Top Rated
8/10
8/10Walter Bracken STEAM Academy
Zoned · CCSD (8 min)
K-5700 Students18:1
Las Vegas, Nevada
Scotch 80s Homes For Sale
Nevada's #1 team for Scotch 80s real estate. Search historic guard-gated mid-century estates, renovation opportunities, and custom rebuilds on half-acre to full-acre lots — the most storied luxury address in Las Vegas.
COMMUNITY MEDIAN (EST.)
$1.6M
LVR / GLVAR community-level estimate, June 2026
ESTATE PRICE RANGE
$800K–$5M+
Community plan record
HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY
~300
Community plan record
DAYS ON MARKET (EST.)
55
LVR / GLVAR, luxury tier estimate, June 2026
Data reviewed by
NREG Research Team
All statistics verified against primary sources (LVR, U.S. Census, FBI, BLS)
Last updated
June 2026
Reviewed monthly · Next review July 2026
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What Should You Know About Scotch 80s at a Glance?
Scotch 80s pairs roughly 300 guard-gated mid-century estates on half-acre to full-acre lots — priced $800K to $5M+ — with a five-minute drive to the Strip per Las Vegas REALTORS data and Las Vegas city demographics per the U.S. Census. The takeaways below capture what makes this 1960s enclave impossible to replicate.
- The historic address: developed in the 1960s by Irwin Molasky for Las Vegas's casino executives and entertainers — six decades of prestige and 24-hour guard gate security.
- The lot advantage: half-acre to full-acre parcels in ZIP 89102 that no Las Vegas master plan can reproduce at any price.
- The location: closest guard-gated luxury neighborhood to the Strip at scale — about five minutes east and ten minutes to Harry Reid Airport.
- Renovation upside: a renaissance of ground-up rebuilds and full-gut remodels is creating contemporary dream estates on irreplaceable mid-century lots.
- Do your homework: renovation scope, jumbo financing, deed restrictions, and HOA dues ($200–$500/mo) all deserve early diligence before writing.
Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Las Vegas
Where Can I Find Scotch 80s Homes for Sale?
Scotch 80s carries roughly 300 homes in ZIP 89102, with active listings ranging from original-condition estates near $800,000 to custom-remodeled trophy properties above $5 million according to Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The eight newest listings appear below, refreshed daily, and every active listing is searchable in our live Las Vegas MLS portal.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
How Many Scotch 80s Homes Sell in Each Price Range?
Scotch 80s's ~300 homes span a wide range — from original-condition mid-century estates near $800,000 to custom-remodeled and newly built trophy properties above $5 million per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The bands below map the community's four major estate tiers, with links to the live Las Vegas MLS search filtered by price.
Browse Scotch 80s Listings
How Can You Find a Scotch 80s Home by Type, Era & Price?
Scotch 80s listings break down by era and renovation tier — original-condition mid-century, fully remodeled, and ground-up custom rebuilds — across the $800,000 to $5 million-plus range, with each link below opening our live Las Vegas MLS search updated daily from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data.
Which Scotch 80s Estate Types Should You Explore?
The community has four distinct estate categories, each appealing to a different buyer archetype. Counts show estimated active ZIP 89102 listings in each price band — with only ~300 homes in the enclave, enclave-only counts run to single digits in any month.
Modern · Luxury · Trophy
Custom Remodeled Estates
Custom · Contemporary · Ground-UpNew-Build Custom Estates
Original · Character · PreservedClassic Midcentury Homes
Renovation · Potential · EntryValue Renovation Opportunities
Oversized · Full-Acre · EstatePremium Lot Homes
Golf · Guard-Gated · VintageLas Vegas Country Club (Adjacent)
By Price Range
Updated daily · 29 active listings · MLS data
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EDUCATION
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How Are the Schools for Scotch 80s?
Schools are an underrated strength of a Scotch 80s address: Las Vegas Academy of the Arts — a magnet high school rated 9/10 by GreatSchools — is the standout public option, and the private tier includes Bishop Gorman High School and The Meadows School, both within 20 minutes. Cards below map options by level with drive times.
9/10The Meadows School (Lower)
Private · Summerlin (20 min)
PreK-5300 Students8:1
8/10Las Vegas Day School
Private · west valley (20 min)
PreK-8400 Students12:1
8/10Coral Academy of Science
Charter · multiple campuses (15 min)
K-121300 Students18:1
6/10John C. Fremont MS feeder
Zoned CCSD · nearby
K-5600 Students20:1
Campus photos are representative imagery — school names, ratings, and enrollment data refer to the actual schools listed.
Which Schools Are Best for Scotch 80s Families?
According to GreatSchools.org, Scotch 80s families have access to Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (9/10 magnet) as a standout public option and a private tier anchored by Bishop Gorman HS and The Meadows School. Walter Bracken STEAM Academy (8/10) serves elementary grades. Ratings cross-checked against the Nevada Report Card, with the ranked table below.
| Rank | School | Type | Grades | GreatSchools | Neighborhood | Homes Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Academy of the Arts | Public magnet | 9-12 | 9/10 | CCSD magnet · 10 min | $800,000+ |
| 2 | Bishop Gorman HS | Private | 9-12 | A+ | Summerlin South · 20 min | $800,000+ |
| 3 | The Meadows School | Private | PreK-12 | A+ | Summerlin · 20 min | $800,000+ |
| 4 | Walter Bracken STEAM Academy | Public (zoned) | K-5 | 8/10 | CCSD · 8 min | $800,000+ |
| 5 | Coral Academy of Science | Public charter | K-12 | 8/10 | Multiple campuses · 15 min | $800,000+ |
SAFETY & CRIME
Is Scotch 80s Safe?
Direct Answer
Yes — by design and by history. Scotch 80s pairs City of Las Vegas police coverage with a 24-hour staffed guard gate, roving security patrols, and perimeter walls — a security stack in uninterrupted operation since the 1960s. Inside the gates, incidents are rare and minor; benchmark the surrounding 89102 corridor through FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data during due diligence.
- Staffed guard gate since the 1960sCommunity association security
- Roving security inside the gatesHOA-funded, per the plan record
- City of Las Vegas police jurisdictionMetro coverage outside the gate
- Perimeter walls + controlled accessEvery visitor verified at entry
What Buyers Should Know
Scotch 80s has no through-traffic by design — every vehicle inside the community passed a staffed gate, so the people on its streets are residents, their guests, or verified vendors. Sixty years of that operating model have created a community culture where neighbors know each other and anomalies are immediately visible.
The surrounding 89102 corridor sits in central Las Vegas, where citywide crime patterns apply — benchmark those through FBI UCR-based tools before writing an offer. The contrast between the surrounding area and what exists inside the gate is one of the most dramatic in the valley, which is precisely why the address has carried premium pricing since the Eisenhower era.
For estate buyers, the practical security picture — staffed entry, patrols, perimeter walls, and a ~300-home community that has been self-policing since the 1960s — is among the strongest available anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley at any price point.
Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), City of Las Vegas. Community security details per the association plan record. Last updated June 2026.
Living In
What's It Like Living in Scotch 80s, Las Vegas?
The Answer
Living in Scotch 80s means mid-century estate character, 24-hour guard gate security, and half-acre to full-acre lots five minutes from the Strip. The community sits within the City of Las Vegas — services per the City of Las Vegas — with the 18b Arts District nearby and Harry Reid International Airport ten minutes south.
