Southern Highlands, Las Vegas — guard-gated enclaves and Jack Nicklaus Signature golf on the valley’s southern rim
Southern Highlands, Las Vegas

Southern Highlands Homes For Sale

Nevada's #1 team for Southern Highlands real estate. Search guard-gated estates, golf-course homes, and family villages across The Estates, Tuscan Cliffs, Olympia Ridge, Royal Highlands & more.

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  • MEDIAN LIST (3-ZIP AREA)

    $540K

    NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, June 2026

  • PLAN PRICE RANGE

    $400K–$10M+

    Community record

  • MASTER-PLANNED ACRES

    2,200

    Olympia Group plan record

  • DAYS ON MARKET (ZIP 89141)

    29

    NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers, as of October 1, 2026

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Page updated September 26, 2026

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Southern Highlands at a Glance?

Southern Highlands is southwest Las Vegas’ 2,200-acre guard-gated golf master plan — 6,500+ homes around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, developed by Olympia Group since 1997 per Clark County records — with the surrounding three-ZIP area listing at a $620,000 median per NREG’s MLS analysis. The takeaways below unpack the tiers.

  • The two-number market: the three-ZIP area (89141/89139/89178) lists at a $620,000 median, while the plan itself runs $400K villages to $10M+ custom estates.
  • The golf club: an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course — private membership, Mediterranean clubhouse, fine dining, pools, tennis, and spa.
  • Best for: executives and professionals, golf-and-club households, move-up families, and estate buyers who want gates without leaving the I-15 corridor.
  • Security: ten-plus guard-gated enclaves with 24-hour staffed entries, patrols, and perimeter walls per the community record.
  • Location: the valley’s southern rim — about 15 minutes to the Strip, 20 to Harry Reid International, with Town Center errands in-plan.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: NREG’s MLS analysis, U.S. Census, Clark County

Where Can I Find Southern Highlands Homes for Sale?

Southern Highlands’ three ZIP codes (89141/89139/89178) carried 821 active listings in June 2026 per NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data — an area median of $620,000 that spans $400K non-gated villages to $10M+ estates. The eight newest listings appear below, refreshed daily, and every active home is searchable in our portal.

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Southern Highlands-Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

The three-ZIP Southern Highlands area lists at a $620,000 median per NREG’s MLS analysis June 2026 MLS data, but the plan itself spans tiers: non-gated villages from $400K, guard-gated enclaves from $700K, and custom estates past $10M. Each card opens a live pre-filtered search.

Under $450K

20

active listings

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$450K–$600K

39

active listings

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$600K–$800K

24

active listings

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$800K–$1.5M

40

active listings

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$1.5M–$3M

27

active listings

Browse $1.5M–$3M →

$3M+

24

active listings

Browse $3M+ →
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How Can You Find a Southern Highlands Home by Tier, Lifestyle & Price?

The 821 active listings across Southern Highlands’ three ZIP codes break down into guard-gated enclaves, property types, price bands, and the lifestyle filters below — each link opens our live Las Vegas MLS search, with counts updated daily from NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data.

Updated daily · 296 active listings across ZIP 89141 · MLS data

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Custom alerts by enclave, price, beds, and golf or view frontage — no spam, unsubscribe anytime. Guard-gated inventory is the scarce slice: the $1.5M+ tiers carried just 68 active listings across the whole area in June 2026 per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, and the best estates often trade quietly. Alert subscribers see new matches within hours, not weeks.

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School planning

Which Schools Serve a Las Vegas 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 Southern Highlands, NV?


The Answer

Southern Highlands delivers elevated guard-gated living on the valley’s southern rim: a private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf club, ten-plus gated enclaves, mountain and Strip views, and its own commercial corridor. U.S. Census Bureau data frames the surrounding Enterprise CDP, and Nevada’s zero state income tax sweetens every relocation budget.

What is Southern Highlands known for?

Southern Highlands is known for its ten-plus guard-gated enclaves, the private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf club, elevated southern-rim views of the Spring Mountains and Strip skyline, and one of the widest price ladders of any Las Vegas master plan.

Who should live in Southern Highlands?

It fits executives and professionals who want privacy near the Strip, golf-and-club households, move-up families chasing the valley’s stronger zoned schools, and estate buyers climbing toward The Estates and Olympia Ridge.

What is daily life like?

Mornings start on the Nicklaus course or the community trails, errands run through the Town Center corridor without leaving the plan, and evenings end at the clubhouse or fifteen minutes north on the Strip.

