Garden at Centennial Hills Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Garden at Centennial Hills at a Glance?

Garden at Centennial Hills is a ~300-acre established suburban community within Centennial Hills, Las Vegas, built 2003–2010 with ~2,500 homes from $400K to $650K. ZIPs 89131/89149 show a $678,000 median list and 27-day pace per Las Vegas REALTORS; City of Las Vegas covers municipal services. Takeaways below unpack this northwest Las Vegas family address.

• The community: established 2003 by various national builders — ~300 acres, ~2,500 homes, tree-lined streets and mature landscaping that 20-plus years of growth produced.
• The price ladder: $400K entry in Garden Commons to $525K-plus in Garden Terrace and $575K-plus in Garden Estates — all within conventional conforming loan limits.
• Schools: Doral Academy of Nevada — Pebble rates 9/10 on GreatSchools; Arbor View High 7/10; Bishop Gorman (A+) private option nearby. Verify CCSD zone per address before offering.
• Market pace: 27-day median from list to accepted offer across ZIPs 89131/89149 — a balanced northwest corridor pace with 233 active listings in June 2026.
• Location: 5 minutes to Centennial Hills Park, 15 minutes to Downtown Summerlin, 20 minutes to the Strip via US-95 South.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Las Vegas

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Garden at Centennial Hills Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Garden area pricing spans $400,000 in Garden Commons to $650,000-plus in Garden Estates, with ZIPs 89131 and 89149 showing a $678,000 median list price per Las Vegas REALTORS June 2026 MLS data. The bands below show the modeled split of the corridor's 233 active listings, with Garden-area inventory concentrated in the $400K–$650K tier.

Counts are Nevada Real Estate Group-modeled allocations of the 233 active ZIP 89131/89149 listings, consistent with the $678,000 median · June 2026 · Links open the Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Garden at Centennial Hills Safe?

• 68%Homeownership rate in the Garden areaCommunity demographic estimates
• BelowLas Vegas violent crime vs national averageFBI Uniform Crime Reporting
• 2003Over two decades of established neighborhood operationsCommunity records
• HOAActive sub-associations maintaining neighborhood standardsCommunity records

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), City of Las Vegas / LVMPD. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Garden at Centennial Hills Score for Livability?

Garden at Centennial Hills earns strong marks for family infrastructure, commercial access, and neighborhood maturity, with honest trade-offs on the absence of a guard gate, no on-site community amenity center, and an airport commute that runs longer than east-side Las Vegas. Below is our category-by-category assessment — the same six factors our agents cover with every northwest Las Vegas family buyer before a first Garden-area tour.

• B+

  Grade B+: Safety

  Open suburban streets with established HOA standards and neighborhood tenure. Las Vegas overall tracks below national violent-crime averages per FBI UCR comparisons. No gate, but stable homeownership and active community HOAs contribute to the area character.

• B+

  Grade B+: Schools

  Doral Academy of Nevada — Pebble at 9/10 GreatSchools and Arbor View High at 7/10 represent the public and charter tier; Bishop Gorman (A+) is the top private option. Above-average within the CCSD cluster — verify zone per address.

• A

  Grade A: Cost of Living

  $400K–$650K conventional-loan-range with $50–$140/mo HOA — affordable family ownership relative to most comparable western metros. Nevada zero income tax and 3% property-tax cap strengthen the ownership math further.

• A

  Grade A: Amenities

  Centennial Hills Park (120 acres, 5 min), Centennial Hills Library and YMCA nearby, and the most complete retail and dining corridor in northwest Las Vegas along Centennial Parkway and Ann Road — an unusually full amenity stack for a suburban neighborhood.

• B

  Grade B: Outdoor Access

  Centennial Hills Park is the outdoor anchor — sports fields, skate park, walking trails, and picnic shelters five minutes from Garden-area homes. Garden Community Park adds local walkability. Red Rock Canyon is about 25 minutes west for hikers.

• B+

  Grade B+: Commute

  US-95 South delivers the Strip in about 20 minutes and Harry Reid Airport in about 30 — longer than central or east Las Vegas addresses but manageable for the northwest lifestyle. Downtown Summerlin runs 15 minutes west via I-215.

