Southern Highlands Las Vegas Community Overview

Southern Highlands Las Vegas Community Overview

As a 2,300-acre master planned community with more than 8,000 homes spread out among 40 neighborhoods and subdivisions, Southern Highlands Las Vegas boasts much to offer residents.

This affluent community offers multiple guard-gated neighborhoods, plenty of green space and recreational activities, plus an inviting neighborhood feel. Privacy is taken seriously here so an attentive security patrol patrols 24/7.

Southern Highlands Las Vegas is ideal for anyone who appreciates peaceful living near Las Vegas while still taking advantage of all it has to offer.

Where Are Southern Highlands Located? 

Southern Highlands Las Vegas

Southern Highlands Las Vegas can be found nestled into the southern foothills of Las Vegas Valley and across from M Resort Spa Casino, not too far off on either end of the Las Vegas Freeway!

Southern Highlands MPC is one of the southernmost MPCs in Las Vegas. Although other communities, such as Inspirada in southwest Henderson, may stretch further south, Southern Highlands Las Vegas is among the lowest MPCs of this sort in Nevada.

Southern Highlands’ closeness to Interstate 15 means its residents have easy access to the Las Vegas Strip, located approximately 13 miles north.

Southern Highlands’ location makes it convenient, offering easy access via W Starr Ave, W Cactus Ave, and Southern Highlands Parkway. Furthermore, Henderson can be reached easily by crossing I-15 onto St Rose Parkway and continuing further North.

Southern Highlands’ Proximity To Important Locations

Here is the approximate travel time from Southern Highlands Las Vegas  to some key locations around Las Vegas:

  • M Resort Spa Casino (8 minutes), 
  • Dig This amusement park (8 minutes), 
  • Speed Vegas (10 minutes), 
  • Lion Habitat Ranch Inc (10 minutes),
  • Las Vegas South Premium Outlets (13-15 minutes),
  • Seven Magic Mountains (16-18 mins), 
  • Harry Reid International Airport (17 minutes) 
  • Downtown Las Vegas (15-20 minutes),
  • Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (20 minutes), 
  • Rio Secco Golf Club (20 minutes), 
  • Anthem Country Club (20 minutes), 
  • Cowabunga Canyon Waterpark in Summerlin (21 minutes), 
  • Red Rock National Conservation Area (25 minutes),
  • Rhodes Ranch Golf Club (30 minutes),
  • Downtown Summerlin (30 minutes).

Southern Highlands Home and Real Estate

Real estate in Southern Highlands Las Vegas comprises single-family residences, luxury mansions, and townhomes at various price points that meet different budget needs.

Property prices within Southern Highlands Las Vegas span from approximately $390K up to nearly $11MM+ with an approximate median sale price for homes being $660,000.

Homeowners Association fees typically fall between $50 to $600 each month.

No matter your cost range, Southern Highlands Las Vegas has some fantastic homes available. Plus the neighborhoods are stunning. You’ll find lots of trees here!

There are both one and two-story homes available in this community, including frame stucco tile roof homes that may feature frame construction. Furthermore, in upscale neighborhoods, you may even come across modern luxury properties.

Single-Family Home Prices in Southern Highlands Las Vegas 

It can be helpful to divide them into two distinct regions; north and south.

  1. In The Villages (north), you will find more moderately priced single-family homes starting around $390K.
  2. In The Estates (south), you will primarily find luxurious custom homes on luxury lots ranging in price from around $1 Million up to an astounding $11.1MM+.

Note: Southern Highlands Las Vegas luxury lot sizes typically span 1/2 to 5 acres in size.

Townhome Prices in Southern Highlands

For under $350K, you can find townhomes for sale in Southern Highlands.

Southern Highlands Amenities

Residents in Southern Highlands Las Vegas can take advantage of various local amenities. Let’s have a closer look.

Southern Highlands Las Vegas for living

Southern Highlands Marketplace

Situated 4 miles away, Southern Highlands Marketplace provides shopping, restaurants, and various goods and services. Everything needed for daily living is right there in one convenient place!

Businesses by category in retail centers include:

  • Shopping 
  • Smith’s Food & Drug Store
  • Walgreens
  • Ace Hardware
  • Verizon 
  • Bogart’s Bon Appetite

Services:

  • Nevada State Bank 
  • CareNow Urgent Care
  • Image Eye Care 
  • All Smiles Dental 
  • Star Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 
  • The UPS store
  • H&R Block 
  • Boston Cleaners 
  • Great Clips 
  • True Aveda Salon services 
  • Sweet Nails Southern Highlands 
  • Haute Chix 

Restaurants/Food/Drink:

  • DOMA The Korean BBQ 
  • Mama Bird Southern Kitchen
  • Pineapple Park
  • Baskin-Robbins 
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  • Starbucks 
  • Spaghetti Western 
  • Subway 
  • Hello Mexican | Cocina + Cantina
  • Pizza Hut’s 

Shopping: 

  • Chevron’s 
  • Terrible Herbst Convenience Store.