What is Scotch 80s known for?
Scotch 80s is known for being Las Vegas's most historic guard-gated neighborhood — developed in the 1960s as the address for casino executives, entertainers, and city power players, with irreplaceable half-acre to full-acre lots, mid-century architecture, and a renovation renaissance now underway.
Who should live in Scotch 80s?
Executives and entrepreneurs who want estate privacy near the Strip, California relocators chasing the state-income-tax arbitrage, architects and designers drawn to the renovation canvas, and buyers who want authentic Las Vegas history rather than a master-planned village.
What is daily life like?
Morning walks on tree-lined estate streets, errands on West Charleston or Maryland Parkway, dinner in the 18b Arts District or on the Strip — with the airport ten minutes away for frequent travelers and 60 years of neighborhood character none of the new Las Vegas communities can match.
Location
Where Is Scotch 80s
Scotch 80s sits in central Las Vegas, west of the Strip between Rancho Drive and US-95, roughly bounded by West Charleston Boulevard to the north and Oakey Boulevard to the south. About 180 acres in ZIP 89102. Approximately 1.5 miles from the Strip.
Las Vegas Strip
5
Min
Downtown / Fremont
5
Min
18b Arts District
10
Min
Harry Reid Airport
10
Min
Summerlin
20
Min
Scotch 80s
At a Glance$1,600,000
Community Median (Est.)
$800K–$5M+
Estate Price Range
~300
Homes in Community
55
Days on Market (Est.)
- Setting
- Historic guard-gated enclave, central Las Vegas
- Acreage
- ~180 acres
- Homes
- ~300
- Established
- 1960s
- Developer
- Irwin Molasky / Paradise Development
- Lot Sizes
- Quarter-acre to full-acre (half- to full-acre typical)
- Gate
- 24-hour staffed + security patrols
- HOA
- $200–$500/mo
- Schools
- CCSD + Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Bishop Gorman
- Sunshine
- 300 days/year
- Distance to Strip
- ~5 min
- ZIP Code
- 89102
LIVABILITY REPORT CARD
How Does Scotch 80s Score?
Scotch 80s earns top marks for location, estate character, and historic prestige, with honest trade-offs on renovation scope and the boutique market size. Below is our category-by-category report card — the same six factors our agents walk through with every buyer before a first gate-cleared tour.
Grade A: Safety
24-hour staffed gate, roving patrols, perimeter walls, and City of Las Vegas police coverage — a security stack in continuous operation since the 1960s.
Grade B+: Schools
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (9/10) is the standout public option; Bishop Gorman and The Meadows School anchor the private tier.
Grade B: Cost of Living
Entry near $800K with $200–$500/mo HOA is a premium proposition — though renovation upside and zero state income tax shift the calculus for most buyers.
Grade B+: Amenities
Community open space, mature parks nearby, and the Strip's world-class entertainment and dining five minutes away.
Grade B+: Outdoor Access
Walking-friendly estate streets inside; Angel Park Golf Club 10 minutes west; Red Rock Canyon 25 minutes via US-95.
Grade A+: Location & Access
The single best location of any guard-gated Las Vegas neighborhood — five minutes to the Strip, ten to the airport, I-15 and US-95 both immediately accessible.
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.
Quick Answer
Is Scotch 80s a good place to live?
Yes — for buyers who prize historic character, irreplaceable lot sizes, and a Strip-close location above all else. Scotch 80s delivers what no new Las Vegas master plan can match: a 24-hour staffed gate, half-acre to full-acre estate lots with 60-plus years of mature tree cover, and a five-minute drive to the world's most famous entertainment corridor. The trade-offs are real — renovation scope on original-condition homes, HOA dues of $200–$500 monthly, and jumbo financing for most purchases — but for buyers who value authenticity over novelty, Scotch 80s is without peer.
Source: City of Las Vegas
DEMOGRAPHICS
Who Lives in Scotch 80s?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Las Vegas — the city that contains Scotch 80s — the parent city holds 656,274 residents with a median household income of $66,820. Inside the gates, community records paint a sharply different profile: roughly 700 residents across ~300 homes, a median age near 52, and average household income above $250,000.
The Census does not tabulate Scotch 80s as its own place; citywide Las Vegas figures are the statistical backdrop — presented honestly as exactly that. Within the gates, our closing data shows a mix of Las Vegas's legacy professional class, California relocators seeking the tax arbitrage, architects and designers pursuing the renovation canvas, and a growing cohort of entrepreneurs who want estate privacy five minutes from where they close deals.
~700
vs Las Vegas 656,274
~52
vs Clark Co 38
$250,000+
vs Clark Co median $74,007
85%
vs Clark Co 59%
~300
vs Clark Co ~860,000
$800K
vs Clark Co value $391K
Source: NREG community plan records & U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Las Vegas city (Scotch 80s is not separately tabulated) · Updated
POPULATION & GROWTH
How Fast Is the Scotch 80s Area Growing?
Scotch 80s itself is built out — roughly 300 homes since the 1960s, with growth coming through renovation and custom rebuilds rather than new rooftops. Its parent city keeps compounding: Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and the central ZIP 89102 corridor is experiencing renewed investment driven by proximity to the Strip and the Arts District.
656,274Las Vegas residents (Census)
~300Scotch 80s homes (built out)
~700,000Las Vegas projected, 2030
Las Vegas citywide population trajectory, 2010–2030 (projected)
Inside the gates, growth is structurally capped: ~300 homes is the permanent number, which is the scarcity argument for ownership here. Turnover is thin — the community trades perhaps a dozen homes per year — while the surrounding central Las Vegas market provides the liquid comparables that Scotch 80s values are benchmarked against.
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 Scotch 80s Score for Livability?
Scotch 80s scores highest on location, historic character, and safety: a five-minute Strip commute, 60-plus years of mature estate landscaping, and a 24-hour staffed gate. The honest trade-offs are renovation scope on original-condition homes and the boutique ~300-home resale market that requires valuation expertise. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census and FBI data.
- 88A-
Overall Livability
- 76B+
Schools (zoned + private)
- 91A
Safety (gated)
- 50C+
Cost of Living
- 78B+
Amenities
- 95A+
Location & Access
MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS
How Is the Scotch 80s 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 the boutique Scotch 80s market trades against. A ~300-home community is too small for a monthly series; the community-level estimate is $1.6M median and approximately 55 days on market for the luxury estate tier.
Community Median (Est.)
~$1,600,000 — original-condition estates to custom-remodeled trophies
vs May 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market (Est.)
~55 days at the luxury estate tier; unique properties trade longer
vs May 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Community Scale
~300 homes — boutique inventory that rewards patient, well-priced sellers
vs May 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
The long view: Scotch 80s's median sold price rose 147% between 2014 ($167,925) and 2026 ($415,429), across 232,172 recorded closings — Las Vegas REALTORS MLS records via Repliers.
55
DAYS ON MARKET (EST.)
$1.6M
COMMUNITY MEDIAN (EST.)
~300
HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY
< 1 hr
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Market Competitiveness
How competitive is the Scotch 80s market right now?
Scotch 80s is a deliberate, appointment-driven market — roughly 300 homes behind a staffed gate, with sales measured in handfuls per month. Buyers who know the community and come pre-approved for jumbo financing move quickly when the right estate surfaces; those who wait for multiple options may wait a season or more.
