The Preserve at the Former Badlands Golf Course: Construction Updates and a Look Ahead

Updated October 21, 2026

Site work is underway at The Preserve, Lennar’s planned residential community on the former Badlands Golf Course property in west Las Vegas. In an October 20 update, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that work began several months earlier, with roads and homesites starting to take shape near Alta Drive and Hualapai Way.

Lennar continues to advertise the community as “Coming 2028.” Its current website describes a mix of single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes, with planned recreation amenities. That anticipated opening gives buyers a timeframe to follow as the builder releases more information. It does not establish a completion date for the entire development.

As a Las Vegas native working with buyers and sellers in Summerlin and the surrounding west valley, I look at this project through the decisions my clients may be considering. Some will be interested in a new home here. Others own nearby and want to understand how the plans relate to their property and future sale.

Both conversations begin with the current plans and the details of the individual home.

A Brief History of Badlands

Badlands Golf Club opened in 1995 and closed in December 2016. Its redevelopment became the subject of a lengthy disagreement over land use, followed by litigation between the former ownership group and the City of Las Vegas.

The framework for a settlement emerged in late 2024. It involved the city purchasing the property for $636 million and selling it to Lennar for $350 million. Those figures describe the purchase-and-resale structure; the city separately identified its settlement payment as $286 million.

On February 19, 2025, the City Council approved land-use entitlements for housing on the site. In March, the city announced a resolution of its longstanding dispute with the former owners and the property’s subsequent purchase by Lennar.

Lennar later introduced The Preserve name and its anticipated 2028 arrival. The approved housing plan has been reported as approximately 1,480 residences on roughly 250 acres.

Where The Preserve Stands Today

The latest construction reporting confirms that the project has moved into site preparation. Work on the ground should be understood separately from finished homes, model openings, or homes available for purchase.

Lennar’s current marketing describes ten planned home collections. Its website is still being developed: the collection directory currently displays Legacy, a single-family collection marked “Coming Soon.” Buyers should expect further details as individual collections are introduced.

The published Legacy description includes Lennar’s Next Gen® design, with a private suite featuring its own entrance, living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and bathroom. At the time of this update, that collection’s page displays no available homes or buildable floor plans and does not publish a starting price.

A separate property-tax dispute involving the former developer and Clark County also appeared in reporting earlier this year. That reporting concerns a tax-refund case, distinct from the city’s announced 2025 settlement and Lennar’s current development activity.

The Location and Planned Community Amenities

The Preserve occupies the former golf-course property around Queensridge, near the established shopping and dining destinations of Tivoli Village, Boca Park, and Suncoast. Lennar also highlights access to Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Canyon.

For buyers exploring the Summerlin area, this is a location worth understanding on its own terms. The Preserve has its own development plans; proximity to Summerlin does not establish that a property belongs to the Summerlin master plan.

Lennar’s published amenity list includes a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, gated access, splash park, play area, and basketball and pickleball courts. These remain planned features, with availability and timing to be confirmed as development progresses.

When evaluating a future purchase, I would want to understand which amenities will be available when you move in, how they will be managed, and the associated community fees. Those details help us build a clear picture of everyday ownership.

What Prospective Buyers Can Explore Now

The Preserve may interest buyers who want new construction in this part of the west valley. As floor plans and homesites become available, we can evaluate how the choices fit your priorities.

For example, a private suite may be useful for a multigenerational household. We would still want to examine its layout, access, and relationship to the main living spaces. A floor plan works best when it accommodates the people who will actually use it.

The same attention applies to the homesite. Orientation, surrounding buildings, outdoor space, and the location of community amenities all help shape the experience of a home. A rendering introduces the design; the site plan helps us understand its setting.

If your move depends on selling another property, the builder’s release and construction schedules will also become part of our planning. We can discuss your options now and refine the timeline as firmer information becomes available.

For Queensridge and Nearby Homeowners

Nearby owners have a different set of questions: what is planned closest to their home, how the surrounding area will take shape, and how to explain the development when preparing to sell.

I would begin with the property’s position relative to the current site plan. Planned homes, landscaping, access points, and recreation areas may be relevant in different ways depending on the address. We can also review the latest available information about construction phases and nearby road work.

There is no sound basis for assigning every nearby home the same future price response. A useful valuation considers recent comparable sales alongside the home’s condition, improvements, lot, views, and setting.

For a seller, accurate information about The Preserve can help answer buyer questions. We should clearly identify what has been published, what is planned, and which details are still being released.

Planning Your Next Move Near The Preserve

The Preserve is progressing, and more information will become available as Lennar introduces its homes and community features. For now, the confirmed picture includes active site work, an anticipated 2028 opening, and a planned range of housing choices.

My 30 years in public service, including my time with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and retirement as a Battalion Chief, shaped my approach to gathering information and explaining decisions clearly. In real estate, that means helping you understand how a development relates to the home you may buy or the property you already own.

If you are interested in The Preserve, considering a nearby resale home, or planning to sell in Queensridge or the surrounding Summerlin area, contact me to discuss your property and timing.

Eida Fujii | SERHANT.
702-480-9621 | [email protected]