Other Services:

  • Ana’s Cleaners 
  • Royal Highlands Dental 
  • Foundations Preschool 
  • Kumon Math and Reading Center of Las Vegas
  • Highlands Nails and Spa.

Parks In Southern Highlands:

Southern Highlands Las Vegas is home to seven family parks and two dog parks that provide recreational space for local families and pets, so here is a brief run-through of each.

    • Goett Family Park, with a large, grassy field for sports and social gatherings alike. Goett’s has one of the finest fields available anywhere. As well as lush green space, residents have easy access to covered pavilions and lovely walking paths for use by them.
    • Olympia Sports Park can offer residents plenty of exciting recreational experiences. It boasts an extensive variety of services and amenities that cater specifically to residents’ enjoyment and satisfaction. At these facilities, you’ll find lighted fields, basketball courts, workout stations, shaded picnic areas with multiple shade trees, playground structures such as swings and water features for water play features, and trails leading to spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip.
    • Jimmy Pettyjohn Jr. Park on 1.09 acres features a gazebo, restroom facility, covered play structure, and lush garden seating area.
    • Somerset Hills Park covers 6.33 acres. Among its features are tennis courts, a play park, gazebos with BBQ pits, and on-street parking facilities.
  • Doctor Harry B. Johnson Rose Garden (Rose Park) is exquisite, featuring a splash pad, covered play structure, gazebo, restrooms, and rose garden, not forgetting it has only 6 parking spots! This 1.97-acre space can only hold 8 visitors at one time!
  • At 4.38 acres, Inzalaco Park features a sizable playground for children as well as an expansive walking path and a large parking lot that can hold 30 vehicles. Plus there are restroom facilities located onsite!
  • Stonewater Park is truly exceptional; here you’ll discover seven acres of breathtaking grassy areas, trees, and walking paths surrounded by panoramic views of Las Vegas landscape.
  • Southern Highlands Dog Park: This park provides two separate fields so small pups have their own space. Please keep in mind that the park should only be visited during daylight, due to no lights being installed and no parking nearby – meaning access must either be on foot or via bike. As such, residents in the neighborhood tend to utilize this park mainly.
  • Fire Station Dog Park: A 0.36-acre dog park that features large grassy areas enclosing gates with water fountains and pet waste stations with plenty of seating and places for your furry companions to run free and have fun! Bring along any four-legged visitors! This small 0.36-acre area makes an excellent spot to bring along any four-legged visitors you might have!

Southern Highlands Walking and Biking Paths

  • The Southern Highlands Las Vegas is blessed with well-lit walking and biking paths that weave their way through picturesque scenery, providing visitors with scenic vistas that span an entire valley while strolling.
  • Paseo Walking Path offers residents an inviting walk while connecting various areas in their community seamlessly.

Southern Highlands Golf Club

  • As one of the United States’ premier members-only establishments, Southern Highlands Golf Club ranks amongst its peers as an exclusive members-only golf community.
  • Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Son Robert Trent Jones Jr. have carefully designed one of only four courses collaboratively created by them over time. Their legacy lives on in the form of a course featuring lush greenery, varied terrain, and water features that together offer an exceptional golfing experience.

Southern Highlands Clubhouse

At Southern Highlands Golf Club, the fun doesn’t stop on the course. For some, it may even begin in its clubhouse with its stunning 13,000-square-foot spa and 4,000-square-foot fitness center!

Welcome to Southern Highlands Las Vegas where you’ll find:

  • A lap pool, 
  • an oversized Jacuzzi, 
  • relaxing poolside cabanas, 
  • lighting tennis courts
  • regular fitness classes.

Southern Highlands’ Community Events

Movies In The Park: 

Every summer in Southern Highlands, Goett Family Park hosts Movies In The Park for two events of its own called “Movies in The Park”. These free outdoor screenings take place.

Beginning at 8 PM (subject to change), this event provides great entertainment and fun for parents and their children alike.

Residents in the community are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and any drinks suitable for families to this family-oriented picnic event.

Memorial Day: 

Southern Highlands Las Vegas hosts its Annual Memorial Day Celebration every Memorial Day with games, food trucks, water slides, fireworks displays, live music performances, and so much more! Join them and make it part of your Memorial Day traditions at Southern Highlands!

Fall Festival:

Goett Family Park hosts its Annual Fall Festival every October 21. This festive event draws thousands to this beautiful area every year. This festival includes:

Food and drinks will be offered, along with entertainment like circus acts, dance performances, raffles, field games, vendor booth trick or treating and trick or treat bag dropping to help raise funds for local charities. All attendees of all ages are encouraged to attend!

Southern Highlands Schools

Preschool/Day Care: 

  • Southern Highlands Prepatory (2-4 year olds).
  • Kidz, Kidz. (6 weeks to 4 year olds).

Elementary Schools:

  • Dennis Ortwein Elementary 
  • Charles And Phyllis Frias Elementary
  • Southern Highlands Preparatory School
  • Evelyn Stuckey Elementary 
  • Aldeane Comito Reis Elementary Schools.

Middle Schools: 

  • Southern Highlands Preparatory.
  • Lois and Jerry Tarkanian Middle School in Lowell.

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