Red Rock Country Club: Guard-Gated Golf Living in Summerlin

Where Red Rock Country Club is and what it is

Red Rock Country Club sits on 738 acres on the western side of Summerlin, a short distance from the 215 Beltway and Sahara Avenue, with Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area as its backdrop. It is a guard-gated residential community centered on two golf courses and a clubhouse, and it is one of several guard-gated villages in the Summerlin area.

Summerlin's own history describes Red Rock Country Club as a village developed by Sunrise Colony Company on land purchased from Howard Hughes' estate, and not technically part of the Summerlin master plan, even though it is closely associated with Summerlin and shares the 89135 ZIP code. That detail can affect which association rules, identification cards, and fees apply to a home, so we confirm it for each address.

How it was built

According to a Las Vegas Review-Journal report, about 1,000 single-family homes were built in the late 1990s by Sunrise Colony Company of Palm Springs and Toll Brothers, and about 87 custom homes were added later. Golf course construction came in two phases: the Mountain Course opened in 1999, and the Arroyo Course followed in 2003.

Because most homes were built within a relatively short window, the community has a consistent age and style, and you will find a good range of floor plans. That also means roofs, air conditioning units, water heaters, and other original systems in some homes may be approaching the end of their service life, which is a useful thing to review during inspections.

Golf and the clubhouse

Both courses were designed by Arnold Palmer with Ed Seay. The Mountain Course, which opened in 1999, is the private course reserved for club members. The Arroyo Course, which opened in 2003, is semi-private and open to daily-fee play. Published course information puts the Mountain Course at about 7,001 yards and the Arroyo Course at about 6,883 yards, and the Arroyo's signature seventh hole is a par 3 played over water to an island green.

The main clubhouse is about 44,000 square feet. The club's website describes a country club with championship golf, tennis, pools, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and dining. Membership types, initiation fees, and whether any membership is required with a home purchase can change, so ask for the current membership documents before you make an offer.

Homes and streets

Most homes in Red Rock Country Club are single-family houses, with a range of one- and two-story floor plans. A large share of homes sit along fairways; one golf publication estimates that about 80 percent have direct fairway views. A smaller group of custom homes is scattered through the community.

• Fairway and non-fairway lots can differ in price, privacy, and exposure to golf activity, so we look at each lot.
• Views can include the golf course, the Las Vegas Valley, or Red Rock Canyon, depending on the lot and the floor.
• Pools and outdoor living spaces are common, which adds equipment and maintenance to your inspection checklist.

Outdoors and getting around

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, with its scenic loop road, hiking, climbing, and cycling, is next to the community. Summerlin's trail network of more than 150 miles and many parks are nearby, and Downtown Summerlin is a short drive away for shopping and dining.

The 215 Beltway runs close to the community's entrance, which gives drivers access to the rest of the valley, including the airport, the Strip, and Henderson. Plan your own commute in the hours you will actually drive.

Gates, associations, and costs to check

A guard-gated community carries the cost of the gate, staffing, security, and common-area upkeep, and those costs are shared by owners through the association. Dues, special assessments, and any fees tied to the club can change, and older published numbers go out of date quickly, so we do not quote dues here. We will get the current resale package with you.

Nevada requires the HOA resale package to be delivered to a buyer, and a buyer has a five-day cancellation window after receiving it. We read through the budget, reserve study, rules, and any pending assessments with you. Our article Check the HOA Before You Commit explains what to look for.

Buying and selling in Red Rock Country Club with The Perna Group

Because many homes here share similar ages and floor plans, comparable sales are usually available, and the details that separate one home from another are lot position, upgrades, condition, and view.

• We compare recent sales of similar floor plans and lot types in the community, not a Summerlin-wide average.
• We review the HOA documents and the club's membership terms before you commit.
• We check systems that are likely to be aging: roof, air conditioning, water heater, pool equipment, and any solar contract.
• For sellers, we plan photography and marketing around the golf, the views, and the lifestyle, and we gather the association documents early.