Why Centennial Hills?
I've been helping buyers and sellers in Northwest Las Vegas since 2014, and Centennial Hills is one of my favorite areas to work. It sits in the far northwest corner of the city, with the Spring Mountains to the west, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument to the north, and Summerlin to the south. Lone Mountain is right in the middle of it. Most homes here fall in the 89131, 89149, and 89143 ZIP codes. What my clients like most is that it feels like its own small town. You get newer homes, big parks, a hospital, and a library close by, with open desert and mountain views all around. You're still only about 25 minutes from the Strip when you want it.
Neighborhoods & Homes
"Centennial Hills" covers a big area, so it includes a lot of different neighborhoods. You'll find starter single-family homes and townhomes, larger two-story family homes, and custom homes on bigger lots, some with no HOA. Many communities were built from the late 1990s through the 2000s, and new construction keeps going further north and west, including nearby Skye Canyon and Providence. Because the area is so spread out, two homes a mile apart can have very different HOAs, lot sizes, and school zones. That's where it helps to have someone who knows these streets. For current prices and how fast homes are selling, check my Las Vegas Market Stats page.
Parks & Things to Do
- Centennial Hills Park (7207 N. Buffalo Dr.) is a 120-acre regional park with a dog park, pickleball and sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, water play areas, an all-abilities playground, walking paths, and an amphitheater with grass seating for more than 3,000.
- Centennial Hills Library (6711 N. Buffalo Dr.) sits next to the park and has study rooms, homework help, storytimes, and 3D printing workshops.
- Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs has ponds, shaded lawns, and historic ranch buildings.
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument has desert hikes where Ice Age fossils were found.
- Lone Mountain has hiking trails and some of the best sunset views in the valley.
Getting Around
Centennial Hills is built around the interchange of US-95 and the 215 Beltway, called the Centennial Bowl. That gives you direct freeway access to downtown, the Strip, Summerlin, and the airport. Centennial Hills Hospital on Durango Drive serves the area, and you'll find plenty of grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping along the main roads.
Schools
Centennial Hills is in the Clark County School District. High schools that serve the area include Centennial, Arbor View, and Shadow Ridge. School zones are assigned by exact address and change from time to time, so I always recommend checking the zoned schools for that address with CCSD before you make an offer. I'm happy to help you do that.
Working with Donald
I'm Donald Bakewell, a REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group (NV license S.0178878), and Northwest Las Vegas is my home turf. Whether you're buying your first home in Centennial Hills or selling the one you've loved for years, I'll go to work for you on day ONE.
Also exploring nearby? See Skye Canyon, Providence, and Aliante.
Contact me today. I'd love to show you around Centennial Hills.
Centennial Hills FAQ
What ZIP codes are in Centennial Hills? Most of Centennial Hills is in 89131 and 89149, with parts in 89143.
Is Centennial Hills part of the City of Las Vegas? Much of it is, but some pockets are unincorporated Clark County, so I check that for every home.
How far is Centennial Hills from the Strip? It's about 25 minutes by US-95 or the 215.