Developed by Olympia Companies, Southern Highlands traces its roots back in the 1990s and was then known as Olympic Highlands. The name was eventually changed to Southern Highlands with its centerpiece, the Southern Highlands Golf Club, opening before the turn of the century. Today, Southern Highlands is widely recognized as one of the best places to live in Las Vegas Valley and the entire state of Nevada. This massive master-planned community contains, aside from its own golf club, mixed-use spaces, neighborhood shopping and dining options, its own collection of top-performing schools, and seven green spaces scattered throughout.
Home to over five custom neighborhoods, Southern Highlands has plenty to offer when it comes to excellent housing options near the Las Vegas Strip. The general theme of the community is inspired by the Tuscan countryside—you’ll find plenty of homes with Mediterranean-style architecture throughout Southern Highlands.
On the subject of architecture, options at Southern Highlands are not limited. In addition to the quintessential Mediterranean residences of the community, Southern Highlands is also home to Victorian, contemporary, and ranch styles.
In total, Southern Highlands has over 350 custom luxury home sites. You have the freedom to choose the Nevada home builder you trust to make your Las Vegas luxury home a reality. You may also choose from any of Southern Highlands’ new construction homes.
Estates at Southern Highlands offers over 60 custom home sites located near the emerald fairways of the Southern Highlands Golf Club. Lot sizes run anywhere between half an acre to more. This is the best place to be if you want to be close to the golf course or the heart of Southern Highlands.
Masters at Southern Highlands feature spacious single-family homes that offer a modern take on Mediterranean architecture. These residences were built by Lennar Homes, one of the most trusted home builders in the country.
Homes at Masters come with anywhere between 3,700 to 5,000 square feet of total living space. The Southern Highlands Golf Club is located a few minutes away, so is Interstate 15 and two schools. If you’re a frequent flier, the McCarran International Airport is approximately 10 miles away from the neighborhood.
Foothills at Southern Highlands is a neighborhood developed by Pacific Southwest Development. There are over 260 luxury homes located here, with sizes ranging from the mid-2,500s to 6,000 square feet. On average, homes at Foothills have three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two- to three-car garages.
If you’re looking for a home with a more contemporary take on Tuscan architecture, consider Tuscan Cliffs. This neighborhood near the center of Southern Highlands features custom homes designed and built by two trusted names in home construction: Blue Heron and William Lyons Homes.
Tuscan Cliffs at Southern Highlands have a limited number of home sites available (less than 40), making the homes here rarer than other housing options in the neighborhood.
Royal Highlands is one of the larger subdivisions in Southern Highlands, with nearly 700 homes built between 2003 and 2008. These properties widely vary in size and come in different floor plans and configurations designed by American West, one of the largest home builders in Nevada.
The typical home in Royal Highlands features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, two- to three-car garages, and luxury features like swimming pools, granite countertops, and plenty of outdoor living space.
Olympia Ridge is a gated neighborhood of single- and two-storey residences outfitted with premium features like stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, oversized sliding windows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, and raised cabinetry.
Home sizes at Olympia Ridge range from 4,100 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. Most houses in the neighborhood feature four to six bedrooms, perfect for growing families or anyone who wants as much personal space as possible.
Located on one of the hillsides that surround the Southern Highlands Golf Club is Augusta Canyon, a double-gated community where you can find custom estate lots that range from half an acre to three-fourths an acre.
Since it’s perched on higher ground than the rest of Southern Highlands, all lots and luxury properties in Augusta Canyon offer wonderful views of the Las Vegas Valley.
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There are a plethora of benefits to living in one of the best master-planned golf communities in the country.
At the Southern High lands Golf Club, members can enjoy the world-class golf course co-designed by famed architects Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and his father, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Ranked by Golf week as one of the top 50 residential courses in the U.S and one of Golf Digest’s Second 100 Greatest Courses, Southern Highland’s golf course enchants with its kinetic water features and challenges players of all skill levels with its bunkers and varying elevations. Make sure to enjoy the 11th fairway, where you can get a great view of the Las Vegas Strip.
The Southern Highlands Golf Club isn’t only for golf enthusiasts. The 13,000-square feet clubhouse has a long list of premium features, including a 4,000-square feet fitness center. Work with a certified trainer to reach your fitness goals or sign up for any of the center’s group classes. After sweating it out at the gym or in the club’s tennis courts, sweat out those toxins at the spa’s steam room or relax poolside in one of the club’s cabanas.
The clubhouse at the Southern Highlands Golf Club also features a 25-meter lap pool, a separate children’s pool, lighted tennis courts, and a playground.
Throughout Southern Highlands are seven parks that offer plenty of features and amenities to enhance the quality of your life in the community.
Southern Highlands is part of the Clark County School District, one of the top performing school districts in Nevada and part of Niche.com’s top 10 best school districts for athletes in the state. Parents can take their children to any of these schools in the area:
After a big school game or if you just feel like it, celebrate at any of the homegrown restaurants at the Southern Highlands Marketplace or Fire Station Plaza. Enjoy the baby back ribs and soft-serve watermelon ice cream at Mama Bird Southern Kitchen or treat the kids to Rise and Shine’s sweet cup o’ bread. Stop by Zest Bistro & Bar or Spaghetty Western for great pizza, then enjoy the brews and pastries at Perk Up Coffee Shop. While you’re there, you can pick up the dry cleaning or fill up the tank before heading home.
Every Sunday, you can buy local produce and support small businesses at the Southern Highlands Farmers Market. Find local brands such as Hammons Honey and Doty’s Original handcrafted jewelry while enjoying a cup of artisanal coffee by Café do Paraiso. If you miss out on the market, you can still meet the neighbours at the annual yard sale or strike up a conversation when you see them at movie night at the park, stargazing night, or at the Memorial Day Celebration.
If you’re considering calling this fantastic community home, there are a variety of Southern Highlands homes for sale to choose from. Whether you’re looking for something chic and stylish to entertain guests or more of a private haven to relax and unwind in at the end of the day, you’ll find it here in Southern Highlands.
If you’re buying or selling a luxury home in Southern Highlands, Gavin is your local expert and knowledgeable guide to navigating the intricacies of a multi-million dollar real estate transaction. His responsiveness and professionalism is unparalleled and his insider’s edge is essential in the competitive luxury housing market. Call (702) 523-3677 today to get started!
25,084 people live in Southern Highlands, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $46,460. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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