Painted Desert Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Painted Desert at a Glance?

Painted Desert pairs approximately 1,200 guard-gated golf homes priced $400K–$800K around a Jay Morrish championship course in northwest Las Vegas ZIP 89149, with a community area median near $560,000 per Las Vegas REALTORS, 35 median days on market, and Las Vegas city demographics per the U.S. Census Bureau. The takeaways below unpack the key facts every buyer needs.

• The price range: homes run $400K–$800K with the most active band at $450K–$650K — guard-gated golf living at a price point rare in the Las Vegas Valley.
• The golf product: Jay Morrish championship course, par-72, 6,840 yards, public-access — no mandatory club membership or equity assessment layered on HOA dues.
• Best for: golf buyers, California relocators trading taxes for desert fairways, and value-focused buyers who want guard-gated living below Summerlin price points.
• Built-out scarcity: no new construction since the plan finished in the 1990s — resale only, and renovation tier drives pricing as much as location does.
• Do your homework: verify the renovation status of any home and confirm current HOA dues, reserves, and CC&Rs early in escrow — the range ($200–$400/mo) is real.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Las Vegas

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Painted Desert-Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Painted Desert's $400K–$800K range covers nearly the entire community per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — with interior lots at the lower end and renovated fairway estates at the upper. The bands below show how the 89149 ZIP breaks down for active buyers.

Counts reflect active MLS listings in ZIP 89149 · June 2026 · Links open the live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price. Most Painted Desert trades occur in the $450K–$650K band — the renovated-versus-original split matters most at every price tier.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Painted Desert Safe?

• 24/7Staffed entry gate since 1988Community association security
• PatrolsSecurity patrols inside the gatesHOA-funded, per the plan record
• LVMPDLas Vegas Metro Police jurisdictionCity of Las Vegas police coverage
• WalledPerimeter walls + controlled accessEvery visitor verified at entry

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), City of Las Vegas. Community security details per the association plan record. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Painted Desert Score?

Painted Desert earns top marks for value, golf amenity, and security at its price point, with honest trade-offs on public school ratings and distance from the Strip. Below is the six-category report card our agents walk through with every buyer before a first tour behind the gates.

• A

  Grade A: Safety

  24-hour staffed gate, security patrols, perimeter walls, and LVMPD jurisdiction — guard-gated security at a $400K entry price is rare in the valley.

• C+

  Grade C+: Schools

  Zoned CCSD campuses rate 5–6/10 per GreatSchools; Bishop Gorman (A+) and Doral Academy Red Rock (9/10) are the strong private/charter alternatives nearby.

• A

  Grade A: Cost of Living

  Guard-gated golf from $400K with $200–$400/mo HOA and no mandatory club dues — the best value proposition in the Las Vegas gated-golf tier.

• A-

  Grade A-: Amenities

  Jay Morrish championship golf inside the gate, Floyd Lamb Park 10 minutes away, Centennial Hills commercial corridor, and community parks.

• B+

  Grade B+: Outdoor Access

  Floyd Lamb Park 10 minutes north for hiking, fishing, and trails; the Spring Mountains and Mt. Charleston 45 minutes northwest; Red Rock Canyon 35 minutes south.

• B

  Grade B: Commute

  Northwest location means 20 minutes to Downtown Summerlin and 25 to the Strip via US-95 — manageable, though not as central as Queensridge or Summerlin villages.

Source: Compiled from GreatSchools.org, FBI UCR, BLS, and Walk Score. Methodology: 6 weighted categories on a 4.0-equivalent scale. Last refreshed June 2026.

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is the Painted Desert Area Growing?

Painted Desert itself is deliberately finished — approximately 1,200 homes since the plan built out in the 1990s, with growth happening through renovations rather than new rooftops. Its parent city keeps expanding: Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and the northwest valley corridor around Painted Desert remains one of the most active growth zones in the metro.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Las Vegas. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate the enclave separately; projection reflects recent Las Vegas growth rates. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Painted Desert Score for Livability?

Painted Desert scores highest on value, golf amenity, and gated security: a 24-hour staffed gate and a Jay Morrish championship course from $400,000 make it the best-value guard-gated golf address in Las Vegas. The honest trade-offs are public school ratings at the zoned campuses and the 25-minute Strip commute. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census and FBI data.

• 80B+

  Overall Livability

• 60C+

  Schools (zoned + private)

• 90A-

  Safety (gated)

• 88A-

  Cost of Living (value)

• 82B+

  Amenities

• 70B-

  Location & Access

Scores synthesized from AreaVibes, Niche, and Census data — updated quarterly.

