Direct answer: Summerlin's top luxury enclaves are The Ridges and The Summit Club. Both are guard-gated communities on the west edge of Las Vegas near Red Rock Canyon, with custom estates and mountain views. The Summit Club adds a private golf club. In The Ridges, the median closed price over the last 12 months was about $3.38M, per MLS data. In The Summit Club, closed sales over the last 12 months ranged from $6M to $25M, a small sample (Las Vegas REALTORS MLS, pulled 11/3/2026).
Community facts
Community | Location | Gated | Golf / club | Home style | Median price | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summerlin, west Las Vegas | Yes, guard-gated | Community amenities | Custom estates and lots | Median $3.38M (MLS closings, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026) | summerlin.com (Howard Hughes) | |
Summerlin, near Red Rock Canyon | Yes, guard-gated, private club | Private Tom Fazio golf course (Discovery Land Co.) | Custom homes, club membership | Closed sales $6M to $25M (last 12 months, small sample, MLS 11/3/2026) | thesummitclub.com; summerlin.com |
For more on each enclave, read our guide to The Ridges or browse all Summerlin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most exclusive neighborhoods in Summerlin?
The Ridges and The Summit Club are Summerlin's most exclusive guard-gated communities, known for custom estates near Red Rock Canyon.
Is The Summit Club a private golf community?
Yes. The Summit Club is a private, members-only community with its own golf course, developed by Discovery Land Company.
Is The Ridges guard-gated?
Yes. The Ridges is a guard-gated luxury enclave in Summerlin with custom homes and mountain views.
How much do luxury homes in Summerlin cost?
Prices vary by enclave and lot. Based on MLS closed sales over roughly the last 12 months, the median in The Ridges was about $3.38M, with a range of $927K to $14M.
Who developed Summerlin?
Summerlin is a master-planned community developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation.
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. Nevada has no state personal income tax.
How long do luxury homes take to sell in Summerlin?
Based on MLS closed sales over roughly the last 12 months, median days on market in The Ridges was 66.
Ready to tour Summerlin luxury homes?
Michael Gorton and The Gorton Group can walk you through current listings, recent MLS sales and gate access. Call (702) 408-6690, email [email protected], send a message or request a home valuation.
About Michael Gorton
Who is Michael Gorton?
Michael Gorton is a Las Vegas native and licensed Nevada real estate agent (license S.0184623) who leads The Gorton Group, a luxury real estate team based in Henderson. The son of longtime Las Vegas agent Eric Gorton, Michael Gorton grew up shadowing his father in the business and now helps clients buy and sell luxury homes across Henderson and Summerlin.
Which Las Vegas neighborhoods does Michael Gorton specialize in?
Michael Gorton focuses on luxury homes in Henderson and Summerlin. The Gorton Group publishes community guides for MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya, Anthem Country Club, The Ridges, The Summit Club, Reverence and Southern Highlands, and its site also covers Eagle Hills, The Fountains, Grand Legacy and Mesa Ridge. Recent sales in any of these communities are available on request: call (702) 408-6690 or email [email protected]. Michael Gorton currently represents listings in MacDonald Highlands, including one featured by the Las Vegas Review-Journal on September 23, 2026: Golf course becomes backyard at $5.2M MacDonald Highlands home.
Why work with The Gorton Group?
Michael Gorton has over $110M in sales. The Gorton Group is built on the legacy of Eric Gorton. Michael Gorton adds a hospitality background from eight years working in Las Vegas hotels, which shapes the team's service-first approach.
What is Michael Gorton's background?
Michael Gorton was born and raised in Las Vegas and attended Bishop Gorman High School. While studying business management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Michael Gorton spent eight years working in some of the city's well-known hotels. He then joined his father, Eric Gorton, in the family real estate practice, bringing that hospitality training to every transaction.
Which brokerage is Michael Gorton with?
Michael Gorton is an agent with Simply Vegas, the brokerage behind The Gorton Group. His listings are marketed as courtesy of Simply Vegas, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal identified him as "listing agent Michael Gorton with Simply Vegas" in a September 23, 2026 article. The team works from the Simply Vegas Green Valley office at 1780 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100 in Henderson, Nevada.
How do I contact Michael Gorton?
You can reach Michael Gorton at The Gorton Group, 1780 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100, Henderson, NV 89012. Call his direct line at (702) 408-6690 or the office at (702) 568-6800, or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.GortonGroup.com to search homes, request a home valuation or send Michael Gorton a message. His Nevada license number is S.0184623.
