Frequently Asked Questions
Is boating allowed on Lake Sahara in The Lakes?
Yes, residents with lakefront property or community access can use electric-powered boats, kayaks, and paddleboards. Gas-powered engines are prohibited to maintain the serenity and water quality of the 30-acre private lake.
What are the primary amenities for residents of The Lakes?
The community is centered around the 30-acre Lake Sahara and offers 15 miles of walking and bike trails, several small parks, and close proximity to the shopping and dining at Citra Center and Downtown Summerlin.
What types of homes are available in The Lakes?
The Lakes offers a diverse range of housing, including high-end luxury waterfront estates with private docks, traditional single-family suburban homes, townhomes, and gated condominium communities.
Community Details
| Elementary School: | Givens, Linda Rankin Elementary School | HOA: | Yes |
| Middle School: | Leavitt, J. Harold Middle School | Guard Gated: | No |
| High School: | West Career and Technical Academy | Golf Community: | No |
| Jurisdiction: | City of Las Vegas | Luxury: | No |
| Primary ZIP: | 89138 | Equestrian: | No |
| Median Price: | $625,000 | Large Lots: | No |
| Region: | summerlin | Historic: | No |
| Master Plan: | The Lakes | Walk Score: | 38 |
Description
The High-Altitude Luxury of Summerlin West: A Guide to ZIP Code 89138
In the hierarchy of the Las Vegas real estate market, **ZIP code 89138**—encompassing the villages of **Summerlin West**—represents the literal and figurative peak of the valley. While the historic master-planned community of “The Lakes” (located in 89117) defined luxury in the 1980s with its man-made waterways, the modern evolution of Summerlin in 89138 has shifted the paradigm toward “high-altitude desert modernism.”
Bordered by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to the west and the CC-215 Beltway to the east, 89138 is where the Las Vegas Valley meets the mountains. This is the highest elevation in the Summerlin master plan, offering residents cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and unobstructed views of the Las Vegas Strip.
Geography and Developer History
The development of 89138 is the crown jewel of the **Howard Hughes Corporation**. Construction in this sector began in the early 2000s with the village of **The Vistas**, followed by the expansion into **The Paseos** in the mid-2000s, and most recently, the ultra-luxury and contemporary developments in **Reverence**, **Stonebridge**, and the new **Redpoint** and **Kestrel** villages.
Located roughly 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, this area is defined by
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