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Las Vegas has come a long way from being just
a tourist destination. The city of lights is now a place
that many Americans want to call home. Money Magazine
recently released its 16th annual edition on The Ten Best
Places To Live In America, and the city of Las Vegas
earned the No. 1 Ranking.
The magazine editors surveyed more
than 1,200 cities and chose the top 10 cities. Conclusions were based
on a city's rate of population growth, real estate demand and
local income levels. The city of Las Vegas was also noted as a hot
spot for its strong economy, swinging nightlife and new cultural
venues.
The Las Vegas valley is the fastest growing area
in the United States. According to Nevada state figures, about ten
thousand people every month relocate to the Las Vegas area.
The desert climate, low taxes,
affordable housing costs, excellent job opportunities and the many
entertainment and cultural amenities offered, are some of the factors
prompting growth.
"I am delighted that our
redevelopment dreams are being recognized," said Mayor Oscar B.
Goodman. "Downtown Las Vegas offers an urban lifestyle and all
of the excitement that comes with it. It's great to be
succeeding in revitalizing our more mature areas and that others are
recognizing our efforts."
Here's a comprehensive list of the Las Vegas area communities
that are currently experiencing unprecedented explosive
growth and property value appreciation! Also check our page
on the different
types of communities.
Summerlin
- an urban planner's paradise, is a place where residential,
cultural and commercial living centers have been carefully
designed to create a unique sense of community.
Downtown
Las Vegas - Those seeking an alternative to planned suburban
living are looking closely at Downtown Las Vegas. 1960's,
"rat-pack era ranch houses in the MacNeil Estates area
and '40s bungalows in the John S. Park neighborhood, are attractive
properties.
Boulder
City - is located southeast of the Las Vegas area. Boulder City
is unique in that it is the only township in Nevada to ban gambling.
Home prices are increasing steadily due to the "slow growth
ordinance that residents of Boulder City are proud of. Boulder City
still has a small town feel to it.
Henderson
- Named the fastest growing large city in
America by the U.S. Census,
the City of Henderson is recognized as the gateway into the Las Vegas
region. Separated by mountains and desert from Boulder City and the
Lake Mead Recreation Area, it forms the southern edge for the fastest
growing metropolitan area in the United States. The City's population
of 184,491 ranks Henderson as the second largest city in the State of
Nevada. Henderson overtook Reno in December, 1999 to become the
second largest city in Nevada. Henderson is known throughout the
nation for its premiere residential communities, outstanding parks,
cultural activities and a growing business community.
Camino
Del Norte and Elk Horn - Located in the most Northwest part of
the
Valley,
these residential communities are ideal for first time home buyers.
They are truly quality areas that are far enough away from the center
of town so that the savings in land values can be passed on to the
home buyer. Shopping is close and growing daily, and the schools are
already in place. Commuting time into the city is about 20 minutes.
You get a great value for your money here.
Desert
Shores - This richly created community features
man-made lakes, and you can also fish in it! There's a community
pool and volleyball courts. Signs are posted all over this
community warning you of all the duck and swan crossings.
This area is thrilling.
Green
Valley - This is where the master-planned community started, and
it continues to grow. Masterfully designed 8000 acres of quality
family living in the Southeastern portion of the Valley, this area
has it all. You'll have many residential neighborhoods to
choose from in Green Valley. The area is full of shopping and
restaurants. Schools are excellent
and
close to residents.
Green
Valley Ranch - This community offers 1310 acres of housing,
numerous hiking and biking trails, community parks, beautiful
greenbelt areas, convenient shopping and excellent schools. Nestled
into the Black Mountain Range, some of the views will take your
breath away.
Lake
Las Vegas - A $4 billion, 2243-acre upscale residential/resort
community surrounding a 320-acre
lake. With nearly 10 miles of shoreline, Lake Las Vegas is the
largest privately owned lake in Nevada. Two
private Jack Nicholas golf courses
and a destination resort spa are soon to be constructed. Prices start
in the low $500,000's and go up from there. Location is close to the
Lake Mead National Park.
Mac
Donald Ranch - Joining the Green Valley Ranch neighborhoods, this
perfectly created design offers a
Del Webb Sun City (55+) lifestyle on a
excellent golf course with club
houses for a variety of activities for the residents. There are also
exciting homes for families and singles as well.
Palm
City - A gated golf course community consisting of
residential units on 600 acres. There will be an extensive trail
system linking individual neighborhoods to proposed parks and the
neighboring 3,000 acre wetlands park located just north of the site.
Plans include high quality design elements in the creation of this
community which will be marketed to the affordable first time and
move up type buyer.
Peccole
Ranch - Next door to the Queensridge community,
this area of fine family homes is connected by lush green
belt areas of parks, hiking and biking routes and a community
club house. Tennis is also included.
Queensridge
- Nestled in the Western edge of the Valley is this magnificent
800 acre guard-gated community that
offers a variety of excellently designed homes at price ranges to
accommodate both your tastes and budget. A community club house is
available offering swimming pools, spas, aerobic rooms, and a
conference center. Designed along an "English Countryside"
theme, you are surrounded by mature trees, greenbelt areas and parks. Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
Redrock
Country Club - This 738 acre private country club community is
located within the Summerlin
master-planned community. With plans of two
Arnold Palmer designed private golf
courses and one thousand single-family
detached homes ranging in price
from $250,000 to $1,000,000, the spectacular
back lighting of the canyon walls
at night is a sight to behold. Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
Rhodes
Ranch Country Club - Located in the Southwest area of the Valley,
this exclusive guard-gated golf
community features a beautifully planted community golf course,
elegant club house and a variety of homes priced from the mid
$100,000's to $500,000. Backing up to Federal high desert lands, the
scenery is remarkable! Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
Seven Hills - Located in the foothills of the Southeastern
area of the Valley, adjoining the MacDonald
Ranch communities, this area will really impress you.
A mile long drive into the "Tuscany Village Theme",
these neighborhoods are created to please the eye as well
as the "wallet. A private golf course wanders through
the village. The terrene is exhilarating because it is on
the hillsides offering unparalleled scenes of Las Vegas
and the nearby mountains. Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
South
Valley Ranch - This 205-acre master planned community was
developed by Pacific Communities Development. The project is divided
into seven parcels with other 1,100 single and multi-family
residential units, a 10-acre park, and 30 acres of commercial uses.
Located in the Northwest area of Las Vegas, sloped against the
surrounding Red Rock Range Mountains, this community continues to be
the Number #1 rated master-planned community in the entire United
States. It contains distinct villages - each with an architectural
theme. Becoming a "self-contained "community", it
offers an plenty of shopping, restaurants, several recreational and
business parks, medical complex, miles and miles of hiking and biking
trails, performing arts center, libraries, and abundance of golf
courses, and cutting edge schools. Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
Sunset
Village - A 156-acre community located at the base of the
Whitney Mesa, off of Sunset Road. The project consists of a mixture
of 18.8 acres of commercial, 116.9 acres of residential, and 20.3
acres of public/semi-public land. Sunset Village will contain 1,003
new housing units; 368 single-family, 261 townhouse units, and 374
condominium units. Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
The
Lakes - One of the first master-planned communities in the Valley,
this
Northwest area is unique due to its
man-made lakes. You can sail or boat (electric motors only) your way
around and enjoy the elegant views of some very fine custom homes.
Complete with walking trails, shopping, and some great views of the
city. Review other communities in the Las Vegas Area.
If
you have a fast Internet connection, you should take a look at our online
Las Vegas relocation Video Page.
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