Las Vegas 55+ Active Adult Communities

Moving to a 55+ active adult community in Las Vegas isn't about slowing down, it’s about trading endless property upkeep for resort-style living, brilliant sunshine, and a vibrant social calendar. Whether you want a lively master-planned hub with dozens of clubs, a quiet guard-gated golf enclave, or modern single-story new construction with dramatic mountain views, the Las Vegas Valley offers some of the premier active adult communities in the country.

If you want to find out more information on the rest of the valley, take a look at our area guides for Summerlin on the west side and Henderson to the southeast.

When buyers begin exploring age-restricted communities across Las Vegas and Henderson, they often focus solely on the house itself. However, finding the right fit requires looking closely at the bigger picture:

The Energy & Activity Level:  Not all 55+ communities have the same vibe. Some lean into high-energy socialization with full-time lifestyle directors, major club calendars, and packed pickleball courts. Others offer a much quieter, relaxed resort atmosphere. Matching your social style to the neighborhood is critical.

Resale Value & Floor Plan Practicality: Many older 55+ communities feature traditional layouts or single-car garages. If you want long-term flexibility or want to ensure strong future resale value, buyers often prioritize 3-bedroom configurations and 2-car (or golf cart) garages.

Understanding HOA and Master-Plan Dues: A common surprise for buyers in master-planned communities (like Summerlin or Cadence) is "double-dipping" HOAs, paying a master association fee plus a sub-association fee specific to the 55+ neighborhood. Always budget for both amenity-level and master-community dues.

Sun City Summerlin (West Las Vegas / Summerlin) | Resale homes, prices vary by current listing

The flagship master plan featuring established greenery, 3 golf courses, 4 clubhouses, pools, and active social clubs.

Trilogy in Summerlin (West Las Vegas / Summerlin) | Price: Resale home, prices vary by current listing

A modern, high-end 55+ luxury attached-home and condo community featuring resort-style amenities, the Outlook Club, indoor/outdoor spaces, and a socially active lock-and-leave lifestyle.

Sun City Anthem (Southeast Henderson) | Price: Resale homes, prices vary by current listing

Spectacular elevated valley and Strip views, fitness centers, and an indoor walking track.

Siena (West Las Vegas / Summerlin) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing

Luxury guard-gated golf and water features centered around Lake Siena with a 39,000 sq. ft. community center.

Heritage at Stonebridge (Summerlin West) | Price: From $547,990 (builder starting price, October 2026)

Modern single-story new construction by Lennar, featuring a state-of-the-art amenity center, and pools.

Regency at Summerlin (West Las Vegas / Summerlin) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing  

Contemporary architecture, luxury single-story homes, resort pools, and an extensive fitness center.

Heritage at Cadence (East/South Henderson) | Price: Resale home, prices vary by current listing

Guard-gated Lennar community with a 22,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, indoor pool and six pickleball courts.

Del Webb Lake Las Vegas (Henderson) | Price: From $434,990 (builder starting price, October 2026) 

A gated Del Webb 55+ community set within the Lake Las Vegas master plan, with access to the lake, marina village, golf, dining, pickleball and resort-style amenities.

Sun City Aliante (North Las Vegas) | Price: Resale homes, prices vary by current listing 

A popular, value-driven Del Webb master plan surrounding the Aliante golf course with scenic mountain views.

Trilogy Sunstone (Las Vegas) | Price from $399,990 (builder starting price October 2026) 

Shea's new 55+ community in the Sunstone master plan, with single-family homes, condos and duplexes around the Cabochon Club: resort and lap pools, pickleball, a culinary studio and fitness.

Sun City MacDonald Ranch (Henderson) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing

An established community of 2,513 single-family and duplex homes in the Black Mountain foothills, with its own golf course, restaurant, community center, fitness center, pool, tennis, and bocce ball.

Solera at Anthem (Henderson) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing

An established 55+ neighborhood inside Henderson's Anthem master plan, with its own community association and a busy club and events calendar.

Terra Bella at Anthem (Henderson) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing

Gated 55+ condos built by Lennar in the Anthem master plan, with two-bedroom floor plans from about 1,424 to 2,247 square feet, plus a clubhouse, pool and fitness room.

Ardiente (North Las Vegas) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing

A gated 55+ community south of the 215 with a 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, two resort-style pools, a 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and seven themed parks.

Del Webb at North Ranch (North Las Vegas) | Price: Resale, prices vary by current listing

Del Webb's 55+ community in North Las Vegas. 

