Aerial view of a southern Nevada master-planned neighborhood around a central park, with palm-lined streets and desert mountains beyond
Lake Las Vegas, Henderson

Lake Las Vegas Homes For Sale

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Where Can I Find Lake Las Vegas Homes for Sale?

The Lake Las Vegas ZIP area (89011) carried 686 active listings in June 2026 according to NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data, spanning attached resort villas from near $500K to lakefront custom estates above $2M. The newest listings appear below, refreshed daily, and every active home is searchable in our live MLS portal.

  • MEDIAN LIST PRICE (ZIP 89011)

    $540K

    NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers, as of October 29, 2026

  • HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY

    3,000+

    Community records

  • ESTABLISHED

    2000

    Lake Las Vegas Resort / Raintree

  • DAYS ON MARKET (ZIP 89011)

    39

    NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers, as of October 29, 2026

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16+ years in Nevada real estate

Page updated September 26, 2026

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Lake Las Vegas at a Glance?

Lake Las Vegas is Henderson's only guard-gated private-lake resort — 3,000+ homes on a 320-acre lake, developed from 2000, with a ZIP-area median list price of $540,000 and a 39-day market pace per City of Henderson. NREG’s MLS analysis city services cover every street. The five takeaways below unpack what makes this address unique in Henderson.

  • The only one: a 320-acre private lake inside Henderson — guard-gated, resort-managed, with the Westin hotel and two championship golf courses as literal neighbors.
  • The price ladder: $500K attached resort villas through $1M–$2M+ custom lakefront and golf-view estates — entry exists, the ceiling is genuinely high.
  • HOA reality: $200–$800 monthly depending on neighborhood and property type — the highest dues tier in Henderson, covering guard gates, lake amenities, and common-area resort infrastructure.
  • Market pace: 264 ZIP-area closings in the past 100 days at a 38-day median — a deeper, slower market than suburban Henderson, reflecting the niche luxury buyer pool.
  • Location trade-off: eastern Henderson foothills near Lake Mead — 20 minutes to the airport, 25–30 to the Strip, with the resort lifestyle making that distance worth it for the right buyer.

Last updated October 2026 · Sources: NREG’s MLS analysis, U.S. Census, City of Henderson

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Lake Las Vegas Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Median list price across the Lake Las Vegas ZIP area (89011) sits at $540,000 per NREG’s MLS analysis October 2026 MLS data, but the broader 89011 ZIP includes East Henderson entry-level inventory that pulls the median below the resort community's $500K plan minimum. The bands below show the modeled distribution of the area's 686 active listings.

Under $400K

10

active listings

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$400K–$600K

30

active listings

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$600K–$800K

9

active listings

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$800K–$1M

4

active listings

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$1M–$1.5M

9

active listings

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$1.5M+

9

active listings

Browse $1.5M+ →
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How Can You Find a Lake Las Vegas Home by Type, Lifestyle & Price?

The Lake Las Vegas ZIP area's 686 active listings break down into resort villas, lakefront estates, golf-view homes, and East Henderson entry-level stock — each link opens our live MLS search, with counts updated daily from NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data for ZIP 89011.

736 active listings across ZIP 89011 as of October 29, 2026 · MLS data

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School planning

Which Schools Serve a Henderson Address?

Ask the district for the address-specific school assignment for the enrollment year, since boundaries change, and confirm it before you buy. Proximity to a school does not guarantee admission; charter, magnet and private schools set their own rules. Check CCSD school zoning · Nevada Report Card

CRIME DATA

How Can You Check Reported Crime Near a Home?

Ask the law-enforcement agency that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same reporting period, boundary and offense definitions. Missing records do not mean zero crime, the FBI cautions against ranking communities on crime totals alone, and a citywide figure does not describe a particular street.

FBI crime data resources · FBI guidance on comparing communities

Living In

What's It Like Living in Lake Las Vegas, NV?


The Answer

Lake Las Vegas delivers the Las Vegas Valley's most distinctive resort lifestyle: a 320-acre private lake, guard-gated security, two championship golf courses, the Westin resort hotel, and Mediterranean-inspired waterfront dining — all inside Henderson with full City of Henderson city services. Nevada's zero state income tax keeps ownership costs honest against the backdrop of genuine waterfront luxury.

What is Lake Las Vegas known for?

Lake Las Vegas is known as the Las Vegas Valley's only private-lake resort community — a 320-acre man-made lake surrounded by guard-gated neighborhoods, two championship golf courses, the Westin hotel, and waterfront dining in a Mediterranean-themed Village setting.

Who should live at Lake Las Vegas?

It fits luxury lifestyle buyers who value a resort setting over urban proximity, active retirees drawn to lake recreation and golf, remote-working professionals who can trade commute time for a private lake, and second-home buyers seeking a vacation-quality primary residence.

What is daily life like?

Mornings open with a lakeside walk or paddleboard launch, afternoons run eighteen holes at Reflection Bay, and evenings end at waterfront restaurants in the Village — with downtown Henderson and the Strip accessible when city energy calls.

Location

Where Is Lake Las Vegas

Lake Las Vegas anchors the eastern Henderson foothills between the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the Henderson urban core, roughly 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The 3,200-acre resort development wraps a 320-acre man-made lake. About 25 miles from downtown Las Vegas.

