1141 Christian Rd is a rare opportunity to own a Hillside View Lot in the Mission Hills Community of Henderson. One of the last Rural Estates communities left that offers country-style living but with a short commute to Lake Mead & the Las Vegas Strip.
Mission Hills is a well-kept secret for many visitors to the LV area, but well known to the locals as a sought-after location to live and enjoy the outdoors of the McCullough Hills. This recreational area features hiking, biking & off-road trails just a few minutes down the street from the Christian road location.
This location offers some of the best elevated views that lead all the way back over to the downtown and LV Strip. Picturesque views of the Sloan Mountain range as the backdrop of this Lot location & many Multi-Million dollar custom homes nearby.
This Lot is already graded to a higher elevation to take advantage of views & the privacy of the Sloan range to be your rear yard. Recorded Final Map Survey exists. Water/Gas/Sewer at Curb, Geotech report available to support completed grading work.
$750,000
Mission Hills Real Estate
Mission Hills is a beautiful upscale community at the south-east end of Henderson, Nevada, close to historic Boulder City. The intimate neighborhood, removed from the big-city bustle but still extremely accessible, is home to over 7,200 people.
Rated among the top neighborhoods to live and raise a family in Henderson, with high marks for diversity and attractiveness to young professionals, this community offers an upscale and private suburban feel. Most residents own their own homes, from custom hillside mansions to luxury condominiums. The homes in this area are mostly Rural Estates properties with no HOAs.
Mission Hills Community
Despite the privacy and quiet, remote atmosphere of Mission Hills, close proximity to both the I-515 and I-215 freeways provides quick access to all corners of the Las Vegas Valley. Whether you want to go to Green Valley, Summerlin, North Las Vegas or the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, you’ll get there in no time with the fast-moving freeway system.
Even the majestic Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston on the far side of the valley are easy to get to. But you also have a wealth of enticing adventures closer to home, from the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the historic Hoover Dam and Clark County Wetlands Park, as well as countless other natural getaways and an abundance of parks.
Mission Hills Recreation
The gorgeous custom homes and rural hillside estates in Mission Hills are perfectly suited to an area full of parks and trails for hiking, biking, exploring and playing. Many of these stunning houses come equipped with RV parking for your RV, ATV, boat or other recreational toys, so you can take advantage of outdoor desert activities like off-road three-wheeling or four-wheeling. And the nearby Lake Mead is a perfect place for a lovely weekend day trip, where you can enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing or other water activities.
The Off Road Vehicle Park by Loki Loop Trail at the foot of College Drive gives ample opportunity for playing around with your ATV. And the McCullough Hills Trailhead on Mission Drive gives easy access to a local treasure, the 8-mile McCullough Hills Trail. This multi-purpose hiking path winds through the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area to Anthem, offering unmatched views of Henderson’s mountains to the east, Red Rock Canyon to the west, and the sparkling beauty of Las Vegas lights.
Equally close is the Equestrian Park South and Trailhead, featuring equestrian arena, dog park, picnic areas and both paved and unpaved trails. This connects to the River Mountains Loop Trail, an ambitious 34-mile outdoor recreation gem offering scenic views, plentiful wildlife, and the Mojave Desert’s vast beauty. Suitable for riding bikes or horses, as well as hiking or walking your dog, this impressive trail connects the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Henderson, Boulder City and other parts of the Las Vegas Valley.
Mission Hills Parks
Local parks offer substantial amenities as well. The 22-acre Mission Hills Park is built for family fun with basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, ball field, multi-purpose fields, playground, splash pad, picnic shelters and barbecues. O’Callaghan Park has basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, a ball field, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and dog park. And don’t miss the spacious Hidden Falls Park & Amargosa Trailhead featuring basketball court, skate park, dog park, barbecues, picnic shelters, splash pad, walking trails and more.
Just a few minutes north, the large Heritage Park has multi-purpose fields, amphitheater, outdoor classrooms, dog park, splash pad, play area, and picnic shelters. Countless smaller neighborhood parks and the Union Pacific Trailhead give even more opportunity for playing, exploring and exercise.
Mission Hills Amenities
When you’re in the mood for culture instead of nature, you have lots of options. Only minutes from Boulder City, you can escape the grind in favor of a leisurely stroll through small-town antique shops and art galleries. You can also spend the afternoon riding the rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, discovering the area’s historical significance at the Hoover Dam Museum, or exploring the world-famous Hoover Dam itself.
Of course, you could always head north instead of south on the I-515. In less than half an hour, you’ll find yourself in downtown Las Vegas, home to countless museums, tourist attractions, world-class entertainment and more. The Mob Museum, The Neon Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum offer educational and entertaining escapes from the norm, all within minutes from each other.
Mission Hills Golfing
If golf is more your style, you’ll find plenty of top-notch courses close to your door, including the regal mountain-backed Cascata to the east, a par-72 course featuring stunning vistas at every turn, lush fairways, lakes, streams and a 3,600-foot peak at Red Mountain. The 37,000 square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse delivers Old World ambiance combined with unassuming luxury, and the dining room offers a diverse appetizing menu for every taste.
To the west you’ll find DragonRidge Country Club, a breathtaking 18-hole championship golf course recently awarded Best Private Golf Course in southern Nevada and voted by locals as one of the best places to get married in Las Vegas. The impressive clubhouse and event facility is surrounded by more than 170 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Las Vegas skyline. Two popular restaurants with eclectic seasonal menus feature both elegant and casual cuisine, with indoor and outdoor lounge areas, while the main ballroom and party venues boast some of the best city views in the valley.
Just a few minutes further down the road is the Desert Willow Golf Course, the most challenging executive course in Southern Nevada. The award-winning family-friendly par-60 course offers a satisfying challenge for players of all skill levels. Carved out of the Black Mountain foothills, the 18-hole course features 3,811 yards of hilly terrain, demanding sand traps, water and undulating greens.
Mission Hills Shopping and Dining
There’s lots of opportunity for shopping and dining in the community, or you can take a short drive to historic downtown Henderson, the Boulder Highway strip, Gibson Springs or Green Valley. Practically any type of store or cuisine is within a 15-minute drive, which is exceptionally noteworthy considering all the recreational opportunities on your doorstep. Mission Hills is inarguably the best of both worlds.
Mission Hills Schooling
Public schools in the community consistently perform above average. They include Andrew Mitchell Elementary School, Martha P King Elementary School, J Marlan Walker Elementary School, Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School, Elton M Garrett Junior High School, Boulder City High School and Foothill High School.
Top-rated private and charter schools in the area include Signature Preparatory, Pinecrest Academy – Horizon, Lake Mead Christian Academy, Black Mountain Christian School, Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas – Eastgate, Achievement Academy and Foothills Montessori School. For higher education, Nevada State College is located in Mission Hills, while the College of Southern Nevada (South) is just on the other side of the highway.
If you want a highly-rated living experience with privacy as well as accessibility to amenities of all types, suitable for families and professionals, look no further than Mission Hills.