Location

Where Is Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands occupies the southern rim of the Las Vegas Valley along I-15, between the Strip corridor and Sloan Canyon’s conservation land. About 2,200 acres. Fifteen minutes from the Strip.

Strip
15
Min
Airport
20
Min
Summerlin
25
Min
Downtown LV
25
Min
Sloan Canyon
15
Min

Southern Highlands

At a Glance
$620,000
Median List Price (3-ZIP area)
$499,000
Median Sold (100 days, area)
296
Active Listings (area)
29
Days on Market (ZIP 89141)
Setting
Southern rim of the Las Vegas Valley
Acreage
2,200 acres
Established
1997
Developer
Olympia Group
Homes
6,500+
Enclaves
10+ guard-gated
Golf
Jack Nicklaus Signature (private)
HOA Range
$150–$600/mo
Sunshine
300 days/year
Schools
CCSD southwest + charters/private
Guard-Gated
Yes — staffed 24/7
Distance to Strip
~15 min
Census Housing Data / Southern Highlands

What Does the Census Show About Housing in Southern Highlands?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the tiles below compare housing and population figures for Southern Highlands 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 (plan record)
22,000+
vs Enterprise CDP 240,464
Homeownership (plan record)
78%
vs Clark Co 58%
Median List (3-ZIP area)
$539,950
vs Enterprise CDP $476K
Median Sold (3-ZIP, 100d)
$499,000
vs Clark Co $431K

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates and Vintage 2025 population estimates (Enterprise CDP), community record, LVR MLS data (the plan is not separately tabulated by the Census) · Updated

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is the Southern Highlands Area Growing?

Southern Highlands itself is a mature, supply-capped plan — Olympia Group opened it in 1997 and its 2,200 acres are largely built out — while the surrounding Enterprise CDP counted 221,831 residents in the 2020 Census and 240,464 in the ACS 2020–2024 estimate, and the southwest valley remains one of the metro’s busiest growth corridors.

240,464Enterprise CDP residents (ACS 2020–24)
2,200Southern Highlands master-planned acres
85,081Enterprise CDP households (ACS 2020–24)

Enterprise CDP population, 2020–2024 (Census counts and ACS)

Inside the plan, growth is deliberately finite: the golf course, the gates, and the 1997 master plan cap what can ever be built, which is the scarcity argument for ownership here. The remaining new-construction story is custom lots in the estate enclaves — the probed MLS data shows 116 land and lot listings active across the three-ZIP area — while the surrounding southwest corridors absorb the valley’s production growth.

2020
221,831
2020–24 ACS
240,464

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and Clark County. Enterprise CDP figures shown because the Census does not tabulate the plan separately. Enterprise CDP: 2020 is the decennial Census count and the last bar the ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate; the Census redrew this area between 2010 and 2020 (land area 46.5 sq mi in 2010, 66.0 in 2020), so 2010 is not comparable and is omitted. Last updated September 2026.

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Southern Highlands Real Estate Market Trending?

Median sold price, days on market, and monthly closings across ZIPs 89141/89139/89178 from NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the three-ZIP area containing Southern Highlands, broader than the plan itself. Roughly 160 homes close monthly across the area, so these medians are statistically sturdy. The three charts below show the past year.

Median Sold Price

$468K–$520K monthly band — steady around the half-million mark

vs October 2025

Source: NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers

Days on Market

22–46 day monthly range; 27 median over the last 100 days

vs October 2025

Source: NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers

Closed Sales / Month

~160 monthly average area-wide; May 2026 shown partial

Source: NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data via Repliers

The long view: the median sold price in ZIP 89141 rose 82% between 2015 ($249,995) and 2021 ($455,000), across 6,154 recorded closings — Las Vegas REALTORS MLS records via Repliers.

29
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET
$540K
3-ZIP AREA MEDIAN LIST
296
ACTIVE LISTINGS (AREA)
< 1 hr
OUR RESPONSE TIME

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Market Competitiveness

How competitive is Southern Highlands right now?

The Southern Highlands area is a balanced, tier-dependent market — sold homes across the three ZIPs took a median 27 days over the past hundred days per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, with 821 active listings against 407 sales in that window. Entry villages move fastest; $2M+ estates take months to find their buyer.

  • 27 daysMedian days on market (sold, 100d)
  • 821Active listings, 3-ZIP area (June 2026)
  • 407Homes sold, past 100 days (area)
  • $499,000Median sold price, 100 days (area)
Before You Buy

What Should You Compare Before Buying a Home in Southern Highlands?