Henderson downtown
18
Min
Airport
20
Min
Lake Mead
8
Min
Strip
28
Min
Green Valley
20
Min

Lake Las Vegas

At a Glance
$540,000
Median List Price (ZIP 89011)
$497,500
Median Sold (past 100 days)
736
Active Listings (ZIP 89011)
39
Days on Market (ZIP 89011)

Median, active-listing and days-on-market tiles: NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers, as of October 29, 2026.

Setting
Guard-gated resort, eastern Henderson foothills
Lake
320-acre private lake
Homes
3,000+
Established
2000
Developer
Lake Las Vegas Resort / Raintree Investment Corp
Security
Guard-gated, 24-hour security
Golf
Reflection Bay Championship (re-opened) + resort course
Hotel
Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Dining
Village at Lake Las Vegas waterfront
HOA Range
$200–$800/mo
Schools
CCSD Henderson east + charter options
Distance to Strip
~25–28 min

Quick Answer

Is Lake Las Vegas a good place to live?

Yes — for buyers who define quality of life around a resort setting rather than urban proximity. Lake Las Vegas delivers the Las Vegas Valley's only private-lake lifestyle: morning paddleboard, afternoon golf at Reflection Bay, waterfront dining at the Village, and the Westin next door — inside a guard-gated Henderson community with Nevada's zero state income tax and a roughly 0.5–0.7% effective property-tax rate. The honest trade-offs: HOA dues of $200–$800 monthly are Henderson's highest tier, the commute to the Strip runs 25–28 minutes, and the luxury buyer pool means longer days on market than suburban Henderson. For buyers who want this lifestyle, nothing else in the valley competes.

Source: City of Henderson

Census Housing Data / Lake Las Vegas

What Does the Census Show About Housing in Lake Las Vegas?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the tiles below compare housing and population figures for Lake Las Vegas and its surrounding area with the wider county. Each tile's label names the area it covers.

These are housing and population counts only. We don't describe who lives in a neighborhood or suggest which buyers it suits. Compare homes by their features, location, HOA terms and total cost, and use the Census source for the full tables.

Population (Henderson)
353,289
vs Clark Co 2,407,226
Home Value
~$485K
vs Clark Co $431K
Owner-Occupied
~66%
vs Clark Co 58%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates and Vintage 2025 population estimates, Henderson city (Lake Las Vegas is not separately tabulated) · Updated

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is the Lake Las Vegas Area Growing?

Lake Las Vegas itself is largely built out — the plan has been essentially completed since the mid-2000s — while its parent city compounds steadily. Henderson has added roughly 96,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and that citywide growth keeps demand pressure on the resort community's finite resale stock. New demand for the lake lifestyle comes from out-of-state relocators and remote-work households, not in-city growth.

353,289Henderson residents (Census)
3,000+Homes in the Lake Las Vegas community
+37.1%Henderson growth, 2010–2025 (Census)

Henderson citywide population trajectory, 2010–2025 (Census)

Inside the resort community, growth means turnover rather than expansion: 264 ZIP-area closings in the past 100 days show how actively the established lakefront stock trades. That is the investment logic of a built-out resort plan — no new lakefront supply can dilute it, while every high-income relocator to the Las Vegas metro adds a potential buyer for the lifestyle Lake Las Vegas already owns.

2010
257,729
2020
317,610
2025 est.
353,289

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Henderson. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Lake Las Vegas separately. Henderson: 2010 and 2020 are decennial Census counts; 2025 is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimate. Last updated September 2026.

The long view: the median sold price in ZIP 89011 rose 151% between 2015 ($195,000) and 2026 ($490,000), across 8,446 recorded closings — Las Vegas REALTORS MLS records via Repliers.

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MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET (ZIP 89011) · OCT 29, 2026
$540K
ZIP-AREA MEDIAN LIST · OCT 29, 2026
736
ACTIVE LISTINGS (ZIP 89011) · OCT 29, 2026
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Market Competitiveness

How competitive is Lake Las Vegas right now?

Lake Las Vegas is a measured, specialized market — the ZIP area averaged 38 median days on 264 closings over the past hundred days per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The guard-gated resort buyer pool is narrower than suburban Henderson; correctly priced lakefront homes draw motivated buyers quickly, while overpriced estates wait for the right fit.

  • 38 daysMedian days on market (sold, 100d)
  • 264ZIP-area closings, past 100 days
  • 736Active listings (ZIP 89011, October 29, 2026)
  • ~79/moTypical closings per month
Before You Buy

What Should You Compare Before Buying a Home at Lake Las Vegas?

Compare individual homes by the features, services, and total ownership costs that matter to you. The points below can help structure your property research before you make an offer.

Which Lake Las Vegas Buyer Profiles Fit the Community?

