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Deep dives on Nevada master plans, villages and guard-gated enclaves — HOA costs, builders, schools and what homes actually sell for. 164 articles, newest first.

Queensridge Gated Estates Las Vegas: 2026 Luxury Guide
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Queensridge Gated Estates Las Vegas: 2026 Luxury Guide

Queensridge is the 987-home guard-gated luxury single-family enclave inside the Peccole Ranch master plan in central-west Las Vegas — a Mediterranean, Tuscan, and traditional-European custom-build community that sits adjacent to the One Queensridge Place luxury condominium towers (a separate but related Queensridge-branded community). Home prices in 2026 run from approximately $725,000 for established resale up to over $5 million for the largest custom estates. The 2026 buyer-side map of every sub-section, school zoning, HOA structure, the Badlands Golf Course adjacency, and how Queensridge compares to Spanish Trail, The Ridges, and Canyon Gate.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·19 min read
The Paseos Summerlin: 2026 Established Village Guide
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The Paseos Summerlin: 2026 Established Village Guide

The Paseos is the established mid-1990s Summerlin village built into the central-west footprint of the Howard Hughes master plan — approximately 750 acres of mature single-family neighborhoods, Mediterranean and Spanish revival architecture, the destination Fox Hill Park amenity complex, and top-rated Palo Verde school zoning. Home prices in 2026 run from approximately $625,000 for smaller resale product up to over $2.4 million for premium custom builds. The 2026 buyer-side map of every sub-neighborhood, school zoning, Fox Hill amenity, HOA structure, and how The Paseos compares to the established Trails and Hills villages plus the newer Summerlin West villages.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·18 min read
The Cliffs Summerlin West: 2026 Village Buyer's Guide
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The Cliffs Summerlin West: 2026 Village Buyer's Guide

The Cliffs is the established Summerlin West village built into the elevated foothills directly above Red Rock Canyon — approximately 525 acres of contemporary new construction and resale homes from leading Las Vegas builders including Toll Brothers, Lennar, Tri Pointe, Richmond American, and Pulte. Home prices in 2026 run from approximately $700,000 for entry-tier new builds up to over $3.5 million in the gated Ascension at the Cliffs luxury enclave. The 2026 buyer-side map of every sub-village, builder program, school zoning, HOA structure, and how The Cliffs compares head-to-head with Stonebridge, Kestrel, and Redpoint.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·18 min read
Sun City Anthem Henderson: 2026 Active Adult Guide
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Sun City Anthem Henderson: 2026 Active Adult Guide

Sun City Anthem is the second-largest Del Webb 55-plus master-planned community in the Las Vegas valley — 7,219 homes on approximately 2,250 acres along the elevated south Henderson hillside, with Revere Golf Club, three resident recreation centers, and the broadest panoramic Las Vegas Strip views of any 55-plus community in southern Nevada. Home prices in 2026 run from approximately $345,000 for entry-tier resale up to over $900,000 for premium hillside homes with the most direct Strip-view orientation. The 2026 buyer-side map of every village section, golf access, recreation centers, HOA structure, and how Sun City Anthem compares head-to-head against Sun City Summerlin and the newer 55-plus alternatives.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·19 min read
Sun City Summerlin: 2026 Active Adult Master-Plan Guide
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Sun City Summerlin: 2026 Active Adult Master-Plan Guide

Sun City Summerlin is the original Del Webb-built 55-plus master-planned community in the [Las Vegas](/las-vegas/) valley — 7,779 homes on approximately 2,000 acres in west [Summerlin](/summerlin/) with three full 18-hole golf courses, four resident-only recreation centers, and one of the largest organized club programs of any active-adult community in the country. Home prices in 2026 run from approximately $310,000 for entry-tier resale up to over $1.2 million for the most premium golf-course-frontage homes. The 2026 buyer-side map of every village section, golf course, recreation center, HOA structure, and how Sun City Summerlin compares to Sun City Anthem and the newer 55-plus alternatives.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·19 min read
Centennial Hills Las Vegas: 2026 Northwest Family Guide
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Centennial Hills Las Vegas: 2026 Northwest Family Guide

