Executives & Entertainers
- Ten minutes to the Strip, fifteen to the airport
- 24-hour staffed gate and roving patrols since 1998
- Half-acre-to-acre-plus lots for true estate living
- Ridgeline positions with panoramic Strip views

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PLAN PRICE RANGE
$1M–$10M+
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CUSTOM HOMESITES
~300
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GATED ACRES
~640
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ESTABLISHED
1998
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Last updated
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Spanish Hills pairs approximately 300 custom estates across 640 guard-gated acres with a plan price range of $1M–$10M+ and a location ten minutes from the Strip, per community plan records and Las Vegas REALTORS market data. Demographics per the U.S. Census and community records show ~900 residents, 93% owner-occupied, average household income above $350,000.
Last updated September 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Las Vegas
Spanish Hills carries roughly 300 custom homesites across 640 acres in ZIP codes 89113/89148 — active listings number in the single to low double digits at any time, according to Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Listings appear below, refreshed daily. Call us for off-market access — that is where many Spanish Hills transactions originate.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
Spanish Hills trades from roughly $1M for resale entry estates to $10M+ for ridgeline trophy homes on the best view lots, per community plan records and Las Vegas REALTORS luxury corridor data. With only ~300 homesites, per-band listing counts vary month to month and are best treated as indicative.
Spanish Hills active listings number in the single to low double digits at any time — a thin market where the right home may surface once a season. Each link below opens our live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price or lifestyle, with counts updated daily from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. For off-market access, call us directly.
Five distinct elevation and character tiers make up the ~300 homesites. Each card links to the most relevant hub or live search. Due to thin inventory, listing counts fluctuate — the tier descriptions reflect the community plan record, not real-time MLS.
Updated daily · 637 active listings · MLS data
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Custom alerts by price tier, view orientation, and lot size — no spam, unsubscribe anytime. With only ~300 homesites in a guard-gated community, the right Spanish Hills home may surface once a season or less. Alert subscribers and our off-market network see it first — often before it hits the public MLS.
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CRIME DATA
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A citywide statistic does not establish conditions at a particular home. Ask the local agency about current reports for the area and gaps in the available data. Missing records do not mean zero crime, and a gated entrance does not establish a safety rating.
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Living in Spanish Hills means 24-hour staffed security, half-acre-to-acre-plus estate lots, and panoramic Strip views from elevated terrain — ten minutes from the resort corridor, fifteen from the airport, per the City of Las Vegas. Bishop Gorman and The Meadows School are within fifteen minutes; Red Rock Canyon is twenty-five minutes west.
Spanish Hills is known for its elevated terrain, panoramic Las Vegas Strip and valley views, oversized half-acre-to-acre-plus custom estate lots, and a 24-hour staffed guard gate — one of the most private and prestigious estate addresses in the Las Vegas Valley.
Executives, entertainers, professional athletes, and high-net-worth buyers seeking a legacy property with true lot scale, Strip views, and fast access to both the resort corridor and the international airport.
Mornings on a resort-scale private lot with Strip views, a quick drive to world-class dining and entertainment ten minutes away, and weekend hikes in Red Rock Canyon twenty-five minutes west — with the entire valley visible from your ridgeline.
Spanish Hills sits in the south-central Las Vegas Valley / Spring Valley area in ZIP codes 89113 and 89148, south of the Strip corridor near Dean Martin Drive and the I-215 interchange. About 640 acres of elevated terrain roughly 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.
Quick Answer
Yes — if lot scale, views, privacy, and Strip proximity top your list. Spanish Hills pairs a 24-hour staffed gate and approximately 300 custom estate homesites on half-acre-to-acre-plus lots with the closest luxury estate address to the Las Vegas Strip: ten minutes to the resort corridor, fifteen to the airport. The trade-offs are real — $200–$600 monthly HOA dues, thin resale inventory, and custom pricing that requires agent expertise to comp — but for buyers who want true estate scale and panoramic Strip views, few addresses in the valley compete.
Source: City of Las Vegas
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Clark County — the county that contains Spanish Hills — the parent county holds roughly 2.3 million residents with a median household income of $74,007. Inside the gates, the profile inverts sharply: community records show roughly 900 residents across 300 households, a median age near 50, and average household income above $350,000.