Luxury Lifestyle Buyers

  • Private lake as a daily amenity, not a weekend excursion
  • Waterfront estates from $1M to $2M+
  • Reflection Bay golf and Westin resort as neighbor perks
  • Lifestyle arbitrage vs comparable U.S. lake communities
Best for Luxury Lifestyle Buyers →

Remote-Working Professionals

  • Lake and mountain views from the home office
  • Zero state income tax compounds versus California annually
  • 20 minutes to the airport for quarterly travel
  • Westin for client entertaining without hotel costs
Best for Remote-Working Professionals →

Second-Home Buyers

  • Resort lock-and-leave management via HOA
  • Westin resort amenities when you're in residence
  • Verify Henderson short-term rental rules before planning nightly income
  • Capital appreciation driven by built-out waterfront scarcity
Best for Second-Home Buyers →

Investors

  • Long-term rents: $3,500–$6,000+/mo with lake/golf views
  • HOA compression — dues of $200–$800/mo require careful yield modeling
  • Nightly vacation rentals regulated — verify Henderson city ordinance
  • Built-out scarcity underpins long-run appreciation
Best for Investors →

Best Fit For

  • Resort lifestyle buyers — the Las Vegas Valley's only private-lake, guard-gated community — irreplaceable at any price in the metro.
  • Remote professionals — waterfront home offices, airport twenty minutes away, and annual state income-tax savings that compound significantly over time.
  • Second-home buyers — resort lock-and-leave with HOA management, airport proximity, and a unique lifestyle asset that holds long-run value.
  • Long-term investors — built-out scarcity at a private lake address, sustained by relocator demand and finite waterfront supply.

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Pros

  • The Las Vegas Valley's only 320-acre private lake inside a guard-gated resort community — irreplaceable by any new development
  • Championship golf at Reflection Bay, Westin resort spa and dining, and the Village waterfront as literal neighbor amenities
  • Zero state income tax and a 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.4723 — significantly lowers total cost of ownership on high-value estates
  • Lake Mead National Recreation Area eight minutes east — boating, hiking, and canyons at America's first national recreation area
  • Built-out waterfront scarcity — no new lake supply can be created, while relocator demand for the lifestyle grows annually

Honest Considerations

  • Henderson's highest HOA dues tier — $200–$800/mo depending on sub-association and property type; requires careful monthly budget modeling
  • Longer Strip commute — 25–28 minutes versus 15–20 for central Henderson master plans; better for remote workers and flexible schedules
  • Niche luxury buyer pool — DOM runs 38-day median versus Henderson's ~21-day average; correct pricing discipline is critical
  • Fewer school options nearby — charter and private schools require 18–22 minute drives versus in-plan options in western Henderson master plans
  • Short-term rental rules — Henderson city ordinance restricts vacation nightly rentals; verify before underwriting any STR income strategy
  • High-value estate complexity — jumbo financing, resort HOA documents, and sub-association layers add closing-timeline variables

Neighborhood Comparison

How Do Lake Las Vegas's Key Neighborhoods Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Lake Las Vegas's primary sub-neighborhoods — indicative price, price per square foot, days on market, and lifestyle fit — using ZIP-area listing data via NREG’s MLS analysis. Per-neighborhood figures are Nevada Real Estate Group-modeled slices of the 89011 market; use them as orientation, not appraisal.

Lake Las Vegas neighborhood comparison · June 2026 · NREG-modeled slices of ZIP-area data
SubmarketMedian Price$ / Sq FtDays on MarketActive ListingsBest For
Lakefront Custom Estates~$1,400,000~$41055~60Waterfront luxury
Golf-View Homes (Reflection Bay)~$850,000~$33042~80Golf frontage · Views
Montelago Village Villas~$580,000~$29035~120Village walkability
The Enclave~$1,050,000~$37050~45Guard-gated privacy
SouthShore~$680,000~$30538~90Lake-adjacent family
East Henderson Area (89011)~$435,000~$24032~200Value · Proximity

Source: NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data plus Nevada Real Estate Group analysis, June 2026. The MLS reports at ZIP level (89011) — per-neighborhood medians are modeled estimates from active-listing review. Listing counts updated daily via Repliers IDX.

Neighborhood Deep Dive

What's Inside Lake Las Vegas's Key Neighborhoods?

Submarket 1

Lakefront Custom Estates

Custom and semi-custom homes directly on the 320-acre lake — private boat docks, panoramic water views, and the resort's highest price tier. Inventory is thin and individually priced; patience and surgical offer strategy are part of the process.

Browse Lakefront Custom Estates homes →
~$1.4MMedian Price
55Days on Market
~60Active Listings
~$410Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 2

Golf-View Homes (Reflection Bay)

Single-family homes with direct Reflection Bay fairway views — the resort lifestyle without the lakefront premium, and strong long-run appreciation driven by a finite course perimeter.

Browse Golf-View Homes (Reflection Bay) homes →
~$850KMedian Price
42Days on Market
~80Active Listings
~$330Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 3

Montelago Village Villas

Attached townhome and villa-style residences in the Mediterranean-themed Village core — the resort's most walkable address, within steps of waterfront dining and the lake marina.

Browse Montelago Village Villas homes →
~$580KMedian Price
35Days on Market
~120Active Listings
~$290Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 4

The Enclave

Guard-gated within the guard-gated — The Enclave adds a second security layer with custom homes and elevated lot positions for those who want maximum privacy inside the resort.

Browse The Enclave homes →
~$1.05MMedian Price
50Days on Market
~45Active Listings
~$370Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 5

SouthShore

Single-family production and semi-custom homes on the lake's south shore — a more accessible entry into the resort lifestyle with water views without direct lakefront premiums.

