A master-planned golf course community in eastern Sparks featuring guard-gated and non-gated residential clusters, centered around a private 18-hole course with significant elevation variations and interface with undeveloped high-desert terrain¹.

Demographics & Housing

Property Segmentation

Approximately 2,100 residents across 1,200 units. Median household income is $145,000 (112% above city median). Guard-gated estates (35% of stock) average 0.75-acre lots vs. 0.25 acres in non-gated villa sections².

Security Infrastructure

Guard gates cover only 38% of residences. Perimeter fencing is discontinuous, with 41% of boundaries adjacent to BLM land lacking physical barriers³.

Crime Environment

Incident Distribution

2023 sheriff data shows 84% of reported incidents occur in non-gated sections. Vehicle burglary rates are 2.7x higher in trailhead-adjacent streets versus interior blocks⁴.

Wildlife Interaction

Coyote predation and deer collisions account for 22% of non-criminal security incidents. Package theft concentrates at non-gated community mail kiosks⁵.

Infrastructure Challenges

Access Constraints

A single arterial (D'Andrea Parkway) serves the community. Peak-hour traffic increases emergency response times by 22% (Washoe County Fire District metrics)⁶.

Wildfire Exposure

BLM-designated "Extreme" hazard zones border 78% of the perimeter. Ember intrusion risk is elevated in canyon-adjacent properties with ornamental vegetation⁷.

Employment & Lifestyle

Economic Profile

68% of employed residents hold executive/professional roles. 29% report frequent business travel, creating periodic property vacancies⁸.

Recreational Traffic

The golf course hosts 65k annual non-resident visits, primarily concentrated near the clubhouse and parking facilities⁹.

Community Amenities & Vulnerabilities

Terrain Factors

Elevation differentials exceeding 300 feet create blind spots in security patrol coverage. Ravine systems enable undetected pedestrian access to perimeter homes¹⁰.

Lighting Deficits

HOA audits identify 53% of non-gated pathways exceeding recommended illumination standards. Motion-activated lighting covers only 29% of estate parcels¹¹.

Sources

1. City of Sparks Planning Department, D'Andrea PUD Master Plan, 2022
2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tract 020300
3. D'Andrea HOA, Security Infrastructure Inventory, 2024
4. Washoe County Sheriff's Office, East Patrol Sector Crime Report, 2023
5. D'Andrea HOA, Incident Log Analysis, 2023
6. Truckee Meadows Fire District, Response Time Assessment, 2023
7. Nevada Division of Forestry, Wildfire Risk Community Profile, 2024
8. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LEHD Workforce Characteristics, 2023
9. D'Andrea Golf Club, Visitor Access Records, 2023
10. Washoe County GIS Division, Topographic Analysis, 2024
11. D'Andrea HOA, Lighting Compliance Survey, Q1 2024