Hillsboro Heights

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsboro Heights a gated community?

Yes, Hillsboro Heights is an exclusive guard-gated community located within The Hills South village of Summerlin, providing a high level of privacy and 24-hour security for its residents.

What golf courses are near Hillsboro Heights?

Hillsboro Heights is ideally situated adjacent to the prestigious TPC Summerlin private golf course and is only a short drive from the TPC Las Vegas public course and Angel Park Golf Club.

What schools are zoned for Hillsboro Heights?

Residents of Hillsboro Heights are served by the Clark County School District, with students typically attending Richard H. Bryan Elementary School, Ernest Becker Middle School, and Palo Verde High School.

Community Details

Description

Hillsboro Heights: The Pinnacle of Established Luxury in Summerlin’s Hills South

Nestled within the prestigious 89144 ZIP code, Hillsboro Heights stands as one of the most coveted gated enclaves in the Summerlin North master-planned community. Located in the village of **The Hills South**, this neighborhood represents a “sweet spot” in Las Vegas real estate: it offers the mature, lush landscaping and larger lot sizes of early Summerlin development, combined with the sophisticated, executive-level architecture that defines the “Summerlin Centre” corridor.

A Premier Location in the Heart of 89144
Hillsboro Heights is strategically positioned just north of Summerlin Parkway, bordered by **Town Center Drive** to the east and **Anasazi Drive** to the west. Its geography is defined by its proximity to the **TPC Las Vegas** (formerly TPC Canyons) golf course and the rolling topography that gives “The Hills” its name.

Residents enjoy a commute that is remarkably efficient for Las Vegas standards. The community is less than two minutes from the Town Center Drive interchange of Summerlin Parkway, allowing for a 15-to-20-minute drive to the Las Vegas Strip or Harry Reid International Airport. Furthermore, it sits exactly five minutes north of **Downtown Summerlin**, providing immediate access to the valley’s premier outdoor shopping, dining, and professional sports at the Las Vegas Ballpark.

Developer Heritage and Architectural Profile
Primarily developed in the mid-to-late 1990s (roughly 1996–1999) by **Pulte Homes**, Hillsboro Heights was designed as an upscale move-up community. Unlike the high-density builds often seen in newer Summerlin villages, Hillsboro Heights is characterized by generous spatial intervals between homes and wide, tree-lined streets like **Hillsboro Drive** and **Camden Hills Avenue**.

The architectural style is “Refined Mediterranean-Executive.” You will find classic desert-contemporary influences: grand rotunda entries, soaring 20-foot ceilings, three-car garages, and concrete S-tile roofs. The homes range significantly in size, typically spanning from **2,800 to over 4,500 square feet**. Because the community is now over 25 years old, many properties have undergone extensive interior modernizations, making it a “hidden gem” for buyers seeking a contemporary interior with a “stately” exterior presence and a mature backyard oasis that new construction simply cannot replicate.

Market Dynamics and the “Staton” Factor
Hillsboro Heights is a resilient micro-market. Original sales prices in the late 90s were in the $300,000s; today, the community sees resale values ranging from **$950,000 to well over $1.7 million**.

The primary driver of these valuations is the school zoning. Hillsboro Heights is zoned for **Ethel W. Staton Elementary**, consistently ranked as one of the top-performing public elementary schools in Nevada. The neighborhood also feeds into **Sig Rogich Middle School** and **Palo Verde High School**, creating a “power trio” of public education that keeps demand high and inventory low. For those seeking private options, the prestigious **Adelson Educational Campus** and **The Meadows School** are both within a 5-to-10-minute drive.

Lifestyle, Amenities, and the “Social Library”
The community is gated, providing a layer of security and privacy that appeals to high-net-worth professionals and families. While it does not house a private community center within the gates, it is integrated into the broader Summerlin amenity trail.

Residents are walking distance to the **Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center**, which serves as a cultural hub for the 89144 area. Just across Town Center Drive lies **The Hills Park**, famous for its outdoor amphitheater and summer concerts. For fitness and recreation, the **Trails Recreation Center** (with its competitive pool) and the **TPC Las Vegas clubhouse** are the neighborhood’s “extended backyard.”

Retail and Dining: The Local Circuit
Life in Hillsboro Heights revolves around two major hubs:
1. **Trails Village Center:** Just to the north, this center features an Albertsons, Starbucks, and local favorites like *Luv-It Frozen Custard* and *Egg Works*.
2. **Canyon Pointe:** Located just across the Parkway, this provides “big box” convenience with Costco, Marshalls, and numerous fast-casual dining options.

For fine dining, residents are minutes from the upscale culinary scene at **Downtown Summerlin** (Wolfgang Puck Players Locker, Jing) and the **Tivoli Village** boutique district.

What Makes Hillsboro Heights Unique?
The distinguishing feature of Hillsboro Heights is its **lot-to-house ratio**. In a valley where “luxury” often means a 5,000-square-foot house on a 6,000-square-foot lot, Hillsboro Heights offers many properties on **0.25 to 0.40-acre lots**. This allows for deep setbacks, sprawling pool decks, and genuine privacy—all within a “Center-Village” location that is no longer being built. It is a neighborhood that feels established, permanent, and quiet, serving as a tranquil sanctuary just a stone’s throw from the most vibrant commercial corridor in Summerlin.

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