3 Affordable 55+ Active Adult Communites in Southern Nevada
With year-round sunshine, outdoor recreational opportunities, casinos, golf courses, low cost of living, and plenty of wide-open space for some peace and quiet, Nevada is one of the top states to retire in. Beyond just retirement, though, families and active adults seeking ideal places to live in a 55+ Active Adult Retirement Community are finding plenty of great options in Southern Nevada. The articles in this section feature communities in Southern Nevada that have so much to offer, and give you tips and information to begin your search.
There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding where to retire. Things like cost of living, state taxes, climate, landscape, and lifestyle opportunities all come into play. Often listed as one of the best states to retire in, Nevada checks a lot of boxes for retirees. Thanks to its affordability, quality of life, access to healthcare, and more, Nevada has a lot to offer.
For many retirees, the perfect living situation is within a 55+ Active Adult Retirement Community. Most are tailored for active adults aged 55 and over, and provide an array of amenities, social opportunities, and low-maintenance homes. In this article, we’ll look at a few of the more affordable retirement communities in Southern Nevada
Sun City Aliante, North Las Vegas, Nevada
Sun City Aliante was developed by Del Webb from 2003 to 2008. Del Webb offered seven single-family floor plans from 1,155 to 2,105 square feet. Homes include two and three bedrooms, two baths with two-car garages.
Community amenities include tennis courts, recreation center with indoor lap pool/spa, exercise room and several multi-purpose rooms.
Sun City Aliante is located near the foothills of the Sheep Mountain Range and the New VA Medical Hospital in North Las Vegas. The terrain is flat with some unique views of the snow covered Mt. Charleston peak as well as views of the Sheep Mountains. Aliante Casino and Hotel is just minutes away and features a Stadium 16 & IMAX Theater.
Lots of new shopping centers in the area loaded with an array of stores including a new WinCo Foods grocery store, just a few miles away. The 215 Beltline has been completed in the area for fast safe travel. Mt. Charleston recreation area (11,916 ft.) is only a 40 minute drive away and features temperatures 20 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas area in the summer.
So, head up there to cool off during those hot summer days to take a hike or have lunch or dinner at the Mt. Charleston Lodge. Believe it or not, but you can snow ski there 4-5 months of the year at the Mt. Charleston Ski Resort.
Sun City Aliante is home to the Aliante Golf Club which is a city owned 6,900-yard, par-72 course and available for play by the general public.
There are over 30 clubs and interest groups here. There’s also a community activities director coordinating group activities, so go in and introduce yourself and see what’s happening, because there is a club or organization for you here at Sun City Aliante.
There are so many things to do at Aliante, so go out and have some FUN!
Number of Homes: 2,028
Price Range: $250-$500,000 (2/2024)
HOA: $132/Month (2/2024)
Gated: No
Construction Dates: 2003 – 2008
Builder: Del Webb
Los Prados, Las Vegas, Nevada
Los Prados is a 24hr gate guarded 55+ retirement community in the northwest area of Las Vegas, Nevada.
If you’re looking for a place to store your RV onsite year round? This just might be the place for you. The RV storage lot sizes range from a 9’ x 18’ to a 11’ x 40” space. All parking is outdoors and uncovered, but the area is securely fenced and gated. Oh, and did we say how affordable the homes are here in Los Prados too?
Home sizes range from approximately 1,083, 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms and attached 1 ( townhouses ) and 2 garages ( single family ). Single family homes and townhomes ( attached duplex, triplex, four-plex plans ).
Los Prados is comprised of 21 Villages only 4 are 55+ Active Adult Retirement Neighborhoods – Castle Bay Shores, Cedar Point, Colwood Place and Barrington Bay for a total of 1,358 homes. Colwood Place is a small 64 unit townhouse Village of duplex, tri-plex and four-plex homes. Colwood Place also has a private pool/spa area. The remainders of the villages in Los Prados are non 55+.
There is a main 24hr guard gate to the main community, but the 21 villages inside the community are not gated.
Los Prados residents can enjoy a clubhouse with a community director and several multi-purpose rooms for community activities and events. There are two pools, one on each side of the clubhouse with views of the golf course. Note: the pools at the clubhouse are open to the entire Los Prados community and are NOT 55+ active adult community pools. There are also two tennis courts next to the clubhouse. The community is nicely landscaped with mature trees, green grass and desert landscaping. There are plenty of sidewalks and trails for walking and biking throughout the community too.
The Los Prados Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course that was designed by architect Jeff Hardin and built in 1987. It plays to a par of 70, with yardage just under 6000. The greens are among the best in the city, the pace of play averages about 4 hours. Los Prados is a truly enjoyable golf experience in a beautiful relaxed setting.
