Summerlin South

About Summerlin South

Summerlin South runs from the heart of Summerlin out to the western ridgelines. It includes some of the community's best-known guard-gated addresses, such as The Ridges, Red Rock Country Club, and The Summit, along with established family villages like The Gardens and newer ones like The Cliffs and Ridgebrook.

Below, each community has its own section. Home availability changes often, so ask me what's on the market today.

Summerlin Centre

Summerlin Centre sits off Charleston Boulevard, just west of the 215 Beltway, and is connected to Downtown Summerlin. It's known for lock-and-leave homes, including contemporary attached townhomes.

• Sagemont Park: A nearly 10-acre park with lawns, lighted soccer fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, a shaded playground, picnic ramadas, and a connection to the regional bike trail.
• Summerlin Centre Community Park: A popular soccer park a short walk from Downtown Summerlin.
• Location: Close to Downtown Summerlin's dining, shopping, and events.

Good fit for: buyers who want a low-maintenance home near Downtown Summerlin.

The Willows

The Willows is an established village with its own resident community center and pool.

• The Willows Community Center and pool: Resident-only, with programs run through the Summerlin Council.
• Parks: Willows Park has a popular community pool, and Spotted Leaf Park has lighted tennis courts.
• Established setting: Mature landscaping and a settled neighborhood feel.

Good fit for: buyers who want an established village with strong community amenities.

Red Rock Country Club

Red Rock Country Club is a 738-acre guard-gated village that Sunrise Colony Company developed on land purchased from Howard Hughes.

• Golf: Two golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, the Arroyo Course and the private Mountain Course.
• Amenities: Tennis courts and community pools.
• Gated living: Guard-gated entries, with a range of single-story and two-story homes.

Good fit for: buyers who want guard-gated golf living with a wide range of home styles.

The Gardens

The Gardens is a 410-acre village of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods arranged around The Gardens Park.

• The Gardens Park: About 18 acres, with lighted basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball, a skate park, play areas, a festival lawn, and picnic pavilions.
• The Gardens Community Center: A resident-only center that hosts community events and sits next to the park.
• Established setting: Mature landscaping and a mix of home types.

Good fit for: buyers who want an established, park-centered village with a mix of home types.

The Ridges

The Ridges is a 793-acre guard-gated village with custom and semi-custom neighborhoods, set at the western edge of Summerlin at roughly 4,000 feet of elevation. Forbes named it the third most exclusive gated community in America in 2003.

• Club Ridges: A resident-only facility with a resort-style pool, tennis courts, workout rooms, and a gathering space.
• Golf: Amara Golf Club in The Ridges has reopened.
• Views: Many homes look across the valley to the Strip.

Good fit for: buyers who want a custom or semi-custom guard-gated home with wide views.

Ridgebrook

Ridgebrook is a newer village in Summerlin South.

• Ridgebrook Park: A neighborhood park with a lighted tennis court and open space.
• Trails: The Summerlin trail system is nearby.

The Mesa

The Mesa sits in the foothills of the Spring Mountains, near the 215 Beltway at Russell Road and Hualapai Way. No future development is planned on its western border.

• Mesa Park: A 19-acre park with Little League baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a tot lot, and picnic ramadas.
• Bishop Gorman High School: A Catholic college preparatory school at the center of the village.
• Mesa Ridge: A staff-gated luxury neighborhood with its own resort-style pool, fire pits, outdoor kitchen, bocce court, and fitness center.

Good fit for: buyers who want mountain-edge views, a large neighborhood park, and a gated option.

The Cliffs

The Cliffs opened in 2015 on Summerlin's southwestern edge and is named for the ridgeline behind it. The village sits on elevated ground with views of the valley, the Strip, and the Spring Mountains, and its homes use a "rugged contemporary" style.

• Oak Leaf Park: More than five acres, with four pickleball courts, two shaded playgrounds, a climbing tower, picnic pavilions, and a demonstration garden.
• Water parks: Wet 'n Wild and the Aquatic Springs indoor pool are nearby.
• Schools: Shelley Berkley Elementary School and Faiss Middle School are in the village.
• 55+ option: Regency by Toll Brothers is an age-qualified, gated neighborhood.

Good fit for: a wide range of buyers, from families to active adults.

The Summit

The Summit is a private, guard-gated golf club community on about 555 acres in far-west Summerlin, set against the Red Rock Canyon escarpment. Discovery Land Company developed it.

• Club community: Homeownership is tied to a private club with its own golf course and clubhouse.
• Setting: Large homesites with mountain views and a quiet western location.
• Privacy: Guard-gated entry.

Good fit for: buyers looking for an ultra-private club community.

The Peaks

The Peaks is nestled against the Spring Mountains. It offers a quiet retreat with easy access to the 215 Beltway and nearby dining and neighborhood services.

• Ascension: A guard-gated community by Toll Brothers and Pulte, within The Peaks.
• Setting: Mountain backdrop and a quiet feel.
• Convenience: Close to the 215 and nearby shops and restaurants.

Good fit for: buyers who want a quiet setting close to the Mountains.

Questions about Summerlin South

Which Summerlin South community is right for me? It depends on how you want to live. The Ridges, Red Rock Country Club, and The Summit are guard-gated. The Gardens, The Willows, and Summerlin Centre are more established and walkable to parks or Downtown Summerlin. The Cliffs, The Mesa, and Ridgebrook are newer. Tell me your priorities and I'll narrow it down.

What's the difference between "gated" and "guard-gated"? Guard-gated communities have a staffed entry. Other gated neighborhoods may have limited or key-fob access. I'll confirm the exact access for any home you're considering.

Is there a 55+ option in Summerlin South? Yes. Regency by Toll Brothers in The Cliffs is an age-qualified, gated neighborhood.

How do schools work here? Public schools are assigned by your home's exact address through the Clark County School District. I always confirm the zone before you make an offer. Private options include Bishop Gorman High School, near The Mesa and The Cliffs.

Do private clubs come with the home? In club communities like The Summit, the club is separate from the home purchase. I'll explain what's included and what it costs before you decide.

Heuser Luxury Group is not affiliated with The Howard Hughes Corporation or the Summerlin development.