The Enclave at Southern Highlands Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About The Enclave at Southern Highlands at a Glance?

The Enclave at Southern Highlands is a guard-gated luxury enclave within the Southern Highlands master plan — homes priced $600K–$1.2M with a ZIP-area benchmark near $1.3M per Las Vegas REALTORS, 46 median days on market, and Enterprise CDP demographics per the U.S. Census. The five takeaways below unpack what makes this enclave distinct within Southern Highlands.

• Guard-gated value tier: $600K–$1.2M entry into Southern Highlands' controlled-access sections, below the estate enclaves that exceed $2M.
• Golf-course lifestyle: Jack Nicklaus Signature course and a 35,000 sq ft clubhouse are the master plan's anchor amenities — steps from Enclave homes.
• Location: southwest Las Vegas / Enterprise, ZIP 89141 — 20 minutes to the Strip, 15 minutes to Harry Reid Airport via I-15.
• Best for: California relocators, professionals, and families who want guard-gated privacy, golf access, and Nevada's zero-income-tax advantage.
• Do your homework: layered HOA dues ($150–$400/mo), golf membership as a separate cost, and school ratings that trail Summerlin's west-valley campuses.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, Clark County Assessor

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Southern Highlands Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Across ZIP 89141, Southern Highlands' postal code, active listings span a wide band — from village-section townhomes under $500K to estate-tier custom homes above $2 million per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The Enclave's $600K–$1.2M band represents the guard-gated entry tier within this continuum.

Counts reflect active MLS listings in ZIP 89141 (Southern Highlands area) · June 2026 · Links open the live Las Vegas MLS pre-filtered by price. The Enclave's guard-gated section occupies the $600K–$1.2M band.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is The Enclave at Southern Highlands Safe?

• 24/7Staffed entry gateSub-association security
• PatrolsRoving security inside the gatesHOA-funded per the plan record
• CCSOClark County Sheriff jurisdictionUnincorporated Enterprise area
• WalledPerimeter walls + controlled accessEvery visitor verified at entry

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

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does The Enclave at Southern Highlands Score?

The Enclave earns high marks for security, amenities, and location along the I-15 corridor, with honest trade-offs on school ratings and layered HOA costs. Below is the category-by-category report card our agents walk through with every Southern Highlands buyer before their first gate clearance.

• A

  Grade A: Safety

  24-hour guard gate, roving patrols, and Clark County Sheriff coverage — layered security since the community's 2000s buildout.

• B-

  Grade B-: Schools

  Zoned CCSD campuses rate 6–7/10 per GreatSchools. Bishop Gorman (A+) and Doral Academy are the private and charter alternatives within reach.

• B+

  Grade B+: Cost of Living

  $600K–$1.2M entry with $150–$400/mo HOA and Nevada's zero income tax make this far less expensive than comparable gated communities in California.

• A

  Grade A: Amenities

  Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, 35,000 sq ft clubhouse, resort pool, fitness, spa, and 2,000+ acres of master-plan parks — an amenity stack that rivals private country clubs.

• B+

  Grade B+: Outdoor Access

  Southern Highlands Park, Exploration Peak Park, 2,000+ acres of trails, and Spring Mountains views — great outdoor access for a master-planned community.

• A-

  Grade A-: Commute

  15 minutes to Harry Reid Airport via I-15, 20 minutes to the Strip — one of the strongest airport commutes of any guard-gated community in the valley.

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 Southern Highlands Area Growing?

The Enterprise unincorporated community has been one of Clark County's fastest-growing areas for over a decade — fueled by master-planned development like Southern Highlands, Southern Highlands' own 2,000-plus-acre footprint, and I-15 corridor infrastructure. The Las Vegas metro overall has added roughly 50,000 residents since 2020 per U.S. Census counts, and the south valley's growth remains among the strongest.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Clark County. Enterprise CDP figures shown because the Census does not tabulate The Enclave separately; projection reflects recent south-valley growth rates. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does The Enclave at Southern Highlands Score for Livability?

The Enclave scores highest on safety, amenities, and airport access: a 24-hour guard gate, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, and a 15-minute drive to Harry Reid International. The honest trade-offs are school ratings below Summerlin's west-valley tier and layered HOA dues. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census, FBI, and GreatSchools data.

• 83B+

  Overall Livability

• 65B-

  Schools (zoned + private)

• 90A-

  Safety (gated)

• 70B

  Cost of Living

• 88A-

  Amenities (golf + clubhouse)

• 85A-

  Location & Airport Access

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

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Southern Highlands Real Estate Market Trending?