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 Southern Highlands Tiers Fit Your Buyer Type?

Executives & Privacy Seekers

  • Guard-gated enclaves with 24-hour staffed entry
  • Fifteen minutes to the Strip’s corporate core
  • Plan record: executives, entertainers, athletes since 1997
  • Single-entry enclave design limits through-traffic
Best for Executives & Privacy Seekers →

Golf-First Buyers

  • Private Jack Nicklaus Signature course in-plan
  • Golf-frontage estates in The Estates and Olympia Ridge
  • Clubhouse dining, tennis, spa, and fitness
  • Membership separate from HOA — confirm availability early
Best for Golf-First Buyers →

Estate & Trophy Buyers

  • Custom lots and estates to $10M+ in The Estates
  • Olympia Ridge — the plan’s highest elevation
  • Strip-skyline and Spring Mountains sightlines
  • Only 30 active $3M+ listings area-wide — scarcity is real
Best for Estate & Trophy Buyers →

California Relocators

  • Zero state income tax vs up to 13.3% in California
  • Guard-gated entry near $700K vs $2M+ coastal gates
  • 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.4723
  • Four-hour drive or one-hour flight back to SoCal
Best for California Relocators →

Value-Entry Buyers

  • Non-gated villages from $400K per the plan record
  • 246 area listings under $450K in June 2026
  • Same parks, trails, and zoned schools as the gated tiers
  • Watch HOA dues and tier resale dynamics
Best for Value-Entry Buyers →

Best Fit For

  • California relocators — guard-gated golf living at a fraction of coastal pricing, zero state income tax, and a 3% property-tax cap on primary residences.
  • Executives & professionals — staffed gates, privacy, and a fifteen-minute run to the Strip’s corporate and entertainment core.
  • Golf & club households — a private Nicklaus Signature course with clubhouse dining, tennis, spa, and a real member calendar.
  • Estate buyers — custom lots and trophy homes to $10M+ in The Estates and Olympia Ridge, with comps our team tracks street by street.
  • Buyers who value scarcity — a built-out 1997 plan with finite estate lots — supply discipline that protects well-bought positions.

Ready to explore homes in Southern Highlands? Our team knows every enclave, gate, and golf-frontage street in the plan.

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Pros

  • Ten-plus guard-gated enclaves with 24-hour staffed entries, patrols, and perimeter walls
  • Private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf club — one of Nevada’s most decorated courses
  • The southwest valley’s widest price ladder: $400K villages to $10M+ custom estates
  • About 15 minutes to the Strip and 20 to Harry Reid International via I-15
  • Town Center corridor keeps grocery, dining, and medical inside the plan
  • Zero state income tax and a 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.4723

Honest Considerations

  • Layered HOA costs — $150–$250 non-gated, $300–$600+ in the gated enclaves; club membership separate
  • The area median runs above Las Vegas’ citywide figure — entry buyers compete hardest under $450K
  • Largely built out: production new-build buyers must look to surrounding corridors or custom lots
  • Gate logistics add friction — showings, vendors, and deliveries all route through access control
  • Extreme summer heat — 105°F+ stretches July through September, like the rest of the valley

Enclave Comparison

How Do Southern Highlands’ Top 6 Enclaves Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Southern Highlands’ six most-searched enclaves — entry pricing, gate type, lot character, and lifestyle fit — drawn from the community record and active-listing patterns via NREG’s MLS analysis. Honesty note: per-enclave medians are intentionally omitted; entry prices below come from the plan record.

Southern Highlands enclave comparison · June 2026 · entry prices per the community record
SubmarketMedian Price$ / Sq FtDays on MarketActive ListingsBest For
The EstatesFrom $2M+ (record entry)n/a*n/a*n/a*Custom estates · Golf frontage
Olympia RidgeFrom $1.5M+ (record entry)n/a*n/a*n/a*Golf · Highest elevation
Tuscan CliffsFrom $800K (record entry)n/a*n/a*n/a*Hillside luxury
Vintage CanyonFrom $800K (record entry)n/a*n/a*n/a*Character · Larger lots
The FoothillsFrom $700K (record entry)n/a*n/a*n/a*Semi-custom value
Royal HighlandsFrom $700K (record entry)n/a*n/a*n/a*Established · Community feel

Source: NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data plus the community record and NREG analysis, June 2026. Per-enclave sold samples are small, so we publish record entry prices rather than estimated medians. Listing counts for the area update daily via our IDX.

