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Painted Desert

Area summary

Painted Desert is a guard-gated golf course community in Northwest Las Vegas, offering a serene and active lifestyle. Developed in phases between 1987 and 2013, Painted Desert spans 460 acres and encompasses 10 distinct neighborhoods with over 1,600 residences. The community features a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, ranging in size from approximately 1,000 to over 5,000 square feet. 

Painted Desert is known for its scenic desert landscaping, mature trees, and well-maintained grounds, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. The community's centerpiece is the Painted Desert Golf Course, a public course designed by Jay Moorish and known for its challenging layout and picturesque surroundings. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, and tennis courts. Painted Desert is conveniently located near major shopping centers, such as Centennial Pavilion and Centennial Retail Center, offering a variety of retail and dining options. The community also boasts easy access to the US-95 freeway and Ann Road, providing convenient connections to the broader Las Vegas Valley.

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Neighborhood tags

Guard-gated community

golf course community

established neighborhood

family-friendly

variety of home styles

below median sale price

close to shopping and dining

US-95 access

Ann Road access

Unique Facts

  • Painted Desert is one of the more affordable golf course communities in Las Vegas, offering a variety of housing options to suit different budgets.Painted Desert is one of the more affordable golf course communities in Las Vegas, offering a variety of housing options to suit different budgets.
  • The community features a blend of traditional green landscaping and desert elements, creating a unique and visually appealing environment.The community features a blend of traditional green landscaping and desert elements, creating a unique and visually appealing environment.
  • Painted Desert is conveniently located near the Lone Mountain Rural Preservation area, offering residents access to scenic trails and open spaces.Painted Desert is conveniently located near the Lone Mountain Rural Preservation area, offering residents access to scenic trails and open spaces.

Painted Desert

Subdivisions

  • The Villas: Built by various builders, offering attached townhomes and condos; gated.
  • The Fairways: Built by various builders, offering single-family homes; gated.
  • The Greens: Built by various builders, offering single-family homes; gated.
  • The Lakes: Built by various builders, offering single-family homes; gated.
  • The Enclave: Built by various builders, offering single-family homes; gated.
  • The Estates: Built by various builders, offering larger single-family homes; gated.

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