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ESTATE PRICE RANGE
$1.5M–$5M+
Community plan record
TOTAL LOTS (PERMANENT)
~75
Community plan record
HOA (THREE-TIER TOTAL)
$600–$1,200/mo
Community plan record
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET
34
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Pointe is ~75 double guard-gated custom estate lots in The Ridges, Summerlin, priced $1.5M–$5M+ per the community plan record, with permanently protected Red Rock Canyon views and HOA dues of $600–$1,200/mo per Howard Hughes Corporation. Demographics per the U.S. Census QuickFacts for Las Vegas city — the Census does not tabulate the enclave separately.
Last updated September 2026 · Sources: Howard Hughes Corporation, LVR, U.S. Census
The Pointe carries ~75 custom estate lots — only a handful trade in any year. Active listings are shown below, refreshed daily from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, with every active listing searchable in our live portal. Off-market opportunities surface regularly at this tier — register above for priority access before homes reach public MLS.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
The Pointe's three lot tiers map to a clear price ladder, per the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS MLS. With ~75 lots total, per-tier counts run in the single digits — the bands below are guidance ranges, not statistical medians.
The Pointe's ~75 lots break into three tiers by elevation and canyon-view exposure — each link below opens our live Las Vegas MLS search, with data updated daily from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS. Off-market listings surface regularly at the ultra-luxury tier — register above for priority access.
Three distinct lot positions within The Pointe, each with different view profiles, square-footage ranges, and price bands. All are custom — no production floor plans.
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CRIME DATA
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Living in The Pointe means custom estate mornings with Red Rock Canyon outside your window, eight minutes to the trailhead, and seven minutes to Downtown Summerlin inside The Ridges, per Howard Hughes Corporation's master plan — city services, CCSD's top-rated schools, and Bear's Best golf inside the gates.
The Pointe is known for three things no other Las Vegas community can match simultaneously: double guard-gated security (two staffed checkpoints), permanently protected Red Rock Canyon rim views, and ~75-lot ultra-luxury custom estates from $1.5M to $5M+ designed by the valley's finest architects and builders.
UHNW executives and entrepreneurs relocating from coastal California, legacy-estate buyers seeking a permanently scarce trophy asset, and privacy-first families who want Bonner ES (9/10) and Rogich MS (10/10) zoning with The Meadows School nearby.
Mornings on private estate terraces with canyon views, 8-minute drives to Red Rock Canyon hiking, Bear's Best golf within The Ridges, and evenings at Downtown Summerlin's restaurants and the Las Vegas Ballpark — 7 minutes east — or on the Strip in 22.
The Pointe occupies the westernmost rim of The Ridges within Summerlin South, Las Vegas, Nevada (ZIP 89135). About 60 acres at the edge of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Roughly 16 miles from the Strip.
Quick Answer
Yes — if permanent canyon views, double guard-gated privacy, and trophy custom estate living define your priorities. The Pointe pairs ~75 custom lots at $1.5M–$5M+ with the most dramatic Red Rock Canyon views in Las Vegas, two staffed entry checkpoints, and top-rated CCSD schools. The trade-offs are real — $600–$1,200/mo three-tier HOA, longer market times, and jumbo-only financing — but for buyers whose priorities align, no other Las Vegas address competes on this combination.
Source: Howard Hughes Corporation
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Las Vegas city — the jurisdiction containing The Pointe — the parent city holds 656,274 residents with a median household income of $66,820. Inside The Pointe's gates, community records show roughly 200+ residents across ~75 households, a median age of 53, and average household income above $500,000.
The Census does not tabulate the enclave separately, so citywide figures serve as the statistical backdrop. Within the gates, NREG closing data reflects California UHNW relocators, retired executives and entrepreneurs, privacy-first professionals, and a smaller family cohort targeting the exceptional Bonner–Rogich–Palo Verde school pipeline.
Source: NREG community plan records & U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Las Vegas city (The Pointe is not separately tabulated) · Updated
POPULATION & GROWTH
The Pointe itself is finished at ~75 lots — growth happens through estate rebuilds and occasional lot sales, not new rooftops. Its parent city keeps compounding: Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census data, and Summerlin's western ZIP codes remain among the highest-demand in the valley.
