55+ communities in Las Vegas and Henderson

The 55+ communities in Las Vegas are age-restricted neighborhoods, meaning homes are occupied under age rules set by the community. They tend to share a few features: single-story homes, golf, and community amenities. Each one has its own rules, dues and personality, so it's worth comparing them side by side before you choose.

Many people looking at these communities are selling a larger home to buy a single-story one. If that's you, the first question we ask is whether the equity in your current home could pay off the next one. Your low rate matters, but it isn't the whole story. Our downsizing page explains how we plan it.

You also don't have to buy first. One of our clients sold a two-story home first, stayed in a weekly rental for about a month, and then closed on a smaller one-story home.

Two 55+ communities can look alike from the street and feel very different once you live there. When we compare them with you, we look at:

• The age rules. Each community sets its own rules about who can live there, including other household members and guests. Get them in writing.
• HOA dues and what they cover. Amenities cost money to run, and dues pay for them.
• Golf and amenities. Whether they're included, extra, or separate memberships.
• Gates. Sun City Summerlin isn't gated. Some other communities are. Decide what matters to you.
• Location. Summerlin puts you near the Red Rock mountains on the west side. Henderson puts you on the southeast side, with Anthem up in the foothills of Black Mountain.
• The homes themselves. Age, layout, lot size and condition, like any other purchase. Use the due diligence period, usually 10 days in Nevada, to inspect.

We'll gather the rules, dues and current prices for each community on your list so you can compare them side by side, the same way we lay out offers for our sellers.