Top 10 Luxury Neighborhoods, Las Vegas (2026)
The top luxury neighborhoods in Las Vegas in 2026 are The Ridges (Summerlin), MacDonald Highlands (Henderson), Ascaya (Henderson), Reverence (Summerlin), Red Rock Country Club, Lake Las Vegas, Anthem Country Club, Inspirada (luxury sections), Roma Hills, and Seven Hills. The Ridges and MacDonald Highlands lead on price per square foot and absolute sale price.
How were these Las Vegas luxury neighborhoods ranked?
This ranking weighs five factors using Q1 2026 closing data from the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®: median sale price, average price per square foot, average lot size, security/gating, and resale stability over the last 5 years.
All ten communities require buyers to be financially qualified above $1M. Order is based on a composite of the five factors — not a single metric.
1. The Ridges (Summerlin)
The Ridges remains the most expensive Las Vegas luxury community by average price per square foot, crossing $675/sqft in March 2026. Built around the Bear's Best golf course, the community combines guard-gated security with newer contemporary architecture.
- Median sale price: $3.2M
- Average price per square foot: $675
- Notable: Bear's Best Golf Club, walking distance to Downtown Summerlin
2. MacDonald Highlands (Henderson)
MacDonald Highlands recorded the largest single-residence sale of 2026 at $14.2M. Hillside lots above the valley deliver some of the most dramatic views in Nevada.
- Median sale price: $4.1M
- Average price per square foot: $625
- Notable: DragonRidge Country Club, custom-only lots, hillside views
3. Ascaya (Henderson)
Ascaya is a custom-only hillside community above Henderson with some of the largest lots in the valley. Average closing time is under 30 days when properly priced.
- Median sale price: $5.2M
- Average lot size: 1+ acre
- Notable: Custom-only architecture, full hillside privacy
4. Reverence (Summerlin)
A newer Summerlin guard-gated village by Pulte's American West, Reverence offers semi-custom new construction with lot premiums above $1.6M.
- Median sale price: $2.4M
- Notable: New construction, walking trails, Red Rock views
5. Red Rock Country Club (Summerlin)
Two Arnold Palmer–designed courses anchor this guard-gated community. Inventory ranges from courtyard homes around $1.2M to custom estates above $5M.
- Median sale price: $1.6M
- Notable: 36 holes of golf, country-club amenities
6. Lake Las Vegas (Henderson)
The valley's only true waterfront luxury community, Lake Las Vegas wraps a 320-acre private lake with three guard-gated subdivisions, two championship golf courses, and a Mediterranean-themed village.
- Median sale price: $1.4M
- Notable: Waterfront, marinas, two golf courses
7. Anthem Country Club (Henderson)
A guard-gated golf community in the Anthem master plan with a Hale Irwin–designed course and panoramic valley views from the upper benches.
- Median sale price: $1.3M
- Notable: Hale Irwin golf, valley views
8. Inspirada (luxury sections, Henderson)
While Inspirada has a strong family-friendly mid-tier base, its newer luxury sections deliver $1M+ semi-custom homes on premium lots.
- Median sale price (luxury sections): $1.1M
- Notable: 100+ acres of parks, family-friendly luxury
9. Roma Hills (Henderson)
A guard-gated boutique community of fewer than 200 custom homes adjacent to Anthem, known for Mediterranean architecture and large lots.
- Median sale price: $1.7M
- Notable: Custom-only, Mediterranean architecture
10. Seven Hills (Henderson)
A mature, gated golf community in Henderson featuring Rio Secco Golf Club. A more accessible luxury entry point compared to MacDonald Highlands or Ascaya.
- Median sale price: $1.0M
- Notable: Rio Secco golf, established community
Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive neighborhood in Las Vegas?+
The Ridges in Summerlin is the most expensive Las Vegas neighborhood by average price per square foot ($675+/sqft in 2026), while MacDonald Highlands in Henderson sets the records for absolute sale price, including a $14.2M residence sale in 2026.
What is the best luxury neighborhood in Las Vegas?+
The Ridges in Summerlin and MacDonald Highlands in Henderson are widely considered the two best luxury neighborhoods in Las Vegas. The Ridges leads on walkability, golf, and contemporary new construction; MacDonald Highlands leads on hillside views, lot size, and absolute price ceiling.
Which Las Vegas luxury neighborhood is on the water?+
Lake Las Vegas in Henderson is the only luxury neighborhood in the Las Vegas valley built around a true waterfront — a 320-acre private lake with marinas, three guard-gated subdivisions, and two championship golf courses.
Are the Las Vegas luxury neighborhoods gated?+
Most are. The Ridges, MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya, Reverence, Red Rock Country Club, Anthem Country Club, Lake Las Vegas, Roma Hills, and Seven Hills are all guard-gated. Inspirada has gated and non-gated luxury sections.
Which Las Vegas luxury community has the largest lots?+
Ascaya in Henderson has the largest typical lots among the top luxury communities, frequently exceeding one acre, followed by MacDonald Highlands and Roma Hills.
Sources
Stephen Tomes
REALTOR® at Huntington & Ellis, A Real Estate Agency. 20+ years in Las Vegas real estate, 78+ closed Vegas transactions. Nevada license BS.0146591. Reach Stephen at (702) 703-9077 or stomes@huntingtonandellis.com.