Enclave Deep Dive

What’s Inside Southern Highlands’ Top Enclaves?

Submarket 1

The Estates

The plan’s premier address: custom estates on large lots with Nicklaus course frontage and panoramic mountain views. Sales are infrequent and individually negotiated — patience is part of the price.

Browse The Estates homes →
From $2M+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 2

Olympia Ridge

Ultra-luxury guard-gated golf enclave with Nicklaus frontage and the highest elevation in the community — the view premium is real and uneven, so comp selection takes judgment.

Browse Olympia Ridge homes →
From $1.5M+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 3

Tuscan Cliffs

Mediterranean-inspired guard-gated enclave with dramatic hillside homesites — semi-custom and custom homes with valley and mountain views.

Browse Tuscan Cliffs homes →
From $800KMedian Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 4

Vintage Canyon

Known for distinctive architecture, larger lot sizes, and mature landscaping — the connoisseur’s pick among the gated mid-tiers.

Browse Vintage Canyon homes →
From $800KMedian Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 5

The Foothills

Elevated guard-gated section with quality semi-custom homes and mountain views — the most attainable door into gated Southern Highlands.

Browse The Foothills homes →
From $700KMedian Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 6

Royal Highlands

Well-established guard-gated enclave with mature landscaping, quality construction, and a strong sense of community — steady, liveable luxury.

Browse Royal Highlands homes →
From $700KMedian Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft

Submarket 7

The Plan Core (Golf Club · Town Center · Parks)

The amenity engine residents use daily: the private Nicklaus Signature club, the Town Center grocery-dining-medical corridor, two community parks, and the trail network linking it all. Owning anywhere in the plan puts this downstairs.

Browse The Plan Core (Golf Club · Town Center · Parks) homes →
18Nicklaus Holes
2Community Parks
2,200Master-Planned Acres
15 minTo the Strip
#1
TEAM IN NEVADA
9,600+
HOMES SOLD SINCE 2011
9,061+
★★★★★ REVIEWS
< 1 hr
AVERAGE RESPONSE

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enclave fits?

BY ZIP CODE

What Does the Market Look Like Across the Southern Highlands ZIP Codes?

Southern Highlands spans three ZIP codes — 89141 at the plan’s core, 89139 on the northeast edge, and 89178 on the west — each blending plan streets with surrounding southwest-valley neighborhoods. The table reads them as area corridors, per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data: 89141 carries the golf and estate premium, while 89139 and 89178 anchor the entry tiers.

Southern Highlands area ZIP corridors · June 2026 · median list (active) and sold-100d DOM; ZIPs extend beyond the plan
ZIPPrimary AreaMedian Price$ / Sq FtDays on MarketActiveYoY
89141Plan core — golf club, guard-gated enclaves, Town Center$639,799—23303n/a*
89139Northeast corridor — plan edge toward the central southwest$499,950—23318n/a*
89178West corridor — plan edge toward Mountains Edge$499,000—32200n/a*

Source: NREG’s MLS analysis MLS data, June 2026. Each ZIP is an area corridor broader than the master plan — figures blend Southern Highlands streets with surrounding neighborhoods. *Year-over-year change is intentionally omitted: mixed-corridor samples make per-ZIP YoY misleading. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

Outdoor Recreation

What Outdoor Amenities Does Southern Highlands Offer?

Elevation is the amenity here — Southern Highlands sits on the valley’s southern rim with Spring Mountains and Strip-skyline views. Clark County parks and trails thread the plan, the private Nicklaus club anchors the core, and Sloan Canyon’s 48,438-acre conservation area begins just east — usable through 300 days of sunshine.

IN-COMMUNITY

Southern Highlands Golf Club

18 holesPrivate golfMembers

The plan’s centerpiece: a Jack Nicklaus Signature course with a Mediterranean clubhouse, fine dining, pools, tennis, spa, and fitness center.

IN-COMMUNITY

Southern Highlands Community Park

~15 acresPool · Courts · TrailsFree

Resort-style pool, playground, basketball courts, walking trails, and picnic areas — the daily-routine anchor for plan families.

IN-COMMUNITY

Olympia Ridge Park

~10 acresTurf · Paths · PlaygroundFree

Open turf, walking paths, playground, shade structures, and desert-landscape trails on the plan’s elevated west side.