Browse SouthShore homes →
~$680KMedian Price
38Days on Market
~90Active Listings
~$305Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 6

East Henderson Area (89011)

The broader 89011 ZIP includes East Henderson neighborhoods outside the resort gates — entry-level homes that benefit from the area's location near Lake Mead and the resort amenity corridor without the HOA premium.

Browse East Henderson Area (89011) homes →
~$435KMedian Price
32Days on Market
~200Active Listings
~$240Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 7

The Village at Lake Las Vegas & Lake Amenity Hub

The Mediterranean-inspired Village is the community's social center: waterfront restaurants, boutiques, the Westin resort, and the lake marina — all within a short walk of most resort residences. Owning anywhere inside the gates puts this within five minutes.

Browse The Village at Lake Las Vegas & Lake Amenity Hub homes →
320Acre Private Lake
2Championship Golf Courses
1Westin Resort Hotel
8 minTo Lake Mead
#1
TEAM IN NEVADA
9,600+
HOMES SOLD SINCE 2011
9,097+
★★★★★ REVIEWS
< 1 hr
AVERAGE RESPONSE

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BY ZIP CODE

What Does the Lake Las Vegas Market Look Like Across ZIP 89011?

Lake Las Vegas sits entirely within ZIP 89011, but that ZIP is broader than the resort gates — it encompasses the full East Henderson corridor including non-resort neighborhoods that pull the area median below the community's $500K plan minimum. The table presents the single ZIP with the resort context labeled clearly.

Lake Las Vegas ZIP area · June 2026 · ZIP-area figures are broader than the resort community itself
ZIPPrimary AreaMedian Price$ / Sq FtDays on MarketActiveYoY
89011Lake Las Vegas Resort + East Henderson corridor$539,900~$27038686n/a*

Source: NREG’s MLS analysis MLS plus Nevada Real Estate Group analysis. ZIP 89011 includes East Henderson inventory outside the Lake Las Vegas gates — plan-level pricing begins at $500K for attached villas and exceeds $2M for lakefront estates. *Year-over-year change is intentionally omitted at corridor level. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

Outdoor Recreation

What Outdoor Amenities Does Lake Las Vegas Offer?

Lake Las Vegas is anchored by its 320-acre private lake with year-round water recreation, two championship golf courses, and walking trails around the waterfront. The City of Henderson maintains the park and trail network extending into the broader East Henderson area, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area's full boating and hiking infrastructure begins just eight minutes east.

IN-COMMUNITY

320-Acre Private Lake

320 acresKayaking · Paddleboard · Electric boatsHOA / resort

The community's defining feature: a 320-acre man-made lake with marina rentals, a waterfront village, and resort-tier water recreation available to residents year-round.

IN-COMMUNITY

Reflection Bay Golf Club

18 holesChampionship golfDaily fee / resort

Re-opened as a full resort-quality championship layout — one of the Las Vegas Valley's most scenic courses, with lake and mountain views on nearly every hole.

IN-COMMUNITY

Village at Lake Las Vegas Waterfront

Waterfront villageDining · Boutiques · EventsFree

Mediterranean-inspired waterfront retail and dining with restaurants, coffee shops, and a community events calendar — the resort's social hub.

IN-COMMUNITY

Lake Las Vegas Walking Trails

Paved lakeside loopWalking · Running · CyclingFree

Paved trails ringing the lake and connecting the resort neighborhoods — morning-run mileage and evening walks with water views throughout.

IN-COMMUNITY

Westin Resort Pool & Spa

Resort pool complexSwimming · SpaHotel/resort

Full-service resort pool, spa, and fitness facilities at the Westin hotel next door — accessible to residents for resort-tier wellness without a private-club membership cost.

8 MIN

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

1.5M acresBoating · Hiking · FishingNPS fee

America's first national recreation area — full-size powerboat launches, sandy coves, and desert canyon hiking eight minutes east via Lake Mead Parkway.

18 MIN

Sunset Park

~320 acresTennis · Dog park · PondFree

One of Las Vegas's largest city parks with a fishing pond, tennis courts, dog area, and open turf — accessible from Lake Las Vegas via I-515.

20 MIN

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

140 acresBirding · Photography · WalkingFree

A 140-acre wetland preserve in Henderson drawing more than 200 species — a popular morning destination for birders and nature photographers from the resort community.

The Lake Las Vegas Lifestyle

What Does a Weekend at Lake Las Vegas Look Like?

Three resort moods within a short walk or drive of each other: a lakeside paddleboard session, eighteen holes at Reflection Bay, and dinner at the Village waterfront — with Lake Mead's canyon hikes eight minutes east per the City of Henderson and Henderson's city parks threading the broader network.

320Acre Private Lake
2000Year Established
2Championship Golf Courses
300Days of Sun

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Lake Las Vegas Homes This Weekend?

Most weekends bring open houses across the resort community — from Montelago Villa condos at the $500K entry to lakefront custom estates above $1.5M. Guard-gated access means your agent coordinates entry in advance; call (702) 637-1759 and we'll arrange tours and build your weekend route across the lakefront and golf-view tiers.

Planning a move

What Should I Verify Before Moving to The Lake at Las Vegas?

