Summerlin, a vibrant community adjacent to the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, is enhancing its reputation for outdoor living through innovative home designs. With a focus on blending indoor and outdoor spaces, homebuilders in Summerlin are incorporating features such as covered patios, balconies, and sun decks into their architectural plans. This design philosophy not only maximizes living areas but also showcases the area’s breathtaking views and cooler temperatures, as noted by Jenni Pevoto, the senior director of marketing at Summerlin.
“We have long recognized the value of outdoor living for our residents, which is why we maintain and uphold design standards that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living,” Pevoto stated. These standards are intended to create a harmonious living environment that takes full advantage of Summerlin’s unique geographical setting.
Homebuilder Offerings and Community Features
The community is home to over 300 parks and a 200-mile-long trail system, making it ideal for walking, running, and cycling. Larger parks cater to various sports, providing facilities for softball, soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball for both youth and adults.
Numerous builders are responding to the community’s emphasis on outdoor living. For example, KB Home offers the Alton development in Grand Park, featuring 10 unique floor plans priced from the $600,000s to the mid-$800,000s. These homes range from 1,634 square feet to 3,063 square feet, with select models including covered front patios.
Similarly, Lennar‘s Mockingbird in the Kestrel district presents three two-story floor plans, with sizes from 3,000 square feet to 3,335 square feet, starting from the $800,000s. Select homes feature front and rear covered patios, enhancing outdoor enjoyment.
In the Kestrel Commons district, Woodside Homes‘ Vireo offers five floor plans ranging from 1,441 square feet to 2,034 square feet, priced from the high $400,000s to the high $500,000s. Many of these plans include covered loggias and multiple balconies, promoting outdoor living.
Expansive Developments and Amenities
The Edgewood development by Tri Pointe Homes in Grand Park features four floor plans, with homes ranging from 1,995 square feet to 2,644 square feet, priced from the $800,000s. Edgewood emphasizes outdoor living with covered loggias off major living areas and optional loggias from second-story primary suites.
In The Peaks village, Pulte Homes‘ Ascension is notable for its seven distinctive floor plans, with homes spanning from 3,475 square feet to over 4,530 square feet, starting from over $1.6 million. These expansive homes feature covered patios, balconies, and courtyards, contributing to the outdoor lifestyle.
Similarly, Toll Brothers offers their Ascension project with seven floor plans ranging from 3,615 square feet to 4,998 square feet, priced from approximately $1.9 million to over $2.2 million. The inclusion of outdoor living spaces in these homes reflects the community’s commitment to providing a balanced lifestyle that connects residents with nature.
Summerlin continues to develop, with neighborhoods like Ashland by Taylor Morrison in Grand Park offering seven single-story floor plans starting from approximately $1.1 million. Each plan features covered outdoor living spaces, catering to the community’s preference for outdoor enjoyment.
As Summerlin approaches its 35th year of development, it maintains its reputation as one of Southern Nevada’s most amenity-rich communities. Residents benefit from over 300 parks, 200 miles of interconnected trails, community centers, golf courses, schools, and a public library. Downtown Summerlin enhances the experience, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including the Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the Las Vegas Aviators.
With more than 100 floor plans available across approximately 20 neighborhoods, Summerlin provides a variety of living options, from single-family homes to townhomes, with prices ranging from the $400,000s to over $1 million. This diverse range of options ensures that residents can find a home that not only meets their needs but also embraces the outdoor lifestyle that defines Summerlin.