The charts below show Las Vegas metro sold medians, market time, and monthly closings from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the citywide benchmark The Enclave trades against. ZIP 89141 stats (median ~$1.3M, 46 median DOM) are the closest community-level benchmark for the Southern Highlands area.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How Competitive Is the Enclave at Southern Highlands Market Right Now?

The Southern Highlands luxury segment is a deliberate, patient market — 46 median days on market per Las Vegas REALTORS data reflects the price-point selection and due-diligence care that $600K–$1.2M guard-gated buyers bring. Well-priced Enclave homes with strong golf adjacency move meaningfully faster than the ZIP-area average.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP 89141 figures span the full Southern Highlands master plan — treat Enclave-level statistics as indicative, not definitive.

Section Comparison

How Does The Enclave Compare to Other Southern Highlands Sections?

Southern Highlands is a multi-section master plan ranging from open-village townhomes under $400K to estate enclaves above $2M. The Enclave occupies the guard-gated $600K–$1.2M tier. Here's how the sections compare, drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: section-level market medians are suppressed — samples are too small to be meaningful.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-section $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted — samples are too small to be meaningful. ZIP 89141 benchmark: ~$1.3M median list, ~46 days on market.

Section Deep Dive

What's Inside Southern Highlands' Key Sections?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does ZIP Code 89141 (Southern Highlands) Break Down?

ZIP 89141 covers the full Southern Highlands master plan and surrounding Enterprise corridor — blending the Enclave's guard-gated $600K–$1.2M tier with open-village sections, estate enclaves above $2M, and the broader southwest valley. The table below maps the real corridors within this postal code.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Section-level $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: samples are too small to be meaningful, so we publish plan ranges and ZIP-area benchmarks instead. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY THE ENCLAVE AT SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Why Does The Enclave Stand Apart From Its Peers?

The Enclave fills a niche no other guard-gated Las Vegas community at $600K–$1.2M matches: Jack Nicklaus Signature golf in the community, a 15-minute airport commute, and guard-gated entry well below estate-tier pricing. All five advantages below are sourced to Nevada Revised Statutes, FBI crime data, Census figures, and the community plan record.

1. 1

   Jack Nicklaus Signature golf in the community

   Southern Highlands Golf Club's 18-hole championship course — one of Nevada's finest — is steps from Enclave front doors, paired with a 35,000-square-foot clubhouse with fine dining, spa, and resort pool.

   Community plan record · Southern Highlands Golf Club
2. 2

   Shortest airport commute of any guard-gated community

   15 minutes to Harry Reid International via I-15 — unmatched by Summerlin (35 min) or MacDonald Highlands (25 min) for buyers who travel regularly.

   Community plan record drive times
3. 3

   Guard-gated entry at $600K — rare in Las Vegas

   Most guard-gated Las Vegas communities start well above $800K. The Enclave's $600K entry point opens gated living to a broader buyer, within a master plan that scales to $2M+ estates.

   Community plan record
4. 4

   Nevada's zero income tax + 3% property-tax cap

   California households save $25,000–$50,000+ per year in state income tax, and Nevada caps annual property-tax increases at 3% for primary residences under NRS 361.471.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 · California Franchise Tax Board
5. 5

   2,000-plus acres of master-plan amenities

   Parks, trails, open space, and Southern Highlands Park — an outdoor amenity network that dwarfs most guard-gated enclaves, wrapped around the golf course.

   Southern Highlands master plan record

WHY BUY IN THE ENCLAVE AT SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in The Enclave at Southern Highlands?

The Enclave's case rests on golf-course lifestyle, guard-gated privacy, and Nevada's tax math: $600K–$1.2M guard-gated entry, property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, zero state income tax, and a 15-minute drive to Harry Reid Airport. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Jack Nicklaus Signature golf steps away

   Southern Highlands Golf Club — one of Nevada's finest — is the master plan's centerpiece, paired with a 35,000 sq ft clubhouse.

   Community plan record

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — $25,000–$50,000+ annual savings for relocating California households, depending on income.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap on primary residences

   Annual increases capped by statute under NRS 361.471 — long-run carrying cost predictability that California ownership cannot match.

   NRS 361.471 · Clark County Assessor

4. 4

   24-hour guard gate since the 2000s

   Staffed entry and roving patrols — guard-gated privacy at a $600K entry price point.

