From the Original Queensridge Development to The Preserve: A Community Enters a New Chapter
Construction Update | November 2026
Construction is underway at the former Badlands Golf Course in west Las Vegas. Lennar has begun preparing the approximately 250-acre property for The Preserve, a residential development planned for up to 1,480 homes. Roads and homesites are beginning to take shape near Alta Drive and Hualapai Way, marking the first visible stages of a project that has been the subject of years of discussion, opposition and litigation.
For Queensridge homeowners, the development brings changes to a familiar landscape. For prospective buyers, it introduces new residential opportunities within an established part of the Las Vegas Valley.
Queensridge Realty has a particular connection to this story. Our founder and owner, Dino Satallante, was among the first and primary real estate agents selling homes in Queensridge during the community’s original development. His longstanding ties to the neighborhood, and his appreciation for the community, inspired him to name his brokerage Queensridge Realty.
Having been connected to Queensridge since its early years, we recognize the significance of the changes now underway.
Queensridge’s History: From a New Development to an Established Neighborhood
Queensridge began taking shape in the late 1990s, during a period of substantial residential growth in west Las Vegas. Developed primarily between 1997 and 2007, the community introduced distinctive architecture, guard-gated neighborhoods, landscaped streets and homes surrounding the Badlands Golf Course.
Queensridge North and Queensridge South developed their own residential identities, connected by the architectural character and setting of the larger community.
For Dino Satallante, Queensridge was a community he helped introduce to homebuyers during its development. His work selling homes there established relationships and familiarity with the neighborhood that continued long after the original homes were completed.
That history remains part of Queensridge Realty’s identity today.
The community has also changed considerably since those early years. Mature trees and landscaping have become established, surrounding commercial areas have expanded, and the west Las Vegas residential market has grown around it.
Throughout those changes, Queensridge has remained a recognizable neighborhood with an architectural style and residential setting that distinguish it from many newer developments.
The former Badlands Golf Course was an important part of that setting.
The Badlands Golf Course and the Years of Redevelopment Uncertainty
The 27-hole Badlands Golf Course occupied land running through and alongside portions of Queensridge. Its fairways provided open views for neighboring properties and contributed to the landscaped environment associated with the community’s original development.
In 2015, the golf course property was purchased by developer EHB Companies, led by Yohan Lowie. Badlands closed in 2016, and proposals to redevelop the property for residential use followed.
The proposed changes generated considerable opposition from surrounding homeowners, particularly over development density, land use and the effect on existing residential properties.
The dispute eventually became a lengthy legal battle involving the property owners and the City of Las Vegas.
In late 2024, the City Council approved a settlement framework that would resolve the remaining litigation. The city subsequently acquired the property for approximately $636 million and sold it to Lennar for $350 million. Those transactions closed in March 2025.
The agreement cleared the way for a new residential development, although it did not erase the concerns that had shaped the preceding years.
For some homeowners, the former golf course represented a landscape and residential setting they had enjoyed for decades. Others were focused on obtaining clarity about how the privately owned property would eventually be used.
Both are part of Queensridge’s history.
With Lennar now beginning construction, attention is shifting toward the approved plans and how the new community will take shape.
What Is Planned for The Preserve at Queensridge?
Lennar’s development is planned to accommodate approximately 1,480 residences across the former golf course property.
The residential plan includes a combination of detached single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums, introducing several housing options within the development.
Lennar has promoted The Preserve as a community with multiple residential collections and amenities that include a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center and recreational facilities.
The builder’s current marketing materials identify ten planned residential collections, although the detailed sales offerings have not all been released.
The Preserve’s location places it near established shopping and dining destinations, including Tivoli Village and Boca Park, with access to Downtown Summerlin and other west Las Vegas amenities.
Lennar’s website currently advertises a 2028 arrival. That remains a projected timeline rather than a confirmed completion date for every residential collection.
As of November 2026, pricing and complete floor plan information have not been publicly released for the overall development.
The distinction between approved plans and available homes is important. The Preserve is now moving through its initial construction stages, but buyers will need additional information before they can fully evaluate individual properties.
What Construction Means for Existing Queensridge Homeowners
The Preserve will introduce new homes and infrastructure to land that has been largely undeveloped since the golf course closed.
The changes will not affect every Queensridge property in the same way.
Homes directly adjacent to the former fairways may have different considerations than properties located farther inside Queensridge North or Queensridge South.
