Desert Shores

Desert Shores homes for sale

Four private lakes, docks, and a sand beach in northwest Las Vegas.

Rated 4.9 on Zillow from 88 reviews.

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19Homes listed
42Days on market
$304Price per sq ft
$639,900Median list price
LVR, updated October 11, 2026

What is Desert Shores like?

Desert Shores is a master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas built around four private, man-made lakes, with 19 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $639,900.

  • Four lakes, Jacqueline, Sarah, Maddison, and Lindsey, are open only to residents and their guests.
  • Lakefront homes can have a private dock, and the lakes allow electric or hand-powered boats only.
  • Lagoon Beach Park has a sand beach, a lagoon-style pool, and a clubhouse for owners.
  • About 3,350 homes in 25 neighborhoods, from condos to custom homes, and nine of the neighborhoods are gated.
  • Inside the City of Las Vegas, on the east edge of Summerlin, in ZIP code 89128.

By Truman Fleming, updated October 2026

Price$125K to $2M
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Market

What is the Desert Shores housing market doing?

Homes in Desert Shores sold for a median of $465,000 over the last 12 months, usually in about 37 days at 96.1 percent of the original list price. With 51 homes for sale, that is 5.4 months of supply. Supply is balanced between buyers and sellers.

Median sold price
$465,000
Median days to sell
37
Sale to original price
96.1%
Months of supply
5.4

How competitive is the Desert Shores market?

Buyers in Desert Shores have room to negotiate: most homes sell under the asking price. Over the last six months homes sold for a median 97.9 percent of their final asking price and 35 percent sold at or over asking. That is from 57 closed sales.

Median sold price by month

$350K
$400K
$450K
$500K
$550K
$475K

Closed sales in Desert Shores, last 12 months, 121 sales. LVR data as of October 11, 2026.

Prices

How many Desert Shores homes are for sale at each price?

Desert Shores has 51 homes for sale. The most, 12, are priced between $200K and $300K.

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Median sold price, last 12 months
$465,000
Typical time to sell
37 days
Of list price, on average
96.1%
Community guide

What is it like to live in Desert Shores?

Desert Shores is the lake neighborhood of northwest Las Vegas. Its CC&Rs were recorded in 1988, and today it has about 3,350 homes in 25 neighborhoods around four man-made lakes: Lake Jacqueline, Lake Sarah, Lake Maddison, and Lake Lindsey. The lakes are private to the community. Homes on the water can have their own dock, and everyone else can launch from the ramps and docks at the ends of each lake.

The water sets the pace here. People fish from their back yards, paddle around in kayaks and electric boats, and walk the paths along the shore in the evening. Gas motors are not allowed, and neither are paddleboards. Lagoon Beach Park has a sand beach and a lagoon-style pool that opens in May, and the association puts on events through the year, including a Patriot Day boat parade.

Homes range from condos and townhomes to single-family homes and custom houses on the water. Nine of the neighborhoods are gated sub-associations with their own fees and rules, and every home also belongs to the Desert Shores Community Association, which owns and runs the lakes. Desert Shores is inside the City of Las Vegas, near Lake Mead Boulevard and Buffalo Drive, with US 95 and Summerlin a few minutes away.

Outdoors

What is there to do outside in Desert Shores?

Boating, fishing, and the lagoon beach, all inside the community and open to residents and their guests.

  • Boating on the lakes

    Electric and hand-powered boats only, registered with the association for a one-time fee. Boats are allowed from dawn to 10:30 at night, and paddleboards are not allowed.

  • Fishing

    Catch and release from dawn to dusk, one pole per person, with barbless hooks. The lakes are stocked each spring, and residents can bring up to four guests.

  • Lagoon Beach Park

    A sand beach and lagoon-style pool with a playground and basketball court. The pool opens May 1.

  • Walking paths

    Paths run along the lakes and through the landscaped common areas.

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Which Desert Shores homes just dropped their price?

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Cost of ownership

What does it cost to own a home in Desert Shores?

At the live median list price of $639,900, with 20 percent down, the monthly payment below includes the loan, property tax, insurance, and the typical HOA dues here. Change any number to fit your budget.

Estimated monthly payment $3,837
  • Principal and interest$3,236
  • Property tax$320
  • Home insurance$167
  • HOA dues$115

Illustrative only. Your lender, the county assessor, and your insurer set the real numbers. Not a loan offer from VIPhomes.Vegas.