AT HOME

Community trail network

Plan-wideWalking · Running · CyclingFree

Landscaped trails link the villages, parks, and Town Center corridor — morning miles without leaving the master plan.

15 MIN

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area

48,438 acresHiking · PetroglyphsFee area

One of Nevada’s great archaeological landscapes — petroglyph hiking, desert trails, and wildlife viewing just east of the plan.

30–35 MIN

Red Rock Canyon NCA

National Conservation AreaHiking · Climbing · Scenic driveNPS/BLM fee

The valley’s signature outdoor escape — the 13-mile scenic loop and world-class sandstone, an easy weekend run up the 215.

~60 MIN

Spring Mountains / Mt. Charleston

National Recreation AreaAlpine hiking · SnowFree

A 20–30 degree summer temperature drop and winter snow — the desert-to-alpine day trip that surprises every relocator.

The Southern Highlands Lifestyle

What Does a Weekend in Southern Highlands Look Like?

Three southern-rim moods within one master plan: dawn tee times on the Nicklaus Signature course, afternoons on Clark County park trails beneath the Spring Mountains, and evenings fifteen minutes from the Strip’s dining — with Sloan Canyon’s petroglyph country waiting just east when weekends call for bigger.

2,200Master-Planned Acres
18Nicklaus Signature Holes
10+Guard-Gated Enclaves
300Days of Sun

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Southern Highlands Homes This Weekend?

Open houses split by tier here: the non-gated villages hold regular weekend opens, while the guard-gated enclaves are mostly appointment-only — Nevada Real Estate Group coordinates all gate access for showings. Set up instant alerts for new Southern Highlands open houses, or browse every active listing and let us arrange private tours behind the gates.

Planning a move

What Should I Verify Before Moving to Southern Highlands?

Budget around the specific home, not a community average. Before you compare the cost of a move to Southern Highlands, get these in writing:

  • The parcel's current tax bill and abatement status from the county assessor — a tax cap is not automatic.
  • 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).

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 Southern Highlands Economy?

Southern Highlands runs on executive households, the golf club’s operations, and its own commercial corridor along Southern Highlands Parkway. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the metro labor market remains historically strong, and plan-record household incomes average $120,000 — well above county figures. The Strip’s employment core sits fifteen minutes north.

$120,000Avg household income (plan record)Community record
78%Homeownership inside the planCommunity record
~15 minTo Strip employment coreVia I-15 North
1,916Area closings, past 12 monthsNREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data three-ZIP series

Top Southern Highlands-Area Employers

  • Southern Highlands Golf ClubPrivate Nicklaus Signature club — golf, dining, and hospitality staff
  • Town Center commercial corridorGrocery, dining, medical, and retail along Southern Highlands Parkway
  • CCSD southwest-region campusesZoned and nearby schools serving the plan’s families
  • Strip resort corridor (15 min)The metro’s hospitality and entertainment employment core
  • Harry Reid International Airport (20 min)Aviation, logistics, and airport-services employment base
  • Professional & medical offices, I-15 south corridorExecutive, healthcare, and service employment near the plan

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Clark County. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Southern Highlands Compare to Las Vegas, Henderson & Summerlin?

If you’re weighing Southern Highlands against the valley’s other premium addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Southern Highlands wins on gates-plus-golf proximity to the Strip, Henderson on schools-and-safety balance, Summerlin on village depth — sources are NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Southern Highlands vs Las Vegas vs Henderson vs Summerlin · June 2026
MetricSouthern HighlandsLas VegasHendersonSummerlin
Median List Price$539,950 (3-ZIP area)$476K$548K$728K
Active Listings821 (3-ZIP area)8,6062,4601,253
Days on Market27202121
Population22,000+ (plan record)679,817353,289~127,000
Median Household Income$120,000 avg (plan record)$73,877$90,138$75K–$162K (by ZIP)
GolfNicklaus Signature (private, in-plan)Various coursesVarious coursesMultiple courses
Guard-Gated Living10+ enclavesSelect communitiesSelect communitiesSelect villages
Best ForExecutives · Golf · Gated luxury · Move-up familiesInvestors · Urban · ValueFamilies · Schools · SafetySchools · Luxury · Outdoors

Sources: NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Southern Highlands population and income are community-record figures — the Census and FBI do not tabulate the plan separately. Market figures are three-ZIP area data. Last updated June 2026.

Cost of Ownership

What Will Southern Highlands 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 Southern Highlands Payment

Home Price
$539,950
$539,950
$539,950
Down Payment
10% / $53,995
10% / $53,995
10% / $53,995
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 Southern Highlands?

