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Southwest Ranch
Southwest Ranch is an established residential master-planned community in southwest Las Vegas, in ZIP 89148 at the base of the mountains near the 215 corridor, developed in the early 2000s. It mixes a condominium community with several named single-family subdivisions, and this guide covers the full community in one place.
Representative imagery: the established residential character of Southwest Ranch
Southwest Ranch Overview
Southwest Ranch is a formally established residential community in ZIP 89148, sitting near the base of the Spring Mountains southwest of the valley with easy access to the 215 Beltway. Development began around 2002 and construction was largely finished by about 2007, placing the community squarely in the early-2000s vintage that defines much of the inner Southwest.
The community combines attached living and single-family homes: a condominium component plus named single-family subdivisions including Canyon Creek, Spinnaker, Sedona, and Woodside and Westlake at Southwest Ranch. That mix makes it a practical choice for buyers who want a real community with a range of price points rather than a single builder type.
It is a formally established residential community, not merely a colloquial corner of the valley, and it is one of the 13 peer communities under the Southwest Las Vegas umbrella: a community in its own right, not a neighborhood of a larger master plan.
2002
Development began
89148
Community ZIP
215
Beltway access nearby
Named Subdivisions
This is the verified structure of the community: a condominium component plus named single-family subdivisions. This single page is the guide for all of them.
Canyon Creek
One of the first single-family sections of the community, with 1990s-style two-story homes on desert lots.
Spinnaker at Southwest Ranch
A 2003-era section of more than 200 single-family homes built by Beazer.
Sedona at Southwest Ranch
A named single-family section within the community.
Woodside at Southwest Ranch
A section built by Woodside Homes within the community.
Westlake at Southwest Ranch
A named single-family section within the community, with its own sub-association.
Southwest Ranch Condominiums
The condo community within the plan, offering attached and lower-maintenance living.
Schools & Education
In the 89148 area, the elementary schools commonly associated with the community include Shelley Berkley Elementary, Kathy L. Batterman Elementary and Tony Alamo Elementary, with middle school options including the Wilbur and Theresa Faiss and Victoria Fertitta middle schools. High school assignment varies within the ZIP and boundaries change over time, so always verify the exact address with the district.
CCSD zoning and school finder
Enter a specific property address to confirm the current elementary, middle and high school for that home.
Official school finderRecreation, Dining & Everyday
The surrounding southwest valley brings the full everyday retail package: the nearby Tropicana Belt and Rainbow-area centers, the Spring Mountain and Red Rock recreation west of the 215, and fast freeway access to the Strip and airport. For daily errands, the corridor along the 215, Rainbow and Tropicana is a few minutes in any direction.
Southwest Ranch FAQ
Where is Southwest Ranch in Las Vegas?
Southwest Ranch is in the southwest Las Vegas Valley in ZIP 89148, at the base of the Spring Mountains near the 215 Beltway corridor, in the direction of the mountains southwest of the Strip. It is an established residential community, not just a colloquial area.
When was Southwest Ranch built?
Development began around 2002 and construction was largely completed by about 2007, with its named subdivisions and condos adding across the mid-2000s.
What are the homes like in Southwest Ranch?
The community mixes a condominium component with single-family subdivisions including Canyon Creek, Spinnaker, Sedona, Woodside and Westlake, so homes range from lower-maintenance attached options to roomy single-family plans.
What schools serve Southwest Ranch?
The elementary schools most commonly associated with the 89148 area include Shelley Berkley Elementary, Kathy L. Batterman Elementary and Tony Alamo Elementary, with middle school options including the Wilbur and Theresa Faiss and Victoria Fertitta middle schools. High school assignment varies within the ZIP, so confirm the exact address with the district.
Is Southwest Ranch close to shopping?
The community itself is primarily residential, and the surrounding south valley is minutes from shopping along the nearby corridors and the Tropicana Belt Center area, an anchor of the southwest retail scene.
The local expert in the Southwest
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