Set in the southwestern part of Las Vegas, Canyon Gate treats residents to suburban amenities, with the vibrant nightlife of the Las Vegas Strip a stone’s throw away. This golf course community is one of the city's oldest and has long attracted residents looking to spend time on the links. Yet its enduring appeal goes well beyond all-day tee times and challenging greens. This guard-gated upscale enclave was tailor-made for those seeking a secluded, tranquil area with easy access to big-city amenities.
The gem of Las Vegas
The members-only Canyon Gate Country Club is the crown jewel of the neighborhood. Its 18-hole championship golf course is a favorite pastime of residents, and golfers of all levels can appreciate its lush fairways and desert landscape. The club boasts cascading waterfalls, and residents can get in shape at the country club’s first-rate fitness facilities or challenge neighbors to a lively tennis or pickleball match. If you’re a swimmer, the Canyon Gate Aquatic Center pool suits for both fun and exercise. “The club is the hub of the community, it’s extremely popular and a large portion of the residents are members,” says Monica Nalbantoglu, Realtor and Director of Sales for the Rob Jensen Company. “Having the club at the center makes it a very social, friendly environment with people of all ages and backgrounds.”
The neighborhood is also home to several parks, and a favorite is the Firefighters Memorial Park. With a towering 20-foot bronze and granite statue of a pickaxe and fire helmet at its center, this park is popular with history buffs, sports enthusiasts and current firefighters and their families. The park’s sculpture also has a steel beam recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attack, along with plaques dedicated to fallen fighters and poems. Over at the All-American Park, residents can bring furry friends to play, work up a sweat on the fitness course, practice tennis or jog along its track. The Rainbow Family Park is beloved by the community, with 26 acres of open space, a horseshoe pit, a large picnic area and a playground.
The Canyon Gate Country Club welcomes locals to putt in a vast golfing course.
Firefighters Memorial Park was envisioned by a local, former firefighter in Canyon Gate.
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Luxury living with golf course views
This quiet neighborhood is the epitome of luxury. Most homes were built in the early 1990s, ranging from $498,000 for a three-bedroom to $4 million for sprawling gated estates on several acres with multiple bedrooms. “Canyon Gate is a well-established neighborhood with homes built as far back as the late eighties,” says Nalbantoglu. “Because of this, the neighborhood is filled with lush mature landscapes, towering tree canopies and wide winding streets that mesmerize buyers. “There are predominantly Tuscan and Mediterranean architecture styles, although a smattering of modern custom homes can be found there as well.” The neighborhood also offers ranch-style homes around 1,700 square feet to 10,000-square-foot grand mansions behind gates. The neighborhood prides itself on sustainability, boasting environmentally friendly materials for homes and energy-efficient designs. Custom estates can be found in the Mountain Shadows and Canyon Gate Country Club subdivisions, with homes on the golf course priced on the higher end. The community provides its residents with numerous lifestyle amenities like a clubhouse, swimming pools and recreational areas. With these amenities come homeowners’ associations and fees, but not every community in the neighborhood has an HOA. Many college students also settle here because of the neighborhood’s proximity to The College of Southern Nevada, in Canyon Gate’s east end. As of April 2024, rents range from $850 for a studio to $1,793 for a three-bedroom.
Home-buyers can find large estates in Canyon Gate.
Medterranean-style homes are a common sight in Canyon Gate.
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Diverse mom and pops mixed with big box stores
Canyon Gate’s central location puts shopping, dining and entertainment options within easy reach. Charleston Boulevard and Sahara Avenue, two of the area’s most bustling business corridors, provide a diverse array of locally owned restaurants, bars and big box stores. Boca Park takes care of most shopping needs, anchored by Target, REI, ROSS Dress for Less and Total Wine & More. At Crossroads Commons, get groceries at Whole Foods Market, work out at Planet Fitness and browse books at Barnes & Noble. At night, enjoy upscale cocktails in a chic setting at The Martini or hang at the laid-back Lakes Lounge in a comfy booth while you play games and sip on a pint. Fuel up in the morning at the upscale Sambalatte, a coffee shop serving gourmet coffee drinks, pastries and other baked goods. Enjoy modern New American fare at Honey Salt, a bistro and bar, authentic Italian at the open-air North Italia or gyro platters and pita sandwiches at Yasso Greek Grill Café, a local favorite. Or head to The Hush Puppy LV, a down-home popular spot for Southern comfort food like po’ boys, fried green tomatoes and frogs’ legs. Just a quick drive east, residents can take in the nightlife of Downtown Las Vegas and The Strip.
The Hush Puppy in Canyon Gate shows off its positive personality and vibes.
Whole Foods and Dick's Sporting Goods are only a few stores found in Canyon Gate.
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Excellent extracurriculars in Canyon Gate schools
Clark County School District serves the area, and local students can attend Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary, Walter Johnson Junior High and Bonanza High School. The elementary has a B-minus ranking on Niche, and Walter Johnson holds a C-plus. Herbert provides family academic nights, free tutoring and a regular Read-A-Thon. Earning a C on Niche, Bonanza offers cross-country and soccer teams, an art club and an advanced placement academy. College-bound students who want to stay close to home are within walking distance of The College of Southern Nevada. Earning B on Niche, it's the largest community college in the state and offers over 70 academic programs.
Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary School offers kids in Canyon Gate elementary education.
Canyon Gate students can attend Walter Johnson Junior High School.
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Canyon Gate’s community spirit
Canyon Gate is extremely tight-knit and comes together over a diverse range of events, clubs and happenings. From the community’s book club to its annual picnic, charity fundraisers and holiday parades, residents will feel right at home and connected to their neighbors. “The club hosts annual and semi-annual golf tournaments as well as catered culinary events throughout the year and for major holidays,” says Nalbantoglu.
Central to it all
State Routes 595 and 159 and Interstates 15 and 215 get residents easily around the region, including the Harry Reid International Airport, 11 miles away and the Vegas Strip, a 9-mile drive. Public transit is convenient, with bus service through the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, which operates over 50 routes.
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Most of the money made comes from the strip.
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The police and firefighters are always seen driving around my area, showing that they are on patrol and always watching for any suspicious activity going on.
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Canyon Gate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canyon Gate, Las Vegas sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Canyon Gate, Las Vegas over the last 12 months is $573,750, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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