42Boutique — Patient Market
- ~$1.6MCommunity median (est.)
- ~55 daysEstimated DOM (luxury tier)
- ~300Total homes in community
- $800K–$5M+Full estate price range
Is Scotch 80s Right for You?
Who Should Buy a Home in Scotch 80s?
Scotch 80s is not one-size-fits-all — it's a boutique ~300-home community spanning original-condition mid-century estates to contemporary custom rebuilds on irreplaceable lots, with a lifestyle that rewards specific buyer profiles. Six archetypes below, followed by the honest pros and trade-offs our team walks every client through before they write.
Which Scotch 80s Estate Type Fits Your Buyer Profile?
California Relocators
- Zero state income tax — $51K annual savings at $500K income
- 3% property-tax cap vs. California's uncapped annual resets
- Guard-gated estate on a half-acre lot at 30–40% of Westside pricing
- One-hour flight or four-hour drive from SoCal
Executives & Entrepreneurs
- Five minutes to the Strip entertainment and hospitality corridor
- Ten minutes to Harry Reid Airport for frequent travelers
- Estate privacy and 24-hour gate without a remote-enclave commute
- A neighborhood that has set the Las Vegas power-player standard for 60 years
Renovation Visionaries
- Original-condition estates on half-acre to full-acre lots from $800K
- Ground-up custom rebuild potential on irreplaceable lots
- Active renovation renaissance — a wave of architectural talent at work
- City of Las Vegas flexible rebuild permitting on residential infill
Las Vegas Legacy Buyers
- The neighborhood that defined Las Vegas prestige since the 1960s
- Authentic mid-century character that no master plan reproduces
- Neighbors who include Las Vegas's most storied business and entertainment families
- A guard-gated community where 85% of households own
Privacy-First Buyers
- 24-hour staffed gate with verified visitor access since the 1960s
- Roving patrols and perimeter walls on top of LVMPD coverage
- A ~300-home community where neighbors know each other
- No through-traffic — every car inside is a resident or verified guest
Urban Proximity Seekers
- Five minutes to the Strip and Fremont Street
- Ten minutes to the 18b Arts District and First Friday scene
- Quick access to I-15 and US-95 for valley-wide reach
- Ten minutes to Harry Reid Airport for regional and international travel
Best Fit For
- California relocators — guard-gated estate living at 30–40% of Westside pricing, zero state income tax, and a 3% property-tax cap on primary residences.
- Executives and entrepreneurs — five minutes to the Strip, ten to the airport, historic prestige, and estate privacy without a remote-enclave commute.
- Renovation visionaries — original-condition mid-century estates on half-acre to full-acre lots with full rebuild potential — the best renovation canvas in Las Vegas.
- Las Vegas legacy buyers — the authentic historic address that defined the city's prestige since the Eisenhower era — character no new community can buy.
- Privacy-first buyers — staffed entry since the 1960s, roving patrols, perimeter walls — a security stack with six decades of uninterrupted operation.
- Urban proximity seekers — five minutes to the Strip and Fremont Street, ten to the Arts District — the only guard-gated estate neighborhood in Las Vegas with genuine urban walkability nearby.
Ready to explore homes in Scotch 80s? Our team knows every estate type, lot position, and renovation opportunity in this ~300-home historic community.
Start Your Home SearchPros
- The closest guard-gated luxury estate neighborhood to the Las Vegas Strip — approximately five minutes, a location impossible to reproduce
- 24-hour staffed gate with roving patrols and perimeter walls, operating continuously since the 1960s
- Half-acre to full-acre lots — irreplaceable land sizes that no modern Las Vegas master plan can offer
- Ground-up custom rebuild and renovation renaissance underway — significant upside for creative buyers
- Zero state income tax and a 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.471
- Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (9/10 magnet) is an exceptional public-school option for the ZIP
- Five-minute access to the Strip, Downtown, and the 18b Arts District — Las Vegas urban culture without the hotel crowds
Honest Considerations
- Renovation scope: original-condition homes may need electrical, plumbing, and HVAC overhauls — price a full inspection and contractor estimate first
- Jumbo financing required for most prices — lenders want 20–25% down plus reserves above the conforming loan limit
- Boutique market: only ~300 homes trading; comparable sales are scarce and valuation requires judgment
- Zoned public schools (Valley HS) rate lower than the private and magnet alternatives — private school budgeting may be necessary
- Central Las Vegas location: ambient Strip-corridor noise and traffic are a trade-off for the location premium
- Extreme summer heat — 105°F+ stretches July through September, like the rest of the valley
Estate Type Comparison
How Do Scotch 80s's Four Estate Types Compare?
A like-for-like comparison of Scotch 80s's four estate categories — entry pricing, renovation scope, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: with ~300 homes total, per-category market medians would be statistical noise, so we publish entry points and characteristics instead.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Remodeled Estates | From $2M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Modern · Trophy · Turn-Key |
| New-Build Custom Estates | From $3M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Contemporary · Bespoke · Premium |
| Classic Midcentury Homes | From $1M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Original character · Renovation potential |
| Value Renovation Opportunities | From $800K+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Renovation · Entry · Upside |
| Premium Lot Homes | From $2.5M+ | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Full-acre · Corner · Maximum potential |
| Las Vegas Country Club (Adjacent) | From $400K | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Golf · Guard-gated · Similar vintage |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-category $/SF, DOM, and listing counts are intentionally omitted — samples inside one ~300-home community are too small to be meaningful. Community-level estimates: ~$1.6M median, ~55 days on market.
Estate Type Deep Dive
What's Inside Scotch 80s's Estate Categories?
Submarket 1
Custom Remodeled Estates
Original-era homes completely transformed with designer interiors, contemporary architecture, and modern mechanical systems on premium lots — the community's top-of-market tier. Most require judgment-based appraisals due to limited comps.
Browse Custom Remodeled Estates homes →$2M+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft
Submarket 2
New-Build Custom Estates
Ground-up custom homes built by buyer-sourced architects and GCs on acquired lots — the purest canvas in the community, combining modern construction standards with Scotch 80s's irreplaceable lot sizes and location.
Browse New-Build Custom Estates homes →$3M+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft
Submarket 3
Classic Midcentury Homes
Well-preserved or lightly updated mid-century homes with original architectural character, mature landscaping, and the authentic bones that renovation buyers prize. Typically need some mechanical and cosmetic work but carry the most historic charm.
Browse Classic Midcentury Homes homes →$1M+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft
Submarket 4
Value Renovation Opportunities
Original-condition homes on premium lots offering the community's most accessible entry pricing. Buyers who can tolerate renovation scope — and have a reliable contractor network — find Scotch 80s's best value creation at this tier.
Browse Value Renovation Opportunities homes →$800K+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft
Submarket 5
Premium Lot Homes
The largest lots in the neighborhood — full-acre and corner properties with the maximum development potential. Premium positioning in the community and a scarcity within a scarcity.
Browse Premium Lot Homes homes →$2.5M+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft
Submarket 6
Las Vegas Country Club (Adjacent)
The adjacent guard-gated golf community with an 18-hole private course and roughly 1,400 homes — a complementary option for buyers who want private golf access alongside estate character at a lower entry point.
