Homes for Sale in The Lakes
A west side community built around a man made lake, where some homes sit right on the water, with mature landscaping and a settled, established feel.
What The Lakes Is Actually Like
The short version, then the details.
The Lakes is exactly what the name says, a west side community planned around a man made lake.
It was developed in the 1980s, when builders in the desert leaned into water as a centerpiece, and the lake became the identity of the whole community. Some homes sit right on the water, a few with private docks, which is a rarity in a desert city.
I have been in Las Vegas since I was five, and communities like The Lakes were part of a wave that tried to soften the desert with greenbelts and water. Decades on, the mature trees and the established streets give it a grown in character.
It is a community of single family homes, townhomes, and condominiums across several neighborhoods, some of them gated, all sharing the lake setting.
The Amenities
The lake is the amenity, and it shapes everything around it.
The Lake
A man made lake sits at the center of the community, giving it water views, a cooler feel, and a setting most desert neighborhoods cannot offer.
Waterfront Homes
A number of homes sit directly on the water, some with private docks, a genuinely rare feature in Las Vegas.
Mature Landscaping
Decades of growth mean tall trees, greenbelts, and shaded streets that give the community its established look.
Gated Sections
Several neighborhoods within The Lakes are gated, offering a controlled entry for buyers who want it.
The reason a lot of buyers look here: The Lakes offers water in the desert, a rare thing, along with mature landscaping and a central west side location. For buyers who want a lake view or a dock, there are not many other options in the valley.
The Homes
Single family, townhomes, and condos, mostly from the 1980s and 1990s.
The Lakes offers a real range of homes, from waterfront single family to low maintenance condos.
The community holds single family homes, townhomes, and condominiums across its neighborhoods, with the waterfront homes being the most sought after. Because it was built out in the 1980s and 1990s, the homes are established, and the lot and the water frontage matter as much as the house.
Whether or not a home sits on the water changes everything here, from the view to the price to the association. See what is on the market right now.
Where It Sits
West Las Vegas, near Sahara and Durango, close to the 215.
The location is a real convenience. You are on the west side but closer in than the newer master plans, so the Strip and the airport are a short drive, and the 215 is right there for the rest of the valley.
The Lakes sits on the west side of Las Vegas in the 89117 zip code, near Sahara Avenue and Durango Drive.
How It Compares
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None of that makes one better. It makes them different, and I am happy to walk you through more than one so you can judge in person rather than from photos.
The Lakes was part of a wave that tried to soften the desert with water. Decades on, that lake and the mature trees around it give the community a character all its own.
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Before You Buy Here
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Waterfront is a different purchase
A home on the lake carries the view and often a dock, along with its own considerations for upkeep and association rules tied to the water. Know whether you are buying waterfront or a nearby home, since they are quite different.
Understand the lake maintenance
The lake is maintained through the association, and those costs and rules are part of what you take on here. I would review the current association documents for the specific home rather than assume.
Know which neighborhood you are in
The Lakes includes several neighborhoods, some gated, with different home types. Pin down the specific one, since it sets the style, the association, and whether you have water frontage.
Check the vintage against the systems
Many homes here are several decades old, so roofs, water heaters, and HVAC are worth checking. Ask what has been updated and when for the specific home rather than assuming from the community.
Drive the commute honestly
You are on the west side but fairly central, so most of the valley is reachable. Traffic still varies by time of day, so drive your actual route at your actual hour before you commit.
What about schools?
School attendance zones and ratings change, and they can differ by address even inside one community. I would encourage you to verify current zoning and ratings directly with the district for any home you are serious about.
The Lakes Homes for Sale
Everything on the market across The Lakes right now, straight from the MLS.
Thinking About The Lakes?
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Lori Ballen
I have lived in Las Vegas since I was five years old. I have watched this valley grow from a small town into what it is now, and I have built my career in real estate here. If you are thinking about a move, I would love to talk it through with you.
702-604-7739