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About the Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Las Vegas is famous for its massive and lavish casino resorts and unrestricted availability of alcoholic beverages.  Considered the Entertainment Capital of the World, it's also one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.  With its mild winters and dry summers, who wouldn't want to live in this desert paradise?

Las Vegas has retained very affordable real estate prices in comparison to other western U.S. cities. Consequently, the city has recently enjoyed an enormous boom both in population and in tourism.  Allow me to show you all this area has to offer in real estate, including Nevada Trails, Mountains Edge, Rhodes Ranch, Southern Highlands, and Summerlin.  Whether you are looking for a home in a family-oriented neighborhood, a luxury home, condo or investment property, my knowledge of the Las Vegas area and my detail-oriented style will find your dream home!


Southwest

Mountain's Edge

Mountain's Edge

This master-planned community located in the southwest portion of the Las Vegas valley boasts more than 500 acres of land devoted to open space, parks and trail systems.  With an eye towards the future, the 22 different homebuilders developing Mountain's Edge build to Energy Star standards, saving money on utility bills for homeowners, and saving natural resources for us all.

Located near Rainbow Blvd. and Blue Diamond Road, the community conveniently resides within Clark County and is served by Interstates 15, 215 and 515 and several other major roadways.  When complete, the community will offer 12,500 homes for sale in dozens of different Clark County neighborhoods.  Each neighborhood in Mountain's Edge offers its own set of amenities, including swimming pools, neighborhood parks, views, exercise areas, athletic courts and walking trails. There are 670 acres of realty, public areas including space designated towards shopping, schools and a " In addition, the 320-acre, western-themed, regional park around Arden Dome will be the first of its kind in the Las Vegas area.

Exploration Park opened in May 2007 and was built on 80 acres at the community's main entrance, and features volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic areas and an amphitheater. It also includes a Western Theme Park which blends elements of the community's geography and history.  Behind the building facades are climbing structures, slides and other equipment.  Dirt streets line the town square capturing the Main Street appearance and sense of the Old West.  The streets of the town square lead to play areas featuring covered wagon play structures, rocking horses tied to hitching posts outside the buildings and a water tower splash park.

Exploration Peak rises 2,846 feet and offers a series of hiking trails, ranging from the leisurely to more challenging hikes.  A 280-acre regional park is planned near the center of the community with adult and youth baseball fields, multi-use sports fields, picnic areas and children's playgrounds.

Arroyo Market Square on Rainbow Boulevard at the Las Vegas Beltway has welcomed nine big-box retailers since it opened late last year.  This affords residents in this area convenient "one-stop shopping in a convenient location.

The 950,000-square-foot Arroyo Market Square is part of a 450-acre master-planned office, retail and industrial project and boasts tenants including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Sam's Club and Best Buy.  Other tenants that have signed leases include Sports Chalet, Babies "R" Us, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross Dress For Less, Marshall's, Michael's, OfficeMax, Party City, PetSmart, Paddock, Ulta, Famous Footwear, Dress Barn, Men's Wearhouse and Hallmark.  Restaurants include Chili's, Mimi's Cafe and Jason's Deli.    

Rhodes Ranch

Rhodes Ranch

A lush oasis in the desert, Rhodes Ranch is a master planned community full of mature palm trees, walking paths, and spectacular mountain views.  The gated community includes a championship golf course, and the Rhodes Ranch Recreation Center.  

The Fun Zone offers family fitness, sports and activities in a multi-million dollar state of the art facility and includes a water slide, basketball courts, and full gymnasium.

For great off-the-strip fun, visit Sunset Station, Goldcoast Station, Red Rock Station and Durango Station.

The location of Rhodes Ranch offers easy access to major travel routes and all the excitement Las Vegas has to offer.  The 215 Beltway connects you to many destinations throughout the Valley.  The Las Vegas Strip and Airport are only 15 minutes away.
Charming courtyards, spacious floor plans, gourmet kitchens, dramatic Rhodes Ranch golf course views will make your living in Rhodes Ranch memorable in every way.  Great selection of floor plans, communities and prices from the mid $200’s to $1.5 million. 




