Living in
Painted Desert
Painted Desert is a guard-gated, golf-course master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas, built around a Jay Morrish-designed desert-style course. With 24/7 gated entry, tennis and clubhouse amenities across roughly 10 neighborhoods, it is one of the northwest's most established country-club communities.
Representative imagery: the golf-course character of Painted Desert
Painted Desert Overview
Painted Desert is a guard-gated, golf-course master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas (ZIP 89149), just west of U.S. 95 and south of Ann Road, near the Tenaya Way and Ann Road corner. Development began around 1987 to 1988 around the Jay Morrish-designed Painted Desert Golf Club and grew in phases through the early 2000s.
The community totals roughly 1,500 to 1,600 residences across about 460 acres and around 10 neighborhoods, mixing single-family estates, duplex-style villas and condominiums built by a number of production and custom builders.
It is one of the earliest guard-gated desert-style country-club communities in the northwest, with 24/7 manned gates, six lighting tennis courts and the semi-18-hole desert-links course at its center.
~1,500+
Residences
~10
Neighborhoods
18
Hole golf course
Golf & Amenities
Painted Desert Golf Club
A semi-private 18-hole, par-72 desert-style links course designed by Jay Morrish, at the heart of the community and open for public play on painteddesertgc.com.
24/7 guard-gated entry
Manned gates around the clock give the community one of the most secure settings in the northwest.
Tennis & racquet sports
Six lit tennis courts and racquetball facilities round out the country-club feel.
Official course site: painteddesertgc.com.
Schools, Dining & 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 away.
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 sitePainted Desert FAQ
Where is Painted Desert in Las Vegas?
Painted Desert is a guard-gated, golf-course master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas (ZIP 89149), just west of U.S. 95 and south of Ann Road, near the Tenaya Way and Ann Road corner.
When was Painted Desert built?
Development began around 1987 to 1988 around the Painted Desert Golf Club and grew in phases through the early 2000s, with homes built by a mix of production and custom builders.
How big is Painted Desert?
The community totals roughly 1,500 to 1,600 residences across about 460 acres and around 10 neighborhoods, mixing single-family estates, villas and condominiums.
Is Painted Desert gated?
Yes. Painted Desert is guard-gated with 24/7 manned gates, one of the earliest and most established guard-gated country-club communities in the northwest.
What golf and amenities does Painted Desert offer?
The community centers on the semi-private 18-hole, par-72 desert-style golf course designed by Jay Morrish, and adds six lighted tennis courts, racquetball and clubhouse amenities.
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.
Golf-course and guard-gated properties carry premiums that are easy to overpay for. I help buyers and sellers understand what course and community values are really worth, based on the evidence rather than the asking price.
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