The Most UNDERRATED Neighborhoods in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV!
When people think of Henderson, they usually think of Anthem or Inspirada but there are a few neighborhoods that deserve way more attention. Today, I’m sharing the most underrated areas in Henderson that might just surprise you.
Neighborhood #1: The Fountains
If you’ve lived in Henderson long enough, you know that The Fountains is one of those communities’ people forget to talk about but the locals who know, really know. This is one of the few truly mature, guard-gated luxury communities in the heart of Green Valley.
Homes here were built in the 90s and early 2000s, which means large lots, mature landscaping, large bedrooms. Things you don’t find with new home construction. I have a lot of clients that come from out of state and love this community because of its character and privacy
The Fountains has only 139 custom homes ranging from 2,900 sq ft all the way up to about 13,000 sq ft, and all on large lot sizes from ⅓ acre to ¾ acre. The guards aren’t just gate staff, they genuinely know who lives there. They recognize cars, they keep an eye out for package deliveries, and they’ll even notify residents if a garage door has been left open.
It is a terrific small community that is well maintained and great for privacy. I know clients that are Raiders players and business owners that live in the community and love it!
Neighborhood #2: Legacy
Legacy is one of those Henderson neighborhoods where I find a lot of residents who are original owners. They moved in when the homes were new and still live there because they love the neighborhood. Legacy includes Legacy Estates, Legacy Village and Grand Legacy. Legacy Estates has less the 100 homes located on 4 streets with their own second gate inside the main guard gated. Most of these homes are custom estates and some are semi-custom homes built by Christopher Homes.
The homes themselves are a big draw for buyers who don’t want the cookie-cutter feel that newer construction has. The bedrooms are big, and floorplans include true single-story home and large two-story homes. The homes sit on 1/3 of ace to almost an acre. Legacy Highlands has track homes with floor plans from 2,216 sqft to 3,365 sqft.
The curb appeal in Legacy is something people always comment on. The streets are very wide and the homes have a good distance between them, which you really don’t see any more with the newer construction homes in the master-planned communities. Since the homes were built in the 1990’s you have mature landscape with big trees and deep front yards so homes that feel spaced out rather than stacked together. The homes in Legacy have big back yards and many have pools, large grass areas and outdoor kitchens for entertaining.
My friend Mark lives in a single-story custom home in Legacy Estates. He is now only living there part time as he has a second home in Hawaii. He called me to discuss options of remodeling his home vs buying new. He went to MacDonald Highlands and looked at the SkyVu Christopher homes. The models are beautiful with amazing views of the valley. But to get the options he wants, it would be over $4,000,000 and the streets are very narrow, and the houses feel like they are right on each other. He decided to stay where he is and remodel. I find that a lot in Legacy, the owners tend to stay. You get a lot for your money, and my clients there love it.
Neighborhood #3: Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge is a guard gated community that is located in one of the most established parts of Green Valley, and it has that same timeless, mature feel. The first thing you notice when you enter Quail Ridge is the canopy of mature trees and the sense of privacy. It is a small community with only 102 homes, and Most homes fall in the range of 3,000–7,000+ sq ft. All the homes have at least a half-acre lots and because they were built in the mid 1980’s the homes have mature landscaping and huge backyards with pools and areas to entertain. Buyers love Quail Ridge because the homes were built by various custom builders with different architectural styles. Inside, you’ll often find features like grand entryways, oversized living areas, multiple fireplaces, and spacious primary suites. Many homes have been remodeled over the years, so you see a mix of beautifully preserved original craftsmanship and modern updates. One of our good friends is a decorator and she just purchased a property in there and remodeled it. They have listed it for sale, and it is truly amazing!
Many buyers have never even heard of this community, and I can tell you that most of the residents of Quail Ridge are fine with that. They love the quiet understated elegance of their neighborhood. One of the things I always tell clients is how quiet and neighbor-oriented Quail Ridge feels. Because the community is smaller and guard-gated, there’s a strong sense of stability, many homeowners have lived here for decades.
Neighborhood #4: Green Valley Ranch Estates
Green Valley Ranch is one of Henderson’s most established and highly sought-after master-planned communities. Within Green Valley ranch is the District at Green Valley Ranch. This is one of my favorite places in Henderson! It has great shops like Lululemon, REI and Anthropology. I like meeting friends at Rachel’s Kitchen, and my team meets for birthday lunches at North Italia or Kings Fish house. We like to go to the connected is the Green Valley Ranch Casino and Resort and go to dinner at Hanks or Pizza Rock and watch a movie at the movie theater.
Most people know about Green Valley Ranch, but a lot don’t know about the tucked away guard gated Green Valley Ranch Estates. This custom home community has 85 homes, and they are all custom-built unique estates. In fact, one of the homes we used to call the white house because it was built to look exactly like the white house. These properties range from slightly over 2,800 sqft up to a couple of the homes with over 11,000 sqft and most are situated on large ⅓-acre to ½-acre lots, which is rare for this part of Henderson. The spacing between homes gives you privacy, mature landscaping, and that classic luxury feel that newer master-planned communities simply can’t duplicate.
I have two listings in the community right now. Both are in escrow. The neighborhood has a terrific community feel. The neighborhood is packed with kids during Halloween and neighbors have dinner parties together during the holidays! Even though you’re inside a larger master plan, the Estates has its own quiet more private and upscale feel. Many homeowners have lived here for years, and it shows in the pride of ownership and the stability of the community. The neighborhood is exclusive yet feels approachable. It’s guard-gated, but not overly formal. It attracts homeowners who want luxury and privacy without the pretentiousness or the ultra-high HOA structure found in some of the newer luxury neighborhoods. It’s the type of community where neighbors know each other, people walk their dogs at sunset, and you get a calm, upscale residential feel.
Neighborhood #5: Renaissance (Seven Hills)
Renaissance is one of those neighborhoods that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough, and honestly, it should. It’s the only guard-gated community in Seven Hills that offers semi-custom homes, which already sets it apart from everything else around it. This community was built by Pardee Homes, and they are known for delivering some of the highest-quality semi-custom product in Henderson during that time.
This is easily one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of Seven Hills. A big reason is the views. Because Renaissance backs right up to the Rio Secco Golf Course on three sides, many of the homes enjoy spectacular views of the mountain, full Strip and wide-open fairway views. We sell a lot in the neighborhood, and we absolutely love it. In fact, we’ve recently sold three homes here, including properties on Panini and Botticelli. Every time we list or show a home in Renaissance, we’re reminded of how special this community really is—quiet, upscale, extremely well-kept, and full of homes with real character.
And one more detail that the residents (and me as an agent who is in the community often) appreciate is that the guards are wonderful. They’re friendly, attentive, and they genuinely care about the residents and the community. Renaissance is truly one of Seven Hills’ best-kept secrets semi-custom homes, incredible views, a secure and welcoming guard gate, and a neighborhood that consistently delivers a luxury experience without the ultra-high price tag of some nearby custom communities.