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Nevada Trails

Nevada Trails

Nevada Trails is a gorgeous community comprised of three wonderful neighborhoods, Palo Verde, Acacia and Mesquite.  The Nevada Trails community anchors the developments in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.  Surrounded by acres of parks, convenient shopping and schools, this masterfully planned community of new homes gives you the perfect blend of peaceful living and easy access to work and play.  Nevada Trails has grown into an established community with some 23 acres of parks and 10 acres of trails.

Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands offers an ideal setting for families of all ages, with acres of parks, open spaces and recreational facilities, including ball fields and tennis courts – providing numerous options for active lifestyles.  And for those who want to walk, hike or bike within the beautiful natural surroundings, a trail system intertwines throughout the community.

You’ll find all the conveniences of shopping, dining, a fire station, and more right in the community, and Southern Highlands boasts both public and private schools – either open or under construction.  Not to mention a host of entertaining community events throughout the year.  Plus, the exclusive Southern Highlands Golf Club and Spa Southern Highlands offer tradition and luxury, at a private club that is consistently ranked among the best in the country.

Southern Highlands offers homes with truly spectacular views of the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding mountains just a short 15 minute drive south from the Las Vegas Strip.














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Sullivan Square

Sullivan Square



What does it take to build a city within a city?  How do you bring downtown, midtown, and uptown, at your doorstep?  Opening in late 2008 to early 2009, Sullivan Square is a traditional city neighborhood growing in the heart of Las Vegas.  Sullivan Square takes the best of iconic cities’ turn-of-the-century inspired brownstones, live/workspaces, lofts, terraces, towers, luxury terraced condominiums clustered around neighborhood parks and pubs.  You’ll also find hometown conveniences, such as specialty markets, cafes and a complete range of personal services, all just steps from your front door.  It is truly a city within a city.


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Tropicana Beltway Center

With superior visibility from major roadways and the 215 beltway, the Tropicana Beltway Center is a prized location in one of Las Vegas’ fastest growing areas in the heart of the southwest shopping hub.  Located at W Tropicana Ave at Fort Apache Rd., the center has easy access from several master-planned communities and new developments.  The center has dominant anchor tenants including Wal-Mart Supercenter, Lowes, Ross, Sports Authority, Office Max, PetSmart, Pier 1 and more. 

Northwest

Summerlin

Summerlin

Summerlin is a planned community built by The Howard Hughes Corporation (now an affiliate of General Growth Properties) in southern Nevada, along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley near the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  This family oriented community has bicycle lanes on most major roads, over 100 parks, and nine golf courses.

Located in the heart of Summerlin is the state-of-the-art Red Rock Casino.  Featuring two high-limit areas and thousands of games, the casino offers a comprehensive gaming experience and sports book.

Just 15 miles west of Las Vegas is Red Rock Canyon National Park.  The scenic drive there offers numerous stops for sightseeing and photography.  Hiking trails are accessible from the designated pullouts and parking areas.  For climbers and bikers, these trails, varying in length and challenge, offer spectacular views of the Spring Mountains and the Las Vegas Valley.

Looking for a cool spot in the heat of the summer?  Just a brief 35-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip, Mt. Charleston awaits you!  At 7,717 feet elevation, temperatures generally average 30 degrees cooler in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest's Kyle Canyon than in the Las Vegas Valley.  Surrounded by Juniper, Mountain Mahogany, Aspen, and Ponderosa pine trees, nature is all around you.  Hummingbirds, woodpeckers and chipmunks are everywhere.  Even the occasional deer sighting is commonplace at the Mt. Charleston Lodge. 

The Lakes

Located directly west of the Strip and south of Summerlin, this lush community was built in the mid-1980's around several large man-made lakes and offers a variety of water sports. Original residents were on the fringes of what was then the city of Las Vegas, but now The Lakes is in the hub of activity close to the Strip. There are lots of green belt areas and jogging trails for residents, and great shopping and schools are located close by. 