Budget around the specific home, not a community average. Before you compare the cost of a move to The Lake at Las Vegas, get these in writing:

  • The parcel's annual assessment, prior-year tax bill and abatement eligibility. A sale alone does not reset Nevada’s tax cap. Nevada tax-abatement rules
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus the association's resale documents and any special assessments.
  • The school assignment for the enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
  • Your tax situation, reviewed by an adviser — California-source income can remain taxable after a move (Franchise Tax Board).
  • Qualifying new residents generally must obtain a Nevada driver’s license and vehicle registration within 30 days. Check the Nevada DMV’s requirements and exceptions for your circumstances.

The full step-by-step relocation checklist, from timeline to first-week setup, is in one place.

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ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Lake Las Vegas Economy?

Lake Las Vegas runs on hospitality, resort management, and the broader Las Vegas metro economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the metro labor market is historically strong, and Henderson's $90,138 median income runs 18% above the county median. The Westin Resort, Reflection Bay Golf Club, and the Village corridor anchor on-site employment.

$90,138Median household income, HendersonU.S. Census QuickFacts
~18%Above Clark County median income$90,138 vs $76,472, Census ACS
300+Rooms, Westin Lake Las Vegas ResortResort records
20 minTo airport & I-515 job corridorsVia US-93 / I-515

Top Lake Las Vegas-Area Employers

  • Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & SpaThe resort hotel anchor — hotel, spa, restaurant, and event staff inside the community gates
  • Reflection Bay Golf ClubChampionship golf operations, pro shop, and F&B employment at the resort course
  • Village at Lake Las Vegas retail & diningWaterfront restaurant, coffee, and boutique employment in the Mediterranean village core
  • Lake Las Vegas HOA managementProperty management, security staffing, lake operations, and maintenance across the resort community
  • Henderson healthcare corridorSt. Rose Dominican and Henderson hospital campuses accessible via I-515 — major metro-area employers 20 minutes west
  • Clark County School District (east Henderson)CCSD campuses serving the 89011 zone — Elise L. Wolff Elementary and area middle/high schools

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Henderson. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Lake Las Vegas Compare to Henderson, MacDonald Highlands & Anthem?

If you're weighing Lake Las Vegas against the valley's other luxury addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Lake Las Vegas wins on resort amenities and water-lifestyle uniqueness; MacDonald Highlands on ultra-luxury scale; Anthem on family school zones — sources are NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Lake Las Vegas vs Henderson vs MacDonald Highlands vs Anthem · June 2026
MetricLake Las VegasHendersonMacDonald HighlandsAnthem
Median List Price$539,900 (ZIP area)$548K$1.08M (ZIP area)$615K (ZIP area)
Active Listings686 (ZIP 89011)2,46055 (estimate)342 (89052)
Days on Market3821~5527
Guard-GatedYes — 24-hourSome communitiesYes — guard-gatedNo
Private Lake320-acre private lakeNoNoNo
GolfReflection Bay + resort courseMultiple (area)Dragon Ridge CCN/A
HOA Range$200–$800/moVaries$300–$1,200/mo$70–$200/mo
Best ForResort lifestyle · Waterfront · RetireesFamilies · Safety · VarietyUltra-luxury · Golf · SeclusionFamilies · Schools · New builds

Sources: NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Lake Las Vegas figures are ZIP 89011 — broader than the resort gates; plan-level pricing starts at $500K. Last updated June 2026.

Cost of Ownership

What Will Lake Las Vegas Cost You Each Month?

Build a property-specific budget using a lender quote, the parcel tax estimate, insurance quotes and association documents. The starting amounts below are editable illustrations, not current local rates or verified fees. Compare the result with your Loan Estimate, and budget separately for maintenance, utilities and closing costs.

Illustrative Payment Estimator

Estimate Your Lake Las Vegas Payment

Home Price
$539,900
$539,900
$539,900
Down Payment
10% / $53,990
10% / $53,990
10% / $53,990
Interest Rate
7.0%
7.0%
7.0%
Term Years
30
30
30
Annual Property Tax Assumption
$3,200
$3,200
$3,200
Annual Insurance Assumption
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
Monthly HOA Assumption
$200
$200
$200
Annual PMI Rate Assumption
0.50%
0.50%
0.50%
$4,052
Illustrative Monthly Payment
  • Principal & Interest$3,233
  • Property Tax$267
  • Insurance$150
  • HOA$200
  • PMI$202
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Inputs are assumptions, not a loan offer, insurance quote or parcel tax calculation. This simplified fixed-rate example applies the selected PMI rate below 20% down; actual mortgage-insurance eligibility, cost and cancellation depend on the loan. Maintenance, utilities, closing costs and special assessments are additional. Review the CFPB housing budget guide and confirm amounts with the relevant providers.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Lake Las Vegas?

US-93 and I-515 connect Lake Las Vegas to the Las Vegas metro — the airport is about 20 minutes and the Strip 25–28. Mean Henderson commutes run near 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data; the eastern foothills location adds 5–8 minutes. Remote workers absorb that easily; daily Strip commuters weigh it carefully.