The Census does not tabulate the enclave separately, so county figures serve as the statistical backdrop — presented honestly as exactly that. Within the gates, our closing data shows a mix of corporate executives, entertainment industry figures, professional athletes, and serial entrepreneurs, alongside a steady stream of California relocators trading coastal taxes and tight lots for Nevada's zero income tax and genuine estate scale.
Source: NREG community plan records & U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Clark County (Spanish Hills is not separately tabulated) · Updated
POPULATION & GROWTH
Spanish Hills itself is intentionally finished — approximately 300 homesites across 640 acres since its 1998 establishment, with growth happening through remodels and custom rebuilds rather than new rooftops. The surrounding Las Vegas metro keeps compounding: Clark County has grown from roughly 1.95M in 2010 to approximately 2.3M today per U.S. Census counts, and the south-Strip corridor remains one of the most in-demand addresses in the valley.
Inside the gates, growth is structurally capped: the ~300-homesite plan across 640 acres is the permanent ceiling, which is the scarcity argument for ownership here. Turnover is thin — a handful of homes trade in any given year — while the surrounding south-Strip corridor and the broader Las Vegas market provide the liquid pricing benchmarks that Spanish Hills estate values are ultimately measured against.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Las Vegas. County figures shown because the Census does not tabulate the enclave separately; projection reflects recent Clark County growth rates. Last updated June 2026.
MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS
The charts below show Las Vegas citywide sold medians, market time, and monthly closings from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the broadest liquid benchmark for valuing a Spanish Hills estate. With only ~300 homes, the community itself cannot support a meaningful monthly data series; estate-level transactions here are individually negotiated and compared against the wider luxury corridor.
Estate Price Range
$1M–$10M+ plan range; ridgeline lots from $4M+ per community records
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market
~70 days estimated for custom estates; luxury tier rewards patient, well-priced sellers
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Supply
Single to low double digit active listings at any time — thin-market by design
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
The long view: Spanish Hills's median sold price rose 116% between 2015 ($232,000) and 2025 ($500,000), across 12,456 recorded closings — Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) MLS records via Repliers.
TROPHY INVENTORY
Market Competitiveness
Spanish Hills is a thin-inventory, seller-favored market by structural design: approximately 300 homesites, no new production supply, and custom estates that trade infrequently. Active listings number in the single to low double digits at any time per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Buyers must move quickly on well-priced homes and often need off-market access — which is where our network operates.
Spanish Hills is built for a specific buyer profile — not broad-market volume. Five elevation tiers run from entry resale estates near $1M to ridgeline trophy homes over $10M. Five profiles below match lifestyles to tiers, followed by the pros and trade-offs our team walks every client through before a gate-cleared tour.
Ready to explore homes in Spanish Hills? Our team knows every elevation tier, lot position, and view angle inside the gates.
Start Your Home SearchTier Comparison
A like-for-like comparison of Spanish Hills' five elevation tiers — entry pricing, view premium, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: with ~300 homes total, per-tier market medians are statistical noise at any given time, so we publish entry points and character descriptions instead.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Spanish Hills | From $5M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Custom · Strip panoramas |
| Ridgeline Lots | From $4M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Direct Strip views |
| Spanish Hills Terrace | From $3M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Contemporary design |
| Spanish Hills Estates | From $2M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Mature · Established |
| Lower Spanish Hills | From $1M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Entry · Valley views |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-tier $/SF, DOM, and listing counts are intentionally omitted — samples inside a ~300-home community are too small to be meaningful. Call us for current availability at each tier.
Tier Deep Dive
Submarket 1
The highest-elevation homesites with 360-degree panoramic views of the Strip, the valley, and surrounding mountain ranges. The most coveted positions in Spanish Hills — sales here are infrequent and individually negotiated.
Browse Upper Spanish Hills homes →Submarket 2
Premium ridgeline positions with direct, unobstructed views of the Las Vegas Strip — among the most sought-after view lots in all of Southern Nevada. View angle and obstructions vary by specific position; assess before you offer.
Browse Ridgeline Lots homes →Submarket 3
Newer construction featuring modern desert contemporary architecture: clean lines, glass walls, and indoor-outdoor living spaces designed for the Las Vegas climate. The community's newest-feeling architectural tier.
Browse Spanish Hills Terrace homes →Submarket 4
The original phase of Spanish Hills with mature landscaping, established custom homes, and a sense of neighborhood permanence. Lot sizes often exceed one acre — the community's most spacious footprints.
