The 2024 Guide To The Top 3 NEW HOME 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities In Henderson/Las Vegas/Mesquite

Residents enjoy convenient access to the I215, I515 and the Newly built I11 freeways. Abundant shopping nearby includes the Lake Mead Crossing shopping center which includes a Target, Marshalls and a Ross department store.  A new Smiths grocery store is scheduled to be build late 2020 10 minutes away at Heritage at Cadence.  A short 25-minute drive away is the Harry Reid International Airport  for those jet setters and the world-class Las Vegas Strip with wonderful dining, shopping and entertainment is minutes away.

You’re also, 15 minutes away from the Green Valley Ranch Resort and Casino where you can enjoy a night out and some great dinning choices in the casino. Next to the Green Valley Ranch Casino is a Cheese Cake Factory Restaurant an RetirementAabodes  favorite.

Nearby are some really fun things to see and some road trips you may want to take. Like the Hoover Dam located just minutes away. Lake Mead offers boating and fishing and a wonderful 50 mile scenic drive to the small city of Overton. While you’re there, stop at Sugars the local dining “Hot Spot” for a great breakfast or lunch, but before you drive back make sure you stop by the Valley of Fire State Park.

Do you want to do some great biking or hiking just minutes away?  Try the 20+ miles of biking and walking trails just outside the main entrance to Lake Las Vegas or try Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and Black Mountainfor some great hiking just minutes away. Within a 3 hours’ drive is the South rim of the Grand Canyon – Bright Angle Lodge.  Bryce Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Zion National Park  are National Parks within a few hour’s drive or more and are a “MUST SEE” if you’ve never been.

There are five Golf courses close by for the golf lovers.

The Chimera Golf Club was designed in 2003 by Ted Robinson Jr. The 6,906 yard layout boasts forgiving fairways and a playable desert landscape which provides a fair challenge from any set of tees. The natural terrain and unparalleled views of the Las Vegas Strip make Chimera Golf Club an incredible place to enjoy a round.

Reflection Bay Golf Club is set on luxurious Lake Las Vegas, located 20 minutes east of the Las Vegas Strip. A 320 acre man-made lake, Lake Las Vegas is the centerpiece of this high-end residential resort community. Built in 1998, Reflection Bay Golf Club was designed by 18 time Major winner Jack Nicklaus.

The Falls Golf Club (702) 567-9402 is one of the signature golf courses located at the Lake Las Vegas Resort. This resort is located about 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The golf course was designed by Tom Weiskopf who directed the Falls between rugged desert landscape and shoreline holes.

Sun City Anthem has two very challenging 18 hole golf courses close by too. The Lexington is a 7,143-yard par 72 course that will put your shot-making skills to the test. The Concord is a 7,034-yard par 72 course that will challenge all players.

Del Webb at Lake Las Vegas offers an array of single-story homes and modern floor plans.  Residents can enjoy Lake and Mountain views from many of the back yards and there’s also an abundance of  recreation opportunities close by, including a 320-acre man made lake, an expansive 10,000 sq. ft. recreation center (Estimated Completion Date Is the Summer of 2021), walking trails, outdoor pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, a retail village, grocery store, resort hotels and renowned golf make Del Webb Lake Las Vegas a great place to call HOME.

Sprawling grounds, pristine facilities, abundant amenities and exquisite homes are only part of the luxurious lifestyle afforded at Regency at Summerlin, 2017 winner for Best Age-Qualified Senior Living Community at the PCBC Gold Nugget Awards. Within the staff-gated community, residents will enjoy a private resort-like setting, and thanks to low-maintenance living at its best.

Gated: Yes, Gated with a virtual concierge and roaming security at night 7 days a week.
New/Resale: Both
Price Range: Staring at High $400’s to $1,200’s+ (as of 4/2023)
Single Family Homes: 462 Phase one + Phase 2 coming soon
Age Restrictions: 55+
HOA Due: Lake Las Vegas Master Plan $459* per Quarter (as of 4/2023)
HOA Due: -Del Webb Lake Las Vegas $195* per month (as of 4/2023)
*HOA Monthly Total is $347 (Lake Las Vegas Master Plan + Del Webb Lake Las Vegas)
Local Improvement District (LID):  $509 bi-annually (early pay off is available)
Capital Contribution: 1/3% of Selling Price
Construction Date:  2020 – present
Builder: Del Webb/Pulte Group

Las Vegas, NV

Regency at Summerlin

The Regency at Summerlin community features 9 elegant home designs ( only 5 plans currently being built.  The 4 Pinnacle Collections are sold out ) on spacious lots with views of the Las Vegas strip or Spring Mountains. The Palisades and The Summit collections range from 1,665’ to 2,223 square feet featuring 2 or 3 Bedrooms and a dual Master Suite option ( resale homes only ). The Palisades collection has a detached 16’x13’ office accessible from the rear courtyard for a great private home office space. Resale homes are now coming available too. From layout to design, Toll Brothers lets you create your dream home by offering hundreds of options to personalize your home.