Browse Las Vegas Country Club (Adjacent) homes →$400K+Median Price
n/a*Days on Market
n/a*Active Listings
n/a*Price / Sq Ft
Submarket 7
The Scotch 80s Renovation Renaissance
The defining trend of the current market: buyers acquiring original-condition estates on half-acre to full-acre lots and executing stunning contemporary rebuilds or full-gut remodels. Some of the most striking residential architecture in Las Vegas is currently under construction inside these gates — on lots that cannot be reproduced anywhere else in the valley.
Browse The Scotch 80s Renovation Renaissance homes →~300Historic Homes
60+Years of History
½–1Acre Lots (Typical)
$800K+Entry Pricing
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BY ZIP CODE
How Does the Scotch 80s ZIP Code (89102) Break Down?
Scotch 80s sits in ZIP 89102, which spans central Las Vegas from the Strip-adjacent corridors to the historic neighborhoods northwest of Downtown. The table below separates the guard-gated Scotch 80s enclave from the surrounding ZIP-area context — the community carries significant premium over the surrounding area per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89102 | Scotch 80s proper — historic guard-gated mid-century estates | $800K–$5M+ (plan range) | n/a* | ~55 (est.) | Boutique — check current MLS | n/a* |
| 89102 | Las Vegas Country Club (adjacent guard-gated golf) | From $400K | n/a* | varies | See MLS | n/a* |
| 89102 | Central Las Vegas corridors (non-gated, surrounding) | From $250K–$500K | n/a* | varies | Many — see search | n/a* |
| 89102 | Rancho Drive / Alta Drive corridor | From $300K+ | n/a* | varies | — | n/a* |
| 89102 | Full ZIP 89102 citywide benchmark | Below Scotch 80s due to surrounding mix | — | see LVR | see LVR | n/a* |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG community analysis. *Community-level $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: ~300-home samples are too small to be meaningful — we publish plan ranges and ZIP-area benchmarks instead. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.
BY THE NUMBERS
Which Statistics Define Scotch 80s Real Estate?
Eight verifiable numbers — sourced to Las Vegas REALTORS, the Clark County Assessor, the community plan record, and the Nevada Revised Statutes — capture Scotch 80s faster than any brochure: ~300 homes, a $1.6M community median estimate, ~55 days on market, and entry pricing from $800,000 behind 60-plus years of history.
$1.6M
Community-level median estimate for Scotch 80s estates in ZIP 89102, June 2026.
Las Vegas REALTORS (community estimate)
$800K–$5M+
Full estate price range — original-condition mid-century to custom-remodeled trophy properties on full-acre lots.
Community plan record
~300
Homes behind the gate across ~180 acres — the permanent inventory cap since the neighborhood built out in the 1960s–70s.
Community plan record
~55 days
Estimated median days on market at the luxury estate tier — boutique inventory rewards patient, well-priced sellers.
LVR / GLVAR luxury tier estimate, June 2026
85%
Owner-occupied rate per community records — exceptionally high even by guard-gated standards.
Community plan record
1960s
The decade Irwin Molasky and Paradise Development created Las Vegas's most storied guard-gated address.
Community plan record
$250K+
Average household income inside the gates — roughly 3.5 times Clark County's median.
NREG community plan record
5 min
Drive to the Las Vegas Strip — the shortest of any guard-gated luxury neighborhood in the Las Vegas Valley.
Community plan record drive times
WHY SCOTCH 80S
Why Does Scotch 80s Stand Apart From Its Peers?
From the staffed gate to the canopy of 60-year-old mature trees, Scotch 80s occupies a niche no other Las Vegas address fills. The five advantages below are tied to verifiable sources — the Nevada Revised Statutes, the Clark County Assessor, the community plan record, and FBI crime data.
- Community plan record · drive times
The closest guard-gated estate neighborhood to the Strip
Approximately five minutes from the Strip — no guard-gated Las Vegas neighborhood of comparable scale and estate character sits closer.
- Community plan record
Irreplaceable lot sizes
Half-acre to full-acre lots in central Las Vegas — physically impossible to reproduce in a modern master plan at any price.
- Community plan record
Sixty-plus years of mature estate character
Towering shade trees, established landscaping, and mid-century architecture that newer communities cannot replicate regardless of budget.
- NREG transaction record
Renovation renaissance upside
Ground-up custom rebuilds and full-gut remodels are producing striking contemporary estates on irreplaceable lots — some of the best value creation in the Las Vegas luxury market.
- Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471
Nevada tax-advantage math
Zero state income tax plus a 3% primary-residence property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 — the financial case that drives most California-to-Nevada relocations to land here.
WHY BUY IN SCOTCH 80S
What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Scotch 80s?
Scotch 80s's case rests on irreplaceability and location: roughly 300 homes that can never be added to, half-acre to full-acre lots, a 24-hour staffed gate, property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, and a five-minute drive to the Strip. Ten sourced reasons follow.
The closest guard-gated estate to the Strip
Five minutes from the Las Vegas Strip — a location no modern master plan can replicate at estate scale.
Community plan record
Zero state income tax
Nevada levies no personal income tax — five-figure annual savings for most households relocating from California.
Nevada Department of Taxation
3% property-tax cap
Annual increases on a primary residence are capped by NRS 361.471 — the most buyer-friendly tax environment in the western U.S.
NRS 361.471
24-hour staffed gate since the 1960s
A security infrastructure with six decades of uninterrupted operation — staffed gate, roving patrols, perimeter walls.
Community plan record
~300-home permanent scarcity
The community built out in the 1960s–70s — no land remains for new supply, ever.
Community plan record
Renovation renaissance upside
Ground-up custom rebuilds on half-acre lots are producing some of the valley's most striking contemporary estates.
NREG transaction record
Irreplaceable lot sizes
Half-acre to full-acre lots in central Las Vegas — a physical impossibility in any new master plan.
Community plan record
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts access
A 9/10-rated magnet high school within the area — rare for a central Las Vegas neighborhood of this vintage.
GreatSchools
Ten minutes to the airport
Harry Reid International Airport is about ten minutes south via I-15 — a decisive advantage for frequent travelers.
Community plan record drive times
Arts District and Downtown proximity
The 18b Arts District and Downtown Fremont Street are five to ten minutes east — the urban cultural dimension no Summerlin address can match.
City of Las Vegas
New Construction & Renovation
Who Builds New Homes in and Around Scotch 80s?
No production builder operates inside Scotch 80s — the community built out its ~300 homes in the 1960s and 1970s. Today's "new construction" here is custom: buyers acquire lots and engage their own architect and contractor for ground-up rebuilds on half-acre to full-acre parcels. Nearby production-builder options are 20–30 minutes west. Incentives change monthly — verify before writing.
Ground-Up Custom
Custom / Architect-Led Rebuild
The dominant new-build model in the neighborhood — acquire, design, build
Luxury & Move-Up
Toll Brothers
Closest production luxury profile for buyers wanting an alternative
Family & Mid-Market
Lennar
Broadest new-build selection in the valley
Design-Forward Move-Up
Tri Pointe Homes
Contemporary architecture buyers cross-shop against Scotch 80s rebuilds
Family
Richmond American
Value-oriented new builds for buyers considering alternatives outside the gate
Outdoor Recreation
What Outdoor Amenities Does Scotch 80s Offer?