Source: Compiled from GreatSchools.org, FBI UCR, BLS, and Walk Score. Methodology: 6 weighted categories on a 4.0-equivalent scale. Last refreshed June 2026.

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is the Garden at Centennial Hills Area Growing?

The Garden area itself is built out — the ~2,500-home community completed its main development phase around 2010 — while its parent city and surrounding northwest Las Vegas continue adding residents. Las Vegas has grown by roughly 120,000 people since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and Centennial Hills and Skye Canyon continue adding households to the northwest corridor, sustaining demand pressure on the Garden area's finite established-home supply.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Las Vegas. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Garden at Centennial Hills separately; projection reflects recent Las Vegas growth rates. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Garden at Centennial Hills Score for Livability?

Garden at Centennial Hills scores strongly on family amenities, affordable ownership, and neighborhood maturity. Trade-offs are real: no guard gate, a 30-minute airport commute, and no on-site clubhouse. Six category rings below are benchmarked against Census, FBI, and GreatSchools data — the factors family buyers weigh most across northwest Las Vegas.

• 82B+

  Overall Livability

• 80B+

  Schools (zoned)

• 78B+

  Safety

• 88A-

  Cost of Living

• 87A-

  Amenities

• 75B

  Outdoor / Recreation

Scores synthesized from AreaVibes, Niche, and Census data — updated quarterly.

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Garden at Centennial Hills Real Estate Market Trending?

Median sold price, days on market, and monthly closings for ZIPs 89131 and 89149 from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Scope honesty first: these ZIPs are broader than the Garden area's ~2,500-home community; monthly points are indicative values anchored to the probed 100-day medians — read the level and pace, not single-month wiggles.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How Competitive Is the Garden at Centennial Hills Market Right Now?

Garden at Centennial Hills runs at a balanced 27-median-day pace per Las Vegas REALTORS data across ZIPs 89131 and 89149. The 233 active listings give buyers real options; well-priced homes with mature landscaping still draw multiple offers, but buyers have room to negotiate on older inventory — no desperate bidding pressure here.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + Nevada Real Estate Group analysis, June 2026. ZIP 89131 and 89149 scope — broader than the Garden area alone; treat figures as corridor-level orientation with Garden-area pricing at the established tier within that range.

Section Comparison

How Do Garden at Centennial Hills' 4 Sections Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of the Garden area's four informal sections — indicative price, dollars per square foot, days on market, and lifestyle fit — using ZIP-area listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Per-section figures are Nevada Real Estate Group-modeled slices of the ZIP 89131/89149 market; use them as orientation, not appraisal.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus Nevada Real Estate Group analysis, June 2026. The MLS reports at ZIP level (89131/89149) — per-section medians are our modeled estimates from active-listing review. Listing counts updated daily via Repliers IDX.

Section Deep Dive

What's Inside the Garden Area's Top Sections?

BY ZIP CODE

What Does the Garden at Centennial Hills Market Look Like Across ZIPs 89131 and 89149?

Garden at Centennial Hills spans ZIPs 89131 and 89149, but those ZIPs encompass a range of northwest Las Vegas properties beyond the Garden area itself. The table below presents each ZIP as a corridor, with an honest note about how the Garden area's established-home segment sits within the broader median per Las Vegas REALTORS.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus Nevada Real Estate Group corridor analysis. The ZIPs blend Garden-area established resale with broader Centennial Hills and northwest corridor inventory. *Year-over-year change is intentionally omitted at corridor level. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY GARDEN AT CENTENNIAL HILLS

Why Does Garden at Centennial Hills Stand Apart From Its Peers?

From the mature tree-lined streets to the accessible price tier, the Garden area occupies ground no new northwest Las Vegas community can claim at this price point. The five advantages below are each tied to a verifiable source — Nevada Revised Statutes, FBI crime data, Census figures, GreatSchools, and Las Vegas REALTORS — so you can check every claim.

1. 1

   Established maturity from $400K

   Built 2003–2010 by Pardee Homes, Richmond American, and DR Horton — two decades of desert tree growth and proven HOA infrastructure that no new community can fast-track.