Los Prados is just 35 minutes from the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area where you can enjoy dozens of great hikes of all levels of experience, a visitor center and maybe even see burros, desert tortoises and if you are really lucky, you may even see some bighorn sheep on the 13 mile scenic one way drive through the beautiful Red Rock Canyon. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is just 3 miles down the road and was home to Howard Hughes at one point. This is also home to the Super Summer Outdoor Theater Mt. Charleston recreation area is only a 40 minute drive away and features temperatures 20 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas/Henderson area in the Summer. So, head up there to cool off during those hot summer days or take a hike. Believe it or not, but you can snow ski there 4-5 months of the year at the Mt. Charleston Ski Resort.
Gated: Yes, Guard-Gated
Types: Single Family and Townhomes
Number of Homes: 1,358
Price Range:$275,000 -$400,000
HOA Monthly Fee $184 SFR & $252 Townhome (as of 2/2024)
Construction Dates: 1986 – 1998
Builder: U.S. Homes
Ovation At Mountain Falls, Pahrump, Nevada
Ovation at Mountains Falls Is a gated community and part of the fabulous Mountain Falls master planned community. Mountains on 3 sides with views of Mt Charleston and the Mountain Falls golf course, you must come out and see this hidden jewel in Pahrump, Nevada. It’s only a short 45 minute drive West of Las Vegas, Nevada is the city of Pahrump and the Mountain Falls Community of Ovation . Pahrump is a small town with a population of about 40,000 and growing. The town’s slogan is “Base Camp to Adventure” as there are many outdoor activities in and around Pahrump. Visit Pahrump, the City of Pahrump and the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce to learn more about Pahrump NV.
Pahrump’s weather is similar to Las Vegas’, but the town is actually 200 feet higher in altitude at 2,695 feet above sea level, so Pahrump cools off at night about 5 to 15 degrees more.
New Homes at Ovation are of a contemporary design and priced @30-40% less the new homes in the 55+ communities of Las Vegas and Henderson.
The 9 beautiful home styles accentuate openness with natural lighting, high quality finishes, and all with electric energy-efficiency. The private outdoor spaces of these homes are perfect for relaxing and dinning with some of the best mountain and golf course views available in your backyard. Standard features include granite kitchen countertops, garden tubs and designer plumbing fixtures in all the home series. You can view all the floor plans and community/home pictures at RetirementAbodes.com/Ovation at Mountain Falls.
There’s no shortage of businesses nearby which include a Smith’s Food and Drug, Albertsons Grocery Store, Starbucks, Home Depot, a Walmart Supercenter and many more.
Looking for a little gaming or dining out? Try the Lakeside Casino, Gold Town or the Pahrump Nugget.
Medical care is close by at Desert View Hospital and is a critical access hospital proudly serving the community for over 10 years. The hospital offers a range of dedicated services, including emergency care, physical therapy, wound care, radiology, surgery, a 24-hour laboratory and cardiopulmonary care.
For our Veterans The VA Pahrump Community Based Outpatient Clinic has recently completed a new 15,000 square foot renovation bringing state-of-the-art technology and telehealth capabilities for veterans to the Pahrump valley.
Mountain Falls Golf Club and The Grill Room restaurant are located inside the Mountain Falls community. Few courses have the stunning views of Mt Charleston and the nearby natural desert landscaping as Mountain Falls with its 5 acre lake. Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Cal Olsen. Recent Awards Include: Top 25 Courses in Nevada 2016 (#3) and Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (#16).
Looking for nearby things to do? The Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club features a 6 mile auto racing track with more than 50 unique configurations, 5-acre lake open to the public on the weekends in the summer for jetpack and paddleboard rentals and lessons. Mountain Falls also has two wineries nearby: Sanders Family Winery and Pahrump Valley Winery, Nevada’s largest and most awarded winery. There are many festivals throughout the year, like the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in February, the Chili Cook-Off Festival in March, VINOJAZZ in May and the Annual car show in October, there is something nearby for everyone.
The Residents’ Center at Mountain Falls is located on the golf course and features an abundance of features. A large family pool with a new cooling off/wading pool, also there is a gated and separate 25’ lap pool and Jacuzzi. Two propane gas fire pits allow you sit and relax and enjoy the golf and views of Mt. Charleston. There is full kitchen for residence to use, billiards and card room, multipurpose room and a large gym with new, state-of-the-art, exercise equipment and Large screen TV for online classes. There is also a full time events coordinator in the club house. Currently, Mountain Falls has 2 ½ miles of walking and bike trails, which will be expanded as the community grows to full capacity on our 1,050 acres.
Home Types: Single Family
Number of Homes: 595 Homes with Optional Addition of @ 300 in the Future (895 Total)
New/Resale: New & Resale
Price range: $300-475,000 ( 2/2024 )
HOA Monthly Fee: $237 (2/2024)
Utilities: Electric Only. No Natural Gas.
Gated: Yes
Construction Dates: 2018 – Present
Builder: William Lyon Homes
If any of these 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities in Southern Nevada have your interest, we invite you to start your home search by checking out RetirementAbodes.com