At ~75 lots, The Pointe's supply is permanently capped — it's the scarcity argument for ownership. Turnover is thin; only a handful of estates trade per year. Meanwhile Summerlin's master plan continues adding residents in newer western villages, steadily supporting the luxury tier's price floor.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Las Vegas. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate the enclave separately; projection reflects recent Las Vegas 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. The Pointe itself is too small (~75 lots) for a monthly series; the statsFallback median of $2.8M and 65-day DOM reflect the ultra-luxury Summerlin tier.
Median Estate Price
$2.8M statsFallback — ultra-luxury Summerlin tier; ~75 lots too small for a monthly MLS series
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market
65-day median at the ultra-luxury tier; custom estates with thin comps reward patient, well-priced sellers
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Closed Sales
A handful of Pointe trades per year — off-market sourcing is disproportionately important
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
The long view: The Pointe's median sold price rose 77% between 2015 ($333,000) and 2021 ($590,000), across 6,114 recorded closings — Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) MLS records via Repliers.
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Market Competitiveness
The Pointe is a thin, deliberate market by design — ~75 lots, double guard-gated, and no production supply. Buyers who want this address wait for the right property, sometimes for months. Sellers who price precisely (not aspirationally) sell. Our agents track every off-market opportunity in the community.
The Pointe is one of the most specific buyer fits in Las Vegas — ~75 lots, double guard-gated, custom architecture, and permanently protected canyon views. It's not for everyone. Six profiles below match buyer types to what The Pointe actually delivers, followed by honest pros and trade-offs.
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Start Your Home SearchLot Tier Comparison
A side-by-side of The Pointe's three lot tiers — Rim Estates, Ridge lots, and Interior lots — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Note: with ~75 lots total, per-tier medians would be statistically meaningless, so we publish entry points and view differentials instead.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Rim Estates | From $4M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Canyon edge · Trophy views |
| Pointe Ridge Lots | From $2.5M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Elevated panoramas · Multiple directions |
| Pointe Interior Lots | From $1.5M | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Canyon views · Entry pricing |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-tier $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted — samples of 15–35 lots are too small to be meaningful. Median DOM across the ultra-luxury 89135 tier runs ~65 days.
Lot Tier Deep Dive
Submarket 1
The westernmost lots backing directly against Red Rock Canyon NCA — 7,000–12,000+ sq ft estates with permanently protected 180-degree canyon views. The most irreplaceable residential land position in Las Vegas.
Browse Pointe Rim Estates homes →Submarket 2
Elevated lots with panoramic views of Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains, and Las Vegas Valley in multiple directions. Custom homes 5,500–8,000 sq ft — the tier where most serious custom-build buyers land.
Browse Pointe Ridge Lots homes →Submarket 3
Interior lots with canyon views and enhanced privacy at The Pointe's most accessible price tier. Custom homes 4,500–6,500 sq ft — double guard-gated Pointe living at the lowest entry point.
Browse Pointe Interior Lots homes →Submarket 4
Jack Nicklaus's signature design within The Ridges — 18 replica holes from his greatest worldwide courses, daily-fee access inside the gated community, clubhouse dining, and practice facilities. Pointe owners gain gated-community golf without club membership fees.
Browse Bear's Best Las Vegas — The Ridges Golf homes →STILL DECIDING?
BY ZIP CODE
ZIP 89135 covers Summerlin South — The Pointe, The Ridges, The Peaks, and the broader southern Summerlin village system. The table below maps the corridors from The Pointe's ultra-luxury tier to more accessible Summerlin South neighborhoods, per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89135 | The Pointe — ultra-luxury custom estates (double guard-gated) | $1.5M–$5M+ (plan range) | n/a* | 65 (ultra-luxury tier) | ~75 lots total | n/a* |
| 89135 | The Ridges — ultra-luxury guard-gated (broader) | From $2M | n/a* | 50–70 (estate tier) | 800+ lots in The Ridges | n/a* |
| 89135 | Summerlin South luxury villages (The Peaks, Siena, etc.) | $700K–$1.5M+ | n/a* | 20–35 | — | n/a* |
| 89135 | Summerlin South broader market (all price tiers) | ~$2.8M statsFallback / broader ~$800K | — | ~65 ultra / ~25 broad | varies | n/a* |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Per-tier $/SF and YTD figures are intentionally omitted: enclave-scale samples are too small to be meaningful. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.
