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Alta Mira
Alta Mira, also known as Rancho Alta Mira, is a gated, mature single-family community in the Centennial Hills area of northwest Las Vegas, just south of Los Prados and near Elkhorn Road and U.S. 95. It is a small, established enclave with ranch-style and two-story homes, desert landscaping and mountain views.
Representative imagery: the established gated character of the Alta Mira area
Alta Mira Overview
Alta Mira is a gated single-family community developed by Dunmore Homes in roughly 1990 to 1995, in the Centennial Hills area of northwest Las Vegas (ZIP 89130). The gated core is a small, intimate enclave of roughly 50 homes, giving it a private, established feel.
Homes are a mix of ranch-style and two-story houses with stucco exteriors and terracotta-tile roofs, set amid desert-style, water-conscious landscaping. The community is mature and family-friendly, with nearby mountain views and trails and easy access to Elkhorn Road and U.S. 95.
Its position just south of Los Prados puts the golf community's conveniences and the wider Centennial Hills retail corridor within reach, while keeping the quiet, low-density feel of a small gated neighborhood.
~50
Gated-core homes
1990s
Development era
Gated
Entry
Location & Access
Alta Mira sits on the west side of the north valley, close to Elkhorn Road and U.S. 95, with the 215 Beltway a short drive away. That places it within easy reach of the Centennial Hills retail corridor and the rest of the valley by freeway.
U.S. 95
The north-south freeway a short drive away links the northwest to the Strip corridor.
215 Beltway
Connects the northwest to Summerlin, the airport and Henderson.
Los Prados
The golf community's course and clubhouse sit immediately to the north.
Centennial Center
Retail, dining and groceries a short drive along the Durango and Centennial corridors.
Mount Charleston
Mountain recreation about 35 to 45 minutes up U.S. 95.
Summerlin
Master-planned shopping and dining a short drive southwest.
Homes in Alta Mira
Alta Mira is an entirely resale market today, a mature 1990s build in a small gated core. Homes are a mix of single-story ranch and two-story plans with stucco and tile roofs. Because the gated core is small, inventory is limited and each listing reflects its own updates and lot.
Builder
Dunmore Homes
Build era
Roughly 1990 to 1995
Styles
Ranch and two-story, gated
Market
Resale only
Schools & Everyday
The public schools most commonly associated with the area are part of the Clark County School District, with assignments made by exact address and subject to change, so verify current zoning. Everyday retail, dining and Centennial Hills Hospital are a short drive toward the Centennial corridor.
Arbor View High School
The Clark County School District high school most commonly zoned for Centennial Hills and Skye Canyon, a Governor-designated STEM school.
School websiteCentennial High School
A long-established CCSD high school commonly associated with the Centennial Hills and Providence area.
School websiteVerify a specific address: CCSD zoning and school finder.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
A 680-acre City of Las Vegas park with four spring-fed ponds, picnicking and the historic Tule Springs Ranch, at 9200 Tule Springs Road (89131).
Official siteTule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
An urban national monument preserving Ice Age fossils, with trails along the Upper Las Vegas Wash, managed by the National Park Service.
Official siteGo Mt Charleston (Spring Mountains NRA)
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, about 35 miles northwest, with hiking, camping and cooler summer escapes via Kyle Canyon and Lee Canyon.
Official siteLee Canyon Ski & Bike Resort
Southern Nevada's ski area, with a summer bike park and scenic chairlift, high above the northwest valley.
Official siteSkye Canyon Park
A neighborhood park in the Skye Canyon master plan with soccer fields, basketball courts, play areas and walking paths.
Official siteCasual & local favorites
- The Standard Tavern A neighborhood spot at 8675 W Rome Blvd.
- Lindo Michoacan Vibrant Mexican restaurant on West Tropical Parkway.
- La Casa De Juliette A well-loved North Las Vegas-area eatery.
Quick & global bites
- Wahoo's Fish Taco Fish tacos near West Tropical Parkway.
- Thai Street Cafe Thai on Centennial Center Boulevard.
- Qwik Thai Quick Thai takeout on North Hualapai Way.
Centennial Hills Hospital
Full-service hospital and 24/7 emergency department at 6900 N Durango Drive, 89149.
Visit siteUMC Quick Care Centennial Hills
Convenient urgent-style care on Centennial Center Boulevard.
Visit siteAlta Mira FAQ
Where is Alta Mira in Las Vegas?
Alta Mira, also known as Rancho Alta Mira, is a gated single-family community in the Centennial Hills area of northwest Las Vegas (ZIP 89130), just south of Los Prados and near Elkhorn Road and U.S. 95.
When was Alta Mira built?
Alta Mira was developed by Dunmore Homes in roughly 1990 to 1995, making it a mature, established neighborhood rather than a newer build.
What are the homes like in Alta Mira?
The gated core is a small community of roughly 50 homes, with a mix of ranch-style and two-story houses, stucco exteriors, terracotta-tile roofs and desert-style, water-conscious landscaping.
Is Alta Mira gated?
Yes. Alta Mira has a gated entry, with the private, mature single-family character and mountain views that come with a small gated enclave in the northwest.
The local expert who reads value
Sandy Margolin, REALTOR and Certified AI Agent, with 36+ years in real estate and approximately 20 years of prior experience as a licensed residential real estate appraiser, with Real Broker LLC and Nevada Sales Person License S.0072707.
In a small gated community like Alta Mira, limited inventory makes value especially important. My appraisal background helps buyers and sellers see which listings reflect the evidence and what a home is really worth in a niche market.
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