The Summit Club Summerlin
The Summit Club is the ultra-luxury, ultra-exclusive enclave within The Ridges in Summerlin, featuring custom estates priced from $3M to over $10M. With private clubhouse amenities, panoramic Strip and mountain views, and the strictest architectural standards in the valley, The Summit Club represents the absolute pinnacle of Las Vegas luxury living.
The Summit Club at a Glance
- Location
- Within The Ridges, Summerlin South (ZIP 89135)
- Gated Status
- Double-gated: 24/7 guard-gated The Ridges entry + private Summit Club gate
- Home Types
- Fully custom estates only
- Price Range
- $3M to $10M+
- Home Sizes
- 5,000 to 15,000+ sq ft
- Lot Sizes
- 15,000 to 40,000+ sq ft
- Architecture
- Custom contemporary, modern desert, and transitional estates
- Key Amenities
- Private clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center, private trails
- Design Standards
- Strictest Design Review Board in Summerlin
What Makes The Summit Club the Most Exclusive Address in Las Vegas?
It starts with the ground. The Summit Club sits at the highest elevation inside The Ridges, and that elevation delivers unobstructed views of the Las Vegas Strip and the Spring Mountains, views the community's own standards protect from one property to the next.
I say this with more than 36 years in Las Vegas real estate, roughly 20 of them as a licensed residential appraiser: there are no production homes here, only fully custom estates, and every plan must pass the strictest Design Review Board in Summerlin. That combination is what makes the enclave the most exclusive address in Las Vegas.
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Custom estate living in The Summit Club, the most exclusive address in Summerlin
The Summit Club Private Amenities
The amenities at The Summit Club are private to the enclave, reserved for its residents rather than shared with the rest of The Ridges. That is part of what makes the community feel like a private resort above the valley.
- Private Clubhouse
- Resort-Style Pool
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Private Trails
- Enhanced Security
Building a Custom Estate in The Summit Club
Building a custom home at The Summit Club is a more deliberate process than buying a finished house, and it happens in the same order every time. Here is the sequence I walk buyers through:
- 1 Lot Acquisition typically $1M to $2M+
- 2 Architect Selection
- 3 Design Review Board Approval
- 4 Construction with DRB oversight
- 5 Landscaping & Move-In
Schools and Education Excellence
Education is one of the reasons families choose this side of Summerlin. The Summit Club sits in the school pattern Las Vegas families know by name:
- Linda Rankin Givens Elementary
- Sig Rogich Middle
- Palo Verde High
Families also have distinguished private school options within a short drive, including The Adelson Educational Campus, The Alexander Dawson School and Bishop Gorman High School. Each has its own character and admissions process; the links below take you to their doorsteps.
Outdoor Recreation and Natural Beauty
The outdoor life is where the west side wins. Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive and trails sit minutes from Summerlin, the Summerlin Trail System connects villages, parks, schools and shopping across more than 200 miles, and golfers have Bear's Best Las Vegas right at The Ridges' edge.
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment
Downtown Summerlin is the west side's living room: an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district with more than 125 stores, Las Vegas Ballpark and City National Arena within one walkable footprint. On game and concert nights the whole area turns out, and Red Rock Resort rounds out the scene with its restaurants, casino and pool, minutes from The Summit Club's gate.
The Summit Club Value Proposition
From an appraiser's perspective, The Summit Club is about scarcity on top of view. The highest elevations in Summerlin, a double-gated community, member-only amenities and a Design Review Board that controls every plan combine into a package that is difficult to replicate anywhere else in the valley. When I evaluate a property here, I look at how permanent the view is and how the home compares with the comparable sales at this level, because that is what determines whether the premium holds over time.
Location, Commute, and Accessibility
The Summit Club sits west of the 215 Beltway in Summerlin South, on the highest ground in The Ridges. That puts the Strip, the airport, Red Rock Canyon and the area's own commercial center all within short drives. These are the times I quote most:
- Las Vegas Strip Approximately 20–25 minutes
- Harry Reid International Airport Approximately 25–30 minutes
- Downtown Summerlin Approximately 8–12 minutes
- Red Rock Canyon Entrance Approximately 10 minutes
FAQ: Buying a Home in The Summit Club
Q: How much do homes in The Summit Club cost?
A: Homes in The Summit Club are priced from $3 million to over $10 million, depending on the lot, the size of the estate and the level of finishes. It is the top price point in Summerlin.
Q: What is the difference between The Summit Club and The Ridges?
A: The Summit Club is the ultra-luxury enclave within The Ridges, sitting on its highest ground. It is double-gated, with the private Summit Club gate in addition to The Ridges' 24/7 guard-gated entry, and its private clubhouse, pool, fitness center and trails are reserved for Summit Club residents only.
Q: Can I buy a lot and build a custom home in The Summit Club?
A: Yes. Custom lots in The Summit Club are typically priced from $1 million to $2 million and up, and every plan must go through the Design Review Board before construction begins.
Q: What are the HOA fees in The Summit Club?
A: HOA fees in The Summit Club typically run from about $400 to $800 or more per month depending on the lot and the home. Bring me the specific address and I will pull the exact HOA documents and assessments before you make any decision.
Q: Who typically lives in The Summit Club?
A: The Summit Club is a small, private enclave of owners at the top of the Las Vegas luxury market who value the unobstructed views, the member-only amenities and the strictest architectural standards in the valley.
Q: How far is The Summit Club from the Las Vegas Strip?
A: The Las Vegas Strip is approximately 20 to 25 minutes from The Summit Club, and Harry Reid International Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
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About Sandy
Sandy Margolin (Real Broker LLC)
License #: S.72707 | Phone: (702) 683-3362
Certified AI Agent and REALTOR® with 36+ years of Las Vegas & Summerlin real estate experience.
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