For homeowners whose properties overlook the former golf course, the placement and height of future residences will be particularly relevant. Homesite boundaries, landscape buffers, roadways and planned open spaces may influence the eventual surroundings of individual properties.
Construction activity is another consideration. Grading, infrastructure installation and homebuilding will take place over time, with activity varying according to the areas being developed.
Residents should also follow information about access roads, traffic circulation and drainage improvements as the project advances.
The approved development plans provide a starting point, but the details of each construction phase will help homeowners understand which changes are likely to occur near their properties.
How Could The Preserve Affect Existing Home Values?
There is no reliable basis for predicting a uniform increase or decrease in Queensridge property values simply because The Preserve is under construction.
Real estate values depend on the characteristics of individual properties, comparable sales, available inventory and buyer demand.
For a home bordering the development, future views and privacy may be important considerations. For another property, the development may have little direct effect on its immediate surroundings.
The introduction of new construction could also influence how prospective buyers compare available homes in the area.
As Lennar releases pricing and floor plans, buyers will have additional options to evaluate alongside existing Queensridge properties. Those comparisons may involve lot sizes, interior layouts, architectural styles, landscaping, amenities and ownership costs.
Established homes have their own characteristics, including mature landscaping, existing improvements and the ability to evaluate the completed property and its surroundings.
The eventual relationship between new construction pricing and existing-home sales will be worth monitoring.
For Queensridge homeowners considering selling, an accurate property valuation should account for current comparable sales and the specific location of the home rather than assumptions about the redevelopment as a whole.
What Buyers Should Consider When Exploring Queensridge and The Preserve
Buyers interested in west Las Vegas will eventually have additional residential choices as The Preserve begins releasing homes.
For those considering new construction, several details will deserve attention once Lennar publishes its residential offerings.
The location of an individual homesite will be important, particularly in a development that occupies the former fairways of a golf course. Buyers should examine the relationship between the property, neighboring homes, planned roads and open space.
Floor plans, lot dimensions, HOA requirements, community amenities and estimated ownership costs will also help determine whether a particular residence meets their needs.
The development’s construction schedule should be considered as well. Purchasing in an early phase of a large residential project may mean that surrounding areas remain under construction after a home is completed.
Buyers evaluating existing Queensridge homes should consider the same geographic details.
A property bordering the former golf course deserves careful review of the approved development plans. Buyers should understand what may eventually be constructed nearby rather than relying on the property’s current surroundings.
For homes located elsewhere in Queensridge, existing neighborhood characteristics, property condition and recent comparable sales may be more relevant to the purchase decision.
Understanding the specific property and its location will provide more useful guidance than general predictions about The Preserve.
What Happens Next at The Preserve?
According to reporting published in October 2026, Lennar began site preparation several months earlier, with initial road and homesite work underway near Alta Drive and Hualapai Way.
The builder has identified a residential collection called Legacy as coming soon, but a complete sales schedule for the broader development has not been announced.
Several developments will be worth following as construction progresses:
- The sequence of residential collections and construction phases.
- Official floor plans, pricing and homesite availability.
- Detailed information about HOA arrangements and community amenities.
- Roadway, landscaping and infrastructure improvements.
- Construction timelines and anticipated home delivery dates.
These details will help homeowners understand the physical changes occurring around Queensridge and give prospective buyers more information about their purchasing options.
We will continue monitoring Lennar’s announcements and relevant development updates as additional information becomes available.
Queensridge’s History Continues
When Dino Satallante began selling homes in Queensridge during its original development, the community was still taking shape. Its streets, residences and landscaping were part of a new residential vision for west Las Vegas.
Today, Queensridge is an established neighborhood with decades of history, and the former Badlands Golf Course is entering another stage of development.
The Preserve will bring new residences to the area and change portions of the landscape that have been familiar to Queensridge homeowners for many years.
The extent of those changes will become clearer as construction advances, residential collections are released and the approved plans take physical form.
For Queensridge Realty, this is a community with which we have maintained a longstanding connection. Our familiarity with its development and residential market continues to inform how we serve buyers and sellers in the neighborhood.
If you own a home in Queensridge, are considering purchasing in the community, or would like to learn more about The Preserve, contact Queensridge Realty. Our team can help you evaluate current real estate opportunities, understand neighborhood-specific considerations and follow the changes taking place.
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