The Lakes
A water-anchored mature neighborhood on the west side with a resort-adjacent address.
Neighborhood Guide
A mature west-side Las Vegas neighborhood built around a lake, with resort hotels nearby and a distinctly comfortable feel.
The Lakes is a mature west-side Las Vegas neighborhood built around a large central lake, located just south of Summerlin near the Royal Links and with resort hotels close by. Its identity is water-anchored and quietly resort-adjacent.
Setting
West side, Summerlin edge
Character
Lake living, mature
Nearby
Resorts, retail, golf
Best for
Water views, convenience
Live Listings
Homes for Sale in The Lakes
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What makes it home
Life inside The Lakes
The centerpiece is the community lake, around which many homes sit on water fronts or with lake views. It gives the neighborhood a softer, more resort-like feel than typical valley subdivisions, and it remained a distinctly comfortable place to live.
Positioned near the western Strip edge and the southern Summerlin retail, The Lakes pairs its water character with genuine convenience. It is a favorite for buyers who want a lakeside feel without a far-flung community.
Who The Lakes truly fits
- Lake and water views
- Mature character
- West-side convenience
- Resort-adjacent living
- Move-up and established buyers
Local Lifestyle
How everyday life works around The Lakes
Dining & coffee
- The Lakes' lakefront setting and Rampart Boulevard bring local cafés and restaurants close.
- Spring Mountain Road's international dining corridor is about 10 minutes south.
Parks & recreation
- The community's man-made lakes and walking paths give it a resort-style park feel.
- Desert Breeze Park on Spring Mountain Road adds splash pads, sports fields, and a dog park.
Commute & practicals
Approximate drive times in normal traffic: the Strip 15 to 25 minutes, Harry Reid International Airport 25 to 30 minutes, and downtown Las Vegas 15 to 20 minutes. Groceries, urgent care, and medical offices line Rampart and Charleston, with Spring Valley Hospital within 10 to 15 minutes. Fiber availability is address-specific.
Questions people ask
Straight answers about The Lakes
Is The Lakes a lake community or a neighborhood?
It is a neighborhood built around a lake, not a traditional lake resort. Homes closest to the water carry the premium and the character.
Is The Lakes close to the resorts?
It sits near the western edge of the Strip area, and several resort and golf properties are within a short drive, which adds to its resort-adjacent appeal.
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