Summerlin is a master-planned community on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley, near the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon. It is developed by Howard Hughes Holdings, and its first homes, park and school were finished in 1990. I live in Summerlin myself, so I know these neighborhoods day to day, not just from listings.
In 1952, Howard Hughes bought a large piece of land on the western edge of the valley. Summerlin is named after Jean Amelia Summerlin, his grandmother on his father's side.
Summerlin is not its own city. Most of it is inside the City of Las Vegas. Summerlin South is in unincorporated Clark County. It is good to know which side a home is on before you buy.
Summerlin is made up of many smaller neighborhoods called villages. Summerlin's developer says it has more than 300 parks and over 200 miles of trails. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area sits just to the west, so hiking and mountain views are close by.
Downtown Summerlin opened in 2014. It is the main shopping area, with stores, restaurants and places to have fun, all in one place.
If you are looking at new builds in Summerlin West, try my Las Vegas New Home Search to look through new home communities. I'm glad to walk you through it.
Public schools in Summerlin are part of the Clark County School District. School zones can change from year to year, and some Summerlin homes are zoned for schools just outside the community. Check any address with the district's Zoning Search at ccsd.net/zoning before you buy.
Whether you're just looking around or ready to move, I'm happy to help. I've helped buyers and sellers across Las Vegas, Summerlin and Henderson since 2003. Sign up below for new listing alerts, ask me what your home is worth, or call or text me at 702-497-4799. You can also email me at isellnfindhomes@gmail.com. What would you most like to know about living in Summerlin?
Gilbert Torres, Realtor, Evolve Realty, NV Lic. #60040

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