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Before you buy

What should you check before buying in Desert Shores?

Ask for the resale package from the master association and any sub-association, check the dock and lake rules if the home is on the water, and get an insurance quote for the exact address before you remove contingencies.

  1. HOA resale package and sub-association fees

    Every home pays the Desert Shores Community Association, and the nine gated neighborhoods add their own association with their own fees and rules. Ask for the resale package from each, with current dues, any special assessments, and transfer fees.

  2. Docks and lake frontage

    If the home is on the water, find out whether the dock is in good shape and what the association requires for docks, boats, and the shoreline. Boats must be registered and insured.

  3. Turf conversion

    Nevada law is phasing out decorative grass watered with Colorado River water, and the association has a turf conversion program. Ask whether the yard and any common areas near the home still need to be converted.

  4. Insurance quote for the exact address

    Premiums vary by street, age of the roof, and pool. Get a quote on the actual address early, not a general estimate.

  5. CC&Rs

    Read the covenants for the master association and the neighborhood. The neighborhood rules can be stricter.

  6. Solar leases

    If the home has solar panels, find out whether they are owned or leased. A lease transfers to you and needs the solar company's approval.

Getting around

How far is Desert Shores from the Strip and the airport?

About 20 minutes to the center of the Strip and 25 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport by car, off-peak.

  • Center of the Strip20 min*
  • Harry Reid International Airport25 min*
  • Downtown Summerlin15 min*
  • Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas20 min*
  • Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center25 min*

Typical off-peak drive times. Times marked * are estimates.

Compare

How does Desert Shores compare to nearby communities?

Side by side with The Lakes, Summerlin, Queensridge, and Los Prados, using the same live listing data for each.

Desert ShoresThis pageSummerlinLos PradosQueensridgeThe Lakes
Homes for sale51974223227
Median list price$515,000$699,945$449,948$1,342,500$559,000
Median price per sq ft$244$340$253$463$264
Median days to sell3531314725
Price range$144K to $2M$188K to $29.5M$300K to $625K$362K to $6.4M$149K to $28M
Typical HOA$115/mo$76/mo$220/mo$744/mo$110/mo
Homes with a pool31%28%14%38%41%

Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.

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Questions, answered

Questions people ask about Desert Shores

Can you swim or boat in the Desert Shores lakes?

Boating is allowed for residents with electric or hand-powered boats registered with the association. Gas motors and paddleboards are not allowed. For swimming, residents use the lagoon pool at Lagoon Beach Park.

Can you fish in Desert Shores?

Yes, catch and release only, from dawn to dusk. Residents need their association credentials, not a state fishing license, and can bring up to four guests.

Is Desert Shores gated?

Desert Shores as a whole is not gated, but nine of its 25 neighborhoods are gated sub-associations. The lakes and Lagoon Beach Park are private to residents.

Does Desert Shores have HOA fees?

Yes. Every home pays the Desert Shores Community Association, which runs the lakes and the beach park, and homes in the gated neighborhoods pay a second association too.

Is Desert Shores in Summerlin?

No. Desert Shores is its own master-planned community inside the City of Las Vegas, just east of Summerlin, in ZIP code 89128.

What do homes cost in Desert Shores?

Condos and townhomes are the least expensive, and homes on the water with a dock cost the most. The live median list price is shown at the top of this page.

What schools serve Desert Shores?

Public schools are assigned by address through the Clark County School District. Use the CCSD zoning lookup with the exact address before you buy.

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What communities are near Desert Shores?

Summerlin, Los Prados, Queensridge, and The Lakes are nearby communities on the west and northwest side of Las Vegas.

Community guideSummerlinCommunity guideLos PradosCommunity guideQueensridgeCommunity guideThe Lakes

Schools. Schools are assigned by address, and the lines can change from year to year. Look up the schools for any address in Desert Shores with the Clark County School District zoning search, and read each school's public report on the Nevada Report Card.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  • Listings, prices, and counts come from LVR through IDX, refreshed October 11, 2026.
  • The market trend uses closed sales in Desert Shores over the last 12 months (121 sales), as of October 11, 2026.
  • The comparison table uses the same live LVR data for each community.
  • Drive times are typical off-peak times, not live traffic.
  • The payment calculator is illustrative. Rates, taxes, and insurance vary by lender, address, and buyer.
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