South Las Vegas, Nevada

Southern Highlands
Homes For Sale

Las Vegas's most livable zip code — a prestigious master-planned community with a private golf club, guard-gated enclaves, and a price-per-square-foot that would stun any California buyer.

300+Active Listings
$500K–$5M+Price Range
3Property Types
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Where is Southern Highlands?

Located at the southernmost edge of Las Vegas — just 15 minutes from Harry Reid Airport with direct I-15 access to Henderson and California.

~20 min
to the Strip
via I-15 N
~15 min
to Harry Reid Airport
via I-15 N → I-215 W
~15 min
to Henderson
via I-215 E
~4.5 hrs
to Los Angeles
via I-15 S

New Southern Highlands Listings

The latest homes listed in Southern Highlands — guard-gated luxury, golf course living, and executive estates from $500K.

Listing data sourced from regional MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Updated daily.

Southern Highlands: Las Vegas Prestige, Without the Price Tag

Southern Highlands sits at the southernmost point of Las Vegas — quieter, more private, and more uniformly upscale than most of the valley. The community is anchored by Southern Highlands Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer championship design that gives the entire development a sense of purpose and permanence that newer Las Vegas communities often lack. The club is private, which does something important: it keeps the golf course beautiful and the community composition largely consistent.

The guard-gating here is comprehensive. The outer community has primary security gates, and several interior enclaves — Vista Encanto, Regency, the Foothills — have their own secondary guard stations. For executives and families who prioritize genuine privacy and security, Southern Highlands delivers a level of protection that few communities in the valley can match at comparable price points. Crime rates in Southern Highlands are among the lowest in all of Las Vegas.

The location story is often what surprises buyers. Harry Reid International Airport is 15 minutes away via I-15 — a commute that makes Southern Highlands the logical choice for anyone who travels frequently for business. The I-15 runs directly south to California, making weekend drives to Los Angeles and San Diego more straightforward than from Summerlin or Henderson. For executives and second-home buyers who split time between Nevada and California, the math on Southern Highlands' location is compelling.

Southern Highlands At a Glance

LocationSouth Las Vegas, NV
TypeGated Master-Planned
Golf ClubPrivate (Arnold Palmer)
Min Price$500K
HOA$75–$200/mo
Airport15 min
To Strip~20 min
To Henderson~15 min
Security24-hr Guard-Gated
State Income TaxNone
Property Tax Rate~0.6%
Distance to Los Angeles~4.5 hrs

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The Reasons Executives and Families Choose Southern Highlands

Private golf, guard-gated security, airport proximity, and ultra-low crime — here's what defines Las Vegas's southernmost prestige address.

Private Golf Club (Arnold Palmer)

Southern Highlands Golf Club is a true private member club anchored by an Arnold Palmer championship design. The course is maintained to country club standards and serves as the social and architectural centerpiece of the entire community.

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Guard-Gated Enclaves

Multiple layers of security define Southern Highlands — community-level guard gates and sub-community secondary gates in the premium enclaves. Twenty-four-hour security is a standard feature, not an upgrade.

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Airport 15 Minutes Away

Harry Reid International Airport is the shortest executive commute of any upscale Las Vegas community. For frequent flyers and business travelers, this single geographic fact makes Southern Highlands the rational choice.

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Ultra-Low Crime Rate

Southern Highlands consistently records among the lowest crime rates in all of Las Vegas, benefiting from gated access, private security, and the demographic consistency of the community.

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Executive Lifestyle

The community profile skews heavily toward executives, business owners, and professionals. The private club, gating, and community character create an environment that supports that lifestyle throughout.

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Excellent School Options

Southern Highlands is zoned to strong CCSD schools including Liberty High School, one of Henderson area's highest-rated public schools. Private options including Faith Lutheran serve the community as well.

Find Your Enclave in Southern Highlands

From entry-level luxury to private-gated trophy estates — Southern Highlands has a neighborhood for every level of the executive market.

The Foothills
Guard-Gated · Golf Views

Premium positioning within Southern Highlands with golf course views and elevated terrain. Guard-gated with larger lots and more spacious floor plans.

From $550K
Painted Desert
Established · Family

A well-regarded neighborhood within Southern Highlands featuring consistent HOA maintenance and a mix of family-sized homes. Popular with professionals relocating from California.

From $600K
Regency
Semi-Custom · Private

An upscale gated enclave within Southern Highlands featuring larger semi-custom homes on premium lots. Secondary guard gate provides additional privacy.