Centennial Hills is the established northwest Las Vegas family corridor — a roughly 30-square-mile area along the US-95 corridor with some of the top-rated CCSD schools in the valley, Providence and Iron Mountain Ranch as the anchor master plans, and a price range running from approximately $375,000 for established starter homes up to over $1.5 million for newer custom builds. The 2026 buyer-side map of every sub-neighborhood, school zoning, park system, HOA structure, and how the area compares to Summerlin and Skye Canyon for relocating families.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·18 min read
Seven Hills Henderson: 2026 Rio Secco Buyer's Guide
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Seven Hills Henderson: 2026 Rio Secco Buyer's Guide

Seven Hills is the 1,300-acre guard-gated golf master plan in south Henderson — home to Rio Secco Golf Club (Rees Jones design and host of the Butch Harmon School of Golf), the double guard-gated Terracina ultra-luxury enclave, and one of the broadest luxury price ranges in the Henderson hills. Home prices run from approximately $500,000 for established resale homes up to over $7 million for Terracina custom estates. The 2026 buyer-side map of every sub-enclave, school zoning, HOA structure, and how Seven Hills compares to MacDonald Highlands and Anthem Country Club.

By Chris Nevada·May 22, 2026·19 min read
Lake Las Vegas: 2026 Waterfront Henderson Master-Plan Guide
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Lake Las Vegas: 2026 Waterfront Henderson Master-Plan Guide

Lake Las Vegas is the 3,592-acre waterfront master plan in eastern Henderson built around a 320-acre privately-held lake — the only true lakefront residential community in the Las Vegas metro. The portfolio spans 10-plus sub-communities from MonteLago Village condos in the $400,000s to SouthShore custom estates over $20 million. Two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort, and a private 320-acre lake with motorized boat access from select lots. The full 2026 buyer map: sub-communities, HOA, schools, resale, and how Lake Las Vegas compares to MacDonald Highlands and Anthem Country Club.

By Chris Nevada·May 21, 2026·19 min read
One Queensridge Place: A 2026 Las Vegas Luxury Tower Guide
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One Queensridge Place: A 2026 Las Vegas Luxury Tower Guide

One Queensridge Place is the largest off-Strip ultra-luxury high-rise in Las Vegas — twin 18-story towers with 219 residences inside the guard-gated Queensridge community in west Las Vegas. Residences run 2,800 to over 10,000 square feet with prices from $500,000 (entry-tier Garden-Level) up to over $5 million (Sky Residences). Full-service hotel-style amenities: concierge, valet, resort pool, fitness, wine storage. The complete residence-tier-by-residence-tier map, HOA economics, school zoning, and head-to-head versus Veer Towers, Waldorf Astoria, and Four Seasons Private Residences.

By Chris Nevada·May 21, 2026·18 min read
Spring Valley Las Vegas: 2026 Established West-Valley Guide
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Spring Valley Las Vegas: 2026 Established West-Valley Guide

Spring Valley is the 33-square-mile unincorporated west Las Vegas district with over 60,000 homes and 180,000-plus residents — the largest established residential area in the metro outside of Henderson. Prices run $300,000 to $700,000 across diverse sub-neighborhoods, with adjacent guard-gated luxury (Canyon Gate Country Club, Spanish Trail, The Lakes) reaching $2 million-plus. The full sub-neighborhood, school, HOA, and resale map for 2026 — plus the investment / rental analysis that makes Spring Valley one of the most active value-add markets in the metro.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
Rhodes Ranch Las Vegas: 2026 Guard-Gated Golf Buyer's Guide
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Rhodes Ranch Las Vegas: 2026 Guard-Gated Golf Buyer's Guide