I-15 carries nearly everything in and out of the plan, with the 215 Beltway interchange minutes north feeding the rest of the valley. Most households drive — mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — and the southern-rim position means residents start ahead of the valley’s worst congestion rather than inside it.

Drive Times from Southern Highlands

  • ~15 minLas Vegas StripI-15 North
  • ~20 minHarry Reid Intl AirportI-15 → I-215 East
  • ~15 minAllegiant Stadium / Arena DistrictI-15 North
  • ~25 minDowntown Las VegasI-15 North
  • ~20 minHenderson / Green ValleyI-215 East
  • ~25 minSummerlinI-215 West
  • ~15 minSloan Canyon NCAVia S Las Vegas Blvd
  • ~10 minMountains EdgeVia S Las Vegas Blvd / local arterials

Transportation Options

  • Driving

    The default. Southern Highlands Parkway meets I-15 directly, which is the plan’s superpower: one ramp puts you on the valley’s main artery ahead of the congestion that builds further north.

  • RTC Transit

    Coverage is thin this far south — routes serve the Las Vegas Boulevard corridor, but residents should not plan a car-free life here.

  • Cycling & Trails

    The plan’s landscaped trail network links villages, parks, and the Town Center; road cyclists run the southern-rim climbs toward Sloan Canyon.

  • Rideshare

    Reliable with reasonable pickup windows; airport runs cost roughly $25–$40 depending on time of day — among the cheapest of any premium plan in the valley.

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 home in Southern Highlands?

Most Southern Highlands purchases close in 30 to 45 days; cash offers — common in the estate tiers — can close in 7–14. Gated resales add HOA document review, with Nevada’s statutory five-day resale-package window. Jumbo files on $2M+ estates may need extra appraisal time because custom comps are scarce, and custom builds run on construction timelines.

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What down payment do you need to buy in Southern Highlands?

Most Southern Highlands buyers put down 10% to 25%. Conventional loans start at 3% for qualified buyers in the non-gated villages, VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans, and jumbo financing — standard in The Estates and Olympia Ridge — typically wants 20–25% with reserves. On the $539,950 three-ZIP area median, plan roughly $54,000 (10%) to $108,000 (20%); on a $2M estate, $400,000 (20%) is the working floor.

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What is the median home price in Southern Highlands?

Across the three Southern Highlands ZIP codes (89141/89139/89178), the median list price is about $620,000 per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — though those ZIPs extend beyond the plan. Inside Southern Highlands itself, the community record runs from $400K non-gated villages to $10M+ custom estates, with guard-gated enclaves typically starting around $700K.

What are the best neighborhoods in Southern Highlands?

For custom and golf-frontage estates: The Estates — the plan’s premier address — and Olympia Ridge, its highest-elevation enclave. For hillside Mediterranean luxury: Tuscan Cliffs and Vintage Canyon, known for distinctive architecture and larger lots. For semi-custom value behind a gate: The Foothills and Royal Highlands, both established with mature landscaping. The non-gated villages near Southern Highlands Community Park carry the plan’s $400K entry tier and share the same parks, trails, and schools.

How is Southern Highlands different from Summerlin and the rest of Las Vegas?

Southern Highlands is the southwest valley’s premium tier: 2,200 master-planned acres on the valley’s southern rim, ten-plus guard-gated enclaves, and a private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf club — closer to the Strip (about fifteen minutes) than Summerlin and generally priced below comparable Summerlin luxury villages. Mainstream southwest Las Vegas is open-grid suburban; Southern Highlands layers gates, elevation, views, and architectural standards on top of the same commute geography.

What is the average days on market in Southern Highlands?

Homes sold across the three Southern Highlands ZIP codes over the past hundred days took a median of about 29 days from list to accepted offer, per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Monthly medians ranged from 22 to 46 days over the past year — winter slower, spring faster. Well-priced non-gated homes move quickest; $2M+ estates can take months because the buyer pool is thinner and most showings are appointment-only behind the gates.

What are property taxes like in Southern Highlands?

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 $620,000 purchase that works out to roughly $3,100–$4,340 a year. Always pull the parcel’s actual tax bill in escrow — abatement status follows the property, not the buyer.

Are there HOA fees in Southern Highlands?

