Sun City Summerlin
Summerlin North
Sun City Summerlin is Del Webb's original Las Vegas 55+ community: the largest active-adult address in the valley, with roughly 7,800 homes, four recreation centers and three resident-owned golf courses inside the Summerlin master plan.
Representative imagery: the home styles and setting typical of Sun City Summerlin; this is stock imagery, not a specific listing
Sun City Summerlin Overview
Sun City Summerlin is the community that proved active-adult living in Las Vegas. Del Webb opened it in the late 1980s on the north side of the Summerlin master plan, and it has grown into the largest 55+ community in the valley: roughly 7,800 homes on about 2,000 acres, run by its own resident association.
What makes it different from a typical Summerlin village is the amenity base. Four recreation centers, three resident-owned golf courses, a 312-seat theatre, pools and a full activity calendar mean residents do not move here just for a house; they move here for a chapter of life.
I live in a 55+ community myself, so I understand what choosing one actually involves: the amenities, the activities, the fees and how the lifestyle fits the person, not just the floor plan.
- Del Webb's first Las Vegas 55+ community
- Development began 1989; homes built through the early 2000s
- Roughly 7,800 homes, the largest 55+ community in the valley
- Four resident-only recreation centers
- Three 18-hole resident-owned golf courses
- Run by its own resident association
Where Is Sun City Summerlin?
Sun City Summerlin sits on the north side of Summerlin, inside the I-215, in ZIP 89134, with West Lake Mead Boulevard as the main east-west route. Downtown Summerlin, the 215 and U.S. 95 are all within easy reach, and the community's own campus keeps daily life self-contained.
- North side of Summerlin, inside the 215
- ZIP 89134, near West Lake Mead Boulevard
- Minutes to Downtown Summerlin
- Close to U.S. 95 for the northwest valley
- About 30 minutes to Harry Reid International
Builders & Development
Sun City Summerlin was built by Del Webb in phases over more than a decade, which is why the housing stock spans dates, floor plans and update levels. Today it trades entirely as resale, and condition is a major part of value.
Del Webb Corporation
The original builder of Sun City Summerlin and the pioneer of the Sun City brand in Las Vegas.
Multiple phases
Homes were built in phases from 1989 through the early 2000s, so neighborhoods differ by era, size and update level.
Homes & Characteristics
Nearly all of Sun City Summerlin is single-story housing designed for the 55+ market, with low-maintenance yards, attached garages and layouts suited to aging in place. Floor plans range from compact condominiums and villas to larger single-family homes, giving buyers real choice in size and price.
What It Sells For Right Now
As of mid-2026, Sun City Summerlin is one of the most active 55+ markets in Las Vegas, with typical listings running from roughly $300,000 into the $700,000s and a median sale around $455,000 to $465,000. Price is driven by home size, updates, golf-course position and the specific neighborhood, so current comparables matter.
Latest Las Vegas Market ReportSchools & Education
CCSD assigns by exact street address and rezones periodically. The school assignments for a specific Sun City Summerlin address should always be verified with the CCSD zone lookup; age-restricted communities also have their own residency rules independent of school zones.
- John W. Bonner Elementary · commonly cited as the elementary school for the Sun City area
- Sig Rogich Middle School · often cited for this part of Summerlin
- Palo Verde High School · the anchor high school for north Summerlin
Parks & Outdoor Living
Summerlin's trail system threads through the area, and the community parks below anchor daily outdoor life.
- Summerlin trail system · connects the north villages to parks, schools and Downtown Summerlin
Golf Nearby
Golf is part of daily life across Summerlin. Public courses are open to anyone; private clubs are members-only and usually require a resident or member introduction.
- Highland Falls Golf Club · one of Sun City Summerlin's three resident-owned 18-hole courses
- Palm Valley and Eagle Crest · the other two resident-owned courses, on the official community golf site
Dining Nearby
A short drive puts you at Downtown Summerlin's open-air restaurant row, Rampart Boulevard, and Red Rock Resort. These are neighborhood favorites within a few minutes of most Sun City Summerlin homes.
- Sun City Summerlin clubhouse dining · resident dining at the community's clubhouses
- Downtown Summerlin · open-air dining minutes south
- Honey Salt · Rampart Boulevard neighborhood favorite
Shopping & Everyday Living
- Downtown Summerlin · 125+ stores and restaurants
- Whole Foods Market · grocery anchor at Downtown Summerlin
- Tivoli Village · boutique shopping on Rampart Boulevard
Recreation & Entertainment
- Mountain Shadows and Pinnacle recreation centers · fitness, pools, courts and the 312-seat Starbright Theatre at Pinnacle
- Sun Shadows and Desert Vista recreation centers · including the Olympic-size indoor pool at Sun Shadows
- The best 55+ communities in Las Vegas · how Sun City Summerlin compares with the other valley options
Healthcare Nearby
- Summerlin Hospital Medical Center · full-service hospital on Town Center Drive
- UMC Quick Care Summerlin · urgent care on N Buffalo Drive
The Sun City Summerlin Lifestyle
Daily life in Sun City Summerlin is shaped by the mix below. No two Summerlin villages feel the same, and Sun City Summerlin's personality comes from its homes, its people and its location.
Active-adult calendar
Activities, clubs, classes and events run through the resident association year-round.
Golf at home
Three resident-owned courses mean tee times without leaving the community.
Single-story living
Homes are designed for the 55+ market, with low-maintenance yards and easy layouts.
Built-in community
Four recreation centers and a theatre keep neighbors connected without a commute.
Who Sun City Summerlin Is For
Retirees
Downsizers
55+ buyers from out of state
Buyers who want amenity-rich active-adult living
Sun City Summerlin FAQ
Who built Sun City Summerlin?
Del Webb Corporation, and it was Del Webb's first 55+ community in the Las Vegas valley. Development began in 1989, with homes built through the early 2000s.
How big is Sun City Summerlin?
It is the largest 55+ community in the Las Vegas valley, with roughly 7,800 homes on about 2,000 acres within the Summerlin master plan.
What amenities does Sun City Summerlin offer?
Four resident-only recreation centers, Mountain Shadows, Pinnacle, Sun Shadows and Desert Vista, with fitness centers, pools including an Olympic-size indoor pool at Sun Shadows, tennis and bocce courts, restaurants and the 312-seat Starbright Theatre.
What golf courses are in Sun City Summerlin?
Three full 18-hole, resident-owned courses: Highland Falls, Palm Valley and Eagle Crest, designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash.
What is the age requirement?
Sun City Summerlin is a 55+ age-restricted community. At least one resident must meet the community's age requirement, with the specifics set by the governing documents; the community is run by its own resident association.
What schools serve Sun City Summerlin?
Bonner Elementary is commonly cited for the area, with Sig Rogich Middle and Palo Verde High nearby. CCSD assigns by exact address, so verify the specific home.
Sun City Summerlin questions, answered with the evidence
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Next Steps
Whether you are buying, selling, downsizing or just figuring out what comes next, the first step is a conversation with someone who reads the evidence.