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Housing/Real Estate
Neighborhoods summary:
Hot Neighborhoods:
Aliante
A brand new Master Planned Community located at the Northern edge of the Las Vegas Valley; Aliante is the first community of its kind in this part of the valley. Approximately 420 acres of the community are dedicated to recreational and public use. With such amenities as golf courses, parks and eventually 24 miles of walking trails. Aliante is truly a community in the making.
Anthem
Anthem is a master planned community located in the Southeastern portion of the Las Vegas Valley near the Black Mountain foothills. Anthem is comprised of 3 main communities: Sun City Anthem, Coventry Homes at Anthem and Anthem Country Club. Dramatic water falls, beautiful golf courses and rolling hills all serve to make this an incredibly desirable place to live. There is truly something here for everyone.
[Top 2] Green Valley Ranch
Located to the south of Green Valley, Green Valley Ranch is the next level in master planned communities. Complete with community parks and recreation centers, new schools, libraries and walking trails galore. There are many styles of living to choose from here, but whatever you choose you are bound to be proud of the community you live in.
Henderson
Henderson is the fastest growing community in the Southern Nevada region, and is now the second largest city in the State of Nevada. Famous for its spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Las Vegas Strip, the City of Henderson is known for providing some of the best planned residential communities in Southern Nevada. The Henderson real estate market is home to nearly 25 master-planned communities. Some of the most popular include Anthem, Seven Hills, Green Valley Ranch, MacDonald Ranch and Lake Las Vegas.
Queensridge
Just north of Peccole Ranch, Queensridge is a stunning 800 acre guard-gated community offering exquisitely designed custom homes. Created especially to feel like the European countryside, Queensridge is elegantly layered across the Badlands Golf Course. This is one of the most scenic and challenging courses in Las Vegas. Discriminating living to be sure.
Red Rock Country Club
Located within the master planned community of Summerlin, Red Rock Country Club is a guard gated community with two Arnold Palmer Signature golf courses encircled by luxury homes. Hugged by the incredible Red Rock Canyon, it would be hard to find a community with more scenic opportunity.
Rhodes Ranch
Rhodes Ranch real estate is a master-planned community located in the southwestern part of the Las Vegas valley. This guard gated community is built around the beautiful and challenging Rhodes Ranch Golf Course. Half a dozen of the best builders in Las Vegas have created a tapestry of distinctive neighborhoods in Rhodes Ranch that provide Las Vegas home buyers with a plethora of choices. The Rhodes Ranch Golf Course is one of the most beautiful and relaxing courses to play in all of Las Vegas.
Seven Hills
The Seven Hills community was named after the mountains in Tuscany and is one of the most sought after residential areas in the Las Vegas valley. Seven Hills real estate is carved into in the McCullough mountain range with spectacular panoramic city views and beautiful golf course scenery. Seven Hills homes are conveniently located in the southeastern section of the Las Vegas valley with a vast array of shopping and dining choices at your immediate disposal. Click here for more information on this beautiful community.
Southern Highlands
Located just south of the Las Vegas Strip, Southern Highlands provides spectacular views of the Las Vegas Valley. A secluded community with convenient access to the city life, Southern Highlands offers an award-winning, members-only golf course designed by the Robert Trent Jones’. Home sites range from entry level single family to luxurious custom golf course homes.
[Top 2] Summerlin
Voted the Best Selling Master Planned Community in the United States 8 out of the last 10 years, this 22,500 acre community has to be seen to be appreciated. Planning at its very best, Summerlin is home to carefully placed home sites, great shopping, and a variety of community amenities including, walking trails, parks, libraries, schools, and Performing Arts Center. No matter what you’re looking for you are sure to find it here. Tree lined streets add a feeling you wouldn’t expect to find in the desert. Outstanding!
--Other Neighborhoods:
Alta Mira
Just a few blocks from the border between Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, and less than 10 minutes from the I-215 beltway, Alta Mira homes are comfortable and liveable.
Ardient
The Ardiente "active adult" community is an inviting village of 788 Centex Homes that create a truly neighborhood feel. Accentuated by six beautiful parks and a 13,000 square foot clubhouse, Ardiente homes present one of your most attractive options for age-qualified real estate in Las Vegas.
Black Mountain Vistas
Just 20 minutes from Lake Mead in one direction, and 20 minutes from the airport in the other, Black Mountain Vistas real estate is conveniently located in Henderson, Nevada.
