Las Vegas, Nevada
The Lakes
Homes For Sale
Las Vegas's original waterfront community — built around a 320-acre artificial lake in the heart of the city, with lakefront paths, private beach clubs, and homes that command water views from just about every street.
Where is The Lakes?
Located in west-central Las Vegas — close to Summerlin Parkway and the Suncoast Casino, roughly 15 minutes from the Strip.
New The Lakes Listings
The latest homes listed in The Lakes community — houses, condos, and townhomes with water views starting at $400K.
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The Lakes: Las Vegas's Original Waterfront Community
The Lakes is one of Las Vegas's oldest and most distinctive master-planned communities — built in the late 1980s around a series of man-made lakes totaling about 320 acres of open water in the west-central part of the city. At a time when every other Las Vegas subdivision was a grid of stucco on flat desert, The Lakes was doing something genuinely different: building a community around water.
The centerpiece is the Beach Club at The Lakes — a private facility for community residents with swimming, paddle sports, and direct lake access. A lakefront jogging and cycling path loops around the main lake, and it's not uncommon to see residents out at sunrise feeding ducks or watching the water catch the morning light from the Spring Mountains.
The location is one of The Lakes' underrated strengths. It sits in the sweet spot between Summerlin and the Strip — close enough to the Suncoast Casino and Summerlin Parkway to feel convenient, but without the price premium that comes with a Summerlin address. Professionals who need to stay close to the valley's employment centers consistently find The Lakes a better value than comparable waterfront addresses further west.
Mature trees — rare in a Las Vegas suburb — line many of the streets, and the community's age gives it a settled, established character that newer developments can't replicate. For buyers who want distinctive, Las Vegas at its most livable, The Lakes delivers.
The Lakes At a Glance
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Call 725.239.9950What Sets The Lakes Apart
A 320-acre lake system, private beach club, and central location — here's why buyers keep choosing The Lakes.
320-Acre Lake System
Las Vegas's original man-made waterfront — 320 acres of open water in the middle of the city. Most streets in The Lakes have direct or partial water views, which is genuinely rare in any Las Vegas community at this price point.
Private Beach Club
The Beach Club at The Lakes is a private facility exclusively for community residents. Swimming, paddle sports, and direct lake access — the kind of amenity you'd expect in a coastal market, not a desert suburb.
Lakefront Walking Path
A dedicated path loops around the main lake — popular with joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, and families at all hours. It's the kind of daily-use infrastructure that genuinely improves quality of life.
Central Las Vegas Location
The Lakes sits at a practical crossroads — close to Summerlin Parkway, the Suncoast Casino, and major retail on Charleston and Sahara. Everything in the valley is 20 minutes or less without paying Summerlin prices.
Mature Trees & Established Feel
Planted in the late 1980s, the trees throughout The Lakes have had 35+ years to mature. Walking through the community feels dramatically different from a newer Las Vegas suburb — shaded streets are a genuine amenity here.
Strong Community Identity
The Lakes has a neighborhood feel that many larger Las Vegas communities struggle to achieve. The beach club, the lakefront path, and the physical layout of the community naturally draw residents together in a way that pure-HOA communities don't.
Neighborhoods Within The Lakes
From lakefront estate sections to more accessible attached communities — The Lakes has options at multiple price points.
Prime lakefront positions with direct water access. Larger lot sizes and some of the most sought-after addresses within the community.
Spacious single-family homes with strong lake sightlines. A mix of custom and semi-custom builds from the original development phase.
Well-established single-family neighborhood within walking distance of the beach club and lake path. A consistent value within The Lakes.
One of the larger sub-neighborhoods in The Lakes. Good lot sizes, consistent HOA maintenance, and proximity to the main lake amenities.
Well-positioned relative to the lakefront path with a mix of floor plans. Popular with buyers who prioritize walkable access to water over direct lake views.
The most exclusive section of The Lakes — immediate adjacency to the Beach Club with the community's best combination of lake views and amenity access.
320 Acres of Open Water in the Middle of Las Vegas
The Lakes was built around a premise that still feels surprising today: you can have genuine waterfront living in the Nevada desert, minutes from the city center. The lake system is real, the water sports are real, and the evening walks around the lake are exactly what they sound like.
Residents have access to the Beach Club, the lakefront path, and the kind of daily outdoor life that most Las Vegas neighborhoods don't offer. The Suncoast Casino next door provides dining and entertainment without the Strip commute.
Schools Serving The Lakes Families
The Lakes is zoned to CCSD schools in west Las Vegas, with private options nearby.
Public Schools (CCSD)
Private & Charter Nearby
Charter & Magnet
The Lakes Las Vegas — Common Questions
Answers to what buyers most often ask about The Lakes community.
Ready to Find Your Home at The Lakes?
Las Vegas's original waterfront community — genuine lake views, a private beach club, and a central location that newer communities can't replicate.
Nevada Lic. #S.0181401.LLC · lpt Realty