Yes — every Southern Highlands address sits under the master association, and gated enclaves add a sub-association on top. Per the community record, non-gated sections typically run $150–$250 monthly while guard-gated enclaves run $300–$600+, covering staffed gates, patrols, perimeter walls, and common-area maintenance. Southern Highlands Golf Club membership is private and priced separately from HOA dues. Review CC&Rs, reserves, and any assessment history before writing an offer.

What is the cost of living in Southern Highlands?

It depends on the tier you buy. The three-ZIP area median near $620,000 sits above Las Vegas’ $476K citywide median but below Summerlin’s $728K — so guard-gated golf living here is a relative value among the valley’s premium plans. Day-to-day costs track the rest of Clark County, the Town Center corridor keeps groceries and errands inside the plan, and Nevada’s zero state income tax offsets much of the premium for relocating households.

What are the schools like in Southern Highlands?

Zoned schools start stronger here than in most of the valley: John R. Hummel Elementary rates 8/10 and Del E. Webb Middle School 7/10 per GreatSchools, with Coronado High School at 6/10. Many families add choice options — Doral Academy Red Rock (9/10) and Somerset Academy lead the charters, while Bishop Gorman and Henderson International anchor the private tier. Our agents walk every family through zoning maps and commute trade-offs before a first tour.

What is the rental and investment market like in Southern Highlands?

Long-term rentals are steady: executive households and the Strip-commute geography keep single-family demand firm, and guard-gated homes command premiums per NREG’s analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data rental tracking. Short-term rentals are a different story — unincorporated Clark County licenses them tightly and community associations layer their own restrictions on top, so never underwrite vacation-rental income here. Investors should model long-term leases, HOA dues, and Nevada’s lower 3% primary-residence tax cap versus the higher cap on rentals.

Is there new construction in Southern Highlands?

The plan itself is largely built out — new construction today means custom builds on remaining estate lots in enclaves like The Estates and Olympia Ridge, with 116 land and lot listings active across the three-ZIP area per MLS data. For production new-builds, the surrounding southwest valley is one of the metro’s busiest corridors, with national builders selling minutes away. Many buyers cross-shop a Southern Highlands resale against a nearby new build — we model both side by side.

What amenities does Southern Highlands offer?

The private Southern Highlands Golf Club anchors the plan: an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course with a Mediterranean clubhouse, fine dining, resort-style pools, tennis, a spa, and a fitness center. Outside the club, Southern Highlands Community Park (~15 acres) and Olympia Ridge Park (~10 acres) add pools, playgrounds, courts, and trails, and the Town Center corridor along Southern Highlands Parkway covers groceries, dining, and medical without leaving the plan.

How is the commute from Southern Highlands?

I-15 is the spine: the Strip runs about fifteen minutes north, Harry Reid International Airport about twenty via I-15 and I-215, and downtown Las Vegas roughly twenty-five. Summerlin is about twenty-five minutes via the 215 Beltway, and Henderson’s Green Valley about twenty minutes east. The plan’s southern-rim position means most commutes start ahead of the valley’s worst congestion rather than inside it.

What should I know before buying in Southern Highlands?

Four things move real money here. First, tier selection: non-gated, gated, golf-frontage, and custom tiers carry different dues, taxes, and resale dynamics. Second, club membership: Southern Highlands Golf Club is private and separate from HOA dues — confirm availability early if golf is the point of the move. Third, gate logistics: showings in guard-gated enclaves are coordinated through your agent. Fourth, HOA documents: pull CC&Rs, reserves, and assessment history during your due-diligence window.

What down payment do you need to buy in Southern Highlands?

Most Southern Highlands buyers put down 10% to 25%. Conventional loans start at 3% for qualified buyers in the non-gated villages, VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans, and jumbo financing — standard in The Estates and Olympia Ridge — typically wants 20–25% with reserves. On the $620,000 three-ZIP area median, plan roughly $62,000 (10%) to $124,000 (20%); on a $2M estate, $400,000 (20%) is the working floor.

What does an HOA cost in Southern Highlands?

Budget in layers: the Southern Highlands master association plus your enclave’s sub-association where one exists. Per the community record, non-gated sections typically run $150–$250 a month, while guard-gated enclaves run $300–$600+ to fund staffed gates, patrols, and perimeter walls. Southern Highlands Golf Club membership is private and always separate from HOA dues. Pull dues, reserves, transfer fees, and assessment history in escrow before you commit.

How long does it take to close on a home in Southern Highlands?

