What Makes SUMMERLIN the Highest Rated Community in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for having some of the most luxurious master planned communities in the USA. They’re dotted around the Valley, and are carefully designed for residents who desire an exclusive, rich lifestyle on the fringes of a vibrant city. These communities are big enough to incorporate a wide range of sought after amenities, including parks and lakes, golf courses and jogging trails. And the homes on offer are spacious, aesthetically stunning and a joy to live in.
Among the very best of the Las Vegas master planned communities are the Summerlin homes for sale . It’s the highest rated community in the area, and competition to buy property within it is high. What makes Summerlin so desirable?
Summerlin is a master planned community with 50% of the land being recreational use. Thr Ridges Las Vegas, a Las Vegas luxury homes community out sold all other communities for $1M+ homes. In new home sales, the Summerlin Las Vegas southwest area out sold all other new home communites.
Stunning Outdoor Lifestyle
Summerlin is the largest master planned community in the Las Vegas Valley, and boasts an impressive 50% of land use dedicated to recreational activities - including walking trails, parks, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a golf course, to name just a few. Residents can step out of their front doors and immediately enjoy a mix of manicured landscapes and more natural, wild trails (which are still well-maintained by the community’s service providers).
The community is also located adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation, which is an internationally famous 200,000 acre reservation consisting of mountain and desert landscapes, over 2000 climbing routes, and dozens of hiking trails. People flock from all over the world to experience Red Rock Canyon, but those who live at Summerlin can practically call it their back yard.
And for those (very) rare rainy days, there’s no shortage of indoor activities, either. Summerlin is home to a huge shopping center called Downtown Summerlin, where you’d be hard pushed to think of something you couldn’t buy. The restaurant offerings are a combination of gourmet and family-friendly establishments, and indoor sports are as popular as outdoor ones.
Rubbing Shoulders With Celebrities
Summerlin is one of the most affluent communities in Nevada, with an average household income of £139,061 per year. In 2014 (and in 2002, and 2012), Money named Summerlin in its review of the best places to live in America noting its median income, average home price and property tax, and its projected five year job growth as factors contributing to the fantastic quality of life experienced by the community’s homeowners.
And among the people contributing to Summerlin’s affluence are its numerous famous residents; including Phil Ruffin, DemMarco Murray, Bob Miller, Brandon Marshall Jillian Bell and Pia Zadora. The community’s popularity with top NFL players and other celebrity sports figures is a credit to its facilities for physical training.
Busy Community Centers And Endless Events Calendar
Summerlin’s high ratings are in no small part down to its active community atmosphere and packed calendar of things to do, see and learn. Along with its 150 community parks, its integrated community centers provide an array of social, recreational and educational opportunities for residents. Classes and workshops include arts and crafts; personal enrichment; family and home courses; courses for kids and teenagers; fitness and health; and toddler programmes. And Summerlin’s busy annual events and celebrations draw enthusiastic crowds - from its half marathon to its Festival of Arts, and its Polar Plunge to its Strawberry Festival. All of this makes for a sense of fun and social energy, and the feeling of being in one of those places that will simply make you happier.
Yoga at Red Rock Casino Pool Summerlin
When you’re in need of a little extra pampering and restoring calm after all of the activity excitement that Summerlin has to offer, the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa can help you bring things down a notch and make you feel like royalty. Its luxury pool and extensive range of spa treatments and massage therapies are second to none.
A Great Place To Invest In Property
A bit of digging into the numbers shows that Summerlin is the ideal place to settle for home buyers who want to get a return on their investment. Master planned by The Howard Hughes Corporation Summerlin has grown since 1990 to encompass sought after parks and facilities, and will continue to develop for years to come.
The median value of a single family home with the community is around $360,000, with the most expensive homes stretching to over $22,000,000. If you’re looking for bargain which is set to steadily increase in value, focus your search on the areas just beyond the borders of the new development of Summerlin South; prices are reasonable, but rising.
Summerlin condos for sale are becoming low in inventory, yet the most affordable way to buy and own in the community. As mentioned before, half the land is recreational and home owners and condos owners can all accesss the same trails. Condos are available for $150,000 right across form multi million dollar communites .
With the community’s future being cared for by expert planners and real estate professionals, buyers who invest in Summerlin can expect the consistency in lifestyle they are investing into.
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