Browse Spanish Hills Estates homes →Submarket 5
Homesites at the community's lower elevations with views toward the valley floor — the most accessible price point in Spanish Hills, with the same guard-gated security and privacy as the ridgeline tiers.
Browse Lower Spanish Hills homes →Submarket 6
Elevation is the defining value driver in Spanish Hills: unobstructed Las Vegas Strip panoramas command $1M+ premiums over comparable structures without view. Our agents assess view angle, screen for any future obstruction risk, and help buyers understand where lot position sits in the tier hierarchy before they write a number.
Browse Spanish Hills — The View Premium homes →STILL DECIDING?
BY ZIP CODE
Spanish Hills spans ZIP codes 89113 and 89148 in the south-central Las Vegas Valley / Spring Valley area. These ZIPs are broader than the community itself and include surrounding residential corridors — the table below separates the guard-gated estate tier from the wider ZIP area for honest comparison.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89113 | Spanish Hills proper — guard-gated custom estates (upper tiers) | $3M–$10M+ (ridgeline/upper) | n/a* | n/a* | Thin — call for current | n/a* |
| 89113 / 89148 | Spanish Hills Estates and Lower Spanish Hills (entry tiers) | $1M–$3M | n/a* | ~70 days (est.) | Thin — call for current | n/a* |
| 89113 | Surrounding south Las Vegas residential corridors | From $350K (mixed) | n/a* | ~30 (ZIP-area) | Variable | n/a* |
| 89148 | Southwest Las Vegas / Summerlin South corridors | From $450K (mixed) | n/a* | ~28 (ZIP-area) | Variable | n/a* |
| 89113 + 89148 | Full ZIP benchmark — both codes combined | Varies widely by submarket | — | n/a* | See MLS | n/a* |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Estate-level $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: a ~300-home community produces sample sizes too small to be meaningful, so we publish plan ranges and estimated figures instead. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.
New Construction
Spanish Hills was established as a custom-lot community in 1998 and its approximately 300 homesites are largely built out — no active production builder operates inside the gates. Buyers seeking new construction look for occasional vacant lots within the community or explore Ascaya and MacDonald Highlands in Henderson for comparable luxury new-build profiles.
Outdoor Recreation
Community grounds inside the gate, regional parks minutes away, and Red Rock Canyon twenty-five minutes west — Spanish Hills buyers trade urban density for elevated estate privacy with full valley access. The City of Las Vegas maintains the surrounding park and trail network, usable through 300-plus days of Las Vegas sunshine annually.
IN-COMMUNITY
The 640-acre guard-gated footprint itself provides the primary outdoor environment — walking the internal drives, private pool and patio living, and the elevated terrain that defines the community's character.
10 MIN
A neighborhood workhorse: walking trails, playground equipment, basketball courts, open turf, and picnic shelters — the nearest public recreation to the Spanish Hills gate.
15 MIN
The west side's premier community park: soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a skate park, and walking paths — useful for families with younger athletes.
10 MIN
Ten minutes east lies the highest concentration of fine dining, entertainment, and live events in the American West — the Las Vegas Strip in all its form.
25 MIN
The Mojave's signature conservation area — the 13-mile scenic loop, world-class hiking and climbing, managed by the Bureau of Land Management — within a day-trip radius.
15 MIN
One of Las Vegas's storied private golf clubs, about fifteen minutes from the Spanish Hills gate — the traditional club alternative to the newer resort-style courses.
20 MIN
Rees Jones design with dramatic elevation changes in the Henderson highlands — one of the most distinctive public rounds in the valley.
20 MIN
The west valley's premier outdoor shopping and dining district — twenty minutes via I-215 West for farmers markets, seasonal festivals, and Las Vegas Ballpark.
The Spanish Hills Lifestyle
Three moods within minutes of the gate: a morning on your resort-pool terrace watching the Strip lights fade at dawn, an evening at Michelin-caliber Strip dining ten minutes away, and a weekend hike in Red Rock Canyon's roughly 195,000 conservation acres per the Bureau of Land Management twenty-five minutes west when you want to go bigger.
THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES
Open houses are virtually nonexistent in Spanish Hills — a guard-gated estate community with logged visitor entry means sellers show exclusively by appointment, coordinated through the gate in advance. Set up instant alerts to get notified the moment a Spanish Hills property schedules any showing event, or browse every active listing now and let us arrange a private, gate-cleared tour.
