Southern Highlands occupies a distinct position in the Las Vegas real estate landscape. It is not the flashiest address in the valley, nor the largest — but it has quietly become one of the most respected. Ask residents why they chose it, and most give the same answer: the location makes sense, the community feels established, and the golf is world-class.
Whether you are considering purchasing a home, relocating a family, or looking for a rental property managed by professionals who know the area, this guide covers what you need to know.
Where Is Southern Highlands?
Southern Highlands occupies the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley, within ZIP code 89141. It borders Inspirada (Henderson West) to the east and Mountain’s Edge to the north. The community sits alongside Interstate 15, making it one of the most logistically well-positioned master-planned communities in the metro. The Las Vegas Strip is roughly 10 minutes away.
A Community With Two Distinct Sides
Southern Highlands was developed by Olympia Companies and traces its origins to the 90s, when it was initially known as Olympic Highlands. The community is organized into two regions that serve different buyer profiles:
The Villages (North) represent the community’s more accessible price range with shared amenities and strong school access. This is where most of the community’s retail, dining, and everyday services are concentrated.
The Estates (South) is where Southern Highlands shifts into a different category entirely. This is the luxury core of the community — custom-built mansions, private golf course frontage, and privacy.
Housing: What to Expect?
Southern Highlands offers a genuine range. Entry-level buyers can find townhomes and condominiums starting around $375,000 to $500,000. Single-family homes in The Villages typically start in the $400s to $600s. Move up into gated subdivisions, and prices climb into the $800s and beyond. The ultra-luxury segment — Augusta Canyon, Olympia Ridge, Roma Hills, and the private estate lots surrounding the golf course — commands multi-million dollar pricing.
The Southern Highlands Golf Club
The Southern Highlands Golf Club is the community’s most prominent landmark and a significant differentiator in the Las Vegas market. Designed collaboratively by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son Robert Trent Jones Jr. — one of only four courses to carry that joint distinction worldwide — the club is a members-only establishment that consistently ranks among the top private golf experiences in the United States.
Amenities & Recreation
Beyond golf, Southern Highlands delivers a full community amenity package:
- Multiple resort-style swimming pools
- Fitness center and tennis courts
- Dog park, Paseo Park & Olympia Ridge Park
- Seven green spaces distributed throughout the community
- Walking trails and landscaped parkways throughout
- 24/7 security patrol community-wide
Schools Serving Southern Highlands
Public school quality in the community is consistently rated above the Clark County average, with elementary schools in particular earning strong marks.
- Middle and high schools: several strong options within or near the community
- Private school access: multiple private and faith-based options in the South Valley
Who Lives in the Southern Highlands?
Southern Highlands has a median resident age of approximately 41, with an established, professionally oriented population. The community draws executives, entrepreneurs, retirees, and families who want a quieter environment than the immediate Strip corridor without sacrificing access to it. HOA enforcement is taken seriously here, and that consistency shows in property values.
Renting in Southern Highlands
Rental properties in Southern Highlands attract quality tenants — professionals and relocating families who are drawn to the school access, the safety, and the community’s well-maintained character. Landlords in the area benefit from strong demand and relatively low vacancy when properties are appropriately priced and presented.
The Mor Group provides full-service property management in Southern Highlands, including tenant placement, lease administration, maintenance coordination, and rent collection. If you own an investment property in the community and want it managed professionally, we would be glad to talk.
Southern Highlands is the right choice for buyers and renters who want a polished, established community with genuine luxury and solid value.
Call Cassie Mor at 702 501 1085 for a private consultation.