By Gavin Ernstone
Raw land inside a guard-gated Las Vegas golf community has grown scarce, and Southern Highlands now counts its buildable homesites in the dozens rather than the hundreds. I've watched the remaining parcels at Olympia Ridge draw serious attention as the last real chance to build from scratch here.
Let's see what these homesites offer and where their value stands today.
Key Takeaways
- Final parcels: Roughly two dozen custom lots remain.
- Wide range: Homesites span a third of an acre to five acres.
- Golf setting: The lots line the private Southern Highlands course.
- Priced on request: One lot lists at 4.25 million dollars.
The Last Raw Land in Southern Highlands
The remaining Southern Highlands custom lots sit inside Olympia Ridge, a gated enclave woven along the golf club. Roughly two dozen homesites make up what the developer calls some of the last luxury land left in a gated Las Vegas community.
Why the Supply Has Dried Up
- Built-out community: Southern Highlands finished most of its phases.
- Gated scarcity: Few gated enclaves still hold raw land.
- Olympia Ridge: The final tract along the course.
- Custom demand: Steady appetite for build-your-own estates.
Land this rare rarely returns once the last parcels sell. Anyone set on new construction here faces a narrowing window, and I keep close watch on every release.
Sizes, Settings, and Streets
The lots at Olympia Ridge range from about 29,000 square feet to roughly five acres, spread across a handful of streets inside the gates. Clearview Summit Drive, Grand Summit Court, and Mountain View Drive hold parcels that vary in shape, grade, and outlook.
The Range of Homesites
- Compact pads: Lots near a third of an acre.
- Sprawling parcels: Homesites up to about five acres.
- Flat and natural: Graded pads or natural terrain.
- Named streets: Clearview Summit, Grand Summit, Mountain View.
Grade and shape matter as much as raw size on land like this. Each parcel carries its own build potential, so I walk every one with a builder's eye before advising on fit.
What the Lots Are Worth
Southern Highlands lot prices at this tier reflect scarcity, acreage, and position along the course. One homesite currently lists at 4.25 million dollars, while the developer quotes most of the remaining parcels privately.
How Pricing Works Here
- Listed reference: One lot at 4.25 million dollars.
- Private quotes: Most parcels priced on request.
- Size premium: Larger acreage lifts the number.
- Position premium: Course and view lots cost more.
A single public number tells only part of the story on land priced parcel by parcel. I gather the current quotes across the tract so the comparison stays honest.
What Moves the Price
Several factors pull Southern Highlands lot prices up or down within the same enclave. Frontage on the golf course, elevation, usable acreage, and the cost to prepare a pad all shape the final figure.
The Value Drivers
- Golf frontage: Course-side parcels carry a premium.
- Views: Strip and mountain sightlines add value.
- Usable land: Flatter, build-ready acreage costs more.
- Grading: Prep expense factors into the price.
Two lots of equal size can trade far apart once these details enter the math. I break down each driver so the asking price makes sense before an offer.
Building From the Ground Up
A Southern Highlands custom lots purchase kicks off a build that unfolds over many months, so the timeline and budget stretch well past the land itself. Architectural review, guard-gated logistics, and desert construction all factor into the plan.
What a Custom Build Involves
- Design review: Community architectural approval.
- Build budget: Construction cost beyond the lot.
- Timeline: Months from plans to completion.
- Team: Architect, builder, and landscape design.
A raw parcel rewards patience and a clear plan more than a quick close. I connect clients with the architects and builders who know these gates well.
FAQs
How many custom lots are left in Southern Highlands?
Roughly two dozen homesites remain at Olympia Ridge, the last gated tract along the golf club. Once they sell, raw land inside these gates effectively runs out. I track the remaining inventory as parcels move.
What does a lot cost?
One parcel currently lists at 4.25 million dollars, and the developer quotes the rest privately based on size and position. Acreage, course frontage, and views all move the number. I pull the latest figures whenever a client wants to compare.
Can I build any style of home I want?
Custom builds here pass through the community's architectural review, which sets standards for the estates. Within those guidelines, you shape the design with your own architect and builder. I help line up a team familiar with the approval process.
Speak With Gavin Ernstone Today
A shrinking pool of land changes the calculus, since the last custom lots in a built-out community rarely come back once they trade. I follow every parcel at Olympia Ridge, the resale estates around it, and the wider southwest valley closely enough to tell you which homesite fits your plan.
Reach out to me, Gavin Ernstone, when you want an agent who can read raw land as well as a finished home.
Reach out to me, Gavin Ernstone, when you want an agent who can read raw land as well as a finished home.