Custom Builders
The Pointe is a fully custom community — no production builder operates here. All homes are built by architects and builders approved under The Ridges' strict design review process. Buyers select their lot and builder within those guidelines. For buyers who want new guard-gated construction with more design flexibility, nearby Summerlin West villages offer alternatives.
Ultra-Luxury Custom
Las Vegas's most recognized ultra-luxury custom builder
Custom Estate
Premier desert-contemporary custom builder in Summerlin
Luxury Semi-Custom
Nearest luxury production alternative to The Pointe custom tier
Design-Forward Luxury
New guard-gated construction with Summerlin West views
Luxury Move-Up
Widest Summerlin selection for buyers trading down from custom
Outdoor Recreation
The Pointe's outdoor advantage is unmatched in Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon 8 minutes away, Bear's Best golf inside The Ridges, and Summerlin's 150-mile trail network radiating outward. The Bureau of Land Management manages the 195,819-acre Red Rock Canyon conservation area — the canyon that frames every Pointe Rim Estate view.
8 MIN
The Mojave's signature conservation area — 13-mile scenic loop, world-class hiking and climbing. From Rim Estate lots, the canyon starts at your back wall.
IN THE RIDGES
Replicas of 18 of Jack Nicklaus's greatest holes at courses around the world — a daily-fee public course inside the gated Ridges community with clubhouse dining.
5 MIN
Linear park connecting Summerlin West trails to the broader network — dog-friendly paths, desert plantings, and open space minutes from The Pointe's gate.
7 MIN
Summerlin's retail and dining hub — farmers markets, seasonal festivals, Las Vegas Ballpark, and urban-scale amenities 7 minutes east.
ADJACENT
The 150-mile Summerlin trail system weaves through all 26 villages — The Pointe connects directly to the western network, with Red Rock Canyon as the natural terminus.
10 MIN
Home of the Shriners Children's Open PGA Tour event — a premier desert golf experience a short drive from The Pointe.
The Pointe Lifestyle
Three moods within minutes: a dawn hike in Red Rock Canyon 8 minutes away, eighteen holes at Bear's Best inside The Ridges, and dinner at Downtown Summerlin — with the Bureau of Land Management's 195,819-acre conservation area as your permanent backyard.
THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES
Open houses at The Pointe are exceedingly rare — a double guard-gated community at this price tier shows exclusively by appointment with verified gate clearance at two checkpoints. Set up instant alerts to be notified the moment a Pointe home schedules any showing event — or let our agents source off-market opportunities before properties reach public MLS.
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
The Pointe runs on a UHNW professional and entrepreneurial economy — founders, executives, physicians, and California relocators with average household income above $500,000 per community records. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market remains historically strong, and Summerlin's western corridor is anchored by the Downtown Summerlin employment hub 7 minutes east.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Howard Hughes Corporation. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
Side-by-side of The Pointe against its closest luxury peers, updated June 2026. The Pointe wins on view permanence and double-gated security; The Ridges on inventory and golf; Summerlin West on new construction; Henderson ultra-luxury on Strip views. Sources: LVR, the U.S. Census, and Bureau of Land Management.
| Metric | The Pointe | The Ridges | Summerlin | Henderson Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | $1.5M (interior lots) | From $2M | From $450K | From $800K (MacDonald Highlands) |
| Total Homes | ~75 (permanent cap) | 800+ | 8,000+ in Summerlin West | 331,857 pop / select enclaves |
| Guard-Gated | Double (2 staffed gates) | Yes (1 staffed gate) | Select enclaves | Select enclaves |
| Red Rock Canyon | 8 min · rim lots back BLM | 10 min | 15–20 min | 30+ min |
| Golf | Bear's Best (Nicklaus) 5 min | Bear's Best on-site | TPC Summerlin 10 min | DragonRidge CC (Henderson) |
| New Construction | None — fully custom, built out | Occasional custom lots | Very High (Summerlin West) | Very High (Cadence, Inspirada) |
| Best For | Canyon views · Double privacy · Legacy trophy | Ultra-luxury · Golf · Scale | New homes · Families · Schools | Families · Safety · Strip views |
Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. The Pointe figures are community plan-record values; city and enclave comparisons use LVR and Census data. 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
The Pointe's western position is a trade-off: exceptional proximity to Red Rock Canyon and Downtown Summerlin, with longer Strip and airport drives than central Las Vegas addresses. West Charleston Boulevard and Summerlin Parkway handle most trips. Mean Las Vegas commute times run 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS — most Pointe destinations fall inside that window.
Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.
Quick Answer
Cash purchases close in 7–21 days through a Nevada escrow company. Financed transactions typically take 45–60 days — jumbo appraisals on custom estates with thin comparable sales require extra time, and three-tier HOA document review (Summerlin master, Ridges sub, Pointe sub) adds another week. Lock your rate early and plan the timeline conservatively.
Quick Answer
All Pointe purchases exceed the conforming loan limit, requiring jumbo financing where lenders typically want 20–25% down plus 12+ months of liquid reserves. On a $2M estate that means $400,000–$500,000 down. Many Pointe buyers at the Rim Estate tier ($4M+) pay all cash — typical closing time drops to 7–21 days. VA loans technically allow 0% but are rarely used at this price point. Engage a jumbo-specialist lender before you tour — formal pre-approval, not just a pre-qual, is expected with any competitive offer.
The Pointe FAQ — 18 Answers
Custom estates in The Pointe range from roughly $1.5 million for interior lots to over $5 million for Red Rock Canyon rim estates per the community plan record and $893,050 statsFallback median. Lot elevation, view exposure, and square footage (4,500–12,000+) drive the spread — with ~75 lots total, The Ridges comps are the closest benchmark.
Yes — and then some. The Pointe is double guard-gated: buyers pass through The Ridges' 24-hour staffed outer gate and then through The Pointe's own secondary gate before reaching any home. That two-layer entry stack, combined with perimeter walls and roving patrols, makes The Pointe one of the most private residential addresses in Nevada. Every visitor is verified at both checkpoints — plan showings ahead; our agents coordinate gate clearance.
The Pointe is the ultra-exclusive enclave within The Ridges, Summerlin's own premier guard-gated community. The Ridges contains roughly 800+ homes at $2M+; The Pointe is ~75 custom lots occupying the westernmost rim with the most dramatic, permanently protected Red Rock Canyon views. Owning in The Pointe means access to Bear's Best golf, The Ridges' trail network, and Summerlin's full amenity system — layered on top of the most exclusive address within all of it.
The Pointe delivers the most dramatic and unobstructed Red Rock Canyon views in the Las Vegas Valley. Rim Estate lots back directly against the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area — federal wilderness that can never be developed — giving homeowners permanently protected 180-degree views of the sandstone formations. Ridge lots add mountain and valley panoramas in multiple directions. Interior lots still capture canyon vistas, with prices reflecting the view differential across all three tiers.
HOA fees total $600–$1,200 per month, layered across three associations: the Summerlin master association, The Ridges sub-association (covering Bear's Best access, community amenities, and The Ridges gate), and The Pointe's own sub-association (covering the secondary gate, patrols, and The Pointe's common areas). Request itemized dues, reserve funding, and assessment history for each tier early in escrow — the aggregate carrying cost is the number that matters.
The Pointe is a fully custom community — no production builder operates here. Homes are built by Las Vegas's most respected luxury builders, including Blue Heron, Sun West Custom Homes, and other firms approved under The Ridges' strict architectural guidelines. Desert-contemporary is the governing aesthetic: flat rooflines, natural stone, disappearing glass walls, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces designed to frame the canyon views. Buyers work directly with their chosen builder within the community's design review process.
Approximately 75 custom estate lots across 60 acres — the permanent cap, with no undeveloped land left to add more per the community plan record. That scarcity, combined with double guard-gated security and permanently protected Red Rock Canyon views, is the structural value argument for ownership here. Turnover is thin: at ~75 lots, only a handful of The Pointe homes trade in any given year, making timing and off-market access disproportionately important.
Nevada's effective property-tax rate runs roughly 0.5–0.7% of assessed value per the Clark County Assessor, and primary-residence annual increases are capped at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471. On a $2 million Pointe estate that means approximately $10,000–$14,000 per year — a fraction of what a comparable trophy property carries in coastal California at the 1.1% base plus Mello-Roos and supplemental assessments. Zero Nevada state income tax amplifies the total-cost advantage further.