Spanish Trails

This beautiful guard gated community is located approximately 15 minutes west of the strip. It is bordered on the north by Tropicana and on the east by Rainbow. There are 1252 homes here in 11 separate neighborhoods/communities.  Amenities include fitness center, tennis center, 2 pools and 2 spas. The 4 townhome neighborhoods have access to these as well as their own pools and spas. Memberships are available to the Spanish Trails Golf and Country Club. These are offered and sold by individual members. Prices for golf memberships usually run under $30,000 with social memberships available the the $3,000 to $4,000 range.  The association provides lists of memberships available for sale. Most of these homes were constructed in the 1980's and 1990's. This project was the first of its kind in Las Vegas. The elevation at Spanish Trails ranges from 2,313 ft. to 2,504 ft. above sea level.

Peccole Ranch

Peccole Ranch is a beautiful secluded master planned community on the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley.  The community is comprised of 640 acres, including 284 acres of common area and 46 acres of beautifully landscaped tree lined paseos and walkways for the enjoyment of all the residents.

Peccole Ranch is home to twenty two separate neighborhoods, ten of which are gated communities, designed for families desiring privacy and serenity.  The master plan includes single family subdivisions, multiple family complexes, shopping centers, and office buildings. Parks, golf courses, and casinos are nearby and the community has its own clubhouse and tennis courts.

Peccole Village within Peccole Ranch consists of two neighborhoods, La Ventana (gated) and Canyon Hills (non gated) with a total of 354 homes ranging in size from 1200 square feet to 2600 square feet and priced from approximately $250,000 to $470,000. These neighborhoods are located next to the Arbors Tennis and Play Park which has basketball courts, barbecues, picnic tables and walking trails. Residents also have access to the Peccole Ranch Leisure Center which hosts loads of activities and has an Olympic size swimming pool.
 
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Queen's Ridge

Queens Ridge real estate presents a spectacular opportunity to be part of an exclusive and luxurious gated community. Set among fragrant garden pathways, European style homes and estates transfer the discerning buyer into a fabulous world of sophistication and elegance.

Dramatically situated against the background of Red Rock Canyon in the Mojave Desert, Queens Ridge real estate is the pinnacle of an opulent sanctuary. The area features spectacular scenery, complete with rugged rock formations, desert vegetation, and magnificent open vistas. The stunning environment provides wonderful opportunities to hike, rock-climb, bike or simply take in the beauty of the 13-mile picturesque drive. Lake Mead, the World's largest man-made lake is only 45 minutes drive and offers an exciting array of water-sports and activities.

Residents will enjoy a vast assortment of high-end amenities. Fabulous restaurants and specialty shops are plentiful and the recreation facilities contained within the community are numerous, with swimming pools, fitness centers and tennis courts providing the very essence of spa-living.

A Queens Ridge home offers you the safety of a 24-hour guard-gated community that will ensure you and your family have the peace of mind knowing that security is of the highest importance. The community has access to excellent public schools that are part of the Clark County School District, while choice is maintained by a selection of private school options.

Golfing is fantastic as the Queens Ridge real estate community centers around the magnificent Badlands Golf 27 hole championship course. The course designed by the world famous Johnny Miller in cooperation with Chi Chi Rodriguez, features a full-service clubhouse with restaurant and bar and is consistently ranked as one of Nevada's best.

This unique Queens Ridge real estate community is located close to the excitement of Las Vegas, and it benefits from the fabulous economic environment. Clark County is one of America's fastest growing economic regions with employment opportunities continuing to soar. Your Queens Ridge home is set in the heart of this dramatic economic climate making it an outstanding investment, one that will continue to appreciate while providing the safety and security of a luxurious gated-community.

Featuring world-class luxury homes set against the tranquil beauty of the Red Rock Canyon, Queens Ridge real estate offers a lifestyle of elegance and excitement. This special community of unrivalled flair and imagination truly is a stunning oasis.

 

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2885 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146

Phone: (702) 252-7100 (Century 21 office)
Cell: (702) 738-3457 / E-mail: Click here / Website: ANDREWGARCIAHOMES.COM


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