Build a budget around the particular home and your circumstances. Obtain current financing terms, property records and service quotes before comparing the cost of a move. A community average cannot establish your tax bill, insurance premium, association charges or savings.
Ask a tax adviser to review income sources, residency dates and any continuing connections to another state. California-source income can remain taxable after a move; the Franchise Tax Board explains part-year and nonresident rules. A headline tax-rate comparison does not calculate your savings.
Get the exact parcel's current tax bill and assessment record from its county. Confirm the property's abatement status and any effect of new construction, a change in use or your circumstances with the assessor. Do not apply a community-wide percentage to a purchase price or assume a tax cap is automatic.
Use lender estimates, insurance quotes, association documents and utility information for the exact address. Include maintenance, moving expenses and any special assessments in the comparison. Renting and buying involve different costs and obligations; future equity or resale gains are not assured.
Check school assignments for the enrollment year and ask about choice-program applications. Investigate parcel-specific hazards and permitted uses with the responsible agencies. Review travel routes and the features that matter to you instead of relying on a broad safety score or a neighborhood recommendation based on household type.
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Plan the purchase and move around your circumstances and the property's verified requirements. Coordinate the transaction, possession and moving arrangements with the relevant parties. For license and vehicle questions, consult the Nevada DMV new-resident guide. Confirm your own deadlines and any exemptions directly with the agency.
Compare homes using your budget, accessibility needs, desired features and travel routes. Evaluate the particular property and surroundings using your own priorities; a neighborhood label does not establish its suitability.
Ask a lender for terms based on your circumstances and the property. Obtain the parcel tax record, insurance quotes, association charges and other recurring costs; a community-wide estimate cannot establish your payment or approval.
Discuss services, compensation, communication and touring arrangements with the agent. Confirm the details in the applicable agreement before relying on a promised service or access to a property.
Check school assignments with the district for the enrollment year and ask about separate program applications. Review parcel-specific flood, wildfire, utility, zoning and intended-use questions with the relevant agencies and service providers.
Discuss price, deposit, contingencies and the proposed schedule with your agent and lender. The signed contract determines the transaction deadlines; market averages do not promise when an offer will be accepted or a purchase will close.
Arrange appropriate inspections and review disclosures, title information, association documents and financing conditions. Investigate unresolved findings with the relevant specialist before the contractual decision deadlines.
Verify which utilities serve the address, what deposits or appointments are required, and when service can begin. Coordinate access and the moving date with the agreed possession terms and any building or association requirements.
Confirm completion and possession with the closing parties before arranging access. Consult the Nevada DMV's current new-resident guide for license, registration, documentation and exemption requirements that apply to you.
ECONOMY & JOBS
Spanish Hills runs on a professional and entrepreneurial economy: executives, entertainers, athletes, and physicians rather than a single anchor employer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market remains historically strong, and community records put average household income above $350,000 — roughly 4.7x the Clark County median.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Las Vegas. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
Weighing Spanish Hills against the valley's ultra-luxury alternatives? This side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most. Spanish Hills leads on Strip proximity and lot scale; The Ridges leads on Red Rock views and modern inventory; MacDonald Highlands and Ascaya are the Henderson alternatives. Sources: LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR. June 2026.
| Metric | Spanish Hills | The Ridges | MacDonald Highlands | Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | From $1M (resale) | From $2M+ | From $800K | $476K (citywide median) |
| Plan Price Range | $1M–$10M+ | $2M–$20M+ | $800K–$20M+ | Broad |
| Lot Size | 0.5–1+ acres | 0.25–0.75 acres | 0.25–1+ acres | Varies widely |
| Distance to Strip | ~10 min | ~25 min | ~25 min | Various |
| Distance to Airport | ~15 min | ~30 min | ~25 min | Various |
| Guard-Gated | 24/7 staffed since 1998 | 24/7 staffed | 24/7 staffed | Select enclaves |
| New Construction | None — built out | Select lots | Active (Blue Heron) | Moderate |
| Best For | Strip access · Lot scale · Views | Red Rock views · Modern design | Golf · Henderson lifestyle | Selection · Value · Access |
Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Income and population figures are community plan-record values; city demographics are Las Vegas citywide. Last updated June 2026.