   Community records
2. 2

   Above-average school zone

   Doral Academy of Nevada — Pebble rates 9/10 on GreatSchools in the charter tier; Arbor View High rates 7/10 for the zoned public option — consistently above the CCSD average.

   GreatSchools.org
3. 3

   120-acre park five minutes away

   Centennial Hills Park at 7101 N Buffalo Drive delivers sports fields, a skate park, walking trails, and picnic shelters — one of the best regional parks in northwest Las Vegas.

   City of Las Vegas
4. 4

   Tax-capped ownership costs

   Nevada's 3% primary-residence cap under NRS 361.471 plus zero state income tax make long-run ownership in the Garden area predictably cheaper than any California equivalent at a comparable price point.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471
5. 5

   Conventional loan range — widest buyer pool

   With prices from $400K to $650K, Garden-area homes qualify for conventional and FHA financing, drawing a broader, more liquid buyer pool than communities requiring jumbo loans.

   Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR, June 2026

WHY BUY IN GARDEN AT CENTENNIAL HILLS

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Garden at Centennial Hills?

The Garden area's case rests on maturity and value: established northwest Las Vegas family neighborhood, property taxes capped at 3% annual growth per Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, zero state income tax, above-average school zoning, and homes from $400K to $650K in conventional loan range. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Mature established neighborhood from $400K

   Built 2003–2010 — tree-lined streets, settled HOA operations, and 20-plus years of desert landscaping in the most established section of Centennial Hills.

   Community records

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — meaningful annual savings for every family relocating from California, Oregon, or any income-tax state.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped by statute — predictable carrying costs in a family price band.

   NRS 361.471

4. 4

   9/10-rated charter school nearby

   Doral Academy of Nevada — Pebble rates 9/10 on GreatSchools — one of the highest-rated charter options in northwest Las Vegas, accessible to Garden-area families.

   GreatSchools.org

5. 5

   120-acre Centennial Hills Park five minutes away

   Sports fields, skate park, walking trails, and picnic shelters at one of northwest Las Vegas's best regional parks.

   City of Las Vegas

6. 6

   Complete commercial corridor nearby

   Centennial Parkway and Ann Road corridors offer the most mature retail, grocery, dining, and medical infrastructure in northwest Las Vegas — five minutes from the Garden area.

   Community records

7. 7

   Conventional and FHA loan eligibility

   $400K–$650K pricing keeps Garden-area homes within conforming loan limits — widest possible buyer pool and most competitive financing options.

   Community records

8. 8

   Centennial Hills Library and YMCA nearby

   Civic amenities including public library with community garden programs and a full YMCA facility within minutes.

   City of Las Vegas

9. 9

   20 minutes to the Strip via US-95

   US-95 South delivers the Strip in about 20 minutes — Las Vegas's primary entertainment and employment corridor reachable without surface streets.

   Community records

10. 10

    Built-out scarcity in a growing metro

    No new supply can enter a finished ~2,500-home established community — every new northwest Las Vegas family adds demand to a capped inventory.

    U.S. Census / Community records

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Garden at Centennial Hills Homes This Weekend?

Garden area open houses need no gate coordination — open suburban streets. With 233 active listings across ZIPs 89131 and 89149 and a 27-day median pace, well-priced homes move steadily. Call (702) 637-1759 and our team schedules your tour and verifies school zoning before you walk through any door.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to Relocate to Garden at Centennial Hills in 8 Steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8-to-12-week timeline most Garden-area buyers follow. Two deadlines are statutory: Nevada requires a driver's license within 30 days of residency and vehicle registration within 60, per the Nevada DMV — miss them and registration penalties stack.

1. 01

   Pick your section and set a budget

   Decide which Garden section fits: $400K–$475K Garden Commons entry homes, $450K–$520K park-adjacent Garden Park, $525K–$590K elevated Garden Terrace with mountain views, or $575K–$650K+ Garden Estates premium. Each section has different school street-level zoning, tree maturity, and lot size.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — know your loan type

   Garden area pricing from $400K to $650K sits within conventional conforming limits — no jumbo complexity. FHA at 3.5% down and Nevada Housing Division programs add first-time buyer options. Get full pre-approval before touring; the 27-day market pace means clean offers matter.