Calico Ridge
Only 15 minutes from Lake Mead and situated right between two great golf resorts, Calico Ridge real estate provides beautiful views and comfortable living in Henderson, Nevada.
Canyon Gate
A luxury Golf Course Community located just west of Durango at Sahara, Canyon Gate boasts a Ted Robinson designed championship golf course complete with 12 lakes and 70 sand traps. There are just over 500 luxury homes inside the guard gated community.
Centennial Hills
Centennial Hills is one of the newest master-planned communities in the Las Vegas valley. Located in the deep northwest corner of the valley, Centennial Hills real estate is perfect for those who like to feel a bit of distance between their driveway and the center of town. Although Centennial Hills is at the outer edge of the valley, it's still conveniently located near a wide variety of shopping and dining. Prospective residents have choices that range from small single family homes to larger semi-custom models all the way up to luxury estates. Simply click on the link above for more information.
Champion Village
Champion Village Homes are located in Henderson, Nevada just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and 20 minutes from Hoover Dam. Golf courses and gaming properties are located conveniently nearby as well.
Coronado Ranch
Located in the southwest section of the Las Vegas valley, Coronado Ranch homes provide a comfortable suburban environment with a location just minutes from the action on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip.
Desert Shores
One of the original “lake” communities in Las Vegas, Desert Shores is home to five man-made lakes surrounded by walking and bicycle trails. The community offers a beach club, boathouse and clubhouse. Beautiful mature landscaping and lush greenery almost make you forget you are in the desert. Desert Shores offers a range of communities to choose from including gated town homes, single family homes and luxury lake front homes.
Eldorado
Located in the City of North Las Vegas, the Eldorado master-planned community provides a pleasant lifestyle at moderate prices. With convenient access to retail, recreation and entertainment, Eldorado homes present an excellent opportunity to enjoy all that North Las Vegas has to offer.
Inspirada
The Inspirada community represents a bold new direction in residential master plans for Southern Nevada. In both architecture and design, Inspirada has been conceived to create a truly urban living environment that emphasizes pedestrian access and metropolitan functionality.
Iron Mountain Ranch
Iron Mountain Ranch real estate is located in the northwest portion of Las Vegas about 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Golf, hiking and skiing are but three of the many activities that can be enjoyed just minutes from your doorstep.
Lake Las Vegas
Nestled on a 320-acre privately owned lake, the largest in Nevada, Lake Las Vegas will exceed all of your expectations. Secluded yet convenient, Lake Las Vegas is home to some of the most luxurious real estate you will find anywhere. The Hyatt Regency and Ritz Carlton Resorts are located at the center of this incredible new community as are two private Jack Nicholas golf courses. You’ll know you have arrived when you call Lake Las Vegas home.
Las Vegas Country Club
Located just minutes from the Strip, Las Vegas Country Club is the private preserve of the Las Vegas power set. A PGA caliber private golf course and some of the most unique and elaborate luxury homes in the city make this a truly exclusive community. For a select few, this is the pinnacle of Las Vegas living in privacy and style.
MacDonald Ranch
Located in Henderson, Nevada (just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip) MacDonald Ranch is a splendid master-planned community that is home to several neighborhoods, including the upscale MacDonald Highlands and Sun City MacDonald Ranch. The McCullough Mountains provide the canvas whereby this community was created and they serve as a stunning natural backdrop to this developing community. MacDonald Ranch real estate offers a variety of home styles to choose from. These beautiful Las Vegas homes run the gamut from town houses to single-family homes to luxury custom estates. Please click the link for more information about MacDonald Ranch real estate.
Madeira Canyon
Madeira Canyon is a new and exciting master-planned community in Henderson, Nevada, right next door to the Anthem community! Pulte Homes and Del Webb have teamed up to develop a community with outstanding amenities and spectacular views of the Las Vegas valley
Mountains Edge
This is the perfect opportunity to be part of something very special, totally new and rapidly evolving out of the raw Nevada desert! Located in the deep southwest of the Las Vegas valley, the Mountain's Edge master-planned community is a bold and daring development that seeks to set the standard in Las Vegas for aesthetic beauty and functional living. Mountain's Edge real estate spans 3000 acres with 500 acres set aside for open space and lush landscaping. The community will be comprised of approximately 12,500 residences from more than 20 builders. The first model homes are expected to open in the spring of 2005. Completion is set for 2010. This is a fabulous opportunity and we urge you to click the link for more information.