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.
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BUYING AND RENTING
Compare actual homes that meet the same needs over your expected time in the area. A purchase price and an advertised rent alone do not establish which option costs less. Use current quotes and separate monthly cash flow, upfront cash, and the amount you might recover when moving.
Start with the down payment, lender and closing charges, and any immediate repairs. Add principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance where applicable, association dues, utilities and ongoing maintenance. Identify expenses paid outside escrow so they are included in your household budget.
For a later sale, model the remaining loan balance and selling expenses. Appreciation is uncertain; compare unchanged-price and lower-price cases as well as any growth assumption. Principal repayment builds an ownership interest, but that does not guarantee a profit or make every cash payment recoverable.
Use an actual lease offer and confirm the term, deposit, renewal provisions, parking, pet charges, utilities and renter's insurance. Record which maintenance services are included and any costs or restrictions associated with an early move. An advertised starting rent may not include every required charge.
Keep the comparison consistent: use the same time period, household needs and moving assumptions. Include the cash that remains available when a down payment is not used, without assuming a guaranteed investment return. Your need for flexibility and responsibility for repairs also matter alongside the financial figures.
There is no verified community-wide holding period or five-year equity gain shown here. Ask your lender to explain financing assumptions and have a tax professional assess any claimed tax benefit for your circumstances. Keep a copy of the quotes and dates so you can update the comparison before making an offer.
PROPERTY-SPECIFIC ASSOCIATION COSTS
A community name does not establish a property's current dues or all the associations that govern it. Obtain the applicable resale package, budget and governing documents for the exact address. Confirm the effective date and payment frequency of each fee with the association or its manager.
Identify master and sub-association dues separately. Check whether utilities, exterior maintenance, insurance, amenities or club access are included, optional or billed separately. A listing's monthly figure may omit a quarterly or annual charge, and an advertised amenity does not establish membership rights.
Ask about transfer, document, capital-contribution and other transaction fees, as well as approved or proposed assessments. Confirm who pays each item under the contract. Review available reserve and budget information; historical dues are not a guarantee of future charges.
Verify the actual rules for leasing, pets, parking, property changes and amenity access. Age restrictions and gate staffing require their own current documentation. Do not assume neighboring subdivisions or similarly named communities have identical rules, services or fees.
COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION
Strip proximity is the community's transportation superpower: Dean Martin Drive, I-15, and I-215 all provide quick egress in every direction. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — most Spanish Hills destinations beat that by a significant margin.
Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.
Quick Answer
Most Spanish Hills purchases close in 30–45 days through a Nevada escrow company. Cash transactions — common at the $3M+ tier — can close in 7–14 days. Jumbo files on premium-view custom estates sometimes require additional appraisal lead time: lenders commissioning an estate appraisal in a ~300-home community with limited true comparables may need three to four weeks for the report alone, so factor that into your timeline when writing.
Quick Answer
Most Spanish Hills buyers put down 20–25%. Estates in the $1M–$3M range finance at the jumbo tier with most lenders; properties above $3M require 25–30% down and substantial cash reserves. Cash transactions are common at $5M+. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans on primary residences under the program loan limit — confirm eligibility with your lender given the property price point before you rely on the program.
Spanish Hills FAQ — 18 Answers
Spanish Hills homes range from roughly $1 million for resale estates to over $10 million for ridgeline trophy builds, per community plan records and $539,000 area comps tracked by Las Vegas REALTORS. With only about 300 homesites, listing volume is thin — transactions here require agent expertise to comp, not a spreadsheet median.
Yes — Spanish Hills has operated a 24-hour staffed guard gate with roving security patrols since its 1998 establishment. Every visitor is verified at the gate, and residents receive transponders for automatic entry. The combination of a manned gate, perimeter walls, and patrol coverage makes it one of the most security-layered estate communities in the Las Vegas Valley.
Spanish Hills is approximately ten minutes from the Strip via Dean Martin Drive or I-15 — closer than most guard-gated estate communities in the valley. Harry Reid International Airport runs about fifteen minutes via I-215, making Spanish Hills an unusually practical home base for frequent travelers and executives who need fast access to both the resort corridor and the runway.