Drive Times from Lake Las Vegas

  • 8 minLake Mead National Recreation AreaLake Mead Pkwy east
  • 18 minHenderson downtown (Water Street)US-93 / I-515 west
  • 20 minHarry Reid Intl AirportUS-93 / I-515
  • 25-28 minLas Vegas StripI-515 / I-15 north
  • 28-32 minDowntown Las VegasI-515 north
  • 20 minGreen Valley (Galleria)US-93 / I-215 west
  • 35-40 minSummerlinI-515 / I-215 west
  • 18 minBoulder CityUS-93 south

Transportation Options

  • Driving

    The primary mode — US-93 provides a clear two-lane corridor to I-515 west for Henderson and airport access. Traffic is generally lighter than the I-15 and I-215 corridors, and the resort setting eliminates in-community arterial traffic entirely.

  • RTC Transit

    Limited service exists from East Henderson — plan a car-first life. Transit is not a practical option for most Lake Las Vegas residents given the eastern foothills location and the specific commute patterns of resort-community buyers.

  • Resort Shuttle & Rideshare

    The Westin resort operates shuttle connections for hotel guests; rideshare is available but response times run slightly longer than central Henderson given the eastern location. Airport runs typically cost $35–$50 via rideshare.

  • Biking & Walking

    Excellent within the resort: lakeside trails, golf cart paths, and the Village walkability are genuine daily-use infrastructure. Cycling beyond the gates onto US-93 is possible but not comfortable for most riders.

Drive times are typical off-peak estimates for the route named; check live traffic before you rely on one.

Quick Answer

How long does it take to close on a Lake Las Vegas home?

Most Lake Las Vegas purchases close in 35–50 days — Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys. Cash deals can close in 10–14 days. Jumbo-financed buyers should add a week for appraisal scheduling, and each sub-association involved requires HOA resale-package delivery, adding a few business days. Build resort-document complexity into your contingency timeline.

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What down payment do you need to buy at Lake Las Vegas?

Most Lake Las Vegas buyers put down 10–25%. Conventional financing works across much of the $500K–$800K range with 10–20% down; above the 2026 conforming limit of $832,750, jumbo financing applies — plan on 15–25% down and stronger reserve requirements. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans on any conforming-limit purchase. On a $1.5M lakefront estate, plan $225,000–$375,000 at closing plus reserves and closing costs. Attached Montelago villas starting near $500K may qualify for FHA if the sub-association passes FHA eligibility review — verify with your lender.

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What is the median home price at Lake Las Vegas?

Across the Lake Las Vegas ZIP area (89011) the median list price is $540,000 per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, with a $497,500 closed median over the past hundred days. Inside the guard-gated plan, pricing runs $500K for attached villas and townhomes up to $2M+ for custom lakefront estates and resort-view custom homes. Entry-level access exists; the ceiling is genuinely high. Verify current active inventory before budgeting.

Is Lake Las Vegas a good place to live?

Yes — for buyers who want a true resort lifestyle without leaving Henderson. The 320-acre private lake, Westin hotel, waterfront dining, and two championship golf courses are literally next door. The trade-offs are real: HOA dues run $200–$800 monthly, the community sits 25 minutes from the Strip, and Henderson city services rather than a resort staff handle day-to-day maintenance. Families with school-age children should verify CCSD zoning before committing.

Is Lake Las Vegas guard-gated?

Yes. Lake Las Vegas is a fully guard-gated resort community with controlled access points and 24-hour security. That means every visit from contractors, delivery drivers, and guests requires gate clearance — a practical consideration for buyers used to open-access neighborhoods. Most owners find the security layer and resulting street quiet worth the extra coordination, particularly for the lakefront and golf-view homes that attract high-value personal-property concerns.

What are HOA fees at Lake Las Vegas?

HOA dues at Lake Las Vegas run $200–$800 monthly depending on the specific neighborhood and property type. Townhomes and attached villas sit toward the lower end of that range; large lakefront custom homes with resort-tier amenity access and private dock rights sit at the top. Dues typically cover guard-gated security, common-area maintenance, the lake district amenities, and in some sub-associations exterior building insurance. Pull the resale package during escrow — dues, reserves, and any pending assessments.

What is the average days on market at Lake Las Vegas?

Homes in the Lake Las Vegas ZIP area (89011) took a median of 39 days from list to accepted offer over the past hundred days, per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — moderately longer than Henderson's citywide pace. The slower pace reflects a niche buyer pool for a resort-lifestyle, guard-gated, waterfront community: the right buyer exists, but there are fewer of them. Correct pricing is the critical variable; overpriced lakefront homes sit for months, while accurately priced ones trade quickly.

What are property taxes like at Lake Las Vegas?

Property taxes are low by national standards. Nevada's effective rate runs roughly 0.5–0.7% of a home's value per the Clark County Assessor, and the state caps annual increases on a primary residence at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.4723 once the owner claims it (homes that are not owner-occupied get a cap of up to 8%). On a $500,000 purchase, plan around $3,000 per year; on a $1.5M lakefront estate, roughly $9,000. A sale alone does not reset Nevada’s property-tax cap. Verify the parcel’s annual assessment, prior-year tax bill and the new owner’s abatement eligibility with the county assessor. Nevada's zero state income tax compounds the advantage for high-income relocators.

What amenities does Lake Las Vegas offer?

