Summerlin vs The Lakes: Which Is Right for You?
Summerlin is pricier, with a median list price of $699,945 against $559,000 in The Lakes. Homes in The Lakes sell faster, in a median of 25 days against 31 in Summerlin. Summerlin has more homes for sale today, 974 against 27 in The Lakes.
How do Summerlin and The Lakes compare on price and pace?
| Summerlin | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 974 | 27 |
| Median list price | $699,945 | $559,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $340 | $264 |
| Median days to sell | 31 | 25 |
| Price range | $188K to $29.5M | $149K to $28M |
| Typical HOA | $76/mo | $110/mo |
| Homes with a pool | 28% | 41% |
Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.
What are the facts on Summerlin and The Lakes?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Summerlin | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 22,500 acres | About 2 square miles |
| Residents | About 130,000 | – |
| Golf | 10 courses | – |
| To the Strip | 20 minutes | 15 minutes |
| To the airport | 25 minutes | 20 minutes |
| Established | 1990 | 1984 |
| Lake | – | Lake Sahara, about 30 acres |
| Gated | – | Lakefront villages are gated |
What is each community like?
- 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.
- The Lakes
The Lakes is a master-planned community of about two square miles in west Las Vegas, built around the private Lake Sahara, with 27 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $559,000.
How long are the drives from Summerlin and The Lakes?
| Summerlin | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Center of the Strip | 20 min | 15 min* |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 25 min | 20 min* |
| Downtown Summerlin | 5 min* | 10 min* |
| Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center | 15 min* | 20 min |
| Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas | 20 min* | 20 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
Where can I see homes in Summerlin and The Lakes?
Each community guide has its homes for sale, its market, and its neighborhoods.
What do buyers ask about Summerlin and The Lakes?
Which is more expensive, Summerlin or The Lakes?
Summerlin is pricier, with a median list price of $699,945 against $559,000 in The Lakes.
Do homes sell faster in Summerlin or The Lakes?
The Lakes. Homes there sell in a median of 25 days, against 31 in Summerlin, from closed sales in the last six months.
How many homes are for sale in Summerlin and The Lakes?
Summerlin has 974 and The Lakes has 27 homes for sale today, from live listings.
What are HOA dues in Summerlin and The Lakes?
The typical HOA on homes for sale is $76 a month in Summerlin and $110 a month in The Lakes. Dues vary by neighborhood, so check each listing.
How do Summerlin and The Lakes compare on size?
Summerlin: 22,500 acres. The Lakes: About 2 square miles.
What is Summerlin like?
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 do I choose between Summerlin and The Lakes?
Start with budget, commute, and the kind of home you want, then tour homes in both. VIPhomes.Vegas can show you homes in Summerlin and The Lakes in the same trip.
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