In-Home Features at Empire
Laundry stays simple at Empire, where every apartment home includes an in-home washer and dryer. That means no trips to a shared facility, no waiting on a neighbor's load to finish, and no scheduling around peak hours. Your full-size appliances sit right inside your apartment home, ready whenever you want them, whether that's Saturday afternoon or Sunday night before Monday morning. It's one of the small conveniences that make life at our Henderson, NV, community feel immediately easier from the day you unpack your first box.
Yes, every apartment home at Empire is equipped with air conditioning to keep interiors comfortable through Nevada summers and warm shoulder seasons. Air conditioning works alongside a smart thermostat, so you can hold a steady temperature from your phone without overworking the system. Energy-efficient performance helps keep summer utility bills in check, since the smart thermostat can optimize cooling cycles based on your schedule. Whether you're coming home from a hike at McCullough Hills Trailhead or escaping a 100-degree afternoon, a cool living room is always waiting inside. At Empire, climate control comes standard in every home.
Every apartment home at Empire includes a private balcony, giving you outdoor space right off your living room. Step outside with a morning coffee, relax with a book at sunset, or take in panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley against the McCullough Mountain Range. Balconies are a standard feature across all 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes at Empire, whether you choose a 1x1A, 1x1B, 2x2C, 2x2D, 3x2E, or the Carriage layout with attached garage. Outdoor access is built into the design, not reserved for select homes.
Walk-in closets come standard in every 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment home at Empire, offering generous room for a full wardrobe plus seasonal storage. Roomy closet layouts make it easier to organize without overflow, whether you're managing dress shoes, outerwear, or gear for outdoor excursions into Sloan Canyon or McCullough Hills. Pair walk-in closet space with additional in-home storage throughout, and unpacking feels a lot less cramped. At Empire, built-in storage keeps the rest of your apartment home feeling open and uncluttered.
Yes, Empire's apartment homes are built with energy efficiency in mind. Every home features Energy Star-rated stainless steel appliances and a smart thermostat that learns your schedule and optimizes temperature settings throughout the day. Voice- and app-activated lighting lets you shut off forgotten lights from your phone, and the community's on-site recycling center makes sustainable habits simple to maintain. Together, these features can meaningfully reduce monthly utility costs while keeping your carbon footprint smaller than that of a typical Henderson apartment community.
Yes, smart home technology is built into every apartment home at Empire. The community's smart home system includes a video doorbell, voice- and app-activated lights, and a smart thermostat for energy management, all controllable from your smartphone. See who's at the door before answering, adjust the living room lights from the couch, or pre-cool the apartment home on your way back from a workout. Smart tech is a standard feature in 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes at Empire, not an upgrade package.
Empire Community Amenities
A resort swimming pool with a splash pad and poolside cabanas anchors the outdoor amenities at Empire, paired with a separate lap pool for focused cardio sessions and a steam room for winding down afterward. The resort pool invites slow afternoons with plenty of shaded seating, while the lap pool gives committed swimmers dedicated lane space without interruption. Cabanas make outdoor gatherings comfortable, and the splash pad keeps everyone entertained during peak summer months. At Empire, the pool deck works as hard as the gym does.
Whether you prefer an early morning workout or an outdoor session at sunset, Empire's fitness lineup gives you a full range of options. Our fitness studio is fully equipped and comes stocked with complimentary water bottles and towels, so a workout never requires an extra trip back to the apartment home mid-session. For anyone who prefers training outdoors, Empire features an outdoor circuit training course that takes strength and cardio into the open desert air. After a session, unwind in the dedicated on-site steam room. For current fitness studio hours and equipment specifics, contact our leasing team. Between the indoor fitness studio, the outdoor course, and the steam room, Empire covers more fitness ground than a typical Henderson apartment community.