Property taxes run low by national standards: Nevada's effective rate is roughly 0.5–0.7% of assessed value per the Clark County Assessor, and annual increases on a primary residence are capped at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471. On a $2.5 million estate that translates to approximately $12,500–$17,500 per year — a fraction of what a comparable gated property carries in coastal California, where effective rates often exceed 1%.
HOA fees typically run $200–$600 per month, covering guard gate staffing, security patrols, and common-area maintenance — relatively modest for a prestige guard-gated community, largely because Spanish Hills is all single-family with no shared resort amenities to fund. Always pull the full resale package — current dues, reserve study, and assessment history — during escrow so there are no surprises at closing.
Lots range from approximately half an acre to well over one acre, per community plan records — among the largest in any guard-gated Las Vegas community. That scale translates to motor courts, resort-style pools, detached guest houses, multi-car garages designed for car collections, and expansive outdoor entertaining areas that simply cannot be replicated on the tighter lots of most valley master plans.
Spanish Hills has evolved over more than two decades, so architectural styles range from Mediterranean and Tuscan — the community's original character — to clean-lined contemporary desert modern in its newer sections. Buyers selecting a home for long-term hold should pay attention to which direction the micro-pocket is trending, as architectural cohesion affects both daily enjoyment and resale comp premiums in a community this small.
Spanish Hills falls within Clark County School District (CCSD): Walter Bracken STEAM Academy (K-5, 8/10), Thurman White Middle School (6-8, 7/10), and Clark High School (9-12, 6/10) per GreatSchools. Most Spanish Hills families at the $1M+ price point send children to private campuses: Bishop Gorman High School and The Meadows School (both A+) are within reach, and Doral Academy of Nevada (9/10 charter) offers a strong public alternative. Verify zoning for any specific address before making an offer.
Spanish Hills layers community security on top of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department coverage: a 24-hour staffed gate, roving patrol officers, perimeter walls, and controlled visitor access on every visit. Inside the gate, typical incidents are minor property matters — consistent with guard-gated communities valley-wide. Benchmark the broader area through FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, and ask for the association's security disclosures during due diligence.
Spanish Hills wins on lot size and Strip proximity: half-acre-to-acre-plus lots ten minutes from the Strip versus smaller custom sites roughly twenty-five minutes from the Strip in The Ridges. The Ridges counters with Red Rock Canyon views and arguably newer modern-estate inventory. Entry in Spanish Hills starts near $1M versus approximately $2M at The Ridges. Buyers prioritizing land scale and commute usually land here; buyers seeking the newest architectural styles often choose The Ridges.
Spanish Hills was established as a custom-lot community beginning in 1998, and the approximately 300 homesites have largely been built out over the past two decades. Occasional vacant lots surface in the resale market, and teardown-or-rebuild candidates appear periodically — but there is no active production builder here. Buyers seeking brand-new spec luxury construction typically look at Ascaya or The Summit Club in Henderson for comparable custom profiles.
Ridgeline and upper-elevation lots with unobstructed Las Vegas Strip panoramas command the strongest premiums in the community — expect prices from $4M+ for the best positions per community plan data. Lower-elevation lots with partial valley views start near $1M in the resale market. View premium is the single biggest pricing driver inside Spanish Hills, and the difference between an unobstructed Strip view and a partially screened one can run $1M or more for comparable structures.
Prospective buyers access Spanish Hills through a licensed real estate agent who coordinates gate clearance in advance. Our team handles all gate-access arrangements, typically with same-day notice. Delivery drivers, service providers, and vendors follow the community's vendor access policy and must be pre-registered. Every non-resident vehicle is logged at the entry station, which is part of the security value proposition for homeowners inside.
Nevada levies zero personal state income tax versus California's top marginal rate of 13.3% per the California Franchise Tax Board. A household earning $500,000 saves roughly $51,000 per year in state income taxes alone by moving to Spanish Hills — enough to fund a material upgrade in estate quality or lot size. Add Nevada's 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences under NRS 361.471, and the carrying-cost advantage over a comparable Bel Air or Beverly Hills estate compounds every year.
Four items move real money here. First, comp judgment: with ~300 homes and wide custom variation, valuation requires an agent who has walked these lots — not an algorithm. Second, lot position: elevation and Strip-view angle drive $1M+ price differences. Third, financing: estates above the conforming limit need jumbo loans with reserves. Fourth, association due diligence: pull the resale package — dues, reserves, and CC&Rs — early in escrow. Call (702) 637-1759 and we will pull the right comparables before you write.
