The Lakes
One of the valley's original man-made-lake communities
$470K
Median price
$245/sqft
Price per sqft
58
Walk score
1980s
Founded
History
How The Lakes came to be
The Lakes was developed in the 1980s as one of the valley's earliest planned communities built around a series of man-made lakes, predating most of the master-plans that followed in the western and southwestern valley.
Overview
What it's like here
Located in the west valley near Sahara Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard, The Lakes is centrally located relative to newer far-west developments, with mature landscaping and its signature lake system.
Lifestyle
Everyday life
An established, centrally located lifestyle with walking paths around the lakes and a shorter drive to the Strip than most newer west-valley communities.
Housing
What's available
Primarily 1980s single-family homes, some with lake frontage or views, generally on smaller lots than newer master-plans.
Schools
Where kids go to school
Served by the Clark County School District, with long-established schools in the surrounding area.
New Construction
What's being built now
None — The Lakes has been fully built out since the 1990s.
Around the neighborhood
Restaurants, shopping & recreation
Restaurants
- Restaurants along Sahara Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard
Shopping
- Nearby west-valley shopping centers
Entertainment
- Community lake paths and parks
Outdoor recreation
- Walking paths around the community's lakes
- Nearby Desert Breeze Park
Healthcare
- Southwest Medical Associates (nearby)
Transportation
Getting around
Central west-valley location with quick access to the Strip via Sahara Avenue, roughly 15 minutes.
Map
The Lakes at a glance
FAQs
Common questions
Is The Lakes more central than Summerlin?+
Yes — it sits closer to the Strip than most of Summerlin, which is part of its appeal for buyers wanting an established, centrally located neighborhood.
Do all homes have lake views?+
No — only a portion of homes border the lakes directly; many others are set back on interior streets.
Homes for sale
Current listings in The Lakes
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