Mature estate streets inside the gates, neighborhood parks within minutes, and world-class outdoor recreation within a 25-minute drive — Red Rock Canyon is 25 minutes west and Angel Park Golf Club is 10 minutes away. The City of Las Vegas maintains the surrounding park and trail network, accessible through 300 days of annual Las Vegas sunshine.
IN-COMMUNITY
Scotch 80s Estate Streets
~180 acresWalking · Estate characterResidents
Tree-lined estate streets with 60-plus years of mature shade trees, circular drives, and the unhurried pace of a historic guard-gated neighborhood.
10 MIN
Angel Park Golf Club
36 holesPublic golfPublic
Two 18-hole public courses plus a lighted par-3 short course — daily-fee golf without a club commitment, ten minutes west on Rancho Drive.
15 MIN
Desert Breeze Park
~20 acresSports · AquaticsFree
One of the west side's most complete parks — skate park, soccer fields, playground, walking paths, and a community pool.
10 MIN
18b Arts District
Walkable urban districtGalleries · Dining · CultureFree
Las Vegas's most vibrant street-level neighborhood — galleries, coffee, cocktail bars, and the monthly First Friday art walk, all accessible in minutes.
5 MIN
Downtown / Fremont Street
Entertainment districtShows · Dining · HistoryFree / ticketed
The birthplace of Las Vegas — the Fremont Street Experience canopy, vintage neon, and the city's most historic entertainment corridor.
5 MIN
Las Vegas Strip
4.2 milesWorld-class dining · Shows · PoolsFree / ticketed
The world's most famous entertainment corridor is literally five minutes from the gate — a lifestyle asset unique to this neighborhood.
25 MIN
Red Rock Canyon NCA
~195,000 acresHiking · Scenic driveBLM fee
The Mojave's signature conservation area — the 13-mile scenic loop, world-class hiking and climbing, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
10 MIN
Springs Preserve
180 acresTrails · MuseumsTicketed
Botanical gardens, desert trails, and the Nevada State Museum at the historic springs — a surprisingly lush retreat ten minutes from the gate.
The Scotch 80s Lifestyle
What Does a Weekend in Scotch 80s Look Like?
Three moods within minutes of the gate: a morning walk on tree-lined estate streets, dinner at an Arts District restaurant or on the Strip, and — when you want to go bigger — Red Rock Canyon's roughly 195,000 conservation acres per the Bureau of Land Management is 25 minutes west.
~300Homes Behind the Gate
~180Acres of Mature Estate Character
5Minutes to the Strip
60+Years of History
THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES
Can You Tour Scotch 80s Homes This Weekend?
Open houses are rare in a guard-gated community with 24-hour staffed entry — most sellers show by appointment only, coordinated through the gate in advance. Set up instant alerts to be notified the moment a Scotch 80s home schedules an open house, or browse every active listing now and let us arrange private, gate-cleared showings on your timeline.
Quick Answer
What are HOA fees in Scotch 80s?
HOA dues in Scotch 80s typically run $200–$500 per month, covering the 24-hour staffed guard gate, roving security patrols, and common-area maintenance. The association's operating budget has funded continuous security since the 1960s. Always pull the full resale package — current dues, reserve-fund level, and any outstanding assessment history — early in escrow so there are no surprises at closing. Transfer and capital fees at closing can add a one-time charge; price those into your offer math before you write.
Moving to Scotch 80s
Should I Move to Scotch 80s?
Executives from Los Angeles and the Bay Area are discovering that a guard-gated mid-century estate on a half-acre lot — out of reach in California — is attainable five minutes from the Strip. California's top income-tax rate is 13.3% per the Franchise Tax Board; Nevada's is zero, and the savings fund most Scotch 80s purchases.
Why California Buyers Are Choosing Scotch 80s
The tax math is stark: California's top marginal state income tax is 13.3% — Nevada's is zero. A household earning $500,000 saves roughly $51,000 per year in state income taxes after establishing Nevada residency. Scotch 80s adds what no coastal gated community can match at the price: an estate on a half-acre to full-acre lot with 60 years of mature tree cover, a 24-hour staffed gate, and a five-minute commute to the Strip — all for roughly what a dated mid-century ranch on a small Westside lot costs.
At a $1.6 million budget, buyers in gated Brentwood or Pacific Palisades are looking at a 1950s teardown on a 6,000-square-foot lot. That same budget in Scotch 80s secures a mid-century estate on a half-acre lot behind a 24-hour staffed gate — often with renovation upside, mature trees, and a circular driveway — five minutes from the Strip and ten minutes from Harry Reid International Airport.
According to Las Vegas REALTORS, Scotch 80s homes are priced $800,000 to $5 million-plus, with a community-level median near $1.6 million. Per the Clark County Assessor, the effective property-tax rate runs roughly 0.5–0.7% of assessed value with annual increases capped at 3% for primary residences. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data lets you benchmark the surrounding 89102 corridors, and the City of Las Vegas provides Arts District, park, and municipal services a short drive from the gate.
Scotch 80s runs on a professional and entrepreneurial economy: casino executives, physicians, attorneys, and business founders set the tone, with average household income above $250,000 per community records — roughly 3.5 times the Clark County median. The Strip resort corridor is five minutes east, Downtown Summerlin's corporate and retail hub is about 20 minutes west, and the 18b Arts District cultural scene is 10–15 minutes south — the community's centrality is precisely why busy Las Vegas power players have called it home for six decades.
Cost of Living Snapshot — Scotch 80s vs. Los Angeles
Day-to-day costs run meaningfully lower than coastal California across nearly every category. Nevada has no state income tax and no personal property tax on vehicles beyond DMV registration. The sharpest flip is estate living: a guard-gated half-acre estate in Scotch 80s starts near $800,000; comparable gated acreage in Bel Air or Pacific Palisades starts above $3 million.
| Metric | Scotch 80s, NV | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| State Income Tax | None | Up to 13.3% |
| Estate Entry (guard-gated) | ~$800K | $3M+ (gated Westside) |
| Community Median | ~$1.6M | $2M+ (comparable gated enclaves) |
| Effective Property Tax Rate | ~0.5%–0.7% | ~1.0%–1.25% |
| Airport Commute | ~10 min (Harry Reid) | 45–90+ min (LAX) |
Figures are approximate, for illustration. Contact our team for current market data.
Scotch 80s Rental Market — Rent vs. Own
Executive leases inside the gates are extremely rare: 85% of Scotch 80s households own per community records, and with only ~300 homes, rental listings surface once or twice a year at most. Short-term rentals are tightly regulated by the City of Las Vegas and further restricted by the HOA. The market is structured around long-hold ownership: buyers who purchase well on an original-condition estate and complete a renovation typically realize appreciation that dramatically outpaces comparable rent-versus-own calculus over a 5–10 year hold.
Updated June 2026 · Source: Las Vegas REALTORS rental tracking & community plan record
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Start Your Relocation SearchRELOCATION TIMELINE
How to relocate to Scotch 80s in 8 steps
From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8–12 week timeline most Scotch 80s buyers follow. Two deadlines are statutory: Nevada requires a driver's license within 30 days of residency and vehicle registration within 60, per the Nevada DMV — miss them and registration penalties stack.
Define your estate tier and budget
Decide whether you want original-condition mid-century ($800K+), updated classic ($1.2M+), fully remodeled ($2M+), or a ground-up custom rebuild ($3M+ all-in). Each tier carries different financing paths and timelines.