Most Spanish Hills buyers put down 20–25%. Estates in the $1M–$3M range finance at the jumbo tier with most lenders; properties above $3M typically require 25–30% down and substantial reserves. Cash transactions are common at the $5M+ custom-estate tier. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans on primary residences under the program loan limit — confirm with your lender whether the property qualifies given its price point.
Most Spanish Hills purchases close in 30–45 days through a Nevada escrow company. Cash offers — common at the trophy-estate tier — close in 7–14 days. Jumbo files sometimes need extra appraisal lead time: with ~300 homes and scarce comps, lenders may need three to four weeks for the estate appraisal report alone.
Yes — our agents coordinate all gate clearance with same-day notice in most cases. Spanish Hills operates a 24-hour staffed gate, so every visitor must be pre-registered. Call (702) 637-1759 or submit your request below and we will schedule a gate-cleared private showing, arrange a virtual walkthrough for out-of-state buyers, and pull current listing data before you fly in.
Updated September 2026
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Yes — for buyers who prioritize lot scale, Strip views, and privacy. Approximately 300 custom homesites across 640 guard-gated acres, ten minutes from the resort corridor, with panoramic Strip and mountain views from elevated terrain.
Spanish Hills has historically attracted entertainers, professional athletes, and business executives seeking privacy. The community does not publicize resident names — the guard-gated design and discretion of the association are part of what those buyers pay for.
The Summit Club is invitation-only with Tom Fazio golf and typically trades from $5M+; Spanish Hills is a guard-gated estate community with no golf course that starts near $1M. Both offer elite privacy — The Summit Club adds the most exclusive private club in Las Vegas, while Spanish Hills delivers closer Strip access and larger lots at a lower entry.
Yes, with a licensed real estate agent who coordinates gate clearance in advance. Call (702) 637-1759 and we typically arrange access with same-day notice — every visitor is logged at the staffed gate, so pre-registration is required.
Occasionally — Spanish Hills is largely built out from its 1998 establishment, but vacant lots and teardown candidates surface in the resale market. Call us for current availability; off-market lots move quickly and rarely appear on public MLS before they are under contract.
Elevation and view angle. Upper Spanish Hills sits on the highest terrain with 360-degree Strip panoramas, starting from $5M+. Lower Spanish Hills offers valley views at more accessible entry pricing from $1M+, with the same guard-gated security and lot scale.
Unobstructed, direct views of the Las Vegas Strip from elevated terrain are irreplaceable — no new supply can be created, and the view premium compounds over time. Ridgeline lots start from $4M+ per community plan records and can carry $1M+ premiums over comparable structures without the view.
About twenty minutes via I-215 West — a short and direct interstate commute. Spanish Hills buyers who want Summerlin amenities (shopping, dining, Las Vegas Ballpark) have straightforward access without living in the Summerlin master plan.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Compare Spanish Hills with neighboring luxury communities and nearby cities across the Las Vegas Valley. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether trading the panoramic ridgeline views for a different lifestyle actually buys you more — or less — for the money.
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A–Z INDEX
Five elevation and character tiers make up the approximately 300 homesites in Spanish Hills. Dedicated tier pages are rolling out — the entries below are indexed for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, dues, and lot-position data for any of them on request.
KEEP LEARNING
These guides extend the research most Spanish Hills buyers do next — understanding the Las Vegas luxury market, weighing guard-gated communities across the valley, and mapping the buying process for custom estates. Each is written by our team from the same MLS data and primary sources used throughout this page.
MARKET GUIDE
The citywide playbook — pricing, inventory, rates, and where the valley's luxury momentum actually is this year.
Read →LUXURY COMPARISON
How the valley's two luxury poles compare — useful context for judging Spanish Hills's south-Strip position.
Read →COMMUNITY HUB
Citywide market data, every major Las Vegas community, and side-by-side comparisons in one place.
Read →NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
The valley ranked by buyer type — families, first-timers, luxury, retirees — before you tour.
Read →Sources & Methodology
Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers monthly. Because Spanish Hills is only approximately 300 homes, we deliberately present plan ranges and estimated figures rather than thin-sample medians, and we label community records as exactly that. Follow any link below to verify a figure.
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).
Updated: September 2026 · Next update: September 15