The 320-acre private lake is the headline: kayaking, paddleboarding, and electric boat rentals from the Village marina, with the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort anchoring the waterfront. Two championship golf courses — Reflection Bay (re-opened) and a second resort course — serve residents and hotel guests. The Village at Lake Las Vegas is a Mediterranean-inspired retail and dining corridor with restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Walking trails ring the lake, and Henderson city parks extend the recreation network east.

Who are the main builders at Lake Las Vegas?

Lake Las Vegas was developed by Lake Las Vegas Resort and Raintree Investment Corp beginning in 2000 with an ambitious master plan. Active builders across the community's phases included Toll Brothers for luxury custom and semi-custom homes, and other production and custom builders at various price points. Today the market is almost entirely resale — the plan is largely built out, with occasional custom lots and estate rebuilds trading. Verify builder origin and warranty status on any resale before closing.

How far is Lake Las Vegas from the Las Vegas Strip?

About 17 miles — plan roughly 25–30 minutes via I-515 and US-93 to the Strip, depending on traffic. Harry Reid International Airport runs about 20 minutes via the same corridor. Lake Las Vegas sits in the eastern Henderson foothills near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which makes it farther from the urban core than most Henderson master plans. Buyers who commute Strip-adjacent daily should factor that drive into the lifestyle math.

What schools serve Lake Las Vegas?

Lake Las Vegas falls within the Clark County School District. Zoned campuses typically include Elise L. Wolff Elementary (9/10 GreatSchools), Del E. Webb Middle School, and Liberty High School — though zone assignments shift and should be verified by address before any offer. Doral Academy, Coral Academy of Science, and other Henderson-area charters add options within a reasonable drive. The Henderson International School private tier is accessible from the community.

Is Lake Las Vegas a good investment?

It depends on the buyer's hold horizon and price discipline. The guard-gated resort setting, 320-acre private lake, and golf-course frontage create genuine scarcity that supports values — there is no other community like it in the Las Vegas metro. The trade-offs: high HOA dues compress net yield for rental investors, the buyer pool for a $1M+ lakefront home is narrower than for a $500K Henderson suburb, and DOM runs longer than the Henderson average. For a primary residence with a 7+ year horizon, the lifestyle assets have historically outperformed expectations.

What is the rental market like at Lake Las Vegas?

The long-term rental market at Lake Las Vegas is thinner than in Henderson's suburban master plans — the combination of high HOA dues and resort pricing means entry-level rental investors face compression on yields. Single-family homes with lake or golf views rent for approximately $3,500–$6,000+ monthly and attached villas from $2,500–$3,500, per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data rental tracking. Short-term nightly rentals are regulated by Henderson city ordinance — verify the current rules before underwriting any vacation-rental income strategy.

What is the cost of living at Lake Las Vegas?

The ZIP-area median list price near $540,000 is in line with Henderson's citywide $548K figure, but plan-level pricing starts at $500K and runs to $2M+. HOA dues of $200–$800 monthly are the largest carrying-cost differential versus other Henderson communities. Nevada's zero state income tax and roughly 0.5–0.7% effective property-tax rate per the Clark County Assessor keep other ownership costs low, and the resort amenities replace club memberships that would cost thousands elsewhere. Day-to-day retail runs to Henderson shopping centers 15–20 minutes west.

What should I know before buying at Lake Las Vegas?

Before buying, review the following. HOA due diligence: $200–$800 monthly dues vary by sub-association, and any pending special assessment for lake infrastructure or common-area renovations can materially affect carrying costs. resale liquidity: the luxury resort buyer pool is smaller, so DOM is longer — price correctly or wait. A sale alone does not reset Nevada’s property-tax cap. Verify the parcel’s annual assessment, prior-year tax bill and the new owner’s abatement eligibility with the county assessor. commute reality: the eastern Henderson location adds 10 minutes versus central Henderson for Strip-adjacent commuters. Match lifestyle to budget before you offer.

What down payment do you need to buy at Lake Las Vegas?

Most Lake Las Vegas buyers put down 10–25%. Conventional financing works across much of the $500K–$1M range with 10–20% down; VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans across any conforming-limit purchase. Above $832,750 (the 2026 conforming limit), jumbo financing applies — plan on 15–25% down and stronger reserve requirements. On a $1M lakefront estate, that means $150,000–$250,000 at closing plus reserves. Attached villas starting near $500K are accessible with FHA if association eligibility is confirmed.

How long does it take to close on a Lake Las Vegas home?

Most Lake Las Vegas purchases close in 35–50 days from accepted offer — Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys. Cash purchases can close in 10–14 days. Financed buyers on jumbo loans should add a week for appraisal scheduling and underwriting; the guard-gated community requires HOA resale-package delivery for every sub-association involved, which adds a few business days. Factor resort-document complexity into your contingency timeline.

Can you swim in the Lake Las Vegas lake?

The 320-acre Lake Las Vegas is a private recreational lake — kayaking, paddleboarding, electric boat rentals, and fishing are the primary water activities. Open swimming in the main lake body is generally not permitted as a free-swim area; residents access the water through organized recreational activities and the Village marina. Specific rules are set by the Lake Las Vegas HOA and resort management — confirm current water-use policies with the association before purchase if lake swimming is a priority.