From $800K
Vista Encanto
Ultra-Luxury · Guard-Gated

The most exclusive address within Southern Highlands — custom and semi-custom estates with the highest level of gating and privacy. A true trophy community.

From $1M+
Emerald
Entry Luxury · Value

An accessible entry point into Southern Highlands prestige. Well-maintained and benefiting from all community amenities while offering the most competitive pricing within the gates.

From $500K
Enclave at Southern Highlands
Premium · Gated

A guard-gated enclave featuring upscale single-family homes with well-maintained streets and proximity to the Southern Highlands Golf Club.

From $700K
Championship golf course at Southern Highlands Las Vegas

Private Golf, Airport Access, and the Desert's Best-Kept Secret

Life in Southern Highlands moves at a different pace than the rest of Las Vegas. The community is large enough to have everything you need — the private club, parks, and retail — but intimate enough that it doesn't feel like a city.

The Arnold Palmer golf course defines daily life for members in a way that goes beyond just the game. The clubhouse, the dining, the practice facilities — it's a social infrastructure that builds the kind of community connection that most Las Vegas neighborhoods lack. For buyers who prioritize a genuine community identity alongside privacy and security, Southern Highlands delivers both.

Southern Highlands Golf Club — Arnold Palmer design, private membership, championship conditioning
24-hour guard-gated security across the community and secondary gates in premium enclaves
Harry Reid Airport 15 minutes away — the best business traveler commute in Las Vegas
Community parks, walking paths, and maintained open space throughout the development
Quick I-15 access south to Jean, Primm, and ultimately Los Angeles (~4.5 hours)
Henderson's retail, dining, and arts district 15 minutes east via the 215

Schools Serving Southern Highlands Families

Strong public options and respected private schools within the community and nearby.

Public Schools (CCSD)

Liberty High School9–12
Del E. Webb Middle School6–8
Elise L. Wolff ElementaryK–5
Multiple CCSD Elementary SchoolsK–5

Private & Faith-Based

Faith Lutheran Middle & High6–12
Faith Lutheran AcademyK–5
Desert Christian AcademyK–12
Private Options NearbyVarious

Charter & Specialized

Pinecrest Academy (Henderson)PreK–12
Doral AcademyK–8
Charter School OptionsVarious
School Assignment Note: Zoning varies by address within Southern Highlands. Always confirm your specific assignment with CCSD before purchasing.

Southern Highlands FAQ

Common questions from buyers considering Las Vegas's most prestigious gated master-planned community.

Yes — Southern Highlands is a guard-gated master-planned community with multiple guard-gated enclaves within the larger development. The community has 24-hour security at primary access points, and several of the premium sub-communities (like Vista Encanto and Regency) have their own secondary guard gates for an additional level of privacy.
Southern Highlands Golf Club is a private member club featuring an Arnold Palmer-designed championship course. Membership is by application and involves initiation fees and annual dues — it is not automatically included with home purchase. However, living in Southern Highlands gives residents priority access to the membership waitlist. Contact us for current membership information.
Southern Highlands homes range from approximately $500,000 for smaller single-family homes and townhomes in entry communities like Emerald, up to $5M+ for custom estates in Vista Encanto and premium hillside addresses. The median falls in the $700K–$1.2M range depending on size, lot, and sub-community.
Both are prestigious master-planned communities, but they have distinct characters. Summerlin is larger (22,500 acres vs. roughly 2,200 for Southern Highlands), has more established retail (Downtown Summerlin), and sits against Red Rock Canyon. Southern Highlands is more intimate, more uniformly upscale, features a private golf club, and is positioned much closer to the airport — a significant advantage for frequent travelers and executives. Southern Highlands also tends to offer more guard-gating per dollar spent.
From most Southern Highlands addresses to the Las Vegas Strip is approximately 20–25 minutes via I-15 North. To Harry Reid International Airport is approximately 15 minutes — one of the shortest airport commutes of any upscale Las Vegas community. This proximity to the airport is a consistent draw for business travelers and executives.
Southern Highlands has demonstrated strong investment fundamentals — guard-gated prestige, private golf club anchoring, limited land available for new development, and consistent executive-level demand. The community has held value well through market cycles and benefits from being perceived as one of Las Vegas's most prestigious addresses. The airport proximity also makes it popular with short-term rental investors in appropriate zones.

Ready to Find Your Southern Highlands Home?

Private golf, guard-gated prestige, airport proximity, and a price-per-square-foot that would be impossible anywhere in California.

Nevada Lic. #S.0181401.LLC · lpt Realty