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— RHODES RANCH GOLF CLUB
A lovely guard-gated public golf course community, the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club spreads across more than 1,500 acres in the southwest area of Las Vegas. With homes from five different builders, homeowners find terrific value with the security of live guards and access to a fine golf course at a great price. Masterfully designed by legendary architect Ted Robinson, the 6,909-yard golf course offers a multitude of water features, varying elevations, stunning city and mountain views and gently rolling fairways sprawling across 162 acres. In addition, the Rhodes Ranch Gold Club offers a clubhouse for residents with space for private events, a golf shop and dining at the Ranch House Grille.
— SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUB AT LAKE LAS VEGAS
Around the shores of the 320-acre manmade Lake Las Vegas, the SouthShore Golf Club is the crown jewel of master-planned communities in the middle of a 2,245-acre private canyon. The unique development is surrounded by a terraced hillside featuring Mediterranean-style homes, resort villas and custom-build lots that sit along a private Jack Nicklaus–designed course with 7,000 yards of dramatic elevations, spacious fairways and intriguing features. Residents enjoy incredible views and access to The Lake Club, which offers amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center and facilities for private events, as well as proximity to the area’s luxury hotels, an exclusive shopping center and a private yacht club and marina.
— SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
Just west of I-15 in the southern foothills of Las Vegas, Southern Highlands is a beautiful 2,300-acre residential community built around a 230-acre Robert Trent Jones–designed 18-hole private championship golf course. Boasting more than 50 acres of diverse parks, biking and hiking paths, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, volleyball courts, lakes and waterfront shopping and restaurants, Southern Highlands has something for everyone. With more than 20 communities, Southern Highlands offers single-family homes in The Villages while The Estates offers custom home sites on up to two acres along the golf course with sensational city and golf course views. Beyond excellent golfing, the Southern Highlands Gold Club offers residents a 13,000-square-foot Tuscan-inspired spa, a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, a lap pool and children’s pool and lighted tennis courts.
— SPANISH TRAIL COUNTRY CLUB
One of the first true private communities in Las Vegas, Spanish Trail Country Club opened in 1984 and spreads across more than 640 acres in the southwest portion of Las Vegas. The lush, guard-gated development has 27 holes on three Robert Trent Jones Jr.–designed courses (Sunrise, Lakes and Canyon), which are loaded with gorgeous fairways views and waterscapes amid a variety of residences. The community also offers a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers an array of amenities that include a fitness facility, two aquatic centers, 12 lighted tennis courts and several events space as well as a gourmet kitchen with specialty menus that deliver the taste of the country club lifestyle.
— STALLION MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
A moderately priced guard-gated community of single-family homes and condominiums, Stallion Mountain sits on the southeast edge of Las Vegas near Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. The semiprivate community features both family and age-restricted neighborhoods that surround the Stallion Mountain Golf Club, which offers 18 holes on 7,351 yards designed by PGA Tour legend Jim Colbert and architect Jeff Brauer. The full-service 38,000-square-foot clubhouse offers great food and spirits as well as space for private events.
While golf course community living isn’t for everyone, it provides an elegant and peaceful environment for living and enjoying the many advantages of living on the greens.
THE LAW AND AGE-RESTRICTED COMMUNITIES
In your search, you will find many variations of age-restricted communities. Some are 55-and-over, some 62-and-over and others 65-and-over. Each community has its own specific guidelines, but the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the Housing for Older Persons Act states that these communities must include at least one person who is 55 or older in at least 80 percent of the occupied homes, and persons under age 19 cannot be permanent residents to be considered “age-qualified.” Still, one spouse can be under the required age, and that is fine. On the other hand, some communities are “age-targeted,” but not considered age-restrictive, so younger couples with kids are permitted to live there, which is fine for many seniors.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
In researching locations and community amenities, consider some aspects not necessarily mentioned in the brochures.
While most 55-and-over communities usually are populated with younger seniors, many of which are not retired and continue to work, as a community ages so do the residents, which results in a larger mixture of ages. Independent, assisted living and continuing care communities appeal more to older seniors and often require residents to be 60-and-over, and they generally have apartment-style homes. Your decision on the type of community really depends on your personal situation so consider your health and financial status among other factors then enjoy living the golden years.
SENIOR CITIZENS PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE PROGRAM
Nevada offers a Senior Citizen Tax Assistance/Rental Rebate program to persons 62 years of age or older whose annual household income was $28,677 (plus or minus an adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index) or less during the preceding calendar year. The total income amount will be adjusted each year by the state of Nevada’s Department of Taxation.
A lovely guard-gated public golf course community, the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club spreads across more than 1,500 acres in the southwest area of Las Vegas. With homes from five different builders, homeowners find terrific value with the security of live guards and access to a fine golf course at a great price. Masterfully designed by legendary architect Ted Robinson, the 6,909-yard golf course offers a multitude of water features, varying elevations, stunning city and mountain views and gently rolling fairways sprawling across 162 acres. In addition, the Rhodes Ranch Gold Club offers a clubhouse for residents with space for private events, a golf shop and dining at the Ranch House Grille.
— SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUB AT LAKE LAS VEGAS
Around the shores of the 320-acre manmade Lake Las Vegas, the SouthShore Golf Club is the crown jewel of master-planned communities in the middle of a 2,245-acre private canyon. The unique development is surrounded by a terraced hillside featuring Mediterranean-style homes, resort villas and custom-build lots that sit along a private Jack Nicklaus–designed course with 7,000 yards of dramatic elevations, spacious fairways and intriguing features. Residents enjoy incredible views and access to The Lake Club, which offers amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center and facilities for private events, as well as proximity to the area’s luxury hotels, an exclusive shopping center and a private yacht club and marina.
— SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
Just west of I-15 in the southern foothills of Las Vegas, Southern Highlands is a beautiful 2,300-acre residential community built around a 230-acre Robert Trent Jones–designed 18-hole private championship golf course. Boasting more than 50 acres of diverse parks, biking and hiking paths, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, volleyball courts, lakes and waterfront shopping and restaurants, Southern Highlands has something for everyone. With more than 20 communities, Southern Highlands offers single-family homes in The Villages while The Estates offers custom home sites on up to two acres along the golf course with sensational city and golf course views. Beyond excellent golfing, the Southern Highlands Gold Club offers residents a 13,000-square-foot Tuscan-inspired spa, a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, a lap pool and children’s pool and lighted tennis courts.
— SPANISH TRAIL COUNTRY CLUB
One of the first true private communities in Las Vegas, Spanish Trail Country Club opened in 1984 and spreads across more than 640 acres in the southwest portion of Las Vegas. The lush, guard-gated development has 27 holes on three Robert Trent Jones Jr.–designed courses (Sunrise, Lakes and Canyon), which are loaded with gorgeous fairways views and waterscapes amid a variety of residences. The community also offers a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers an array of amenities that include a fitness facility, two aquatic centers, 12 lighted tennis courts and several events space as well as a gourmet kitchen with specialty menus that deliver the taste of the country club lifestyle.
— STALLION MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
A moderately priced guard-gated community of single-family homes and condominiums, Stallion Mountain sits on the southeast edge of Las Vegas near Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. The semiprivate community features both family and age-restricted neighborhoods that surround the Stallion Mountain Golf Club, which offers 18 holes on 7,351 yards designed by PGA Tour legend Jim Colbert and architect Jeff Brauer. The full-service 38,000-square-foot clubhouse offers great food and spirits as well as space for private events.
While golf course community living isn’t for everyone, it provides an elegant and peaceful environment for living and enjoying the many advantages of living on the greens.
THE LAW AND AGE-RESTRICTED COMMUNITIES
In your search, you will find many variations of age-restricted communities. Some are 55-and-over, some 62-and-over and others 65-and-over. Each community has its own specific guidelines, but the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the Housing for Older Persons Act states that these communities must include at least one person who is 55 or older in at least 80 percent of the occupied homes, and persons under age 19 cannot be permanent residents to be considered “age-qualified.” Still, one spouse can be under the required age, and that is fine. On the other hand, some communities are “age-targeted,” but not considered age-restrictive, so younger couples with kids are permitted to live there, which is fine for many seniors.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
In researching locations and community amenities, consider some aspects not necessarily mentioned in the brochures.
- What are the neighbors like? Talk to them. Are they year-round or part-time residents? Would you want to have over for dinner? Do you have similar interests?
- Is the developer solid financially and able to sustain the community should homeowners start to default? Do they have the resources to resolve structural issues if they occur? Ask for a copy of their budget and profit-and-loss statement, which should be readily available from the home owners association (HOA).
- Is there a reserve or “sinking” fund for maintenance for things like roof repair, air conditioning replacement and such. It usually is a line item on the HOA budget.
- Learn who owns any land adjacent to the community and what development plans might be to avoid living near something undesirable.
- What are the community rules? Some don’t allow flags of any kind, some prohibit RV parking, some have limited exterior colors or prohibit backyard accessories (e.g., swing sets for visiting grandchildren). Check out these details in a copy of the HOA bylaws.
- Home-style selection varies; find out if there are single homes, condos, apartments, villas, townhomes or duplexes.
While most 55-and-over communities usually are populated with younger seniors, many of which are not retired and continue to work, as a community ages so do the residents, which results in a larger mixture of ages. Independent, assisted living and continuing care communities appeal more to older seniors and often require residents to be 60-and-over, and they generally have apartment-style homes. Your decision on the type of community really depends on your personal situation so consider your health and financial status among other factors then enjoy living the golden years.
SENIOR CITIZENS PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE PROGRAM
Nevada offers a Senior Citizen Tax Assistance/Rental Rebate program to persons 62 years of age or older whose annual household income was $28,677 (plus or minus an adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index) or less during the preceding calendar year. The total income amount will be adjusted each year by the state of Nevada’s Department of Taxation.
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