Frequently Asked Questions
Is golf club membership included with homeownership?
Membership at Southern Highlands Golf Club is private and separate from property ownership. While residents of the guard-gated Estates have the privilege to apply for various levels of membership (Golf or Social), initiation fees and monthly dues are required to access the course and clubhouse facilities.
What makes the Estates at Southern Highlands unique?
The Estates represent the most exclusive section of Southern Highlands, featuring custom-built mansions on oversized lots often exceeding half an acre. The community provides 24-hour guard-gated security, roving patrols, and a secluded atmosphere with lush landscaping including over 17,000 trees.
What amenities are available at the clubhouse and sports complex?
The community features a $15-million Italian-style clubhouse with fine dining and a wine room. Additionally, residents have access to the Spa Southern Highlands, which includes a 13,000-square-foot fitness facility, four tennis courts, a lap pool, and world-class spa treatments.
Community Details
| Elementary School: | Charles & Phyllis Frias Elementary School | HOA: | Yes |
| Middle School: | Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School | Guard Gated: | No |
| High School: | Desert Oasis High School | Golf Community: | Yes |
| Jurisdiction: | Clark County | Luxury: | No |
| Primary ZIP: | 89011 | Equestrian: | No |
| Median Price: | $3,500,000 | Large Lots: | No |
| Region: | henderson | Historic: | No |
| Master Plan: | Southern Highlands | Walk Score: | 12 |
Description
The Crown Jewel of the Southwest: A Guide to Southern Highlands Golf Club
In the high-stakes world of Las Vegas luxury real estate, few addresses carry the prestige of the **Southern Highlands Golf Club**. While often erroneously grouped with the east valley due to shifting zip code perceptions, it is vital to pinpoint this enclave’s exact geography: Southern Highlands is the anchor of the **89141** zip code in the southwest foothills of unincorporated Clark County.
Situated at the southern terminus of the I-15 corridor before it climbs toward the California border, this community is a master-class in “Desert Mediterranean” design. It sits approximately 15 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip and a mere 10 minutes from Henderson Executive Airport, making it the preferred sanctuary for professional athletes, gaming executives, and those who demand a lifestyle of secluded opulence.
The Vision of Olympia: Developer and History
Southern Highlands was the brainchild of **Garry Goett** and his firm, **Olympia Companies**. Construction began in the late 1990s with a vision that stood in stark contrast to the desert-modernism taking hold in Summerlin at the time. Goett envisioned a lush, rolling landscape reminiscent of the Tuscan countryside, characterized by stone-clad bridges, mature pine and cypress trees, and traditional Italianate architecture.
The “Golf Club” portion of the community is its most exclusive tier. While the broader Southern Highlands master-plan features thousands of homes, the Golf Club is a double-guarded, private enclave built around the meticulously manicured fairways of the Southern Highlands Golf Club—one of only four courses in the world co-designed by the legendary father-son duo of **Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr.**
Architectural Grandeur and Housing Product
The housing within the Golf Club gates is divided into several high-end “neighborhoods within the neighborhood.” These include **Vintage Valley**, **The Estates**, and the semi-custom offerings of **Christopher Homes** (such as the Augusta and Enchanted Ridge collections).
* **Custom Estates:** Lot sizes here are generous, often ranging from half an acre to over two acres. Architectural styles are strictly governed but lean heavily into Mediterranean, Tuscan, and Contemporary Desert aesthetics. You will find sprawling manors exceeding 15,000 square feet, featuring subterranean “show garages,” private bowling alleys, and resort-style infinity pools.
* **Semi-Custom Luxury:** Builders like Christopher Homes provided a more streamlined luxury experience, with square footages typically ranging from 3,500 to 5,500 square feet.
* **HOA & Exclusivity:** Residents pay dues for both the master-planned association and the specific gated enclave. These fees maintain the pristine parks, 24-hour roving security, and the lush common area landscaping that defies the surrounding Mojave terrain.
Market Dynamics and Pricing
Southern Highlands Golf Club remains one of the most resilient luxury markets in Nevada. While the broader 89141 area features mid-market homes, the Golf Club enclave operates in a different stratosphere.
* **Resale Range:** Entry-level semi-custom homes typically start around **$1.5 million**.
* **The Estates:** Custom builds on the golf course frequently trade between **$5 million and $20 million**, often setting record price-per-square-foot benchmarks for the Southwest valley.
Buyers are drawn here not just for the homes, but for the “locked-in” value created by the community’s maturity and the scarcity of available custom lots.
World-Class Amenities and Lifestyle
Life within the gates centers on the **Southern Highlands Golf Club** (a private club requiring a separate membership).
* **The Clubhouse:** A 42,000-square-foot masterpiece featuring wood-beamed ceilings, private dining, and a world-class wine cellar.
* **Spa Southern Highlands:** This is not your typical neighborhood gym. It is a full-service retreat featuring a 13,000-square-foot fitness center, lap pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a grand hall for community events.
* **Parks and Trails:** The community is connected by a series of meticulously maintained parks (such as Somerset Park and Goett Family Park) and miles of walking trails that provide stunning views of the Las Vegas skyline to the north.
Schools and Local Infrastructure
The community is served by some of the highest-rated schools in the Clark County School District (CCSD), including:
* **Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School**
* **Jerry Tarkanian Middle School**
* **Desert Oasis High School**
For those seeking private education, the prestigious **Southern Highlands Preparatory School** is located just outside the main gates, offering a rigorous PK-8 curriculum.
Retail and dining are centered at the **Southern Highlands Marketplace** and **Fire Station Plaza**. Local favorites include **Spiedini Fiamma** for upscale Italian and **Mama Bird** for southern comfort food. For grocery needs, a flagship **Smith’s Marketplace** serves the area, while the nearby **M Resort & Casino** provides high-end gaming and spa services without the congestion of the Strip.
Why Southern Highlands?
What distinguishes Southern Highlands Golf Club from Summerlin or Anthem is its “Old World” soul. While other luxury communities are pivoting toward glass and steel, Southern Highlands retains a sense of timeless elegance and organic warmth. It offers a rare combination: the security of a double-guarded fortress, the prestige of a Top 100 nationally ranked golf course, and a location that provides a “quiet” commute to the Strip—avoiding the heavy traffic of the 215 Beltway that plagues other luxury corridors.
For the buyer who wants their home to feel like a European retreat while remaining minutes from the Entertainment Capital of the World, Southern Highlands Golf Club remains the definitive choice.
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