3. 03

   Hire a Centennial Hills specialist

   ZIP-level school zoning, HOA sub-association layers, build-year inspection risks, and the dual-ZIP (89131/89149) complexity all drive value differences between otherwise similar homes. An agent who knows the Garden area saves real money and avoids surprises.

4. 04

   Verify school zoning before touring

   Because the Garden area spans two ZIP codes, CCSD school assignments vary by street — not just by ZIP. Verify the exact zoning for any address before prioritizing it in your search. Nevada Real Estate Group confirms school zone assignments for every Garden-area showing.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   Well-priced Garden Park and Terrace homes with mature landscaping draw competing offers; Commons-section and older-build inventory gives slightly more negotiating room on inspections. Price the landscaping maturity premium specifically — it has real market value.

6. 06

   Inspection, HOA docs, and due diligence

   Budget a thorough inspection on 2003-to-2010-era construction: roofs, HVAC systems, pool equipment, and water heaters approach first major service cycles. Pull the full HOA resale package — dues, reserves, CC&Rs, transfer fees, and pending assessments — early in your 30-to-45-day Nevada escrow.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys; expect 30 to 45 days from acceptance to funding. Conventional and FHA appraisals in this tier typically clear faster than jumbo. Coordinate HOA resale package delivery the day you go under contract.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, City of Las Vegas water), change your address with USPS and financial institutions, then handle the Nevada DMV — license within 30 days of residency, vehicle registration within 60.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Garden at Centennial Hills Economy?

Garden residents commute to Strip resorts, northwest Las Vegas healthcare campuses, and the Centennial Pkwy retail corridor. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market is historically strong, and northwest corridor incomes benefit from the region's healthcare and logistics growth, with the Garden area averaging an estimated $85,000 household income.

Top Garden at Centennial Hills-Area Employers

• Las Vegas Strip resorts and casinosThe valley's largest employment sector — 20 minutes from the Garden area via US-95 South to I-15
• Centennial Parkway and Ann Road commercial corridorRetail, grocery, dining, and medical services immediately adjacent — the northwest corridor's primary local employment hub
• Valley Health System — Centennial Hills HospitalMajor healthcare employer in the Centennial Hills corridor, approximately 10 minutes from the Garden area
• Northwest Las Vegas logistics and warehousingThe US-95 North corridor from the Garden area connects to major distribution and logistics employers in the northwest Las Vegas industrial zone
• Clark County School DistrictMajor employer with campuses serving the Garden area — Myrtle Tate Elementary, Rogich Middle, and Arbor View High all employ northwest corridor residents
• Nevada financial and professional services sectorAccounting, legal, and financial services professionals who serve the northwest corridor live in the Garden area for its school access and established character

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

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Garden at Centennial Hills Compare to Providence, Skye Canyon, and Newer Northwest Communities?

If you are weighing Garden at Centennial Hills against other northwest Las Vegas family communities, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Garden wins on established maturity and commercial access, Providence on programmed amenities, Skye Canyon on new construction and trail lifestyle — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Community income and crime figures are Las Vegas city-wide — the Census and FBI do not tabulate Garden at Centennial Hills separately. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Garden at Centennial Hills?

US-95 South is the primary artery, connecting the Garden area to I-15 and the Strip in about 20 minutes — and the Centennial Parkway corridor handles most daily errands without a freeway. Mean Las Vegas commutes run near 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data, and Garden-area residents heading to northwest Las Vegas employers typically run under 15 minutes.

Drive Times from Garden at Centennial Hills

• 5 minCentennial Hills ParkN Buffalo Dr
• 5 minCentennial Pkwy / Ann Rd retailLocal streets
• 15 minDowntown SummerlinI-215 West
• 10 minCentennial Hills HospitalUS-95 North
• 20 minLas Vegas StripUS-95 South → I-15
• 25 minDowntown Las VegasUS-95 South
• 30 minHarry Reid Intl AirportUS-95 → I-15 South
• 25 minRed Rock Canyon NCAW Charleston Blvd west

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default and primary mode — US-95 and the Centennial Parkway corridor are the main connectors. Garden-area streets are quiet residential with minimal through-traffic.