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Painted Desert Area Real Estate Market Trending?

The charts below show Las Vegas citywide sold medians, market time, and monthly closings from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the liquid benchmark Painted Desert trades against. The 89149 ZIP code carries a median near $560,000 with homes spending about 35 days on market. Golf-front and renovated homes can trade well above the median; original-condition interior lots trade below.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How competitive is the Painted Desert market right now?

The Painted Desert market is balanced-to-buyer-favoring in 2026 with about 35 days on market across the 89149 ZIP per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Renovated golf-front homes attract multiple showings and move at the faster end; original-condition interior lots give buyers negotiating room. The limited guard-gated golf supply at this price point prevents deep discounting on well-priced listings.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. Area figures span the broader 89149 ZIP; community-level statistics are indicative given ~1,200 home scale.

Section Comparison

How Do Painted Desert's Six Residential Sections Compare?

A side-by-side of Painted Desert's main residential sections — entry pricing, lifestyle fit, and who each suits best — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: with approximately 1,200 homes total, per-section market medians would be statistical noise, so we publish entry points and character descriptors instead.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Section-level $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted — samples are too small to be meaningful. Area benchmark: 35-day median DOM, $560,000 area median list (89149 ZIP).

Section Deep Dive

What's Inside Painted Desert's Residential Sections?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does the Painted Desert ZIP Code (89149) Break Down?

Painted Desert sits entirely within ZIP 89149 in northwest Las Vegas. The table below maps the main corridors and community sections within the ZIP, from the guard-gated golf homes to the surrounding northwest valley neighborhoods, per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Section-level $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: with approximately 1,200 homes total, section-scale samples are too small to be meaningful. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY PAINTED DESERT

Why Does Painted Desert Stand Apart From Its Peers?

From the staffed gate to the Jay Morrish fairways, Painted Desert occupies a niche no other Las Vegas community fills at its price point. The five advantages below are each tied to a verifiable source — the Nevada Revised Statutes, FBI crime data, Census figures, and the community's plan record — so you can check every claim.

1. 1

   Championship golf inside the gate — no club dues

   Jay Morrish 18-hole par-72 public-access course: residents get preferred tee times and rates without a mandatory equity membership or annual club assessment stacked on top of HOA fees.

   Community plan record
2. 2

   Guard-gated security from $400,000

   A 24-hour staffed gate, security patrols, and perimeter walls at an entry price roughly half what comparable gated golf communities cost in Summerlin or Henderson.

   Community plan record
3. 3

   Tax-capped carrying costs

   Nevada's 3% primary-residence cap under NRS 361.471 plus zero state income tax make long-run ownership costs predictable and significantly below California alternatives.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471
4. 4

   Mature desert character

   Thirty-five-plus years of established landscaping, desert-contemporary architecture, and mature trees — an environment newer northwest communities cannot replicate.

   Community plan record
5. 5

   Northwest valley convenience

   US-95 freeway access, Centennial Hills Hospital, shopping, and Floyd Lamb Park within 10 minutes — the northwest corridor's fastest-growing services buffer just outside the gate.

   Community plan record · drive times

WHY BUY IN PAINTED DESERT

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Painted Desert?

Painted Desert's case rests on guard-gated golf-community value: a Jay Morrish 18-hole championship course, 24-hour staffed gate with patrols, zero Nevada state income tax, and property taxes capped at 3% annual growth for primary residences under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — all starting from $400,000. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Championship golf from $400,000

   A Jay Morrish 18-hole public-access course inside the gates — no equity membership, just preferred rates and tee times for residents.

   Community plan record

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — annual five-figure savings for most households relocating from California.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped by statute — carrying costs stay predictable.

   NRS 361.471

4. 4

   24-hour staffed security since 1988

   Staffed gate, patrols, and perimeter walls across 320 acres — gated security at an affordable price point.

   Community plan record

5. 5

   No mandatory club dues

   The course is public-access — HOA dues fund the gate and common areas; golf is pay-as-you-play.

   Community plan record

6. 6

   Spring Mountain views

   Many homes enjoy views of Mt. Charleston and the Spring Mountains from the community's elevated northwest valley position.

   Community plan record

7. 7

   Strong private/charter school options

   Bishop Gorman (A+), Faith Lutheran (A), and Doral Academy Red Rock (9/10) within 15–20 minutes.