A dedicated business center sits inside Empire's two-story resident clubhouse, giving you a quiet place for focused work, printing, or scheduled calls without leaving the community. The setup is ideal for remote work days, weekend project sessions, or a quick pivot when the home office isn't cutting it. Pair the business center with premium coffee from the clubhouse lounge and on-site WiFi, and everything you need for a productive afternoon is steps from your apartment home. It's one more way Empire extends daily convenience beyond the four walls of your home.
Step inside Empire's two-story resident clubhouse and you'll find a hub designed for both productivity and relaxation. Premium coffee is ready to start your morning, a gaming lounge invites evening hangouts, and a high-definition indoor theater hosts movie nights without anyone leaving the community. A business center and gift wrapping station round out the indoor spaces. Outside, the outdoor game courtyard, hammock garden, BBQ areas, and outdoor fireplace extend the clubhouse energy into the open desert air. The clubhouse gives life at Empire a real sense of community without requiring you to leave home.
Outdoor BBQ grill stations give you room to host friends or throw together a weeknight dinner without tying up your kitchen. Multiple BBQ areas sit alongside Empire's hammock garden, outdoor game courtyard, and outdoor fireplace, creating a cluster of outdoor spaces for grilling, gathering, and stretching out. Whether you're firing up ribs on a Saturday or just grabbing a quick grill-out after work, the setup keeps outdoor cooking simple. These grill areas are a go-to for building impromptu weekend gatherings at Empire.
Pet Policies at Empire
Yes, Empire is pet-friendly and welcomes a maximum of 3 pets per apartment home, dogs and cats alike, with a 50 lb weight limit per pet. A $400 one-time, non-refundable pet fee is charged per pet, and monthly pet rent is $35 per pet. No pet deposit is required. Certain breed restrictions apply for community safety. For the current list of restricted breeds, please contact the Empire leasing team before applying. All pets must pass Pet Screening before move-in, and qualified assistance animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. For pet perks, Empire includes an on-site dog park with a dedicated washing station, making it easy for your furry friends to run off energy and clean up afterward without extra trips across town. The result is a pet-friendly community that takes pet convenience seriously from leash to lather.
Services and Location
Covered parking options at Empire include both carports and private garages, giving you flexibility in how you protect your vehicle from the Nevada sun. For prospects who want even more, our Carriage apartment home adds an attached private garage to a 1 bedroom layout, an unusual feature for an apartment community in Henderson and one of the premium offerings at Empire. Pair any parking option with on-site EV charging stations and the Envoy Tesla On Demand car-sharing program, and Empire covers more parking needs than most nearby communities. Contact the leasing team for current parking pricing and availability.
Empire offers 24-hour emergency maintenance through a dedicated on-site team, so help is always available when it matters most. Routine maintenance requests can be submitted online through the Resident Portal, making it easy to report a leaky faucet or a broken appliance without phone tag. Emergency situations like water leaks or lockouts get faster response thanks to maintenance already on-site. Whether it's a late-night lockout or a Sunday-morning plumbing issue, the 24-hour team is ready. Between the on-site support and the online request system, life at Empire stays smooth even when something breaks.
When rent is due at Empire, you pay online through an online resident portal in a few clicks. Log in, select your preferred payment method, and schedule a one-time payment or set up recurring autopay for a set-it-and-forget-it approach. The portal also handles maintenance requests, lease documents, and communication with the leasing team, making it a single hub for everything property-related. No checks to mail, no drop-box runs, no late-night reminders. It's a secure online tool you can use from anywhere, anytime.
Sustainable habits are easy to maintain at Empire thanks to an on-site recycling center where bottles, paper, and cardboard can be dropped off conveniently. Trash services complement the recycling setup, keeping common areas and walkways tidy across the community. At a community of 536 apartment homes, a dedicated recycling center plays a real role in keeping shared spaces clean and clutter-free. The setup fits right into the rhythm of daily life, making it straightforward to reduce waste without extra effort. For specifics on trash pickup schedules and bin locations, contact the Empire leasing team.