WHAT'S COMING IN 2027

Del Webb at Aries, Henderson (announced for 2027)

Del Webb is building again in Henderson. Aries is a new master-planned community on Lake Mead Parkway, and its first all-ages neighborhoods are already selling. The official Aries site lists Del Webb's 55+ Active Adult single-family homes as "Coming Soon in 2027". Floor plans and pricing have not been released, so treat 2027 as announced, not guaranteed. When the models are open, we will walk them.

Buying new right now

If you don't want to wait for Aries, new 55+ homes are selling today at Trilogy Sunstone in Las Vegas starting from $399,990 (builder pricing, October 2026), and Del Webb at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, where models are open daily according to Del Webb.

If 2027 is your timeline, tell us, and we will keep you updated as floor plans and pricing are released.

Deciding whether to buy an established resale home or a brand-new build comes down to weighing trade-offs in price, lot size, and maintenance:

Resale Homes (e.g., Sun City Summerlin, Sun City Anthem):

Pros: Established, mature landscaping, larger lot sizes on average, lower sticker prices, and vibrant, fully realized neighborhood cultures with active clubs already running at scale.

Cons: Aging HVAC systems, roofs, or interiors that may require updates or deferred maintenance budgeting.

New Construction (e.g., Regency at Summerlin, Heritage at Cadence):

Pros: Modern open-concept floor plans, energy-efficient building codes, zero immediate maintenance, builder warranties (backed by Nevada law), and developer incentives (such as rate buy-downs or closing-cost credits).

Cons: Higher sticker prices, smaller lot sizes, and developing landscaping while the rest of the community finishes construction.

If you're weighing up a new build, our Las Vegas new construction homes guide is another useful place to start.

Weather & Climate:

You will trade gray winters for brilliant sunshine. As locals know, that means learning to embrace early morning golf, sparkling resort pools, and spectacular air-conditioned evenings when the summer peak hits, while enjoying world-class outdoor recreation during the rest of the year.

Healthcare Access:

Proximity to top-tier medical facilities is a major priority for retirees. Master plans like Summerlin and Henderson place you minutes away from major regional medical centers, specialized cardiology, and orthopedic networks.

Making the Social Transition:  

Moving to a new state can feel daunting, but active adult communities are intentionally engineered to solve this. Joining just two or three chartered clubs, whether hiking, ceramics, or wine-tasting, turns a new neighborhood into a built-in community almost overnight.

When people ask why we chose to relocate our lives and business to the Las Vegas Valley, the answer is simple: we wanted an active lifestyle where every day feels like an opportunity. We made this move ourselves, from the Seattle area to Summerlin, with Red Rock views and Fox Hill Park on our doorstep.

Whether we are catching live music at one of the valley's world-class venues or exploring the food scene, this valley offers an unmatched quality of life. If you are looking for that same transition, exchanging endless home upkeep and colder climates for year-round recreation, incredible food, and a community built around active living, you aren't just buying a house. You are buying into a lifestyle. And because we went through this exact cross-state relocation ourselves, we know firsthand what it takes to make the transition smooth and exciting. 

If you’re relocating to Las Vegas, take a look at our Moving to Las Vegas Guide for more details on making the move.

Questions? We'd love to chat! Whether you want to learn more, talk strategy, or have us set up a custom home-search for your exact criteria, call us anytime at (725) 300-6899.

Not everyone buys in a 55+ community to live there year-round. If you are easing in gradually, splitting the year between Las Vegas and somewhere else, or buying now for a move a few years out, some communities suit part-time living better than others. Three things we look at with you:

The home itself. Condos and smaller-lot homes are the simplest to lock up and leave. Terra Bella at Anthem is a gated Lennar condo community built around low-maintenance living, and Trilogy in Summerlin was designed with reduced upkeep and a "lock and leave" lifestyle in mind, so travel is easier.

If a home will sit empty for weeks at a time, controlled access matters. Siena is guard-gated with security personnel onsite 24 hours a day, year-round, and Heritage at Cadence is the guard-gated 55+ neighborhood in the Cadence master plan. One thing we always flag: a patrol is not the same as a gate. Sun City Summerlin's patrol, for example, is made up of resident volunteers, and the association is clear it is not a security service. We will always tell you exactly what each community does and does not provide.

The rules. Every community's CC&Rs are different: minimum lease terms if you ever plan to rent the home out, guest-stay limits, and what the HOA actually maintains while you are away. We read these with you before you write an offer, so there are no surprises once the house is sitting empty.

If part-time is your plan, tell us up front. We will point you to the communities that fit. Our lock-and-leave guide covers the basics: Should You Consider Lock-and-Leave Homes in Las Vegas?