The Pointe is zoned to Clark County School District campuses that rank among the best in Nevada: John W. Bonner Elementary (9/10), Sig Rogich Middle School (10/10 — one of CCSD's highest-rated), and Palo Verde High School (8/10) per GreatSchools. Private options nearby include The Meadows School (PreK–12, A+), Bishop Gorman High School (9–12, A+), and Alexander Dawson School (K–8, A+). Verify current zoning for any specific address before writing an offer.
California is the primary origin for The Pointe buyers — and the math is stark. California's top state income-tax rate is 13.3% per the California Franchise Tax Board; Nevada's is zero. A household earning $800,000 saves roughly $100,000+ annually in state taxes alone. Add Nevada's 0.5–0.7% effective property-tax rate (vs. California's 1.1%+ base plus Mello-Roos), and a $3M Pointe estate carries $30,000–$60,000 less per year in combined taxes than a comparable Bel Air or Malibu property.
Bear's Best Las Vegas is the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course within The Ridges, featuring replicas of 18 of the greatest holes Nicklaus has ever designed at courses around the world. It's a daily-fee public course — residents of The Pointe don't need a club membership to play — but the course sits inside the gated Ridges community, lending it a private-club feel. The clubhouse, practice facilities, pro shop, and dining round out the amenity.
About 8 minutes to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area visitor center via West Charleston Boulevard — the closest guard-gated residential address in Las Vegas to the canyon entrance. The 195,819-acre conservation area managed by the Bureau of Land Management offers the 13-mile scenic loop, world-class hiking and climbing, and wildlife viewing. For Rim Estate lots, the canyon starts at your back wall — nothing between the estate and the federal wilderness.
The Pointe layers security at a level few residential communities in Nevada match: two 24-hour staffed guard gates (The Ridges outer + The Pointe secondary), roving security patrols inside both communities, perimeter walls, and verified visitor access at every checkpoint. At ~75 homes, the community is so small that residents know each other; strangers are structurally impossible to introduce without gate clearance. Benchmark the broader area through FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data — the gated layer sits on top of LVMPD jurisdiction.
Three structural supports: first, ~75-lot permanent scarcity — supply is capped and never grows. Second, permanently protected Red Rock Canyon views — federal wilderness can't be developed, so the view premium is durable. Third, Summerlin master-plan brand equity and Las Vegas's steady population growth per U.S. Census data. Ultra-luxury custom communities with these attributes have historically outperformed the broader market in value retention during corrections and appreciation during growth cycles.
Five things that move real money here. First, triple HOA tiers: $600–$1,200/mo total across three associations — model the full carrying cost. Second, builder selection: The Ridges' architectural review board must approve any plans and builder. Third, jumbo financing: custom estates well above the conforming limit require jumbo loans with substantial reserves. Fourth, comps: with ~75 homes, valuation is pure judgment — call (702) 637-1759 before you write. Fifth, gate logistics: every showing requires advance clearance through both gates.
Every tour requires advance gate clearance through two staffed checkpoints — The Ridges outer gate and The Pointe secondary gate. Unaccompanied visits are not possible. Our agents arrange gate access for both checkpoints with same-day notice in most cases. Call (702) 637-1759 and we'll schedule gate clearance, pull current active listings, and walk you through the three lot tiers — Rim Estates, Ridge lots, and Interior lots — in one visit.
Most Pointe buyers put down 20–30% or pay cash — custom estates at $1.5M–$5M+ sit well above the conforming loan limit, requiring jumbo financing where lenders typically want 20–25% down plus 12+ months of reserves. Cash purchases are common at the trophy tier ($4M+) and can close in 7–14 days. VA loans technically apply but are rarely used at this price point. Pre-approval from a jumbo-specialist lender is essential before making an offer.
Cash purchases close in 7–21 days through a Nevada escrow company. Financed transactions typically take 45–60 days because jumbo appraisals on custom estates with thin comparable sales take extra time — appraisers must often reach into adjacent Ridges sales or adjust significantly for lot position and view. HOA document review across three associations (Summerlin master, Ridges sub, Pointe sub) adds another week. Plan the timeline conservatively and lock your rate early if financing.