Approximately 7 miles of driving separate Empire from Touro University Nevada, with a typical drive time of about 12 minutes depending on traffic. The most direct route runs along St. Rose Pkwy and I-215 (Las Vegas Beltway), which sits just 1.5 miles from Empire. That makes Empire one of the most convenient Henderson apartment options for anyone commuting to Touro, particularly to its College of Osteopathic Medicine or School of Health Sciences. Beyond Touro, the area includes Roseman University of Health Sciences (~7 miles) and St. Rose Dominican Hospital campuses (1.5 miles), rounding out a strong healthcare and medical education corridor near the community. For those who prefer not to drive every day, Empire's Envoy Tesla On Demand car sharing and complimentary bike share offer practical alternatives. The commute stays short whether you drive, carpool, or catch a ride.
For anyone connected to UNLV, Empire offers a convenient drive of about 8.3 miles, typically 14 minutes via I-215 and I-15. The route is straightforward: jump on I-215 from St. Rose Pkwy (about 1.5 miles from Empire), head north, and transition toward UNLV's Maryland Parkway campus. UNLV's proximity makes Empire a strong option for daily commuting, weekend campus events, or exploring the UNLV Arboretum about 9 miles away. For those who prefer not to drive, RTC bus stops along St. Rose Pkwy connect to routes across the Valley. Other nearby higher education options include Nevada State College and College of Southern Nevada, both around 9.5 miles from Empire. Between quick freeway access, transit options, and multiple nearby colleges, Empire sits in a convenient spot for anyone connected to higher education in the Las Vegas Valley.
St. Rose Dominican Hospital's Rose de Lima and San Martín campuses both sit about 5 miles from Empire, reachable in about 10 minutes by car via the I-215 corridor. Henderson Hospital (Intermountain Health) is also approximately 5 miles away, and the St. Rose Dominican system's Siena campus offers another nearby option in the Henderson area. The route to each hospital runs off St. Rose Pkwy, close to Empire's front door. For medical professionals, the surrounding healthcare corridor is a major draw, connecting Roseman University of Health Sciences, Touro University Nevada, and the St. Rose Dominican system within roughly a 10-mile radius. Whether you're heading to a morning shift, a specialist appointment, or a loved one's recovery, the drive stays short from Empire.
I-215 (the Las Vegas Beltway) sits approximately 1.5 miles from Empire, making for a 3 to 4-minute drive from the community entrance to the freeway on-ramp. From I-215, you can reach I-15 in about 8 miles, the Las Vegas Strip in roughly 12 miles, and Harry Reid International Airport in 8.1 miles. That connectivity gives you straightforward access to employment centers across the Valley without sitting in surface-street traffic. Downtown Henderson and the Green Valley area are both under 15 minutes away. For anyone commuting regularly or traveling frequently, Empire's location puts the Valley's main arteries within easy reach.
Transit options near Empire include RTC bus stops along the St. Rose Parkway corridor, approximately 0.5 to 1 mile from the community, giving bus riders access to routes across Henderson and into central Las Vegas. Beyond the RTC network, the Las Vegas Monorail's MGM Grand station is about 10.2 miles away for trips along the Strip. Harry Reid International Airport sits 8.1 miles from Empire, about 12 minutes by car. Freeway access via I-215 (1.5 miles) connects to I-15 and beyond. For shorter trips, Empire's Envoy Tesla On Demand car-sharing program and complimentary bicycle share offer car-free alternatives that make running local errands easy. Whether you commute downtown, fly monthly, or just want the option to leave the car behind, Empire gives you room to choose.
The St. Rose Parkway dining scene near Empire puts dozens of restaurants within easy reach, most within about one mile of the community. Rustic House (American and oyster bar), CRAFTkitchen (farm-to-table brunch), Grill Nine (upscale American and steakhouse), Lexie's Bistro (French and American), Keke's Breakfast Cafe, and Mahanakon Thai all sit within a short drive or bike ride. For Italian, Romano Mercato Italiano is roughly a mile away, and Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana is about two miles out. Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ is approximately three miles away in Green Valley Ranch. For a bigger night out, The District at Green Valley Ranch, an open-air dining destination, sits about five miles from Empire with dozens more options. Between the corridor and the District, the nearby dining scene rivals most Henderson apartment communities.
