Community and Convinience
Las Vegas is increasingly becoming a popular living and retirement destination in the United States. In fact, the suburban areas surrounding the Strip have been growing at an unprecedented rate in the last few years.Summerlinis a master-planned community with an affluent, suburban feel. It has 250 parks, 10 golf courses, 150 miles of trails, and more.
The Las Vegas Strip is typically just a 10- to 20-minute drive from The Summit.The nearest airport, which isthe Las Vegas McCarran Airport, is a 20-minute drive awayfrom the village. A shopping center called Downtown Summerlin is another short drive from The Summit. This shopping center has both big brand stores and smaller boutiques, as well as casual and upscale restaurants.
When it comes to safety, The Summit spares no cost. The village is equipped with a high-tech security system. Its residential service program performs background checks on all the homeowners’ vendors.
In addition,The Summit Las Vegas homes for saleprovide various services including laundry, baby-sitting, bill management, and white-glove services for your convenience.When it comes to more unique features, there is an on-site rental program available to Members of The Summit and their sponsored guests, as well as clients of Discovery Land Company and the Howard Hughes Corporation.
Schools
Families who live in The Summit will be pleased to know that the larger community of Summerlin is home to 16 public schools, several different colleges, and specialized higher education facilities. The wide swathe of educational institutions allows residents of all ages to pursue learning opportunities.
Elementary school:There are nine public elementary schools in Summerlin, all of which are under the Clark County School District.
– John and Judy Goolsby Elementary School (#5 in metro)
– John W. Bonner Elementary School (#10 in metro)
– D’vorre and Hal Ober Elementary School (#16 in metro)
Middle school:Summerlin has three public middle schools that are also under the Clark County School District.
– Sig Rogich Middle School (#5 in metro)
– Ernest A. Becker, Sr. Middle School (#9 in metro)
– Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School (top 50% of all schools in Nevada)
High school.There are several high schools in Summerlin that are known for their excellent academic performance.
– Palo Verde High School (#37 best public high school in Nevada)
– West Career and Technical Academy (#3 high school in the Clark County school district)
Colleges and Higher Education Facilities:Summerlin has several premier higher education facilities in the area.
– College of Southern Nevada Learning Center
– Roseman University of Health Science
– Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
– University of Phoenix
Many of the private institutions offer education for grades K-12. These include The Adelson Educational Campus, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, and the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School.
Nearby attractions
The Summit is surrounded by world-class retail and entertainment centers. Three resort hotels, nine golf courses, 150 parks, several houses of worship, office parks, and medical centers are located within the area.
If all that weren’t enough, The Summit maintains a dedicated Outdoor Pursuits Team to plan trail hikes through the Red Rock Canyon, camping in the Valley of Fire, and water sports at Lake Mead.
If you wish to go further afield, Hoover Dam is close by. You can opt for a guided tour of the dam, or you can purchase an admission ticket when you arrive by car. An hour away, The Valley of Fire invites exploration with rock formations, petroglyphs, and scenic views.