Painted Desert Real Estate
Painted Desert Homes wrap around the very first desert target-golf course to be built in Las Vegas. The landscaping throughout the community is lush and mature, and the Spring Mountain Range provides the perfect backdrop. Painted Desert is located just 25 minutes from the strip in the northwest section of the Las Vegas valley.
Peccole Ranch
Lush greenbelts, tennis and volleyball courts, parks and walking trails surround this unique community. Located just south of Summerlin between Sahara and Charleston, Peccole Ranch gives you access to some of the valley’s best shopping and dining experiences. 5 of the 12 communities here are gated. What a great place to live.
Providence
Providence Real Estate is the new master-planned community by Focus Group in the deep northwest section of the Las Vegas Valley. At complete build-out, 7,000 new Las Vegas homes will be spread across 30 warm and inviting neighborhoods with a traditional American theme.
Scotch 80's
Traditional "old school" Las Vegas lives on in this classic luxury community. Home to movers and shakers (both past and present) the Scotch 80's represent everything elegant about the Vegas of yesterday...and today!
Siena
Siena is an absolutely gorgeous 665 acre retirement community located on the southern tip of Summerlin in the heart of the Las Vegas valley. Residents enjoy one of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in Las Vegas. The Siena community was developed with a Mediterranean theme in mind and many aspects of the development were actually patterned after Siena, Italy itself. Click here for more information on this outstanding retirement community.
Silverado Ranch
Silverado Ranch real estate is a master-planned community located in the southeast section of the Las Vegas valley, near Green Valley. The community has a variety of housing options from small single-family homes to luxury houses in private gated communities. The MS Las Vegas Real Estate team would be happy to give you a tour of this outstanding family friendly master planned community.
Silverstone Ranch
Silverstone Ranch is home to one of the newest and most impressive master-planned golf course communities in Las Vegas. Located in the northwest section of the Las Vegas valley (just 25 minutes from "the Strip" and the airport), Silverstone Ranch is golf course living in comfort and style. Pulte homes is in the process of creating a dramatically beautiful master-planned community that features the Silverstone Golf Course.
Spanish Trails
Spanish Trails was the first private luxury master-planned golf community to be built in Las Vegas. Spread out over 640 acres in the southwestern portion of the Las Vegas valley, this lush guard gated high-end development has a beautiful 27 hole golf course. You will find a wide variety of Las Vegas real estate choices at Spanish Trails between 11 distinct neighborhoods and 1252 total residences. Click here for more information.
Sun City Real Estate
Del Webb Sun City Active Adult communities are nationally recognized as the very best in quality retirement living. The MS Las Vegas Real Estate Team is proud to present FOUR Sun City communities right here in the Las Vegas valley! Becoming a resident in a Del Webb Active Adult community (for people 55 or better) means taking ownership of a new Las Vegas home and a new Las Vegas lifestyle. Please click on this link for detailed information about all four communities.
The Lakes
The Lakes is a pleasantly surprising water-based community located due west of the Las Vegas Strip (about 20 minutes). The Lakes features an aesthetic escape from the desert topography that is Las Vegas. Residents enjoy a large and beautiful man-made lake, with adjoining ponds and water features elegantly dispersed throughout the community. This is a stunning master-plan that truly transforms the desert living environment. Please click this link to learn more about this beautiful and relaxing community.
Tuscany
Classically developed by Rhodes Homes on 518 acres in the heart of Henderson, Tuscany real estate features an "Old World" Italian theme that includes the beautiful and playable Tuscany Golf Club. Residents find themselves just 15 minutes from scenic Lake Mead and 20 minutes from McCarran International Airport.
Whitney Ranch
Located in the City of Henderson, Whitney Ranch real estate puts it's residents in touch with retail, dining and sporting activities within minutes of their front door.
