There are a wide variety of master planned communities in Las Vegas, with homes in all price ranges, from starter homes to multi million dollar estates. Below are some of the most popular and affordable communities, from one side of the Valley to the other.
Aliante is a beautiful master planned community in
North Las Vegas, set against the back drop of the majestic Sheep
Mountain Range. This huge 1905 acre community has more than 6500
homes as well as commercial centers, shopping, dining, and even a brand new
casino, Aliante Station Casino.
There are several types of housing in Aliante, from
starter homes to retirement homes in the extensive Sun City Aliante. In
addition, there are more upscale luxury homes offered in the Club Aliante area.
Aliante includes 428 acres dedicated for use by the
public and for recreation. There are three parks, a natural arroyo, and a 24
mile interconnecting trail system. The 20 acre Nature Discovery Park has huge
grass fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, a large pond, and tennis and
volleyball courts. Click here to view Aliante homes for sale
Desert Shores is lush community of scenic man-made lakes
and canals on the northwest side of the Las Vegas Valley adjoining
the Summerlin master plan, and it is one of the few lake communities in the
entire Las Vegas Valley. Watch out for the duck and swan
crossings! Feathered inhabitants roam freely throughout the
tranquil neighborhoods here.
Developed in 1988 by RA Builders, construction was completed
in the mid 1990s. Sprawling over 682 acres, there are 22 residential
neighborhoods and 3068 residences, with choices ranging from cozy condominiums
to lake front luxury custom estates. Click here to view Desert Shores homes for sale
Green Valley Ranch is a small resident-friendly master
planned community on 1300 acres in the foothills of the Black Mountains of
Henderson, Nevada. Green Valley Ranch is noted for its biking trails, parks,
walking paths, green belts and wonderful schools with panoramic views of the
Las Vegas Valley below.
In the heart of Green Valley Ranch is The District, a
vibrant outdoor mall of tree-lined cobblestone streets and quaint main
plaza featuring more than 50 boutique shops and restaurants. There are
approximately 4,000 homes and condos in Green Valley Ranch, divided up into 30
smaller neighborhoods of various sizes and price ranges including custom homes
in the prestigious Estates at Green Valley Ranch. Click here to view Green Valley Ranch homes for sale
Summerlin is a beautiful master planned community on the
western rim of Las Vegas, only 12 minutes from downtown or 20 minutes to the
Las Vegas Strip. By far the largest master planned community in the city and
rated #1 for growth in the entire nation, Summerlin occupies 22,500 acres and
features an extensive array of parks (over 150), biking and hiking trails (more
than 150 miles), shops, schools, libraries and business districts, as well as
community tennis courts and pools, baseball and soccer fields, recreational
facilities and an amphitheater for the performing arts.
Currently there are 19 distinct ”Villages” in the
Summerlin area, though eventually there will be a total of 31. A “village” is a
mini master planned neighborhood with its own parks, shopping, restaurants and
trails. Just to give you an idea of the diversity, below are brief descriptions
of some of the villages in Summerlin. Click here to view Summerlin homes for sale.
Mountains Edge, tucked away in a secluded
desert canyon on the southwestern edge of the Las Vegas Valley, is a
beautiful master planned community of approximately 12,500 residences
on 3,000 acres meandering around 500 acres of community parks and trails. Ancient
Indian tribes roamed this area to find water and new hunting grounds,
and to this day their petroglyphs remain etched into the canyon walls
of the surrounding mountains. Later, during the 19th century, frontiersmen
traversed the Old Spanish Trail which passed right by the entrance to
Exploration Park.
Mountains Edge contains over
30 separate villages by more than 20 different builders, each with
its own unique flair and common amenities including: community pools,
neighborhood parks, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and athletic
fields. Property types range from easy maintenance condos
to large family homes and everything in between. Click here to
view Mountains Edge homes for sale.