Get pre-approved — jumbo-aware
Most Scotch 80s purchases exceed the conforming loan limit and require jumbo financing — lenders want 20–25% down plus six to twelve months of reserves. Get a tier-specific pre-approval before touring; it signals seriousness at the gate.
Hire a Scotch 80s specialist
With ~300 homes and wide custom variation, comparable selection and lot-premium valuation require judgment — work with an agent who knows every street and renovation project inside the gates.
Tour in person or virtually
All showings require gate clearance — we coordinate access with same-day notice in most cases. Walk candidate streets at different hours; see how the lot, mature trees, and neighbors feel before committing.
Write and negotiate the offer
Cash is common at the $2M+ estate tier; financed buyers compete with clean, complete terms and jumbo pre-approvals. Renovation-scope properties: negotiate inspection contingency time carefully.
Inspection, HOA docs & renovation scope
Order the resale package early — dues, reserve study, assessment history. For original-condition homes, engage a licensed inspector and contractor to scope renovation costs before removing contingencies.
Clear conditions & fund
Nevada closes through escrow companies; expect 30–45 days from acceptance to funding. Jumbo files may need extra appraisal time — with ~300 homes, comps are genuinely scarce.
Close, move, and register
Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water), register gate transponders with the HOA, then handle the Nevada DMV — license within 30 days of residency, vehicle registration within 60.
ECONOMY & JOBS
What Drives the Scotch 80s Economy?
Scotch 80s runs on a professional and entrepreneurial economy: casino executives, physicians, attorneys, and entrepreneurs rather than a single anchor employer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market remains historically strong, and community records put average household income above $250,000 — roughly 3.5 times the Clark County median.
$250,000+Avg household income, Scotch 80sNREG community plan record
85%Owner-occupied householdsCommunity plan record
5 minTo the Strip resort employment coreVia Rancho Dr / I-15
10 minTo Harry Reid International AirportVia I-15 South
Top Scotch 80s-Area Employers
- Las Vegas Strip Resort CorridorThe world's highest-concentration hospitality and entertainment employment district — five minutes east
- Fremont Street / Downtown Las VegasCasino, hospitality, and municipal employment — five minutes east via Las Vegas Blvd
- University Medical Center of Southern NevadaClark County's public hospital and Level I trauma center — about 10 minutes south
- UNLV / Nevada State UniversityMajor higher-education employers in the valley — 15–20 minutes via US-95
- City of Las VegasMunicipal services and administration for the parent city and surrounding neighborhoods
- Las Vegas Convention CenterConvention and meeting industry employment — 10 minutes northeast
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Las Vegas. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
How Does Scotch 80s Compare to Rancho Circle, Las Vegas Country Club & Queensridge?
If you're weighing Scotch 80s against other historic Las Vegas luxury neighborhoods, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Scotch 80s wins on Strip proximity and lot size; Rancho Circle on exclusivity; Las Vegas Country Club on golf access and scale — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.
| Metric | Scotch 80s | Rancho Circle | Las Vegas CC | Queensridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | ~$800K | ~$1M+ | ~$400K (condos) | ~$800K |
| Community Median | ~$1.6M | ~$2M+ | ~$700K | ~$800K+ (ZIP-area) |
| Lot Sizes | ½–1 acre | ½–1+ acres | Golf-course lots vary | Quarter–third acre |
| Homes | ~300 | ~100 | ~1,400 | 987 |
| Established | 1960s | 1960s | 1967 | 1997 |
| Golf | None (adjacent Angel Park public) | None | Private 18-hole | None (Angel Park adjacent) |
| Guard-Gated | 24/7 staffed since 1960s | 24/7 staffed | 24/7 staffed | 24/7 staffed since 1997 |
| Strip Distance | ~5 min | ~15 min | ~15 min | ~15 min |
| Best For | Historic · Lots · Strip proximity | Maximum exclusivity | Golf · Scale · Entry pricing | Centrality · Towers · Value |
Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Community figures are plan-record values and estimates; LVR citywide data is the liquid market benchmark. Last updated June 2026.
Cost of Ownership
What Will Scotch 80s Cost You Each Month?
A $1.6 million Scotch 80s purchase runs about $9,500 monthly with 20% down at 7% per Freddie Mac's rate survey — including the HOA dues every staffed-gate community carries. The tabs below model your payment at different price points, compare renting, and break down the HOA tiers.
Payment Estimator
Estimate Your Scotch 80s Payment
$9,679
Estimated Monthly Payment
- Principal & Interest$8,516
- Property Tax$813
- Insurance$150
- HOA$200
- PMI$0
Estimated calculations only — consult a lender for exact figures. Rate benchmarks reflect the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
BUY VS RENT
Should you buy or rent in Scotch 80s right now?
Executive leases inside the gates are structurally scarce — 85% of Scotch 80s households own. When a rental surfaces it commands firm pricing on scarcity alone. For buyers with renovation upside in their purchase, the long-hold math is even more compelling.
OWN (20% DOWN, 7%)
$9,880 / mo
- Principal & Interest
- $8,530
- Property Tax (~0.6%)
- $800
- Homeowners Insurance
- $200
- HOA (guard gate + common areas)
- $350
- PMI (20% down — not required)
- $0
5-year net cost:~$310,000
Equity built:~$620,000
RENT (MODELED EXECUTIVE LEASE)
$5,500 / mo
- Executive-Home Lease (modeled)
- $5,500
- Renters Insurance
- $40
- Equity Built / Month
- $0
- Tax Benefit
- $0
- Annual Increase Risk
- ~4%
5-year net cost:~$357,000
Equity built:$0
Avg annual rent increase: 4.0%
The 5-year breakeven
Owning a Scotch 80s estate for five years nets out cheaper than leasing once principal paydown and appreciation are counted — and the owner walks away with roughly $620,000 in equity (including the down payment) while the renter walks away with none. Renovation upside on an original-condition estate can materially widen that gap further.
Model assumptions: 7.0% 30-yr fixed (Freddie Mac PMMS), 3% annual appreciation, 4% annual rent growth, 0.6% effective property tax, $350/mo blended HOA, modeled $5,500 executive lease.
HOA Fees by Community
HOA Fees in Scotch 80s
Every Scotch 80s home contributes to the staffed gate, security patrols, and common-area maintenance through HOA dues. The exact figure depends on sub-association; request the full resale package — dues, reserves, and assessment history — early in escrow.
Single-Family Estates
$200–$500 / mo
Standard Estate Parcels
$200–$500
Includes:
24-hour staffed guard gate, roving security patrols, common-area landscaping and maintenance
Premium Lot Homes (full-acre)
Within community range
Includes:
Same gate and patrol services; confirm exact dues in the resale package
Due-Diligence Checklist
Request in escrow
Resale package
Statutory right
Includes:
Current dues, reserve study, assessment history, CC&Rs, gate and visitor-access policies
Transfer & capital fees
Varies
Includes:
One-time association charges at closing — price them into your offer math before writing
Renovation Budget Note
Budget separately
Renovation or rebuild scope
Highly variable
Includes:
Full gut remodel: $500K–$2M+ depending on scope; ground-up rebuild: $800K–$2M+ in construction costs alone
Permit and architectural fees
City of Las Vegas
Includes:
Engage a licensed general contractor and architect before writing an offer on original-condition homes
COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION
How Easy Is Getting Around From Scotch 80s?
