom with a stage for community events, several meeting rooms, a billiards room, a library, and multiple hobby and craft studios (sewing and quilting, arts and crafts, ceramics, multi-purpose). Outside the clubhouse: an outdoor lap pool and spa, four bocce ball courts, and three lighted tennis courts. The clubhouse adjoins the 18-hole executive Desert Willow Golf Course.
Is the Desert Willow Golf Course resident-only?
The Desert Willow Golf Course is owned by the residents of Sun City MacDonald Ranch through the community association, designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. It is a 3,800-yard, par-60 executive course (shorter than a championship course but with a strong reputation for challenging par-3 holes). The course is typically open to the public for tee times with reduced rates for residents, and it can be played in roughly three and a half hours. Golf is not included in the standard HOA fees, so residents who play pay course fees separately.
What floor plans does Sun City MacDonald Ranch offer?
Sun City MacDonald Ranch has 2,513 homes total: 2,131 single-family homes and 382 attached duplex villas. All homes are single-story by design. Floor plans range from approximately 1,000 to over 2,000 square feet, with two or three bedrooms and two-car garages. Most homes are on lots that step up the hillside to take advantage of the elevated Strip and mountain views. The community sold out in 2001, so all current inventory is resale.
What are home prices like in Sun City MacDonald Ranch?
Active listings in Sun City MacDonald Ranch typically run from the high $300,000s for the smaller villa floor plans up into the high $600,000s for the larger single-family homes on premium view lots. The median sale price has historically run in the high $400,000s to mid $500,000s. The HOA at around $74 per month for the master association is one of the most accessible in the metro for a 55-and-up community at this amenity level (townhome owners pay an additional sub-association fee). Several Henderson buyers compare Sun City MacDonald Ranch directly against Solera at Anthem when evaluating accessible 55-and-up options inside Henderson; both run in similar price bands with different community character.