Every home includes outstanding standard features such as 10′ ceilings, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and upgraded cabinetry. Options are almost endless to make your Toll Brothers home a place you want to come home too.

The Regency Clubhouse is a 22,000 sq. ft. centerpiece of the community. It boasts an indoor lap pool, a grand lounge with 2 fireplaces, game room, fitness center and library. The facility also houses a Great Room entertaining space for community events and private parties. Outside you’ll find and outdoor BBQ eating area “Marigold Glade Cabana” for parties. There are cabanas around the outdoor resort-style pool and several tennis courts adjacent to the pool area that will allow you to have some friendly competition with your neighbors. A multi-purpose room with a full kitchen will also be utilized for community parties and gatherings.

An on-site lifestyle director Miranda will be planning events for residents to get to know each other like: The Community Dinner outing featuring restaurants like North Italia, Scenic Brewing Company and a RetirementAbodes favorite “Juan’s Faming Fajitas”. There’s also a Mobile Car Wash, Midday Matinee, Wine Group and Handel’s Ice Cream Social. Miranda never has a shortage of events for the residents to enjoy and meet other Regency at Summerlin residents.

Regency at Summerlin is located High above the valley floor at @ 2,700 ft above sea level. This ideal elevated location offers cooler temperatures and cleaner air than communities in the lower elevations of the Las Vegas Valley and is only 15 minutes from the glamorous action of downtown Las Vegas and Harry Reid International airport.

Also, Regency at Summerlin is just 20 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
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Mt. Charleston recreation area (11,916 ft.) is only a quick 40 minute drive away and features temperatures 20 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas area in the Summer time. So, head up there to cool off during those hot summer days to take a hike or have a picnic. Believe it or not, but you can snow ski there 4-5 months of the year at the Mt. Charleston Ski Resort.

For all you golfers, beautiful landscapes, open skies and challenging courses are calling. Las Vegas is surrounded by courses for every level of play. Just a few miles away you can enjoy a round at Rhodes Ranch Golf Club or Sun City Summerlin’s

Highland Falls or Palm Valley courses. No matter which of the many courses you choose, you’re sure to enjoy spectacular views, challenging holes, and a strong desire to line up your next tee time.

Gated: Yes
Home Types: Single Family
Number of Homes: 434
New/Resale: New and Resale
Age Restrictions: 55+
HOA Monthly Fee @$350 (as of 4/2023)
Price Range: From the Upper $600’s to $1 Million+  (as of 4/2023)
Construction Dates: 2015 – 2023

Sun City Mesquite by Del Webb is located just 80 miles North East of the Las Vegas Strip and 35 miles South of St. George Utah. Sun City Mesquite sits below a gorgeous mesa, nestled around the award-winning Conestoga Golf Club.  Mesquite was incorporated in 1984 with a current Population of @18,500, elevation of 1,975’ above sea level and 300 days of sunshine, makes Mesquite the perfect place to retire for those wanting a small town feel. New housing prices are @30% less than in the Las Vegas/Henderson area. The Nevada tax advantages make the state a popular choice too for retires. The tax rate on a personal residence is just 2.7737 on 35% of the assessed value (Property Tax Calculation is the home assessed value $300,000 x .35 = $105,000 x .027737 = @ $2,912 yearly property taxes) and there is NO state income tax in Nevada and the local sale tax is 7.75%.

Sun City Mesquite when completed will have 5000 homes and with @2,000 completed so far, this gives you the best opportunity to pick the perfect home site. Three housing collections are currently being offered: The Cottage, The Retreat and Encore Series.

The Cottage series offers three floor plans: The Canyon has 1,285 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. The Overlook features 1,390 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms with a Flex space, 2 baths and a 2 car garage and the Pine Spring with 1,420 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Den and a 2 car garage. Many optional floor plan changes, so contact our featured agents for a list of the options.

The Retreat Series offers 4 distinctive floor plans: The Hideaway has 1,573 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Optional flex room and a 2 car garage. The Sanctuary features 1,715 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, Den, 2 baths or optional 2 bedroom suites, Den, 2.5 baths and 2 car garages. The Haven at 1,859, Bellwood at 1865 and the Preserve at 2,010 both feature 2 bedrooms, 2 baths or you can opt for the optional 2 bedroom suites, Den, 2.5 bath OR 3 bedrooms with 2 baths. All include a 2 car garage.  Many optional floor plan changes, so contact our featured agents for a list of the options.

The Encore Series are the larger homes for those of you who need a little more room. The Pursuit at 2,023 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, Den, 2 baths OR 2 bedroom suites, Tech Room, 2.5 baths OR 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths. All include a 2 car garage. The Serenity at 2,337 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, Den, 2 baths OR 2 bedroom suites, with or without the den, 2.5 baths OR 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 dens. All include a 2 car garage. Then we have largest home in the community The Journey, 2,514 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, Den, 2.5 baths OR 2 bedroom suites, with or with the den, 2.5 baths OR 3 bedrooms with or without the den, 2.5 baths. All include a 2 car garage.  Many optional floor plan changes, so contact our featured agents for a list of the options.

