The Peaks

The Peaks homes for sale represent the highest residential elevation within the entire Summerlin master plan — a distinction that translates into panoramic 360-degree views encompassing the Las Vegas Strip illuminated to the east, Red Rock Canyon’s ancient sandstone cliffs to the west, the Spring Mountains and Mount Charleston (11,918 feet) rising to the northwest, and the Sheep Range and Desert National Wildlife Refuge stretching to the north. For buyers whose primary criterion is views, The Peaks delivers a visual experience that is rivaled only by the ultra-luxury hilltop communities of Henderson like MacDonald Highlands and Ascaya.

Located in South Summerlin at the highest point along the residential corridor approaching Red Rock Canyon, The Peaks features luxury homes from premium builders with contemporary and desert modern architecture engineered specifically to showcase the extraordinary elevation views. Design features include open floor plans oriented along east-west axes to capture both sunrise and sunset, walls of glass (floor-to-ceiling window systems, often multi-slide), great rooms with soaring 12-20 foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens opening to covered terraces, and resort-style outdoor living spaces with infinity pools, fire features, and outdoor kitchens positioned as living-room extensions rather than afterthoughts. Homes range from approximately 3,000 to over 5,500 square feet on generous lots.

Interior appointments reflect the premium nature of the community: primary suites with spa-quality bathrooms featuring mountain-view soaking tubs, walk-in closets rivaling boutique dressing rooms, home offices with built-in millwork, wine rooms, home theaters with acoustic treatment, and whole-home smart automation systems. Energy-efficient construction — including high-performance HVAC (critical at this elevation where sun exposure is more intense), premium insulation packages, and low-E glazing designed for the specific solar angles at this elevation — keeps operating costs manageable despite the generous square footage and extensive glazing.

The Peaks’ South Summerlin location places residents within minutes of Red Rock Canyon’s Scenic Loop Drive for world-class hiking, rock climbing, and scenic cycling. Downtown Summerlin (125+ stores, 80+ restaurants, City National Arena, Las Vegas Ballpark) is a 10-minute drive north, and the 215 Beltway provides 20-minute access to the Strip and 25-minute connections to Harry Reid International Airport and Henderson. The community is served by CCSD schools and the growing South Summerlin commercial corridor.

Homes in The Peaks range from the high $700s to over $2.2 million for the most elevated positions with the most expansive view panoramas. Compare to The Cliffs for dramatic cliff-edge terrain at a similar price tier, The Hills for elevated living at a more accessible entry point, or The Ridges for guard-gated Red Rock Canyon views with Bear’s Best Golf. For view-driven luxury in Henderson, MacDonald Highlands and Ascaya offer Strip panoramas from the McCullough Range. Contact Daryl to explore available listings at The Peaks.