--Great Real Estate Agent:
Margaret Nolen CRS, GRI
Windermere-Anthem Hills
12231 S. Eastern Ave., #150
Henderson, NV 89052
702-539-3999 (Cell) 702-212-1900 (Fax)
mnolen@windermere.com, www.margaretnolen.com
More home links: http://trulia.com http://hotpads.com
*Caesars Corporate Marketing headquarters is in 89119 right off of the 215
Medical
General Family Practitioner:
James Gabroy, MD
1535 W Warm Springs Rd #135, Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 450-3385
M Family Care (M Hotel – Open till 8pm!, Former Mayo Clinic)
12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 837-1265
Dr. Paul T Emery, MD (He’s comes recommended by his peers and specialist in the medical community)
2901 North Tenaya Way Suite 100,
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: (702) 228-4088
--Dentist:
Spanish Hills Dental
8910 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 257-9444 spanishhillsdentallv.com
Ronald R. Taylor, DDS
3505 E. Harmon Bldg. A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
702.796.9924
--Dermatologist:
Dr. Curt P. Samlaska, MD
2839 Saint Rose Parkway #100, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 837-8988
--Allergist:
Victor E Cohen MD
4445 S Eastern Ave # A, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Auto Mechanic
T & M Automotive (absolutely trustworthy and skilled)
564 E Silverado Ranch #104, Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 617-2770
Finanace
Accountant:
CBAS Certified Bookkeeping & Accounting Services
2904 Horizon Ridge Pkwy # 120, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 399-2420
Financial Advisor:
Jennifer Shydler, Vice President
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Bank of America Corporation
400 S. Rampart Blvd Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89145
NMLS ID# 554883
Office: (702) 341-2067 fax: (702) 430-1445
jennifer.shydler@ml.com
Restaurants
Fire Fly
Firefly on Paradise is the locals’ favorite tapas place. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner with clients and also after-hours drinks on its patio: The food is always fresh, the service is fast, and tapas, bite-sized pieces served family-style, always seem to get the relationship off to a good start. Must haves: sangria, bacon-wrapped dates, tuna tartar, pulpo asado (grilled octopus) and caramel flan. 3900 Paradise Rd / Las Vegas / 702.369.3971 http://www.fireflylv.com/
Le Thai (downtown)
The culinary scene in Las Vegas center around the high-profile chefs on the Strip, but plenty of off-the-Strip places are serving up original, delicious food. Le Thai, in downtown Las Vegas growing East Fremont area, is one of the small, non-celebrity chef restaurants garnering praise for its food and atmosphere. One of the most heard comments about this unassuming little restaurant is that you'd almost think you weren't in Vegas when you're eating at Le Thai, which many local foodies take as a positive sign. http://www.lethaivegas.com/Le_Thai/HOME.html
Lotus of Siam
“The single best Thai restaurant in North America.” Jonathan Gold, Gourmet Magazine
http://www.saipinchutima.com/#/HOME-01-00/
Rakuhttp://www.raku-grill.com/
Authentic Japanese located in Chinatown for Vegas. It’s also Zagat rated ‘America’s Top Restaurants in 2011’. Every month we feature three great sakes from Japan (monthly sake sampler). 5030 W.Spring Mountain Rd #2,Las Vegas, NV 89146, TEL 702-367-3511
Mundo (World Market)
Hands-down, the most delicious Mexican food in Vegas.
495 South Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 270-4400
Vintner Grill
Is a lively, American Bistro nestled in Summerlin, Las Vegas’ premier community. From working lunches to formal dinners, casual date night to family celebrations, Vintner Grill's pleasant and inviting ambiance makes it perfect for a variety of occasions. Created by Executive Chef Matthew Silverman, the menu features American dishes infused with Mediterranean flavors from Spain, France and Italy. The bistro's compelling architecture combined with the simplicity of its modern décor gives the dining experience a sense of casual elegance. Vintner Grill also offers a beautifully appointed patio featuring two, illuminated cabanas where guests can enjoy their meal in a unique outdoor setting. In short, this “neighborhood gem” proves that there is more to the culinary scene. 10100 W Charleston Blvd # 150 Las Vegas, NV 89135, (702) 214-5590
The Mediterranean Café
This small neighborhood eatery evolved into one of the most highly awarded restaurants in Las Vegas. The evolution of this café and lounge saw a complete transition from a single-cuisine menu to a multiple cuisine format representing several countries within the Mediterranean region while reaching out to many of the vegetarian clientele. The menu focuses on Italian, Greek and Middle Eastern specialties though also offers several specialties from India.
Marche Bacchus
Dine on the lake after you’ve browsed the wine bins and selected your favorite wine. Known for their French cuisine and having the “best brunch” in town. Awarded Best Vegas Outdoor Restaurant, Best French 2010 & 2011, & Top 50 of Vegas. 2620 Regatta Dr # 106 Las Vegas, NV 89128, (702) 804-8008
Hot ‘n Juicy Crawfish
This restaurant was featured on the hit television show ‘Man vs. Food’. Trust me, when they give you the bib and gloves, put them on. They offer mostly spicy seafood. This restaurant is a really fun down-to-earth dining experience that you should check out with friends.
