
Los Prados vs Painted Desert: Which Is Right for You?
Los Prados is pricier, with a median list price of $449,948 against $372,394 in Painted Desert. Homes in Los Prados sell faster, in a median of 31 days against 35 in Painted Desert. Painted Desert has more homes for sale today, 32 against 22 in Los Prados.
How do Los Prados and Painted Desert compare on price and pace?
| Los Prados | Painted Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 22 | 32 |
| Median list price | $449,948 | $372,394 |
| Median price per sq ft | $253 | $236 |
| Median days to sell | 31 | 35 |
| Price range | $300K to $625K | $255K to $960K |
| Typical HOA | $220/mo | $168/mo |
| Homes with a pool | 14% | 19% |
Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.
What are the facts on Los Prados and Painted Desert?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Los Prados | Painted Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Gated | Guard gated, two gates | Yes, guard gated |
| Golf | 18 holes, owned by the HOA | Public, 18 holes |
| Homes | 1,358 in 21 villages | About 1,600 |
| 55+ | 4 age-restricted villages | – |
| HOA | About $220 a month (2026) | – |
| Built | 1980s | – |
| To the Strip | – | 20 minutes |
| ZIP code | – | 89149 |
| Established | – | 1987 |
What is each community like?
- Los Prados
Los Prados is a guard gated golf community in northwest Las Vegas, built in the 1980s around an 18 hole course the homeowners own, with 22 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $449,948.
- Painted Desert
Painted Desert is a guard gated golf community in northwest Las Vegas, built around the Painted Desert Golf Club, with 32 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $372,394.
How long are the drives from Los Prados and Painted Desert?
| Los Prados | Painted Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International Airport | 25 min* | 28 min |
| Downtown Summerlin | 20 min* | 20 min* |
| Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas | 15 min* | 15 min |
| Center of the Strip | 20 min* | – |
| Centennial Hills Park | 10 min* | – |
| North end of the Strip | – | 20 min |
| Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs | – | 10 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
What do buyers ask about Los Prados and Painted Desert?
Which is more expensive, Los Prados or Painted Desert?
Los Prados is pricier, with a median list price of $449,948 against $372,394 in Painted Desert.
Do homes sell faster in Los Prados or Painted Desert?
Los Prados. Homes there sell in a median of 31 days, against 35 in Painted Desert, from closed sales in the last six months.
How many homes are for sale in Los Prados and Painted Desert?
Los Prados has 22 and Painted Desert has 32 homes for sale today, from live listings.
What are HOA dues in Los Prados and Painted Desert?
The typical HOA on homes for sale is $220 a month in Los Prados and $168 a month in Painted Desert. Dues vary by neighborhood, so check each listing.
How do Los Prados and Painted Desert compare on gated?
Los Prados: Guard gated, two gates. Painted Desert: Yes, guard gated.
What is Los Prados like?
Los Prados is a guard gated golf community in northwest Las Vegas, built in the 1980s around an 18 hole course the homeowners own, with 22 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $449,948.
How do I choose between Los Prados and Painted Desert?
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