Shopping options near Empire span everyday essentials to upscale lifestyle destinations, most within a few miles of the community. The St. Rose Pkwy retail corridor, roughly half a mile away, hosts everyday staples and quick-stop conveniences. The Shops at Seven Hills and South Maryland Plaza are both a 12-minute walk from Empire, putting boutique retail and dining within walking distance. For bigger outings, The Galleria at Sunset (a regional indoor mall with major department stores and national retailers) and The District at Green Valley Ranch (an open-air upscale mall with a curated mix of fashion, home, and lifestyle brands) each sit about five miles out, 10 minutes by car. The Spencer Crossing retail cluster along St. Rose Parkway adds another pocket of shopping just minutes from Empire's front door. From quick errands to big-ticket shopping days, Empire sits within easy reach of what you need.
Grocery shopping at Empire is conveniently stacked along the St. Rose Pkwy corridor, starting about half a mile from the community. Smith's (a Kroger affiliate) and Trader Joe's sit within roughly a mile, and Albertsons, Smart and Final, and Sprouts Farmers Market are all about a mile to a mile-and-a-half out. Whole Foods and Target are approximately 1.5 miles away, and Costco and Walmart are each about two miles from Empire. That gives you everything from specialty natural foods to bulk warehouse shopping within a 5 to 10-minute drive. The diversity of options means you can stick to your preferred chain or mix it up depending on the week, with easy access to compare prices across retailers without leaving Henderson. For Tesla-powered errands, the Envoy On Demand car-sharing program on site makes grocery runs a no-fuss option, even without a personal vehicle.
Yes, on-site EV charging stations are available at Empire, making it easy to keep an electric vehicle topped off during the day or overnight. Along with on-site charging stations, the community offers the Envoy Tesla On Demand car-sharing program, giving even non-EV owners access to a Tesla for quick errands or weekend outings. Garage and carport parking options protect your vehicle from the Nevada sun between charges. EV charging at Empire pairs well with the rest of the community's sustainability-focused amenities like the on-site recycling center and energy-efficient appliances.
Empire's on-site bike storage and repair facility keeps your bike safe, secure, and ready to ride whenever the mood strikes. The community also offers a complimentary bicycle share on-site, which means you don't need to own a bike to take advantage of Henderson's trails and bike lanes. Popular riding spots include McCullough Hills Trailhead (approximately 1 mile away), Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (~5 miles), and the St. Rose Pkwy bike lanes. For daily commutes or quick errands, a quick spin to the St. Rose retail corridor takes just minutes from Empire's front door.
Empire is located within the Clark County School District. Assigned attendance zone schools include Elise L. Wolff Elementary School (grades PK-5), which sits less than half a mile from the community at 1001 Seven Hills Drive and is well-rated. Middle school zoning assigns students to Charles Silvestri Junior High School, and high school students attend Liberty High School. For higher education, Empire is within easy reach of Touro University Nevada (~7 miles), Roseman University of Health Sciences (~7 miles), UNLV (~8.3 miles), Nevada State College (~9.5 miles), and College of Southern Nevada (~9.5 miles). That combination of well-rated K-12 schools and multiple nearby colleges makes Empire's location particularly strong for anyone connected to education in the Valley. Note: School attendance zones should be verified to ensure accuracy.
Outdoor recreation is abundant near Empire. McCullough Hills Trailhead sits approximately 1 mile away, opening access to desert hiking and mountain biking in the McCullough Range. Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, known for petroglyph trails and rugged hikes, is about 5 miles from the community. Golfers have the Rio Secco Golf Club, a Rees Jones-designed 18-hole course, about 1 mile away. Nearby wildlife spots include the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve (~8 miles) and Wetlands Park Nature Preserve (~10 miles). For a quick aquatic attraction, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is about 12 miles out. Between hiking, biking, birding, and golf, Empire offers a nature-rich Henderson lifestyle just steps from your apartment home.