4810 Spring Mountain Rd # C Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 891-8889
The Barrymore
Combining a vintage Hollywood-meets-Old-Vegas ambiance (movie reels on the ceiling, velvet booths) with delicious entrees (lobster mac 'n cheese, chateaubriand) is making it hard to keep Barrymore's a secret any longer.
Todds Unique Dining
Todd's is unique in the sense that it is an individual restaurant taking on the big chains, and at least so far, getting the better of them. Todd is Todd Clore, a chef who serves eclectic dishes such as goat-cheese wontons, steamed mussels in a saffron-cream broth and maple-roasted wild king salmon. For dessert, he does a mean chocolate cake made with flour, a beacon of light in a flourless age 4350 East Sunset Road Henderson, NV 89014 – (702) 259-8633
Lounge & Leisure
Downtown Cocktail Room
An intimate cocktail room and speakeasy in the heart of Las Vegas, Downtown Cocktail Room is 3,000 square feet of warm bohemian-chic décor with the sexiest libations and staff. D.C.R. has quickly become Las Vegas' most prominent and respected cocktail bar with seasonal menus and amazing hand-crafted cocktails. Designed by Jawa Studio of Las Vegas in collaboration with owner Michael Cornthwaite, the space calls out to the sophisticated working professional who prefers a great drink, inviting atmosphere, and splendid service to everyday recycled themes and "scenes".
Lady Silvia
A place that is uniquely built to give satisfaction to people from all walks of life, Lady Silvia provides a charismatic, old-world charm and fascination to the public. Inspired by Prague's Strahov Monastery Library, this new lounge flaunts dazzling furniture situated on its black and white checkerboard floor, invoking an English-style library and cocktail bar ambiance. Tuesday, early evenings, it’s young business executives chatting/lounging. It’s also a smoke free venue – enjoy J
The Griffin
Sit around one of the fireplaces or cozy leather-lined booth. The cool kids are coming back to downtown at 511 Fremont Street.
D.O.C.G. Wine Bar
Chef Scott Conant’s D.O.C.G. is a new Las Vegas wine bar named after a category of Italian wine called Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita or the highest level of Italian wine origin. D.O.C.G. is a casual rustic Italian restaurant featuring pizza, pasta, steaks and chops, in addition to a large selection of Italian wines. The design is at once modern and rustic with exposed brick and reclaimed wood. Located at the Cosmopolitan.
The Beat
The best coffee house in Vegas. It’s packing culture with its caffeine, vinyl, handcrafted food, beer and wine. While you’re there, make sure to stroll the building – it’s filled vintage art, boutiques, a yoga studio, salon, etc. Monday nights = spoken word. Thursday nights = Jelly Tech Meet Up. http://www.thebeatlv.com/
The Smith Center
The world-class complex includes the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall, 258-seat Cabaret Jazz overlooking 1.7-acre Symphony Park, 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater, and the iconic 17-story Carillon bell tower. Performances ranging from Broadway productions to local and national musical and dance talent—including the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra, and Nevada Ballet Theatre—combine for a rich and diverse schedule of events throughout 2012. The center is expected to be the first Silver LEED-certified performing arts venue of its size in the country.
The Dugout
Baseball/softball practice facility with pitching machines and multi-use tunnels
6231 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89120,
Get directions (702) 478-5125
Las Vegas Country Club
The Las Vegas Country Club is an equity membership club located in Las Vegas, Nevada boasting an 18 hole golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool, men’s and women’s lounges, barber and manicurist, member grille, dining room, member bar, banquet facilities and pristine views of the city and course. Contact us for more information on membership and the amazing benefits of joining this historic club. Las Vegas Country Club | 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89109 | 702.734.1122 http://www.lasvegascc.com/
Red Rock Country Club
Red Rock Country Club offers an exclusive, truly private setting where Members enjoy an incomparable level of service and attention. From natural beauty to world-class amenities. Red Rock Country Club offers a privileged few a lifestyle unparalleled in Las Vegas
Health & Beauty
Ritual Spa & Salon
Oh so chic and great introductory pricing and beautifully appointed spaces – they offer a range of services and their staff is well-trained. For great color, cuts and body treatments. They have 2 great locations: Tivoli Village (Summerlin) and Henderson. http://www.ritualsalonandspa.net/
Vanity Nails
When you just need a pedi and mani. They’ll take great care of you and they’re located at the outlets on South Las Vegas Blvd. 7620 S Las Vegas Blvd, Ste 120, Las Vegas, NV 89123
