Green Valley is a deluxe neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada. Green Valley was Southern Nevada's first master community built until Summerlin. The Green Valley Community development was founded in 1978 by American Nevada Corporation in an area of 8,400 acres on the southeast part of the Las Vegas Valley. Smaller sections called Green Valley Ranch and Green Valley South in later years within the boundaries of the community. It is an upscale community with many amenities including shopping, bars, and restaurants at The District at Green Valley Ranch.