Standard features Include: Shaw Carpeting, Schlage Satin Nickel Door Knobs/Hardware, Sherwin Williams Paint, Drip Irrigation System, Timberlake Hardwood Cabinets, 12”x12” tile for the Retreat Series and 18”x18” tiles for the Encore Series, 9’ Ceilings for the Retreat Series and 10” for the Encore Series, Moen Plumbing Fixtures, Amana Appliances for the Cottage Series and Whirlpool Stainless Steel for the Retreat and Encore Series, 14 seer Lennox Air Conditioning Unit, Smart Home Pre-Wire, 10yr Structural Warranty and 5yr Protection Against Leaks and much more.

The 30,000 sq. ft., Pioneer Center poised on the hill above town offers an abundance of resort-like amenities with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, billiards, arts & crafts room with kiln, plus clubs, classes, social events, and regional tours. Swim laps year-round in the indoor or outdoor pools or settle down for a quiet night in our grand lobby with a library with thousands of books. In the outdoor sports pavilion, enjoy a game of bocce, tennis or pickleball. And if you love golf, tee off at the 18-hole course designed by famed golf course architect Gary Panks. There truly is something for everyone in this world-class facility.

Sun City Mesquite provides a range of experiences and activities from high-energy recreation to low key classes and leisure activities, you’re sure to find something to do. Meet friends for lunch or dinner at 1880 Grille next to the golf course, explore nearby national parks, or take a weekend excursion to Las Vegas.

McCarren International airport in Las Vegas is just a 90 minute drive away for convenient travel to anywhere in the world.

Conestoga Golf Club is a scenic masterpiece that’s artfully interwoven in the contours of Sun City Mesquite’s spectacular landforms. Winding through canyons with gently ascending and descending elevations, large rock outcroppings and breath taking water elements, the integrity of the surroundings is preserved at every opportunity. The masterful design and creativity of famed golf course designer, Gary Panks, provides this Mesquite championship course the appearance of being crafted by nature and forged over time. Whether you are a novice, an avid player or prefer the role of spectator, everyone will enjoy the dramatic beauty the course showcases as it meanders through the heart of the Mesquite community.

Wolf Creek Golf Club strives to deliver the ULTIMATE GOLF EXPERIENCE to each and every guest. As you are called to the first tee and look down towards the green, you notice a one of a kind canvas. The detail of the striped emerald green fairway below, lined with brilliant white sand bunkers, you instantly know that Wolf Creek is a special place. This is only a small sample of what is yet to come. As you navigate the elevation drops and wandering canyons, you wonder how they create this miraculous golf course, each hole unto its own. After finishing all eighteen holes, you are hard pressed to come up with just one signature hole and more often than not amazed with the picturesque beauty of the course rather than the score you shot.

Since opening in 2000, golfers from all over the world have traveled to Wolf Creek Golf Club in Mesquite, Nevada to experience a one of a kind golf adventure. With regularity, Wolf Creek is mentioned as a bucket list course with other courses such as Pebble Beach, Black Wolf Run, and Bandon Dunes. Many major golf publications have ranked Wolf Creek as one of the top public courses in the country.  In 2011, Wolf Creek won the prestigious Fan Choice Award naming Wolf Creek the favorite golf course to play by golf fans worldwide.

Casino’s located in Mesquite include the Casa Blanca, Virgin River, and the Eureka for those of you who want to enjoy a night out of dining, entertainment and gaming.

Nearby are some really fun things to see and some road trips you may want to take. Like the Hoover Dam that’s located just an hour away. Lake Mead offers boating and fishing and a wonderful 50 mile scenic drive to the small city of Overton. While you’re there, stop at Sugars the local dining “Hot Spot” for a great breakfast, before you drive back. Make sure you stop by the Valley of Fire State Park.
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Within a few hours’ drive is the South rim of the Grand Canyon and Bright Angle Lodge.

Bryce Canyon, Yosemite and Zion are National Parks within a few hour’s drive or more and are a “MUST SEE” if you’ve never been.

Mesa View Regional Hospital is a 25-bed facility with a full range of inpatient and outpatient care; diagnostic imaging; and emergency, medical and surgical care.

Home Types: Single Family
Number of Homes: 5,000 (@2,000 Built So Far)
New/Resale: New and Resale
Age Restrictions: 55+
HOA Monthly Fee: $154 (as of 8/2021)
Price Range: Low $300k – High $900K
Gated: No
Construction Dates: 2007 – Present
Builder: Del Webb

If any of these NEW HOME communities in Henderson/Las Vegas/Mesquite Nevada have your interest, we invite you to start your home search by checking out RetirementAbodes.com