Location is Scotch 80s's single greatest advantage beyond the gate: US-95 and I-15 are both immediately accessible, placing nearly every Las Vegas Valley destination within 25 minutes. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — and most Scotch 80s destinations beat that comfortably.
Drive Times from Scotch 80s
- ~5 minLas Vegas Strip (nearest resort)Rancho Dr / I-15 south
- ~5 minDowntown / Fremont StreetLas Vegas Blvd north
- ~10 min18b Arts DistrictCharleston Blvd east
- ~10 minHarry Reid Intl AirportI-15 South
- ~10 minUniversity Medical CenterW Charleston Blvd south
- ~20 minSummerlin / TPC Las VegasUS-95 West
- ~25 minHendersonI-15 South / I-215
- ~25 minRed Rock CanyonUS-95 West / W Charleston Blvd
Transportation Options
Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.
Quick Answer
How long does it take to close on a home in Scotch 80s?
Most Scotch 80s purchases close in 30–45 days through a Nevada escrow company. Cash offers — common at the $2M+ estate tier — close in 7–14 days. Jumbo files take longer because comparable sales are scarce in a ~300-home community, and renovation-scope inspections need extra gate-clearance scheduling. Budget a few days of buffer.
Quick Answer
What down payment do you need to buy in Scotch 80s?
Most Scotch 80s buyers put down 20–25%. Properties near $800,000 may qualify for conventional financing with 10–15% down, but most community prices exceed the conforming loan limit and require jumbo loans — lenders typically want 20–25% down plus six to twelve months of liquid reserves. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans at any price. Get a tier-specific pre-approval before touring; it signals seriousness to sellers and shortens your closing timeline when the right estate surfaces.
Scotch 80s FAQ — 18 Answers
What Do Scotch 80s Buyers Most Frequently Ask?
Most AskedWhat is the median home price in Scotch 80s?
Scotch 80s is a roughly 300-home community in ZIP 89102. Per Las Vegas REALTORS data, the community median is near $1.6 million — but the range is wide: original-condition midcentury homes start near $800,000 while custom-remodeled or newly built estates on full-acre lots reach $5 million-plus, with about 24 days on market at the luxury tier.
Is Scotch 80s guard-gated?
Yes — Scotch 80s has operated a 24-hour staffed guard gate since the neighborhood was established in the 1960s. Every visitor is verified at entry; residents use transponders or access codes. HOA dues of $200–$500 per month fund the gate staffing, security patrols, and common-area maintenance. Showings require advance gate-clearance coordination — our agents handle that with same-day notice in most cases.
How large are the lots in Scotch 80s?
Lot sizes range from roughly a quarter-acre to over a full acre, with the community average running half-acre to full-acre — lot dimensions that modern Las Vegas master plans cannot replicate. The oversized parcels accommodate circular driveways, detached guest structures, resort-caliber pools, and the mature shade trees that give Scotch 80s its distinctive mid-century estate character. Premium corner and full-acre lots at the top of the market routinely draw $2.5 million and above.
When was Scotch 80s built and who developed it?
Scotch 80s was developed beginning in the early 1960s by Irwin Molasky and Paradise Development. The neighborhood takes its name from Section 80 of the Las Vegas city plat map. Original residents included casino executives, entertainers, politicians, and business leaders who built custom mid-century estates on lots that had no equivalent in the valley at the time — and still do not today, more than 60 years later.
What celebrities and notable residents have lived in Scotch 80s?
Scotch 80s has been home to some of Las Vegas's most prominent figures throughout its 60-plus-year history — casino executives including Howard Hughes-era operators, entertainer residents who performed at the Strip hotels, and politicians with Nevada's highest offices. The guard-gated privacy and unmatched Strip proximity made it the go-to address for the city's power players in the mid-century era and it has retained that cachet ever since.
Is new construction happening in Scotch 80s?
No production builder operates here — Scotch 80s is built out, with ~300 homes on its ~180-acre footprint. What is happening is a renovation and custom-rebuild renaissance: buyers are acquiring original-condition estates on premium half-acre to full-acre lots and either completing ground-up contemporary rebuilds or full-gut remodels. The trend produces a striking juxtaposition of preserved mid-century character alongside striking new desert-modern architecture on the same block.
What are HOA fees in Scotch 80s?
HOA dues in Scotch 80s typically run $200–$500 per month, covering the 24-hour staffed guard gate, roving security patrols, and common-area landscaping and maintenance. Always pull the full resale package — current dues, reserve-fund level, and any outstanding assessment — early in escrow. Transfer and capital fees at closing can add a one-time charge; price those into your offer math before you write.
What are property taxes like in Scotch 80s?
Property taxes are low by national standards. The Clark County Assessor applies an effective rate of roughly 0.5–0.7% of assessed value, and Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 caps annual increases on a primary residence at 3%. On a $1.6 million Scotch 80s home that translates to approximately $8,000–$11,200 per year — a fraction of what a comparable historic estate carries in California, where the Bay Area effective rate exceeds 1% with no statutory cap.
What schools serve Scotch 80s families?
Scotch 80s falls within Clark County School District and is proximate to several standouts. Las Vegas Academy of the Arts — a magnet high school rated 9/10 by GreatSchools — sits within the attendance zone; Walter Bracken STEAM Academy (8/10) serves elementary grades. The prestigious private tier includes Bishop Gorman High School and The Meadows School, both within about 15 minutes. Verify exact zoning for any specific address before writing an offer, as CCSD boundaries are subject to change.
How does Scotch 80s compare to Rancho Circle and Rancho Bel Air?
All three are vintage Las Vegas guard-gated neighborhoods with large lots, mid-century provenance, and a renovation renaissance underway. Scotch 80s (ZIP 89102) is the closest to the Strip at roughly five minutes, tends to have the most active renovation activity, and starts near $800,000. Rancho Bel Air (89107) sits slightly further west with similar half-acre to full-acre lots starting near $1 million. Rancho Circle is the smallest and most exclusive of the three, often running $2 million and above.
How does Scotch 80s compare to Las Vegas Country Club?
Both are vintage guard-gated neighborhoods near the Strip with mid-century character. Las Vegas Country Club is larger at roughly 1,400 homes across a private 18-hole golf course and tends to carry lower entry pricing — from about $400,000 for condos. Scotch 80s is smaller (~300 homes), has no golf, but offers significantly larger estate lots (half-acre to full-acre vs. typical golf-course lots) and a renovation potential that buyers seeking authentic mid-century architecture particularly value.
Is Scotch 80s safe?
Scotch 80s layers City of Las Vegas police coverage with a 24-hour staffed guard gate, roving security patrols, perimeter walls, and verified-access entry — a security stack in continuous operation since the 1960s. Inside the gates, incidents are rare and minor; benchmark the surrounding 89102 corridors yourself through FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data and ask our agents for the community association security disclosures during due diligence before you write.
What is the Arts District proximity and how does it affect Scotch 80s buyers?
Scotch 80s sits within about 10–15 minutes of Las Vegas's emerging 18b Arts District — the city's most walkable creative neighborhood with galleries, coffee, cocktail bars, and the monthly First Friday event. For buyers who value cultural vitality and urban walkability alongside estate privacy, the combination is unique in the Las Vegas Valley: guard-gated mid-century prestige a short drive from the city's most vibrant street-level scene.