Rhodes Ranch is the 1,350-acre guard-gated golf community in southwest Las Vegas that delivers full country-club-style amenities — Ted Robinson championship golf, resort pools, fitness center, tennis — at price points well below Summerlin or Southern Highlands. 4,000-plus homes priced $350,000 to $700,000 inside a 24/7 manned-guard perimeter. The full sub-neighborhood, school, HOA, and resale map for 2026 — plus head-to-head versus Mountains Edge and Southern Highlands.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
Southern Highlands: 2026 Guide to Every Enclave & Tier
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Southern Highlands: 2026 Guide to Every Enclave & Tier

Southern Highlands contains 10-plus distinct guard-gated enclaves inside one 2,200-acre master plan — from $400,000 non-gated family homes to $10-million-plus custom estates in The Estates and Olympia Ridge. Anchored by a Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course. The full enclave-by-enclave map of The Estates, Tuscan Cliffs, Olympia Ridge, The Foothills, Royal Highlands, Vintage Canyon, and the supporting non-gated neighborhoods — with pricing tiers, HOA dues, golf-club membership economics, and resale dynamics for 2026 buyers.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
Mountains Edge: 2026 Southwest Las Vegas Master-Plan Guide
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Mountains Edge: 2026 Southwest Las Vegas Master-Plan Guide

Mountains Edge is the 3,500-acre southwest Las Vegas master plan — 12,000-plus homes across six recognizable sub-neighborhoods, anchored by Mountains Edge Regional Park (100-plus acres) and Exploration Peak Park. Prices run $350,000 to $650,000 — roughly 25-35% below comparable Summerlin or Southern Highlands square footage. The full sub-neighborhood map, school zoning, HOA tiers, plus head-to-head versus Southern Highlands and Inspirada for southwest valley buyers in 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
Skye Canyon: 2026 Northwest Las Vegas Master-Plan Guide
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Skye Canyon: 2026 Northwest Las Vegas Master-Plan Guide

Skye Canyon is the 1,700-acre northwest Las Vegas master plan at the base of the Spring Mountains — 5,000-plus homes across six recognizable sub-neighborhoods, anchored by the Skye Center recreation facility plus the closest mountain-recreation access of any Las Vegas master plan. Brand-new construction from Shea Homes, Woodside, Century Communities, Lennar, and Taylor Morrison priced $400,000 to $800,000. The full sub-neighborhood, school, HOA, and mountain-gateway map for 2026 — plus head-to-head versus Cadence and Inspirada.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
Aliante North Las Vegas: 2026 Master-Plan Buyer's Guide
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Aliante North Las Vegas: 2026 Master-Plan Buyer's Guide

Aliante is the premier master-planned community in North Las Vegas — 1,905 acres / 6,500-plus homes spanning six recognizable sub-neighborhoods. Anchored by an 18-hole Gary Panks championship golf course, a 20-acre Nature Discovery Park, the AAA Four-Diamond Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, and Sun City Aliante for 55-plus buyers. Prices run $300,000 to $650,000 — roughly 20-30% below comparable Summerlin and Henderson square footage. The full sub-neighborhood, school, HOA, and resale map for 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
Peccole Ranch: 2026 Established Las Vegas Master-Plan Guide
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Peccole Ranch: 2026 Established Las Vegas Master-Plan Guide

Peccole Ranch is the 640-acre established master plan in west Las Vegas — 4,200-plus homes across 22 distinct sub-neighborhoods including the ultra-luxury guard-gated Queensridge enclave, Canyon Gate, and the One Queensridge Place luxury towers. Prices run $400,000 to $3 million-plus. Built around the original Peccole family ranchland in 1989, the community sits on the doorstep of Summerlin with 15-minute Strip access and some of the most mature trees in the western valley. The full sub-neighborhood, school, HOA, and resale map for 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·18 min read
The Ridges Summerlin: 2026 Custom Build & Lot Guide
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The Ridges Summerlin: 2026 Custom Build & Lot Guide