   GreatSchools

8. 8

   Northwest valley convenience

   Centennial Hills Hospital, US-95 access, and major retail within 10 minutes; Downtown Summerlin 20 minutes away.

   Community plan record drive times

9. 9

   High owner-occupancy

   85% of households own per NREG records — a stable, long-tenure resident base with low turnover and strong community governance.

   NREG community records

10. 10

    Floyd Lamb Park and outdoor lifestyle

    680-acre park 10 minutes away with fishing ponds, walking trails, and wildlife — the northwest valley's best outdoor recreational anchor.

    Las Vegas Parks & Recreation

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Painted Desert Homes This Weekend?

Open houses in Painted Desert are less common than in non-gated communities — every visitor requires gate coordination, so most sellers prefer appointment-only showings arranged through a licensed agent. Set up instant alerts to be notified the moment a Painted Desert home schedules an open house, or browse every active listing now and let us arrange a gate-cleared private showing.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to Relocate to Painted Desert in 8 Steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8–12 week timeline most Painted Desert buyers follow. Two deadlines are statutory: Nevada requires a driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency and vehicle registration within 60, per the Nevada DMV — miss them and registration penalties stack.

1. 01

   Pick your section and renovation tier

   Decide which Painted Desert you're buying: golf-front estates from $550K, elevated view lots from $500K, renovated interiors from $500K, or entry-level originals from $400K. Each carries different renovation-cost assumptions and lifestyle trade-offs.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved for the right loan type

   Most Painted Desert homes are well within conforming loan limits, so conventional financing at 5–20% down is the standard. VA loans work for eligible veterans. Have your pre-approval and rate lock-in strategy ready before touring — sellers respond faster to documented buyers.

3. 03

   Hire a Painted Desert specialist

   Renovation-tier pricing — the gap between an updated and an original-condition home — drives value here more than in most communities. Work with an agent who tracks every section and can identify which "fixer" is worth the renovation budget.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Showings need gate clearance, so plan ahead — Nevada Real Estate Group coordinates access with same-day notice in most cases. Walk candidate streets at different times and play the golf course before you commit to a fairway-front home.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   Financed buyers compete well here within the community's price range — clean terms, a pre-approval letter, and a competitive price. Ask our team what the seller's actual motivation is before you write.

6. 06

   Inspection and HOA docs

   Order the full resale package immediately: current HOA dues, reserve study, CC&Rs, and any assessment history. Original-condition homes especially need a thorough inspection — roof, HVAC, and pool equipment age from the late 1980s deserve professional eyes.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys; expect 30–45 days from acceptance to funding. Verify your HOA's transfer fees and any capital contribution at closing — price them into your offer math early.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District), register your gate transponder with the HOA, set up tee-time preferences with the golf club, then handle the DMV — license within 30 days of residency, registration within 60.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Painted Desert Economy?

Painted Desert is a professional-household community — healthcare, retail management, and small business ownership rather than a single employer anchor. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro sustains strong employment; community records show average household income near $100,000 — typical of the professional owner-occupant base behind northwest guard-gated gates.

Top Painted Desert-Area Employers

• Centennial Hills Hospital (Valley Health System)The anchor northwest-valley medical facility — about 10 minutes east on N Decatur Blvd
• Centennial Center retail corridorMajor retail and restaurant employment hub at Centennial Pkwy and N Decatur
• Clark County School District (northwest region)Employs residents at Lowman Elementary, Lied MS, Legacy HS, and nearby campuses
• US-95 commercial corridor businessesLight industrial, distribution, and professional services along the freeway spine north of the community
• Strip resort corridorThe metro's hospitality and entertainment employment core, 25 minutes via US-95 south
• City of Las VegasMunicipal services and administration for the parent city — fire station, park maintenance, and public works nearby

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Las Vegas. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Painted Desert Compare to Summerlin, Henderson & Queensridge?

If you're weighing Painted Desert against other guard-gated or northwest valley addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Painted Desert wins on golf-community value and no-club-dues access; Summerlin wins on schools and new construction; Henderson on safety scores; Queensridge on centrality. Sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Community income figures are plan-record values; area market data is ZIP-level from LVR. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Painted Desert?

US-95 access is Painted Desert's commute superpower: the freeway on-ramp sits minutes from the gate and connects northwest Las Vegas to Downtown, the Strip, and Henderson in under 30 minutes. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — and most Painted Desert destinations land at or below that average.

