Summerlin Real Estate for Sale - About Summerlin

About Summerlin condominiums and homes market

Summerlin usually ranks at the top of Greater Las Vegas real estate market in terms of appreciation. However Summerlin has not avoided the price depreciations that have hit the entire Greater Las Vegas and homes and condo prices have deprecated by about 50%. A few new and luxury home and condo builders are currently in bankruptcy and half built projects abound. Summerlin Village has been postponed indefinitely.

In today's Las Vegas real estate market where foreclosure auctions are gaining popularity, it hard to find nice Summerlin homes or condos as they are sold in the Las Vegas MLS at retail prices.

About Summerlin, a master planned community in West Las Vegas

Summerlin is a master-planned community along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley covering 22,500 acres (36 square miles) of land located 12 miles from the Strip. Summerlin is known for the beauty of its streets, parks and neighborhoods as well as the beauty of its natural surroundings. Many builders are involved in the community. Each builder offers unique features on the homes they are building. Parks, trails, golf courses, exceptional schools, shopping and medical facilities create a residential community unlike any other in Southern Nevada. It has ranked as America’s best-selling master-planned community for ten of the past eleven years. Summerlin is developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation ranked as one of the most successful regional real estate development companies in North America.

Whether it is a house or a condominium that you desire, you can find them both here. The condo project, OneQueensridge, will be built in a location with easy access to everything from the Strip to the industrial corridor. Other condominiums are also available in Summerlin. Condos offer a low maintenance way to own your home.

More than 30% of Summerlin has been designated as community space.  Recreational activities include an expansive trail system that will eventually extend over 150 miles, parks, recreational facilities, golf courses, landscaped and natural preserved areas.

Educational opportunities include many private and public schools. The Howard Hughes Corporation works with the Clark County School District to facilitate the siting and development of public schools to meet the unprecedented growth of the Summerlin community. They also work closely with a wide variety of private educational partners to provide quality private educational opportunities.

Summerlin is home to professional regional dance troupes and a performing arts center. The Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Cultural Center, home of the Nevada Ballet Theatre, provide rich cultural experiences close to home. Summerlin is also a host to several art festivals and fairs throughout the year.

Summerlin is a community where diversity is welcomed. Home to residents of all ages, incomes, races and religions, spiritual diversity is thriving. This is represented by the wide range of religious faiths and houses of worship located in Summerlin, including Nevada’s first Hindu Temple.

Community wellness is a very important part of Summerlin's appeal. A natural choice for healthy living with many activity options, Summerlin also offers programs, classes and support groups through the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center. The Pueblo Medical Center and the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center offer convenient diagnostic and surgical facilities.  There are more than 200 physicians practicing in Summerlin in more than 20 specialties.

Commercial retail centers are conveniently located throughout the community offering grocery, drug stores, entertainment, personal services and a myriad of epicurean delights at the wonderful restaurants located in Summerlin.  Some of the best shopping in Southern Nevada can be found here.