Updated September 2026
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These are the questions The Pointe buyers most frequently search before making an offer — each answered with verifiable specifics from Las Vegas REALTORS, the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, and the Howard Hughes Corporation community plan record, covering pricing, double-gated security, schools, and Nevada's tax advantages.
The Pointe is the ultra-luxury custom-estate enclave within The Ridges, Summerlin's own premier guard-gated community. About 75 lots across 60 acres, double guard-gated, with estates from $1.5M to $5M+ and the most dramatic permanently protected Red Rock Canyon views in Las Vegas.
No — The Pointe is a distinct sub-enclave within The Ridges. The Ridges contains roughly 800+ homes from $2M+; The Pointe is ~75 custom estate lots in the westernmost position with their own secondary guard gate and the most unobstructed canyon views in the community.
All access requires advance clearance at two checkpoints — The Ridges outer gate and The Pointe's secondary gate. Buyers tour exclusively with a licensed agent. Call (702) 637-1759 and Nevada Real Estate Group will coordinate dual-gate access, typically with same-day notice.
The Pointe is located in ZIP code 89135 — the Summerlin South ZIP covering The Ridges, The Peaks, and the broader southern Summerlin village system.
Howard Hughes Corporation developed The Pointe as part of The Ridges within the Summerlin master plan. Individual homes are built by custom builders approved under The Ridges' architectural review process — Blue Heron and Sun West Custom Homes are among the most prominent.
Yes — Rim Estate lots back directly against the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which is 195,819 acres of federally protected BLM wilderness. Federal conservation land cannot be developed, sold, or subdivided for private use. The canyon views from those lots are permanently protected in perpetuity.
Nevada's effective rate runs 0.5–0.7% per the Clark County Assessor, capped at 3% annual growth under NRS 361.471. California's base is 1.1%+ plus Mello-Roos and supplemental assessments. On a $3M Pointe estate: roughly $15,000–$21,000/year in Nevada vs. $40,000–$60,000+ in a comparable California gated community.
Bear's Best Las Vegas (Jack Nicklaus design, daily fee) is 5 minutes inside The Ridges. TPC Summerlin (home of the Shriners Children's Open PGA Tour event) is about 10 minutes east. Las Vegas National Golf Club and several others are within 20–25 minutes.
WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP
Direct builder relationships, the largest agent team in Nevada, and thousands of verified five-star reviews. Across 9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in volume since 2011, our agents have represented buyers and sellers across Summerlin's ultra-luxury enclaves — including The Ridges and The Pointe — with the dual-gate access, off-market sourcing, and jumbo-financing expertise this tier demands.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Compare The Pointe with its ultra-luxury peers and the broader Summerlin master plan. Each card pairs proximity with price positioning so you can judge whether a different community's trade-offs — more inventory, new construction, or a different view profile — work better for your priorities.
5 MIN (IN THE RIDGES)
From $2M
5 min from The Pointe gate
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A–Z INDEX
The Pointe's three lot tiers — Rim Estates ($4M+), Ridge lots ($2.5M+), and Interior lots ($1.5M+) — plus the broader Ridges parent community and Summerlin master-plan hub pages are indexed below. Our team can pull current active listings, three-tier HOA dues breakdowns, and architectural guidelines for any lot tier on request.
KEEP LEARNING
These guides extend the research most Pointe buyers do next — understanding Summerlin's ultra-luxury tier, comparing guard-gated enclaves valley-wide, and mapping the buying process for a jumbo custom estate — each written by our team from the same MLS data and primary sources used throughout this page.
ULTRA-LUXURY GUIDE
Compare The Pointe, MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya, and every other ultra-luxury address in the valley — pricing, views, and security profiles.
Read →SUMMERLIN HUB
Howard Hughes Corporation's 22,500-acre master plan — all 26 villages, the trail network, and how The Pointe fits into the broader Summerlin ecosystem.
Read →MARKET HUB
Citywide market data, every major Las Vegas community, and side-by-side comparisons — the full context for a Pointe purchase decision.
Read →MARKET GUIDE
Valley-wide pricing, inventory, rates, and where the market is heading this year.
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, refreshed regularly. Because The Pointe contains ~75 lots, we deliberately avoid per-tier medians that small samples cannot support — we publish entry ranges and area benchmarks instead, labeled as such. 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: October 15