Desert Shores vs Summerlin: Which Is Right for You?
Summerlin is pricier, with a median list price of $699,945 against $515,000 in Desert Shores. Homes in Summerlin sell faster, in a median of 31 days against 35 in Desert Shores. Summerlin has more homes for sale today, 974 against 51 in Desert Shores.
How do Desert Shores and Summerlin compare on price and pace?
| Desert Shores | Summerlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 51 | 974 |
| Median list price | $515,000 | $699,945 |
| Median price per sq ft | $244 | $340 |
| Median days to sell | 35 | 31 |
| Price range | $144K to $2M | $188K to $29.5M |
| Typical HOA | $115/mo | $76/mo |
| Homes with a pool | 31% | 28% |
Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.
What are the facts on Desert Shores and Summerlin?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Desert Shores | Summerlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes | 4, private | – |
| Homes | About 3,350 | – |
| Gated | Not overall, 9 gated neighborhoods | – |
| To the Strip | 20 minutes | 20 minutes |
| To the airport | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Established | 1988 | 1990 |
| Size | – | 22,500 acres |
| Residents | – | About 130,000 |
| Golf | – | 10 courses |
What is each community like?
- Desert Shores
Desert Shores is a master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas built around four private, man-made lakes, with 51 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $515,000.
- Summerlin
Summerlin is a 22,500 acre master-planned community on the west edge of the Las Vegas Valley, next to Red Rock Canyon, with 974 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $699,945.
How long are the drives from Desert Shores and Summerlin?
| Desert Shores | Summerlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Center of the Strip | 20 min* | 20 min |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 25 min* | 25 min |
| Downtown Summerlin | 15 min* | 5 min* |
| Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas | 20 min* | 20 min* |
| Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center | 25 min* | 15 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
Where can I see homes in Desert Shores and Summerlin?
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Which is more expensive, Desert Shores or Summerlin?
Summerlin is pricier, with a median list price of $699,945 against $515,000 in Desert Shores.
Do homes sell faster in Desert Shores or Summerlin?
Summerlin. Homes there sell in a median of 31 days, against 35 in Desert Shores, from closed sales in the last six months.
How many homes are for sale in Desert Shores and Summerlin?
Desert Shores has 51 and Summerlin has 974 homes for sale today, from live listings.
What are HOA dues in Desert Shores and Summerlin?
The typical HOA on homes for sale is $115 a month in Desert Shores and $76 a month in Summerlin. Dues vary by neighborhood, so check each listing.
How do Desert Shores and Summerlin compare on to the strip?
Desert Shores: 20 minutes. Summerlin: 20 minutes.
What is Desert Shores like?
Desert Shores is a master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas built around four private, man-made lakes, with 51 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $515,000.
How do I choose between Desert Shores and Summerlin?
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