The Ridges is the 793-acre double-gated luxury community at the western edge of Summerlin where most ultra-luxury Las Vegas custom homes get built. Lot prices range from approximately $700,000 for entry-tier interior positions to over $6 million for trophy Summit Club summit lots. Completed estates run $3 million to $20 million-plus. Here is the lot-selection, builder, design-review, timeline, and total-cost roadmap for buyers planning a 2026 custom build at The Ridges — plus how it compares head-to-head with Ascaya and MacDonald Highlands.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·19 min read
Inspirada Henderson: A 2026 Buyer's Lifestyle Guide
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Inspirada Henderson: A 2026 Buyer's Lifestyle Guide

Inspirada is the 1,700-acre south Henderson master plan built around plazas — landscaped community gathering spaces with fire features, resort pools, and trail connections. After 18 years of build-out, the community is approaching final buildout in 2026 with established neighborhoods, mature amenities, and resale markets across six recognizable sub-neighborhoods priced $420,000 to $1.2 million-plus. The lifestyle, neighborhood, school, HOA + SID, and head-to-head versus Cadence breakdown.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·16 min read
Living in Cadence Henderson: A 2026 Buyer's Lifestyle Guide
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Living in Cadence Henderson: A 2026 Buyer's Lifestyle Guide

Cadence is Henderson's newest 2,200-acre master plan — built around a 50-acre Central Park, a 50-acre sports complex, fiber-optic internet to every home, and miles of interconnected trails. Brand-new construction from eight national builders priced $370,000 to $1.2 million. Here is the lifestyle, neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown, school zoning, HOA + SID tax dynamics, and how Cadence compares to Inspirada and Skye Canyon for 2026 new-construction buyers.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·16 min read
Anthem Henderson: 2026 Buyer's Guide to the 4,775-Acre Plan
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Anthem Henderson: 2026 Buyer's Guide to the 4,775-Acre Plan

Anthem is the largest master-planned community in Henderson — 4,775 acres on the McCullough Range foothills with 14,000-plus homes across six distinct sub-communities. From $350,000 Sun City Anthem condos to $8-million-plus Anthem Country Club custom estates. The full sub-community map: pricing, HOA tiers, school zoning, golf access, and how Anthem compares to MacDonald Ranch and Green Valley Ranch in 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·16 min read
MacDonald Ranch: 2026 Henderson Foothills Master-Plan Guide
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MacDonald Ranch: 2026 Henderson Foothills Master-Plan Guide

MacDonald Ranch is the 3,200-acre umbrella master plan along Henderson's southeastern foothills that contains four distinct sub-communities — Sun City MacDonald Ranch (Del Webb 55-plus), Sunridge (family), The Foothills (guard-gated luxury), and MacDonald Highlands (ultra-luxury with DragonRidge Country Club) — plus the new Four Seasons Private Residences. The full $300K-to-$15M price spread, sub-community-by-sub-community, with school zoning, HOA tiers, and how MacDonald Ranch compares to Anthem and Seven Hills in 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·22 min read
Green Valley Ranch: 2026 Henderson Family Master-Plan Guide
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Green Valley Ranch: 2026 Henderson Family Master-Plan Guide

Green Valley Ranch is the established Henderson master plan most relocating families pick first — 6,000-plus homes across about 1,600 acres of tree-lined streets, top-rated CCSD schools, a AAA Four-Diamond resort inside the community, and 20 minutes to the Strip. Here is the full transaction map: pricing by sub-neighborhood, school zoning, HOA dues, schools-versus-resale tradeoffs, plus how GVR compares to Seven Hills, Anthem, and Cadence in 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·22 min read
Inside Ascaya: A 2026 Guide to Henderson Hilltop Estates
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Inside Ascaya: A 2026 Guide to Henderson Hilltop Estates

313 custom lots terraced into the McCullough Range above Henderson. Strip views from every pad, lot prices $800,000 to $4 million-plus, completed estates running $4 million to $20 million. Here's the full transaction map — how the design review works, what builders charge, what HOA and taxes actually cost, and how Ascaya stacks up against The Ridges and MacDonald Highlands in 2026.

By Chris Nevada·May 20, 2026·22 min read

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