ZIP 89128 is a City of Las Vegas residential ZIP code covering approximately ~5 square miles with approximately ~36,000 residents. Median single-family resale price in 2026 runs approximately $380,000 per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, with median days on market at 10-60 and months of inventory at 5-6. ZIP 89128 contains Desert Shores — a 680-acre master plan built around four private lakes totaling 200 acres of water surface. Desert Shores residents have private lake access for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The community is one of only two private-lake master plans in Las Vegas (alongside The Lakes in 89117). Lakefront homes command 15-30% premiums over interior comparable inventory.
Where is ZIP 89128?
ZIP 89128 sits in Las Vegas, Nevada at approximately 36.197°N, 115.262°W. Bounded roughly by Buffalo Drive east, Rainbow Boulevard west, Cheyenne Avenue south, and Craig Road north. The ZIP runs approximately 15-20 min to the Las Vegas Strip and 20-25 min to Harry Reid International Airport. For broader Las Vegas market context across every neighborhood NREG covers, see the Las Vegas city hub, or see where 89128 falls on the Las Vegas ZIP code map.
What communities are inside ZIP 89128?
ZIP 89128 contains Desert Shores — a 680-acre master plan built around four private community lakes totaling 200 acres of water surface. Desert Shores residents have private lake access for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. It is one of only two private-lake master plans in Las Vegas (alongside The Lakes in 89117). The Lone Mountain residential area sits to the north. Housing mix runs 1990s-2010s single-family with lakefront premiums of 15-30% over interior comparable inventory. The ZIP holds approximately 36,000 residents and runs 15-20 minutes to the Strip via Cheyenne Avenue and US-95.
| Community | Price range |
|---|---|
| Desert Shores | $475K-$1.2M |
| Lone Mountain area | $425K-$750K |
Which schools serve ZIP 89128?
CCSD schools serving ZIP 89128 include Centennial HS (6/10 GreatSchools), Walter Bracken STEAM Academy (7/10 — magnet by application), and elementaries Linda Givens ES (7/10) and Goldfarb ES (7/10). The Centennial HS feeder consistently rates in the upper tier of CCSD large high schools. Walter Bracken STEAM magnet draws students valley-wide and requires separate application. Faith Lutheran (in 89117) is 12-15 minutes south. Verify specific street-level assignments at ccsd.net before signing any offer. For deeper Summerlin-area school detail, see the Summerlin schools guide.
What does the ZIP 89128 housing market look like in 2026?
Right now in 89128
Live MLS figures were unavailable at render time. Shown: typical-band figures for 89128 based on Las Vegas REALTORS multi-year submarket reporting. Refreshed daily.
ZIP 89128 median resale runs approximately $545K in 2026 per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — solidly mid-luxury for northwest Las Vegas. Days on market run 28-42 with inventory at 3-4 months. Desert Shores lakefront inventory dominates the high-end of the ZIP at $700K-$1.2M. The Lone Mountain residential area runs $425K-$750K. Year-over-year appreciation has run 5% per LVR data since 2020 driven by lakefront-amenity demand and steady family-buyer interest. Mid-tier ZIP 89128 resale velocity tracks the broader Clark County metro patterns — typical days-on-market are within 5-10 of the metro median, and seasonal swing follows the standard May-August peak / November-January trough cycle. The Las Vegas REALTORS multi-year submarket data shows established mid-tier ZIPs appreciating moderately and steadily, providing predictable owner-occupant equity build without the volatility of trophy-tier or new-construction segments. Compare across all metro submarkets at the Las Vegas market data desk.
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What is nearby in ZIP 89128?
Desert Shores private lakes (200 acres of water surface), The Lakes Center retail, Lone Mountain Park, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs (15 minutes north), and US-95 access for Mt. Charleston weekend recreation all sit inside or near ZIP 89128. Drive times: Las Vegas Strip 15-20 min · Harry Reid International Airport 20-25 min.
What about buying in ZIP 89128?
ZIP 89128 fits move-up families seeking private-lake amenities plus established northwest Las Vegas character. Desert Shores HOA fees run $300-$600 per month including lake-access rights. Lakefront-specific addresses carry separate lake-frontage assessments — verify lake-rights documentation on every Desert Shores purchase as rights are tied to specific addresses, not transferable, and not available on all 89128 properties. Lone Mountain sections operate under standard suburban HOA structures at $50-$200/month. Established mid-tier ZIP 89128 buyers should budget for renovation due diligence on 1980s-2000s housing stock — HVAC systems frequently need replacement at 15-20 years, electrical panels may lack 200-amp capacity for modern loads, and roof age verification at the inspection stage matters. Sewer scope and pool inspection (where applicable) are recommended add-ons. FHA appraisal works on most 89128 properties without major repair conditions. For Las Vegas cost-of-living context including utility and maintenance figures see the cost-of-living guide. Start owner-occupant representation at the buyer hub.