Inside Desert Trails
A small, gated enclave of custom homes inside The Trails village of Summerlin North, where no two homes are quite alike and every lot runs a quarter acre.
What Desert Trails Is Actually Like
The short version, then the details.
Desert Trails is a small, electronically gated enclave of custom homes inside The Trails village of Summerlin North, one of the more exclusive pockets in that part of the valley.
There are only 56 homes in Desert Trails, all on quarter acre lots, and because they’re largely custom built, no two look quite the same. That’s a real departure from the repeated floor plans you’ll see in most of Summerlin.
I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five and watched Summerlin grow from open desert into one of the valley’s most established master plans since the Howard Hughes Corporation broke ground in 1990. Desert Trails is one of the smaller, quieter corners of that much bigger story.
Access is through Summerlin Parkway, then north on Rampart and Hillpointe, which keeps it close to Downtown Summerlin without sitting right on top of the traffic.
What Is Nearby
Everyday life around Desert Trails.
Downtown Summerlin
Shopping, dining and City National Arena are a short drive away.
TPC Summerlin & Highland Falls
More than one golf course sits within easy reach, along with Palm Valley Golf Course.
Summerlin Hospital
A full service hospital nearby for the whole Summerlin North area.
Trails Park
Community park access with a pool and barbecue areas for residents.
Worth knowing: with only 56 homes, listings here are genuinely rare. If Desert Trails is on your list, I’d set up an alert rather than waiting to check back.
The Homes
Custom built, quarter acre, and genuinely rare on the market.
Because Desert Trails is such a small enclave of custom homes, there’s real variety from one property to the next, more than you’d find in a typical production built neighborhood.
Homes range from roughly 2,700 to 5,600 square feet, generally 3 to 5 bedrooms with 2 to 3 car garages, all behind a single electronic gated entrance.
With only 56 homes in the entire enclave, seeing what’s currently listed is the fastest way to know if anything is available.
Where It Sits
Summerlin North, inside The Trails village.
Desert Trails sits inside Summerlin North, close to Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Canyon, with Summerlin Parkway and the 215 Beltway both close by for getting around the rest of the valley.
Desert Trails sits within The Trails village of Summerlin North, Las Vegas, zip code 89134.
How It Compares
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None of that makes one better. It makes them different, and I’m happy to walk you through more than one so you can judge in person rather than from photos.
Desert Trails is one of those pockets where I tell buyers to set an alert, not wait and check back. Fifty six homes doesn’t turn over often.
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Before You Buy Here
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How many homes are actually in Desert Trails?
Just 56, all on quarter acre lots behind a single gated entrance. It’s one of the smaller enclaves in Summerlin North.
Is it really gated?
Yes, electronic gated entry for the whole enclave.
How custom are the homes?
Genuinely custom in most cases, so you’ll see real variation in architecture and finishes from one home to the next rather than repeated floor plans.
What’s the HOA like?
Desert Trails has its own community association. I’d pull the current dues and rules for the specific home.
How close is Downtown Summerlin?
Close, generally a short drive via Summerlin Parkway and Rampart.
What about schools?
School attendance zones and ratings change over time. I’d encourage you to verify current zoning and ratings directly with Clark County School District for any home you’re serious about.
Live Listings in Desert Trails
Everything currently listed in Desert Trails, straight from the MLS.
Thinking About Desert Trails?
With only 56 homes in this enclave, I can help you move quickly when the right one comes up, and point you to comparable options in the meantime.
Still Comparing Neighborhoods?
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Lori Ballen
I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five years old. I’ve watched this valley grow from a small town into what it is now, and I’ve built my career in real estate here. If you’re thinking about a move, I’d love to talk it through with you.
702-604-7739