Complete Comparison · All 8 Communities · 2026

Every Las Vegas 55+ Community — Side by Side

Sun City Summerlin, Sun City Anthem, Siena, Trilogy, Del Webb Lake Las Vegas, Solera at Anthem, MacDonald Ranch, and Ardiente — every dimension compared honestly.

Las Vegas has eight distinct 55+ communities across two primary geographies. No single community is best for everyone — the right one depends on your lifestyle priorities, budget, social needs, and tolerance for summer heat. This page runs every dimension side by side so you can find yours without wading through eight separate brochures.

Quick Stats — All 8 Communities

Largest
Sun City Summerlin
Las Vegas (Summerlin)
Homes~7,700
HOA~$230/mo
Price range$350K–$750K
Built1989–2003
GateNo
Best Views
Sun City Anthem
Henderson
Homes~7,100
HOA~$225/mo
Price range$380K–$800K
Built1999–2011
GateNo
Guard Gated
Siena
Las Vegas (Summerlin)
Homes~2,000
HOA~$350/mo
Price range$450K–$900K
Built1999–2006
Gate24/7 guard
Newest / Premium
Trilogy at Summerlin
Las Vegas (Summerlin)
Homes354
HOA~$475/mo
Price range$650K–$1.1M
Built2014–2020
GateYes
Lake Setting
Del Webb Lake Las Vegas
Henderson (east)
HomesVaries by phase
HOA~$300 + ~$75 master
Price range$500K–$900K+
Built2020s ongoing
GateYes
Best Value Henderson
Solera at Anthem
Henderson
Homes~1,700
HOA~$200/mo
Price range$350K–$600K
Built2002–2009
GateNo
Indoor Pool
Sun City MacDonald Ranch
Henderson
Homes~2,000
HOA~$210/mo
Price range$380K–$650K
Built1998–2006
GateNo
Del Webb Gated
Ardiente
North Las Vegas
Homes788
HOA~$220/mo
Price range$320K–$520K
Built2006–2013
GateYes

Cost Comparison

CommunityHOA/moTypical Home PriceProp Tax/mo (est)Insurance/moUtilities/moAll-In/mo15-Yr HOA Total
Ardiente~$220$380K–$520K~$185~$100~$180~$685~$48K
Solera at Anthem~$200$350K–$600K~$215~$105~$190~$710~$44K
MacDonald Ranch~$210$380K–$650K~$230~$110~$195~$745~$46K
Sun City Summerlin~$230$350K–$750K~$255~$125~$175~$785~$51K
Sun City Anthem~$225$380K–$800K~$265~$130~$205~$825~$50K
Siena~$350$450K–$900K~$295~$140~$175~$960~$77K
Del Webb Lake LV~$375*$500K–$900K+~$310~$155~$195~$1,035~$82K
Trilogy Summerlin~$475$650K–$1.1M~$380~$190~$175~$1,220~$104K

*Del Webb Lake LV includes ~$75/mo master-plan assessment in addition to Del Webb HOA. All figures are estimates. 15-yr total assumes 3% annual HOA growth. Green = lowest in category; red = highest.

Amenities Head-to-Head

CommunityRec CentersPoolsGolfClubsCulinaryIndoor PoolSpaGateLake
Sun City Summerlin4Multiple3 courses (sep.)80+NoYesNoNoNo
Sun City Anthem3Multiple2 courses (sep.)70+NoYesNoNoNo
Siena1Pool + spa1 course (sep.)~50NoNoSpa pool24/7 guardLake Siena
Trilogy Summerlin1 (premium)Resort-levelNo on-site~30YesYesYesYesNo
Del Webb Lake LV1Pool + spaNo on-site~40NoNoNoYes320-acre lake
Solera at Anthem11 outdoorNo~35NoNoNoNoNo
MacDonald Ranch1Indoor + outdoorNo on-site~40NoYesNoNoNo
Ardiente11 outdoorNo~25NoNoNoYesNo

Lifestyle Fit at a Glance

CommunitySocial ScaleGolf PriorityHeat ToleranceSecurity PriorityBudgetNew ConstructionViews
Sun City SummerlinLargest (7,700)Best — 3 coursesLower elevation helpsNo gate — open accessBest valueNo (1989–2003)Mountain views some lots
Sun City AnthemLarge (7,100)Strong — Revere (2)Henderson hotterNo gateGood valueNo (1999–2011)Strip panorama (view lots)
SienaMid (2,000)Good — 1 courseSummerlin elevation24/7 guard gatePremiumNo (1999–2006)Lake views (lake lots)
Trilogy SummerlinSmall (354)None on-siteSummerlin elevationGate (not guard)HighestYes (2014–2020)Mountain views some lots
Del Webb Lake LVMidNone on-siteFar east Henderson — hotGatePremiumYes (2020s)Lakefront (lake lots)
Solera at AnthemMid (1,700)None on-siteHenderson heatNo gateLowest HOANo (2002–2009)Varies by lot
MacDonald RanchMid (2,000)None on-siteHenderson heatNo gateGood valueNo (1998–2006)Varies by lot
ArdienteSmall (788)None on-siteN. LV — hottestGateLowest all-inNo (2006–2013)Limited

Find Your Community

Match your priorities to the right community. These aren't hedged recommendations — they're direct calls based on what buyers with each priority profile consistently find works.

If your priority is...

Sun City Summerlin: Best overall value, golf, social infrastructure, club variety
Sun City Anthem: Strip views from your backyard, Revere Golf's two courses, Henderson healthcare
Siena: 24/7 guard gate, Lake Siena view, intimate 2,000-home scale, Tuscan aesthetic
Trilogy Summerlin: Newest construction, culinary center, resort-quality product, don't care about club variety
Del Webb Lake LV: 320-acre lake, lakefront living, resort village setting, newest Henderson option
Solera at Anthem: Lowest HOA in Henderson, Del Webb quality, not a golfer, Henderson location priority
MacDonald Ranch: Henderson + indoor pool for year-round lap swimming, value mid-range
Ardiente: Del Webb gate at the market's lowest all-in cost, North Las Vegas location works

Don't choose based on...

Photos alone — every community photographs beautifully; only a site visit reveals section quality and noise
HOA fee in isolation — $200 for one rec center vs $230 for four is not a close comparison
Assuming Trilogy's high HOA = more amenities — it means better amenities, fewer of them
Siena's prestige without specifically valuing the gate and lake — the premium is real and 15-year cumulative
Anthem without a view lot — interior Henderson homes at Anthem prices are hard to justify vs Summerlin
Del Webb Lake LV without verifying the total HOA — the master-plan assessment surprises buyers
The geography decision comes first: Summerlin (northwest, cooler, Red Rock access) or Henderson (southeast, Strip views, Lake Mead access, stronger healthcare). Most buyers who've spent meaningful time in both report a clear gut preference before they ever tour a specific community. Start with a day in each geography — drive around, have coffee, feel the vibe. That narrows the community list immediately.

All data represents 2026 estimates based on publicly available HOA information, Clark County tax data, and typical market conditions. Verify current HOA fees, assessments, and community details directly before purchase decisions. Not real estate or financial advice.