Most Southern Highlands purchases close in 30 to 45 days; cash offers — common in the estate tiers — can close in 7–14. Gated resales add HOA document review, and Nevada gives buyers a five-day resale-package review window by statute. Jumbo files on $2M+ estates sometimes need extra appraisal time because custom comps are scarce, and custom builds on estate lots run on construction timelines, not escrow timelines.

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Is Southern Highlands a good area of Las Vegas?

It’s one of the valley’s premium tiers: guard-gated enclaves, a private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf club, strong zoned elementary and middle schools, and a fifteen-minute Strip commute. The trade-offs are layered HOA dues and an area median above the citywide figure.

Is Southern Highlands gated?

Partially — the plan includes both guard-gated and non-gated sections. Ten-plus enclaves, including The Estates, Tuscan Cliffs, Olympia Ridge, The Foothills, Royal Highlands, and Vintage Canyon, have 24-hour staffed gates per the community record; the family villages around the parks are open-access.

Is Southern Highlands in Las Vegas or unincorporated Clark County?

Both, in practice: the plan sits in unincorporated Clark County on the valley’s southern rim, uses Las Vegas mailing addresses, and is policed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. County government handles permits and services.

Can residents join Southern Highlands Golf Club?

The club is private — per the community record, membership is available to residents of certain guard-gated sections, and many homes in the plan carry no golf obligation at all. If golf is the point of your move, confirm membership availability before you write an offer.

What ZIP codes cover Southern Highlands?

The plan spans ZIPs 89141, 89139, and 89178 in southwest Las Vegas. Note that all three ZIPs extend beyond the master plan, which is why this page labels market statistics as three-ZIP area data rather than plan-only numbers.

Who developed Southern Highlands?

Olympia Group, beginning in 1997. The plan has matured into roughly 2,200 acres and 6,500+ homes, with architectural standards — Mediterranean, Tuscan, and desert contemporary — enforced throughout per the community record.

How far is Southern Highlands from the Strip?

About fifteen minutes via I-15 North, with Harry Reid International Airport roughly twenty minutes via I-15 and I-215. The southern-rim position means most trips start ahead of the valley’s congestion.

Does Southern Highlands have parks and trails?

Yes — Southern Highlands Community Park (~15 acres, resort-style pool, courts, playground) and Olympia Ridge Park (~10 acres) anchor the plan, a landscaped trail network links the villages, and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area’s 48,438 acres of petroglyph country begin just east.

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NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Southern Highlands?

Compare Southern Highlands with neighboring master plans and the valley’s other premium addresses. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether trading the gates and the golf for a different lifestyle actually buys you more home for the money.

20 MIN N

Las Vegas (citywide)

$476K

20 min from Southern Highlands

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Henderson (citywide)

$548K

20 min from Southern Highlands

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Anthem

$615K (ZIP area)

15 min from Southern Highlands

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Inspirada

$550K (ZIP area)

15 min from Southern Highlands

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MacDonald Highlands

$800K+ entry

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Summerlin

$728K

25 min from Southern Highlands

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A–Z INDEX

Which Southern Highlands Enclaves Can You Explore A–Z?

Ten-plus enclaves and villages ladder up the plan’s 2,200 acres. Dedicated enclave pages are rolling out — the entries below are indexed alphabetically for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, dues, and HOA documents for any of them on request.

A

  • Augusta Canyon

O

  • Olympia Ridge

P

  • Portofino

R

  • Royal Highlands

T

  • The Enclave
  • The Estates
  • The Foothills
  • Tuscan Cliffs
  • The Villages at Southern Highlands

V

  • Vintage Canyon

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Southern Highlands Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page comes from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. One honesty note: the three ZIP codes containing Southern Highlands extend beyond the master plan, so market figures are labeled as three-ZIP area data and plan-level claims come from the community record — never blended. Follow any link below to verify a figure.

  1. NREG analysis of Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data (via Repliers) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, monthly closing counts for ZIPs 89141/89139/89178. NREG market report
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — Enterprise CDP population, income, age, and housing data (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates; Southern Highlands is not tabulated separately). data.census.gov
  3. Clark County — Jurisdiction, parks, GIS boundaries, and county services for the unincorporated southern rim. clarkcountynv.gov
  4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, parcel data, abatement status. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
  5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.4723 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
  6. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Metro violent and property crime rates, national comparisons. fbi.gov/ucr
  7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data. bls.gov
  8. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios. greatschools.org
  9. Nevada DMV — New-resident licensing and registration deadlines used in the relocation timeline. dmv.nv.gov
  10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator. freddiemac.com/pmms

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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