Developed in 1998 by the Del Webb Corporation, Sun City Summerlin is one of the most popular and largest active retirement communities in the Las Vegas Valley. Commonly considered part of the Summerlin master-planned community, Sun City Summerlin is adjacent to Summerlin but still managed by Del Webb.
This post provides more details on the popular retirement community, along with a list of amenities, details on the golf course, and costs of living within this expansive community.
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About Sun City Summerlin
Sun city is a 2,530-acre village. It’s age restriction makes it for adults ages 55 and up. Sun City includes 7,779 homes, three 18-hole, semi-private golf courses, four social and community centers, and various retail centers and churches.
Although Sun City Summerlin borders Lake Mead to the South and Cheyenne to the North, Cheyenne has no entrances, while Lake Mead has multiple and Rampart has one.
Sun City Summerlin Location
Sun City Summerlin is a massive community. Located in the 89134 zip code, Sun City spans along Lake Mead Boulevard in Summerlin North, with four entrances, three on Lake Mead and one on Rampart. The development borders Cheyenne to the North but only has one walkable exit.
Since Sun City Summerlin conveniently borders the 215 beltway to the West, residents have quick freeway access.
A Smiths grocery store and shopping center sit at the far Southeast corner of Sun City. The shopping center has various food outlets, a Starbucks inside Smiths, multiple banks, nails, and hair stylists.
For quick trips, the North Del Webb Blvd and Lake Mead Blvd entrance has Dollar Tree and Walgreens, along with restaurants, fast food, a Veterinarian, and more.
Activities and Amenities for Sun City Summerlin Residents
Sun City Summerlin is best known for its three 18-hole, semi-private golf courses. The three courses are:
- Highland Falls: A 6,512-yard par-72 with breathtaking views of The Strip.
- Palm Valley: A 6,824-yard par-72 and the most challenging course at Sun City.
- Eagle Crest: A 4,067-yard par-60 offers various course ranges to test players of all levels.
Across Sun City Summerlin’s four Community Centers, you’ll find almost every activity imaginable. Residents can learn art and aerobics or enjoy access to the most Pickleball courts in Summerlin.
Amenities at Sun City Summerlin include:
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Aerobics Room
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Ballroom
- Basketball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Card Rooms
- Ceramics Studio
- Chipping Green
- Clubhouse
- Computer Lab
- Community Center
- Driving Range
- Exercise Room
- 18-Hole Golf Course (3)
- Fitness Center
- Grand Ballroom
- Hobby & Game Room
- Horseshoe Pits
- Human Resources Office
- Indoor Spa
- Information Technology Office
- Library
- Link Magazine Office
- Massage Room
- Meeting Rooms
- Mini Golf Course
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Music Room
- Outdoor Lap Pool
- Outdoor Patio
- Outdoor Pool & Spa
- Outdoor Walking Trail
- Outdoor Track
- Olympic-Sized Indoor Pool & Spa
- Picnic Areas
- Photography
- Pickleball Courts (10)
- Scenic Lakes and Ponds
- 312-Seat Starbright Theatre
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Softball Field
- Snack Bar
- Sewing Room
- Table Tennis
- The Summit Restaurant
- Tennis Courts (4)
- Woodworking Shop
Sun City Summerlin Real Estate
The homes in Sun City Summerlin are single-story and a mix of townhomes and single-family homes. Homes in Sun City Summerlin average 1,674 square feet with two bedrooms with two baths. But larger models over 3,000 square feet with three or four bedrooms are available.
As of January 2023, the median price for a home in Sun City Summerlin was $430,000, with larger golf-course models selling for over $1 million.
Costs of living in Sun City
Sun City Summerlin has a $165 per month homeowners association fee. Annual golf memberships for Sun City Summerlin residents range from $400, which gets you a reduced daily fee of $39, up to $4,000 for unlimited golf.
Sun City Summerlin HOA Information
Newer master-planned communities in the Las Vegas Valley are fully managed by a Homeowners Association. Any subdivisions of Sun City Summerlin may also have HOA fees.
Master-planned fee: $165
Fee frequency: Monthly
To contact the HOA:
Community manager: Sun City Summerlin
Community manager phone: 702-966-1400
Website:
About Summerlin
Summerlin is a mixed-use master-planned community located on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley.
Known as a lifestyle community, Summerlin is home to ten golf courses which includes two TPC courses — the only two in Nevada.
Summerlin is home to more than two dozen schools — public, private and charter schools — churches, cultural facilities, 300+ village and neighborhood parks spanning more than 200 miles, business parks, shopping centers, medical facilities and homes ranging from condominiums to multi-million dollar custom homes.
Originally developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation in 1990, Summerlin spans 22,500 acres.
Summerlin quick facts:
Total population: 120,000+
Rooftops: 53,475+
Homebuilders:
- KB Homes
- Lennar
- Pulte Homes
- Richmond American Homes
- Shea Homes
- Taylor Morrison
- Toll Brothers
- Tri Pointe Homes
- Woodside Homes
Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin is a mixed-use development off the 215 Beltway and Sahara Blvd. Spanning 400 acres, the mall is home to large and local retailers, restaurants, offices, and apartments.
Downtown Summerlin is home to events like ice skating in the winter and farmer’s markets for locals.
Downtown Summerlin quick facts:
Office square footage: 794,014 square feet
Retail square footage: 1.2 million square feet
include:
- Apple
- Macy’s
- Dillards
- Trader Joe’s
- Crate&Barrel
- Daiso Japan
- Footlocker
- Gap
- H&M
- Nordstrom Rack
- Old Navy
- Sur La Table
- West Elm
- Zales
Las Vegas Ballpark and City National Arena
opened in August 2017 as a practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team. It includes a second rink for public use.
City National Arena has a merchandise store and a restaurant. The Vegas Golden Knights practices are open to the public.
The opened in 2019 with a capacity of 10,000. The ballpark is home to the Triple-A baseball team the Las Vegas Aviators.
The Las Vegas Ballpark includes 22 suites, club seats, part zones and decks, kid’ zone, bars, and a pool. The premium club is 6,700 square feet.
Summerlin Village Maps
The villages of Summerlin each have their unique feel and attributes. Here are village maps for each division of Summerlin.
How does Sun City Summerlin compare to similar communities?
If golf, amenities, and activities are essential to you, Sun City Summerlin tops all other Summerlin active-adult communities.
Summerlin offers smaller, more secluded guard-gated neighborhoods if activities and amenities aren’t your first choice since Sun City Summerlin is more comparable to a small golf-cart town than a neighborhood.