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Is Lake Las Vegas part of Las Vegas or Henderson?

Henderson. Lake Las Vegas is a master-planned resort community inside the City of Henderson, with Henderson police, fire, and city services. Mailing addresses say Henderson, NV 89011. The "Lake Las Vegas" brand refers to the resort development — not a separate municipality.

What ZIP code is Lake Las Vegas?

ZIP 89011. That ZIP covers the full Lake Las Vegas resort community and the broader East Henderson corridor, so area statistics reflect a wider geography than the resort gates alone. Plan-level pricing inside the community starts at $500K.

Is the Lake Las Vegas lake open to the public?

The 320-acre lake is private — it's a resort amenity for Lake Las Vegas residents and Westin hotel guests. Access is through the guard-gated community. The Village at Lake Las Vegas waterfront is semi-public through its restaurants and shops, but the lake surface itself is not a public recreation area.

What happened to Lake Las Vegas?

The original developer, Transcontinental Properties, filed for bankruptcy in 2008 during the housing crisis. Raintree Investment Corp acquired the resort in 2012 and has since revitalized the community — re-opening Reflection Bay Golf Club, expanding the Village at Lake Las Vegas retail, and attracting the Westin hotel flag. Today the community is active and the market healthy, with 264 ZIP-area closings in the past 100 days.

Can you boat on Lake Las Vegas?

Yes — the 320-acre lake supports kayaking, paddleboarding, and electric boat rentals through the Village marina. Private motorized watercraft are generally restricted on the lake body for safety and environmental reasons. Residents with lakefront properties may have dock access per their specific HOA agreement. For full-size motorboat access, Lake Mead is eight minutes east.

Is Lake Las Vegas walkable?

Within the resort, yes — the Village waterfront, lakeside trails, and golf cart paths create genuinely walkable daily routes for residents near the village core. Beyond the gates, Henderson's eastern foothills are car-dependent. Lake Las Vegas's walkability is resort-internal, not urban-transit walkability.

How far is Lake Las Vegas from downtown Henderson?

About 18 minutes via US-93 and I-515 to Water Street in downtown Henderson, and roughly 20 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport. The eastern foothills location adds 5–8 minutes versus central Henderson master plans for most Strip-corridor commutes.

Is Lake Las Vegas a good investment?

For the right buyer profile: yes. The guard-gated resort with a 320-acre private lake represents genuine, irreplaceable scarcity in the Las Vegas metro — no new lake can be built. Values weathered the 2008 developer bankruptcy and have recovered strongly since Raintree's 2012 acquisition. Long-run appreciation is supported by finite waterfront supply and growing relocator demand. Rental yield compression from high HOA dues makes it better as a primary residence or appreciation hold than a cash-flow investment.

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Compare Lake Las Vegas with neighboring Henderson master plans and nearby communities. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether trading the resort lake lifestyle for a more urban Henderson location or a larger luxury community actually buys you more home for the money.

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$548K

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Anthem

$615K (ZIP area)

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Green Valley

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Boulder City

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A–Z INDEX

Which Lake Las Vegas Neighborhoods Can You Explore A–Z?

Lake Las Vegas is organized around its 320-acre private lake with distinct resort sub-neighborhoods at different price points. Dedicated neighborhood pages are rolling out — entries below are indexed alphabetically for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, HOA documents, and school zoning for any address on request.

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  • East Henderson area

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M

  • Montelago Village Villas

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  • Reflection Bay Golf Course homes

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  • SouthShore

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  • The Enclave

W

  • Westin Resort corridor

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Lake Las Vegas Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers monthly. One honesty note: the MLS reports at ZIP level, and ZIP 89011 is broader than the Lake Las Vegas resort gates — area statistics are labeled as such, and per-neighborhood figures are modeled estimates. Follow any link to verify a figure.

  1. NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data (via Repliers) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and closing counts for the Lake Las Vegas ZIP area (89011). NREG market report
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — Henderson city population, income, age, and housing data (Lake Las Vegas is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
  3. City of Henderson — Parks, city services, police and fire coverage, and short-term rental ordinance. cityofhenderson.com
  4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, parcel data and tax-abatement eligibility. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
  5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.4723 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences — significant for high-value Lake Las Vegas estates. leg.state.nv.us
  6. Nevada Department of Taxation — Zero state income tax confirmation and related Nevada tax rules. tax.nv.gov
  7. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Henderson violent and property crime rates, national comparisons supporting the safety section. fbi.gov/ucr
  8. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas–Henderson–Paradise MSA. bls.gov
  9. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings including Elise L. Wolff Elementary and area schools serving Lake Las Vegas. greatschools.org
  10. Nevada Report Card — State accountability data used to cross-check school ratings for Lake Las Vegas area campuses. nevadareportcard.nv.gov
  11. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator and buy-vs-rent analysis. freddiemac.com/pmms
  12. Clark County School District (CCSD) — District school boundary data and enrollment figures for Henderson east zone schools. ccsd.net

Methodology: Listing counts, prices and days on market are NREG's analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data received through the Repliers feed; this page refreshes them about once a day, and each market figure carries its date or window. Census and BLS figures are the published vintage named beside them and change only when the agency releases new estimates. Confirm details for a specific home with its listing and the responsible agency.

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