[cgarcia112]

So, decided to stay in LV...much better financial choice.

Looking into homes in the area. Really looking for big home with Big lot....very hard to come by in areas we are looking at.

LOVE to stay in Summerlin b/c of amenities and family activities. However, the LOT size becomes a HUGE problem.

Found a GREAT home at "the Regency at the Lakes" Near Hualapi and DI. Very nice Guard Gated Community nestled in the western most boarder of the Lakes MPC. Boarders summerlin but not there, hence cannot take advantage of the various "stuff" particularly the Willows center right next door.
Also, the home is built in 1993. Huge lot and very nice size home, perfect for our fam of 5 and growing.

Anyone familiar with the area in question?

Wonder if we should try to wait out a place in summerlin for 400K and under, 3000+SF and lot of 12K+??

[Buzz123]

The Lakes is one of the better parts of Las Vegas, so the home you described sounds great. I'd take it. The Lake community also has some community events you might enjoy, like the Parade of Boats at Christmas. Also, the location is one of the best.

[MSchu]

400k is going to get you a lot of home in vegas... even in Summerlin. You are going to be the only person to say whether or not it will work for you personally. I found many of the homes in Summerlin area were built badly... not all... but many were not up to snuff for me. Of course the area is wonderful.

I finally opted for further south... summerlin is just minutes away.

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by cgarcia112

So, decided to stay in LV...much better financial choice.

Looking into homes in the area. Really looking for big home with Big lot....very hard to come by in areas we are looking at.

LOVE to stay in Summerlin b/c of amenities and family activities. However, the LOT size becomes a HUGE problem.

Found a GREAT home at "the Regency at the Lakes" Near Hualapai and DI. Very nice Guard Gated Community nestled in the western most boarder of the Lakes MPC. Boarders Summerlin but not there, hence cannot take advantage of the various "stuff" particularly the Willows center right next door.
Also, the home is built in 1993. Huge lot and very nice size home, perfect for our fam of 5 and growing.

Anyone familiar with the area in question?

Wonder if we should try to wait out a place in Summerlin for 400K and under, 3000+SF and lot of 12K+??

BTW, what kind of family activities are in Summerlin that you couldn't do if you lived at The Lakes? You don't have to live there to partake of most of the activities. Summerlin is just another part of this town.

[MomMom]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

The Lakes is one of the better parts of Las Vegas, so the home you described sounds great. I'd take it. The Lake community also has some community events you might enjoy, like the Parade of Boats at Christmas. Also, the location is one of the best.

I agree with Buzz, really nice area, you got Desert Breeze Park/Pool/Soccer Fields nearby and lots of shopping, stores and conveniences.

If your heart and mindset is set on living in Summerlin though, I'd wait for the perfect house to come on the market and I wouldn't rush into anything now. If time is on your side and you don't have to make a quick decision, wait it out and be in the place you want to be in with no regrets.

Either way, you're in a wonderful position with great areas and amenities and only you can make the decision. Whatever you choose, much good luck to you and your family!

[gvc8]

The "lakes" has different "sections" or neighborhoods of homes. for the type of home you are looking for, generally it will be in the western sections. I agree that the location is optimal, but if you want a large , newer built home with a large lot you might consider NW/centennial hills area generally north of the 215.

[cgarcia112]

Excellent comments thank you.
I agree being that close to Summerlin is great in that the parks and concerts/ etc are very accessible. Although I just spoke to a Summerlin counsil member on the phone in regards to my concerns and he states that their "plan" is to try to more activities, festivals, etc that you would need you Summerlin ID for.
One thing I was a bit bummed about in this particular area is the inability to use the Willows Park community center.

On the house front, I agree, 400+ can get a decent size home....but what is te deal breaker for me are the Lot sizes. REALLY looking for minimum 10k lot and fortunately this lakes home has it.
So, would "the Regency at the Lakes" still have access to the lake, like for personal use too?
Tried to call but no answer.

I have look a lot into the NW and SW and there are some Mansions! There. But we are really looking for a really community feel as well. Plus, my work is in Henderson and that would be too far. Unfortunately , Henderson is just so congested and so far from our friends that I just cannot talk myself into living there.

I fear that given my nearly unrealistic expectations (large house, large lot, in community, around 400, in LV) this may be a real rare find and I would hate to miss and have to settle. I hate home shopping
Thanks again



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[MediocreButArrogant]

Originally Posted by cgarcia112

On the house front, I agree, 400+ can get a decent size home....but what is te deal breaker for me are the Lot sizes. REALLY looking for minimum 10k lot and fortunately this lakes home has it.
So, would "the Regency at the Lakes" still have access to the lake, like for personal use too?
Tried to call but no answer.

You're on the wrong side of Ft. Apache to have access to Lake Sahara. You won't have access. Different HOA, different master association.

[MomMom]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

BTW, what kind of family activities are in Summerlin that you couldn't do if you lived at The Lakes? You don't have to live there to partake of most of the activities. Summerlin is just another part of this town.

The OP was talking about Willows Pool and the festivals, activities that happen in Summerlin, etc.. You have to a Summerlin resident (and show your ID card) to be able to go in the poo/centerl and participate in the activities.

They used to have things like the Easter Egg Hunt, Ice Cream Sodas Event, Summerlin Sam's Birtday Party, Santa Claus Comes to Summerlin Party, etc, Geez, I went to them all, lol. Don't know if they still do those though, and at one time, they were open only to Summerlin residents. Maybe they allow everyone now, not sure.

[WestieJeff]

You work in Henderson and are going to voluntarily buy a house in The Lakes? Yowza!

Originally Posted by cgarcia112

Plus, my work is in Henderson and that would be too far.