What does Nevada's tax advantage mean for a Scotch 80s buyer moving from California?
California's top state income-tax rate is 13.3% per the Franchise Tax Board. Nevada levies zero state income tax. A household earning $500,000 saves roughly $51,000 per year in state income taxes by establishing Nevada residency. Combined with Clark County's 0.5–0.7% effective property-tax rate and the NRS 361.471 primary-residence 3% cap, the tax math alone funds most Scotch 80s purchases — and the estate you can buy here at $1.6 million would cost $3 million-plus behind comparable Los Angeles gates.
What should I know before buying in Scotch 80s?
Four things move real money here. First, renovation scope: original-condition homes may need electrical, plumbing, and HVAC overhauls — price a full inspection and contractor estimate before you write. Second, lot due diligence: verify lot dimensions, setbacks, and any deed restrictions with the Clark County Assessor before planning a rebuild. Third, jumbo financing: most Scotch 80s prices exceed the conforming loan limit — have a jumbo pre-approval with reserves before touring. Fourth, call (702) 637-1759 and we will pull the right comparables; with only ~300 homes, valuation takes judgment.
What down payment do you need to buy in Scotch 80s?
Most Scotch 80s buyers put down 20–25%. Entry homes near $800,000 can sometimes finance with 10–15% down on conventional loans, but most properties in the community exceed the conforming loan limit and require jumbo financing — lenders typically want 20–25% down plus six to twelve months of reserves. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans at any price. Have a tier-aware pre-approval in hand before touring; it signals seriousness at the gate and shortens your timeline when the right estate appears.
How long does it take to close on a home in Scotch 80s?
Most Scotch 80s purchases close in 30–45 days through a Nevada escrow company. Cash offers — common at the $2 million-plus estate tier — can close in 7–14 days. Jumbo files sometimes require extra appraisal time because true comparables in a ~300-home community are scarce, and renovation-scope properties may need specialized valuations. Gate-clearance coordination for inspectors and contractors adds a day of scheduling; build that into your contingency calendar.
Can Nevada Real Estate Group help me buy or sell in Scotch 80s?
Yes — call (702) 637-1759 or start your search online. Our agents coordinate gate access for tours, pull comps from the thin ~300-home resale market, and have represented buyers and sellers across the mid-century estate and renovation-project tiers. With 9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in total volume, our team brings the valuation depth that a boutique market like Scotch 80s requires.
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Where exactly is Scotch 80s in Las Vegas?
Scotch 80s sits in central Las Vegas (ZIP 89102), roughly between Rancho Drive and the US-95 corridor, north of Charleston Boulevard near Oakey. It is approximately 1.5 miles west of the Strip — about five minutes by car — and sits directly adjacent to Las Vegas Country Club.
Why is it called Scotch 80s?
The neighborhood takes its name from Section 80 of the Las Vegas city plat map, where the parcels were originally recorded. The "Scotch" prefix is a historical administrative designation from the city's early grid mapping — it has nothing to do with Scotch whisky, though the neighborhood has housed plenty of both over the decades.
How many homes are in Scotch 80s?
Approximately 300 homes across roughly 180 acres per the community plan record. The neighborhood built out in the 1960s and 1970s, so that number is essentially permanent — no new subdivisions can be added inside the existing footprint.
Can you drive through Scotch 80s without an agent?
No — it is a guard-gated community with 24-hour staffed entry, and every visitor is verified at the gate. Buyers tour with a licensed agent who coordinates gate clearance in advance. Call (702) 637-1759 and we typically arrange access with same-day notice.
Is Scotch 80s part of Summerlin?
No — Scotch 80s is a distinct historic neighborhood in the City of Las Vegas (ZIP 89102), roughly 20 minutes east of Summerlin via US-95. Summerlin is a Howard Hughes Corporation master plan; Scotch 80s predates it by several decades and has entirely different character — mid-century vintage versus new master-planned villages.
Are there any new homes for sale in Scotch 80s?
No production-builder homes are available — Scotch 80s is built out. Custom rebuilds do appear: buyers acquire original-condition homes on premium lots and commission ground-up contemporary estates. These occasionally appear on the resale market after completion and can be among the most striking properties in the valley.
How does Scotch 80s compare to The Ridges in Summerlin?
The Ridges is newer (2000s) with more contemporary custom architecture and Red Rock Canyon views, starting around $2 million; Scotch 80s is older (1960s), has larger lots and a more central location, and starts near $800,000 for original-condition estates. Buyers choosing The Ridges want new-era luxury and mountain views; buyers choosing Scotch 80s want historic prestige, bigger land, and Strip proximity.
Is Scotch 80s a good investment?
Historically yes — the permanent supply cap (~300 homes), irreplaceable lot sizes, and six decades of prestige create structural price support. Renovation-upside buyers who acquire original-condition estates and complete quality remodels have realized among the strongest appreciation in the Las Vegas luxury market. As with all real estate, consult our agents for current market conditions before making investment decisions.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Scotch 80s?
Compare Scotch 80s with neighboring historic neighborhoods and nearby Las Vegas communities. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether trading the historic address for newer construction actually buys you more home for the money.
A–Z INDEX
Which Scotch 80s Estate Types Can You Explore A–Z?
Four estate categories make up the ~300-home community, from original-condition mid-century to ground-up custom rebuilds on full-acre lots. Dedicated estate-type pages are rolling out — the entries below are indexed for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, HOA documents, and renovation comparables for any category on request.
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- Classic Midcentury Homes
- Custom Remodeled Estates
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- Las Vegas Country Club (adjacent)
- Las Vegas (parent city)
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- New-Build Custom Estates
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- Premium Lot Homes (full-acre)
KEEP LEARNING
What Else Should You Read About Scotch 80s?
These guides extend the research most Scotch 80s buyers do next — understanding the citywide Las Vegas luxury market, weighing guard-gated options, and planning a California-to-Nevada relocation — each written by our team from primary MLS data and first-hand community knowledge.
MARKET GUIDE
Las Vegas Housing Market 2026
The citywide playbook — pricing, inventory, rates, and where the valley's luxury momentum actually is this year.
Read →LUXURY GUIDE
Guard-Gated Communities Las Vegas
How every Las Vegas guard-gated community compares — security tiers, price bands, and the best fit by buyer profile.
Read →COMMUNITY HUB
Las Vegas Community Hub
Citywide market data, every major Las Vegas neighborhood, and side-by-side comparisons in one place.
Read →Sources & Methodology
Where Does This Scotch 80s Data Come From?
Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers regularly. Because Scotch 80s is only ~300 homes, we deliberately present community-level estimates clearly labeled as such — never claiming precision that boutique market samples cannot support. Follow any link below to verify a figure.
- Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, active and closed counts for ZIP 89102 and the Las Vegas metro. lasvegasrealtors.com
- U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Scotch 80s is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
- City of Las Vegas — City services, police jurisdiction, permit data, and short-term rental regulations. lasvegasnevada.gov
- Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, parcel dimensions, and deed information. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
- Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas violent and property crime rates, national comparisons. fbi.gov/ucr
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas MSA. bls.gov
- GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios for CCSD and private schools. greatschools.org
- California Franchise Tax Board — California state income tax rates cited in the Nevada-vs.-California relocation comparison. ftb.ca.gov
- Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator. freddiemac.com/pmms
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