   Community plan record

5. 5

   15-minute airport commute

   Harry Reid International via I-15 North — the shortest airport drive of any guard-gated community at this price in the valley.

   Community plan record drive times

6. 6

   2,000+ acres of master-plan parks and trails

   Southern Highlands' open space, parks, and trail network wrap around the community — a rare amenity at the Enclave's price point.

   Southern Highlands master plan record

7. 7

   Premium construction in the $600K–$1.2M band

   Guard-gated, golf-course-adjacent construction at a price that buys far less quality behind comparable California gates.

   Community plan record

8. 8

   Bishop Gorman and Faith Lutheran within reach

   Two of Southern Nevada's top private schools are within 20 minutes, offsetting the public-school rating gap vs. Summerlin.

   GreatSchools.org

9. 9

   Spring Mountains views

   Southern Highlands' elevated position provides sweeping views of the Spring Mountains and Las Vegas Valley — a geography premium at this price tier.

   Community plan record

10. 10

    Strong south-valley appreciation trend

    The Enterprise / Southern Highlands corridor has shown consistent demand growth as the I-15 corridor matures and California migration continues.

    Las Vegas REALTORS · NREG analysis

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Enclave at Southern Highlands Homes This Weekend?

Open houses in The Enclave are uncommon — the 24-hour guard gate means most sellers show by appointment only, with agent-coordinated gate clearance in advance. Set up instant alerts to be notified the moment an Enclave home schedules an open house, or browse active listings now and let us arrange private, gate-cleared showings at a time that works for you.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to Relocate to The Enclave at Southern Highlands in 8 Steps

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

1. 01

   Set your budget — total carrying cost

   Price the full stack: down payment, mortgage, property tax (~0.6%), HOA ($150–$400/mo), and golf membership if desired. On a $900,000 entry home with 20% down at 7%, total monthly carrying cost runs roughly $6,500–$7,200 depending on dues and membership.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — include HOA in DTI

   Conventional financing covers most of the $600K–$1.2M range; the upper Enclave tier may push against conforming limits and require a jumbo product. Have your lender include the $150–$400 HOA in your debt-to-income calculation from day one.

3. 03

   Hire a Southern Highlands specialist

   The Enclave layers master and sub-association documents, guard-gate protocols, and golf-membership nuances. Work with an agent who tracks every Enclave sale and can pull the right comparables before you write.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Showings need gate clearance — call (702) 637-1759 and we coordinate same-day access in most cases. Virtual tours work well for out-of-state buyers; we livestream walkthroughs and verify measurements before your flight.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   South-valley luxury buyers typically offer at or near list on well-priced Enclave homes. Come in with a clean pre-approval, verified HOA dues in your offer math, and no surprises on financing tier.

6. 06

   Inspection and HOA document review

   Order the resale package immediately: both master and sub-association dues, reserve study, assessment history, CC&Rs, and gate/visitor policies. Budget 5–7 business days for the HOA questionnaire turnaround.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies; expect 30–45 days from acceptance. Cash buyers can fund in 7–14 days. Jumbo files on upper-Enclave homes may need an extra appraisal review day because high-end comparables are scarce.

8. 08

   Close, move in, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District), register for the gate transponder with the sub-association, and handle Nevada DMV — driver's license within 30 days, vehicle registration within 60.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Southern Highlands Economy?

Southern Highlands residents skew professional — physicians, executives, and entrepreneurs commuting I-15 to the Strip and airport. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market remains historically strong; community records put Enclave household income above $120,000 — roughly 1.6 times the Clark County median — with 78% of households owner-occupied.

Top Southern Highlands Area Employers

• Harry Reid International Airport / Aviation sectorMajor employment hub 15 minutes north via I-15 — airlines, logistics, and hospitality support
• MGM Resorts / Allegiant Travel / Las Vegas Strip employersResort, gaming, and corporate corridor 20 minutes north via I-15
• Henderson business parks (I-215 East)Corporate offices, healthcare, and technology employers roughly 15 minutes east via I-215
• Clark County School District (south region)Area campuses including Wright Elementary and Sierra Vista HS zone
• St. Rose Dominican Hospital — Siena CampusMajor south-valley healthcare and medical-office employer, approximately 15 minutes east
• Southern Highlands Golf ClubHospitality and grounds-management employment within the master plan itself

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Clark County. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does The Enclave at Southern Highlands Compare to Nearby Communities?

