When you think of Las Vegas, NV the first thing that may come to mind are all those big city lights, shows, night clubs and casinos, but when you get off the strip of Las Vegas, NV itbecomes so much more.  Gorgeous golf clubs, sunshine year round, mountains and mind blowing real estate deals. 

The subdivisions below contain some of the most diverse, elegant and prestigious homes in the area

Summerlin -

On New Year's Day in 1952, Howard Robard Hughes Jr. purchased 25,000 acres on the western rim of Las Vegas for an incredible $3 per acre.  Hughes originally purchased this land to relocate his California business, deciding later not to relocate.  As a result, this land sat for 30 years until 1988 when the grandmother of Howard Hughes, Jean Summerlin began planning this master community located on the western rim of Las Vegas. 

Today Summerlin offers incredible views of the Las Vegas strip and a "diverse collection of housing options."  This community is home to over 150 parks, 24 public and private schools, 14 churches, 3 hotels, over 24 golf courses, a medical center and so much more.  All of these amenities has made Summerlin an example for what living in community is all about. 

Southern Highlands -

Co-designed by legendary golf course architects Robert Trent Jones Sr.  and Robert Trent Jones Jr. the Southern Highlands Golf Course is known nationally as not only the best private golf club in Las Vegas but in the entire state of Nevada.  Using the natural surroundings to provide exciting shots, this golf course is truly one of a kind, and by making the choice to reside in this picturesque community you can make these hole-in-ones right outside your front door! 

This community provides over a dozen schools, over 6 parks, hiking, biking trails and even a couple of dog parks for your furrier family members.  The annual events, including the Governors Black Tie Invitation, The Ladies Pink Tee and the Memorial Day BBQ and Fall Festival add to the many reasons families choose Southern Highlands. 

Mountain's Edge -

Ranked as one of the Nation's top 10 master planned communities, Mountain's Edge sets itself apart from other communities by taking pride in the hundreds of acres of land that are devoted to open space, parks and trails.  This design not only provides many opportunities for outside activities but envelops the whole master planning philosophy of committing to the protection of the natural desert landscape. 

Whether you are a first time home buyer or changing up from one home to the next, there is a little something for everyone just along the Mountain's Edge. 

Green Valley Ranch -

Everything you could possible need all in one spot, a hotel, 8 restaurants, a new amphitheater, golf courses, shopping, parks and a library all encompassed on 1300 acres.  This is Green Valley Ranch. 

Located at the foothills of the Black Mountains, this community provides the perfect desert oasis as well as sweeping views of Las Vegas.  This provides small town living with the ammenities of big city life only minutes away. 

Homes prices range anywhere from the mid $300,000's to the multimillions.  Green Valley Ranch has a home for everyone. 

Queensridge -

This upscale, 800 acre theme community is located on the western side of the valley in the master planned community of Peccole Ranch next to Summerlin.  The dwellingsin this unique community offer European styled homes, fashioned after the French, English and Italian framework. 

Featuring swimming pools, a fitness center, green belts, parks and gardens this community offers it all, including equestrian statue guard gated entrances and panoramc views of the Las Vegas valley. 

Rhodes Ranch -

Located at the base of Spring Mountain in Southwest Las Vegas, Rhodes Ranch is a spectacular gated community teeming with activities and entertainment.  Included in your HOA fees is a 35,000 square foot recreation center stocked full of dozens of fitness machines, a central hub for community activities, game rooms, art and crafts rooms, a kitchen and a full size gymnasium. 

Deep within the Ornamental landscaped entrances you will also find a championship golf course and the Fun Zone Water Park for the young or the young at heart. 

Rhodes Ranch offers nothing but quality, style and class with their spacious floor plans and distinguished courtyards.  Home prices range from the mid $200,000 to $1.5 million, providing a little something for everyone. 

Spanish Trails -

It was in 1953 when Joe and Mary Blasco settled down in Las Vegas with heads full of dreams, hoping to develop an exclusive community where their children could live and play in a safe place.  This dream grew into one of the most prestigious realities in Las Vegas. 

Spanish Trails, named after the route of the early pioneers, is a private, upscale community that features a unsurpassed 27-hole championship golf course that has been recognized as one of the finest golf courses in the nation.  There are over 1,200 families that are taking advantage of this comfortable, private, luxurious community.  Why not make it 1,201? 

Well, there you have it.  Seven luxurious communities in "The City of Lights" that are chock full of shopping, spas, pools, parks and hiking opportunities that you can enjoy in the 300 days of sun that Las Vegas, NV has to offer. 

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