• RTC Transit

  RTC serves US-95 and Centennial Parkway corridors but is not practical for most Garden-area residents. Plan a car-first life; transit covers specific downtown-bound commutes.

• Cycling

  Centennial Hills Park and the Garden Community Park both offer walking and cycling paths. The surrounding streets are residential and quiet but not built for serious bike commuting.

• Rideshare

  Available with typical northwest Las Vegas pickup times of 6–10 minutes. Airport runs typically cost $35–$55 given the 30-minute drive. Most Garden residents keep a car for daily errands.

Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.

Quick Answer

What down payment do you need to buy in Garden at Centennial Hills?

Garden area pricing from $400,000 to $650,000 falls within conforming loan limits, so standard conventional financing applies. At $450,000, 20% down is $90,000 and eliminates PMI. FHA at 3.5% down ($15,750 on $450K) and Nevada Housing Division programs serve qualifying first-time buyers. VA loans allow 0% down for eligible veterans within conforming limits. Call (702) 637-1759 and Nevada Real Estate Group will connect you with lenders who know this northwest Las Vegas price tier.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Garden at Centennial Hills?

Eight queries Garden at Centennial Hills buyers ask most — answered with verifiable specifics from City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, and GreatSchools ratings. Every figure links to a primary source you can verify directly.

WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Why Is Nevada Real Estate Group the #1 Real Estate Team in Nevada?

6,225+ closed transactions and $4.1B+ in volume since 2009 — including Garden-area and Centennial Hills purchases, family relocations from California, and northwest Las Vegas neighborhoods across the valley. The largest agent team in Nevada, 9,061+ verified five-star reviews, and the deepest northwest Las Vegas market knowledge back the #1 ranking statewide.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 20 Minutes of Garden at Centennial Hills?

Compare Garden at Centennial Hills with neighboring northwest Las Vegas family communities and nearby suburban options. Each card pairs the drive time with price positioning so you can judge whether trading the Garden area's established maturity for newer construction or a master plan amenity center actually buys you more lifestyle for the money.

A–Z INDEX

Which Garden at Centennial Hills and Northwest Las Vegas Communities Can You Explore A–Z?

Centennial Hills contains multiple sub-neighborhoods and nearby master plans beyond the Garden area. Dedicated community pages are rolling out; entries below are indexed for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, HOA dues, and school zoning for any northwest Las Vegas address on request.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Garden at Centennial Hills Data Come From?

Every statistic is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. One honesty note: MLS data reports at ZIP level, and ZIPs 89131 and 89149 are broader than the Garden area — area statistics are labeled as such, per-section figures are modeled. Follow any link to verify.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and closing counts for ZIPs 89131 and 89149 (Centennial Hills corridor). lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Garden at Centennial Hills is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. City of Las Vegas — Municipal services, parks, zoning, and community infrastructure covering the northwest Las Vegas corridor including Centennial Hills. lasvegasnevada.gov
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, parcel data, and post-sale tax-reset records for ZIPs 89131 and 89149. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences — the statute that makes Nevada ownership predictably cheaper than California equivalents. leg.state.nv.us
6. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas metropolitan violent and property crime rates versus national comparisons. fbi.gov/ucr
7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas MSA, including northwest corridor healthcare and logistics growth. bls.gov
8. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings including Doral Academy of Nevada — Pebble 9/10, Arbor View High 7/10, and private options including Bishop Gorman. greatschools.org
9. Nevada Report Card — State accountability data used to cross-check GreatSchools ratings for CCSD campuses in the Centennial Hills area. nevadareportcard.nv.gov
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator and buy-vs-rent analysis. freddiemac.com/pmms
11. Nevada Department of Taxation — State tax structure confirming zero Nevada personal income tax — the key relocation financial advantage cited throughout this guide. tax.nv.gov

Methodology: Listing data is sourced via Repliers IDX feed (Las Vegas MLS) and refreshed every 15 minutes. Demographic and economic data are pulled monthly via Census/BLS APIs. School data is refreshed quarterly. All comparisons are like-for-like (same metric, same time period).

Last refresh: June 2026 · Next scheduled refresh: July 2026