This June 2026 side-by-side covers the metrics Enclave buyers ask about most. The Enclave wins on airport access ($15 min to Harry Reid) and golf amenities; Summerlin wins on school ratings and new construction; Henderson leads on citywide family infrastructure — all sourced to LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Community income and population figures are plan-record values; demographics are Enterprise CDP or city-level — the Census does not tabulate the enclave separately. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around from The Enclave at Southern Highlands?

I-15 adjacency is the Enclave's logistical superpower: the freeway is minutes from the gate, putting the airport 15 minutes north, the Strip 20 minutes north, and Henderson 15 minutes east via I-215. Las Vegas metro mean commute times run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — and most Enclave destinations beat that comfortably.

Drive Times from The Enclave at Southern Highlands

• ~15 minHarry Reid International AirportI-15 North
• ~15 minHenderson (Eastern Beltway)I-215 East
• ~20 minLas Vegas StripI-15 North
• ~25 minDowntown Las VegasI-15 North
• ~35 minSummerlinI-215 West
• ~5 minExploration Peak ParkSouth Buffalo Drive
• ~15 minSt. Rose Dominican Hospital (Siena)I-215 East
• ~55 minMt. CharlestonI-15 North → US-95 → SR-157

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The clear default, and exceptionally efficient: Southern Highlands Parkway feeds I-15 directly, putting the airport and Strip on a straight-shot freeway with no surface-street delays for most of the run.

• RTC Transit

  Limited routes serve the broader southwest valley, but Southern Highlands is not designed for transit-dependent lifestyles — car ownership is essential here.

• Cycling & Trails

  The master plan's 2,000-plus acres include dedicated bike paths and walking trails. Road cycling to Henderson via I-215 trails is possible; commute cycling is not practical for most destinations.

• Rideshare

  Fast and reliable along the I-15 corridor; airport runs typically run $20–$35 from the Enclave gate. Gate-access protocols for pickup are handled the same way as any visitor clearance.

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 The Enclave at Southern Highlands?

Most Enclave buyers put down 10–20%. On a $700,000 entry home, 10% is $70,000 and 20% is $140,000 — conventional financing covers most of the $600K–$1.2M band cleanly. At the upper end of the Enclave range ($1M+), the conforming loan limit is relevant: loans above it go jumbo, where lenders typically want 20–25% down plus 6–12 months of reserves. VA-eligible buyers can close at 0% down. Always include HOA dues in your pre-approval debt-to-income calculation so the math is accurate before you tour.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About The Enclave at Southern Highlands?

These are the queries Southern Highlands buyers most commonly 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?

Guard-gated access expertise, Nevada's largest agent team, and 9,061+ verified five-star reviews. Across 9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in volume since 2011, NREG agents have represented buyers and sellers in Southern Highlands — knowing every HOA document, sub-association tier, and gate-clearance protocol that matters when you buy or sell in The Enclave.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of The Enclave at Southern Highlands?

Compare The Enclave with neighboring master plans and nearby cities across the south and west valley. Each card pairs commute time with price positioning so you can judge whether trading the Enclave's guard-gated golf-course lifestyle for a different address actually buys you more.

A–Z INDEX

Which Southern Highlands Sections Can You Explore A–Z?

Southern Highlands spans multiple gated and open sections — from $400K village townhomes to $2M+ custom estate enclaves — all sharing the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and 2,000-plus acres of master-plan parks. The index below maps key sections alphabetically; click through to the live Las Vegas REALTORS MLS search or dedicated page for each.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Southern Highlands Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed regularly. Because The Enclave at Southern Highlands is a sub-section of the ZIP 89141 area, we deliberately present ZIP-area statistics as area benchmarks — never section-only claims — and omit section-level medians that small samples cannot support. Follow any link below to verify a figure.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, active and closed counts for ZIP code 89141. lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Enterprise CDP population, income, age, and housing data (the Enclave is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel data for Southern Highlands area homes. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
4. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences in Nevada. leg.state.nv.us
5. California Franchise Tax Board — California state income-tax rates cited in the Nevada-vs-California comparison. ftb.ca.gov
6. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas metro and Enterprise area violent and property crime rates. fbi.gov/ucr
7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Las Vegas MSA employment, unemployment, and wage data. bls.gov
8. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings and student-teacher ratios for Clark County School District campuses. greatschools.org
9. Nevada DMV — Nevada residency deadlines — driver's license within 30 days, vehicle registration within 60 days. dmv.nv.gov
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Weekly mortgage rate survey used in the payment calculator and buy-vs-rent model. 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