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Summerlin, right up against the Red Rock mountains
A huge master-planned community on the west side, right up against the Red Rock mountains.
Living in Summerlin
Summerlin is more than a neighborhood. It's a huge master-planned community on the west side of Las Vegas, right up against the Red Rock mountains. And honestly, one of the things I love about Summerlin is that you can have the Las Vegas lifestyle without feeling like you're living in the middle of Las Vegas.
The name has a story, too. Summerlin was Howard Hughes' grandmother's maiden name.
How we help in Summerlin
I'm Carrie Lu, REALTOR®, MBA, and my team and I at Signature Real Estate Group have worked across the valley since 2007. Summerlin is one of the areas we focus on most.
For sellers, a Summerlin home competes with a lot of other Summerlin homes, so we price against what's for sale right now, not only what sold last quarter. We film the community as well as the house, because the setting is a big part of why buyers choose Summerlin. For buyers, we help you compare the different villages and price points before you commit.
Summerlin communities
Summerlin was built out to a consistent plan, so the whole area shares a similar feel even as the price points and home styles vary. Homes were built from 1996. As of September 2026, homes in Summerlin's non-55+ communities started from about $448,000, and HOA dues started from about $37 a month in The Willows. Inside and next to it:
- Sun City Summerlin is an age-restricted 55+ community developed by Del Webb starting in 1989, with more than 7,000 single-story homes and golf courses. It isn't gated.
- The rest of Summerlin covers a wide range of home sizes, ages and price points. Tell us what you're after, and we'll point you to the right part of it.
Summerlin sits within the city of Las Vegas, near neighborhoods like The Lakes and Section 10.
Everyday life in Summerlin
Summerlin has its own locals casino, Red Rock, with a range of restaurants and concerts, so a night out doesn't have to mean the Strip. The Red Rock mountains are right there, and Summerlin has more hiking trails nearby than most of the valley.
That combination is what people are choosing when they choose Summerlin: the city's amenities with some distance from its busiest parts.
Buying or selling in Summerlin
For more detail, see selling a home in Summerlin, buying in Summerlin, or 55+ living near Summerlin. You can also ask us about a specific home or street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Summerlin?
On the west side of Las Vegas, right up against the Red Rock mountains.
Is there a 55+ community in Summerlin?
Yes. Sun City Summerlin is an age-restricted community developed by Del Webb starting in 1989, with more than 7,000 single-story homes and golf courses.
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