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The Lakes

Travel 20 minutes west of the Las Vegas strip and you will arrive at the beautiful master planned community, The Lakes. As a pleasant water-based community located on a large beautiful man-made lake, there are many adjoining ponds and water features elegantly dispersed throughout the community.

The Lakes Las Vegas was built in the mid 1980’s around several man-made lakes. The Lakes are large enough for boating and the community offers a variety of water sports. The fantastic aesthetic escape from the desert topography that surrounds Las Vegas has helped the Lakes Las Vegas grow significantly in the past 20 years. There are many jogging trails and green belt areas, as well as a variety of residential properties.

Where exactly is The Lakes located?
The community of The Lakes is located on the west side of Las Vegas, bounder by Sahara Avenue to the north, Desert Inn Road to the South, Durango Road to the east, and Hualapai Boulevard to the west.

What is the average price of the homes in The Lakes?
Prices fluctuate from the upper $100’s up to $2.5 million for Lake Front properties.

What is the average age of the homes in The Lakes?
Homes in The Lakes are aged as old as 20 years, with the majority being 15 years old. However custom homes are still being built.

What is the average size of the homes in The Lakes?
Ranging from about 650 (condominiums) sq ft up to excesses of 8,000 sq ft , homes in The Lakes tend to average about 1,700 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft.

How long do homes stay on the market in The Lakes?
Homes tend to sell relatively fast since The Lakes is a very unique area. Reasonably priced lakefront homes sell almost overnight due to the high demand.

Why do residents choose to live in The Lakes?
The Lakes offers a wide range of housing possibilities, which include apartments, condominiums, villas and detached homes. Within the development there are both guard - gated and non-gated tracts plus a gorgeous man-made lake as well as extensive greenbelts throughout the Lakes community.

What are some the negatives of living in The Lakes?
Since The Lakes is a more mature community, many of the homes lack the contemporary features buyer may require.

What are the public schools like in The Lakes?
Public schools zoned for Canyon Gate are typically rated on the higher end of the Clark County School Districts ratings.

How close are the schools to The Lakes?
All K-12 schools are located within 1-2 miles of The Lakes. Public school transport is available throughout The Lakes

Are there any private schools near The Lakes?
There are no private schools located in the immediate area of The Lakes, however, there are several that are very close in proximity to The Lakes.

Are there any pre-schools near The Lakes?
There are various preschools in the immediate area of The Lakes.

What kind of amenities does The Lakes have?
The Lakes has several greenbelts and parks, while the manmade lakes, and walkways are most popular.

What are the most sought after streets in The Lakes?
Homes on the lakefront are by far the most popular properties.

Where do people go out to eat in The Lakes?
The Lakes is situated very close to major commercial centers, such as the Village Square. Residents will have a wide array of dinning choices, all of which are located within a 2 mile radius.

Where do people shop for groceries in The Lakes?
Located in Fort Apache and Sahara, there is an Albertsons Grocery and right across the street is a Walgreens and a CVS. Other store is Smiths Grocery which is located on Durango and Sahara.

Where do people work out in The Lakes?
Residents in The Lakes can work out in the nearby 24 Hour Fitness, which is right along Sahara Avenue.

What kind of organized sports are offered in The Lakes?
Children can participate in AYSO, Basketball Leagues, and various other sports while parents can enjoy the close proximity to Red Rock which has created multiple organizations for cycling, running, and hiking enthusiasts.

What is the traffic like when commuting to downtown or “The Strip” from The Lakes?
Traffic is anywhere from moderate to somewhat heavy from The Lakes to the Strip – Sahara Avenue is a major street in Las Vegas and motorists frequently use this street for access to and from the Strip

How long does it take to commute downtown or “The Strip” The Lakes?
On average, it takes about 15-20 minutes to travel from The Lakes to The Strip or downtown Las Vegas.

Are there any “local casinos” near The Lakes?
The Suncoast and Red Rock Hotel and Casino is a mere 2-5 minute drive from The Lakes.

How long does it take to drive to the airport from The Lakes?
On Average it takes about 20-30 minutes to get to the airport from The Lakes

What makes you an expert in The Lakes?
While my office is located 2 miles from The Lakes I have also sold numerous homes here. My knowledge of the area is based directly on my experience.