Drive Times from Painted Desert

• 10 minCentennial Hills Hospital & shoppingN Decatur Blvd south
• 10 minFloyd Lamb Park at Tule SpringsTule Springs Rd north
• ~20 minDowntown SummerlinUS-95 south → Summerlin Pkwy
• ~25 minLas Vegas StripUS-95 south → I-15
• ~25 minHarry Reid International AirportUS-95 south → I-15 south
• ~25 minDowntown Las VegasUS-95 south
• ~35 minRed Rock CanyonUS-95 south → W Charleston Blvd west
• ~45 minMt. CharlestonUS-95 north → SR-157

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default and primary option: Painted Desert sits at the intersection of N Decatur Blvd and W Ann Road with immediate US-95 on-ramp access — one of the fastest northwest-to-Strip corridors in the valley.

• RTC Transit

  Bus routes run along Decatur and Ann Road corridors nearby, but Painted Desert is an estate community designed around driving. Do not plan a car-free lifestyle here.

• Cycling & Trails

  The Jay Morrish course inside the gate is the primary recreation trail; northwest valley bike routes connect to Floyd Lamb Park and Lone Mountain. Red Rock Canyon's scenic loop is 35 minutes by car.

• Rideshare

  Fast and reliable this far northwest; airport runs cost roughly $35–$50 and gate pickup is handled through visitor entry like any guest — coordinate with your driver in advance.

Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.

Quick Answer

What down payment do you need to buy in Painted Desert?

Most Painted Desert buyers put down 5% to 20% on conventional loans — well within reach for the community's $400K–$800K range. On a $560,000 entry home, plan roughly $28,000 (5%) to $112,000 (20%) down. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans, and the community's price range keeps most purchases below the conforming loan limit, avoiding jumbo program requirements. FHA loans are also available; confirm with your lender which program optimizes your monthly payment against PMI and reserves.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Painted Desert?

These are the eight queries Painted Desert buyers actually type into Google and AI assistants — answered with specifics you can verify: market figures from Las Vegas REALTORS, tax law from the Nevada Revised Statutes, and community facts from the plan record.

WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Why Is Nevada Real Estate Group the #1 Real Estate Team in Nevada?

Nevada's #1 team backs 9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in volume since 2011. Our agents know Painted Desert's renovation-tier pricing, golf-front premium positions, and HOA due-diligence complexities — the exact variables that move money here. That market depth, combined with 9,061+ verified five-star reviews, is what earns the #1 Nevada ranking.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Painted Desert?

Compare Painted Desert with neighboring northwest Las Vegas communities and broader Las Vegas areas. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning so you can judge whether the Jay Morrish golf course inside the gate is the right trade for your budget versus alternative addresses.

A–Z INDEX

Which Painted Desert Sections Can You Explore A–Z?

Six residential sections make up Painted Desert's approximately 1,200-home guard-gated community — from Golf Course Estates on the Jay Morrish fairway (from $550K) to entry-level interior lots starting at $400K. The entries below are indexed alphabetically for orientation; our team can pull current listings, HOA documents, and renovation comparisons for any section on request.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Painted Desert Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page comes from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. Because Painted Desert totals approximately 1,200 homes, we present 89149 ZIP benchmarks as area indicators rather than plan-specific claims, and omit section-level medians where sample sizes cannot support them. Follow any link below to verify a figure.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR / GLVAR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and active counts for the 89149 ZIP code and broader Las Vegas market. lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Painted Desert is not separately tabulated by Census). census.gov/quickfacts
3. City of Las Vegas — City services, police coverage, short-term rental regulations, and park maintenance for the northwest valley. lasvegasnevada.gov
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel data for the 89149 ZIP code. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences in Nevada. leg.state.nv.us
6. Clark County School District (CCSD) — Enrollment boundaries, school performance, and student-teacher ratios for northwest Las Vegas campuses. ccsd.net
7. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios for Painted Desert-area schools. greatschools.org
8. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas violent and property crime rates for benchmarking the 89149 area. fbi.gov/ucr
9. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise MSA. bls.gov
10. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator and buy-vs-rent model. freddiemac.com/pmms
11. California Franchise Tax Board — California state income-tax rate schedule for the CA-vs-NV relocation tax comparison. ftb.ca.gov

Methodology: Listing data is sourced via Repliers IDX feed (Las Vegas MLS) and refreshed every 15 minutes. Demographic and economic data are pulled monthly via Census/BLS APIs. School data is refreshed quarterly. All comparisons are like-for-like (same metric, same time period).

Last refresh: June 2026 · Next scheduled refresh: July 2026