Cresta Rosa Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Cresta Rosa at a Glance?

Cresta Rosa is Taylor Morrison's 50-home luxury enclave inside MacDonald Highlands, Henderson — 30 acres of desert-contemporary homes priced $2.83M to $3.95M with Strip and valley views. ZIP 89012 shows a $1,077,475 median list and 26-day market pace per City of HendersonLas Vegas REALTORS. The takeaways below unpack this exclusive new-construction address.

• The builder: Taylor Morrison — one of America's top-five homebuilders by volume — delivering 4,000 to 6,500-plus square feet of desert-contemporary luxury across 50+ homesites inside MacDonald Highlands.
• The price ladder: $2.83M entry (Cresta Rosa Classic, mountain views) through $3.2M+ Estates (valley panoramas) to $3.5M+ Summit lots with the most dramatic Las Vegas Strip skyline views.
• The address: Inside MacDonald Highlands — Henderson's most prestigious luxury master plan, anchored by DragonRidge Country Club and two decades of built luxury infrastructure.
• The tax story: Zero Nevada state income tax, an effective property-tax rate of 0.5–0.7%, and a 3% annual cap on primary-residence assessments under NRS 361.471 — carrying costs that no California address can match.
• The scarcity: 50+ homes total on 30 acres — when Cresta Rosa sells out, the Taylor Morrison chapter in MacDonald Highlands closes. There is no comparable new-construction pipeline in this address.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Henderson

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many ZIP-Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

The ZIP-area (89012) median list is $1,077,475 per Las Vegas REALTORS June 2026 data across 326 active listings — a mix of luxury inventory from MacDonald Highlands at the high end and established communities at lower tiers. Cresta Rosa's own $2.83M–$3.95M range sits in the top band.

Counts are NREG-modeled allocations of the 326 active ZIP-area listings (89012), consistent with the $1,077,475 median · June 2026 · Cresta Rosa's $2.83M–$3.95M homes fall in the $2.5M–$4M band. Links open the Henderson MLS search pre-filtered by price.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Cresta Rosa Safe?

• Top 10Safest large U.S. cities, regular Henderson rankingFBI UCR-based national comparisons
• Own PDHenderson Police Department coverageCity of Henderson services — not LVMPD
• 2024New construction — modern security standardsTaylor Morrison community records
• BelowViolent crime vs national average, citywideFBI Uniform Crime Reporting

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), City of Henderson / Henderson Police Department. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Cresta Rosa Score for Livability?

Cresta Rosa earns top marks for privacy, luxury amenities, and panoramic views, with honest trade-offs on daily-errand convenience and the newness of the surrounding build-out. Below is our category-by-category report card — the same six factors our luxury agents walk through with every client before a first tour of MacDonald Highlands.

• A

  Grade A: Safety

  Henderson Police Department coverage; Henderson consistently ranks among the safest large U.S. cities per FBI UCR-based comparisons. MacDonald Highlands provides community-level access control.

• B+

  Grade B+: Schools

  Zoned Vanderburg Elementary rates 8/10 on GreatSchools; private alternatives Bishop Gorman and Henderson International School are among the valley's best. School zoning matters less at this price point — most families go private.

• A-

  Grade A-: Cost of Living

  Zero Nevada state income tax and a 0.5–0.7% effective property-tax rate with a 3% primary-residence cap make Cresta Rosa's carrying costs dramatically lower than comparable coastal luxury.

• A

  Grade A: Amenities

  DragonRidge Country Club — championship golf, tennis, fitness, spa, fine dining — within walking distance. The District at Green Valley Ranch 10 minutes away for retail. Strip dining 20 minutes.

• A

  Grade A: Views

  Las Vegas Strip skyline night views, McCullough Range panoramas, and valley floor vistas — among the most dramatic available from any Henderson new-construction address.

• B+

  Grade B+: Commute

  20 minutes to the Strip via I-215 to I-15, 25 minutes to Harry Reid Airport, 15 minutes to Henderson Executive. Longer than valley-floor addresses, but typical for Henderson foothills luxury.

Source: Compiled from GreatSchools.org, FBI UCR, BLS, and Walk Score. Methodology: 6 weighted categories on a 4.0-equivalent scale. Last refreshed June 2026.

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is the Cresta Rosa Area Growing?

Henderson has added roughly 74,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and that citywide growth compounds demand pressure on the limited supply of luxury new construction in the foothill corridor. Cresta Rosa's 50 homes will not be replaced with comparable inventory once the community sells out — the MacDonald Highlands land is finite.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Henderson. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Cresta Rosa separately; projection reflects recent Henderson growth rates. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Cresta Rosa Score for Livability?

Cresta Rosa pairs A-grade views, Henderson-backed safety, and world-class golf amenities with honest trade-offs on daily-errand convenience and a limited resale market. The rings below break the composite into the six categories luxury buyers prioritize most, benchmarked against Census, FBI, and GreatSchools data.

• 90A

  Overall Livability

• 80B+

  Schools (zoned)

• 92A

  Safety

• 85A-

  Cost of Living (vs coastal)

• 91A

  Views & Privacy

• 82B+

  Commute & Access

Scores synthesized from AreaVibes, Niche, and Census data — updated quarterly.

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Cresta Rosa Area Real Estate Market Trending?

Median sold price, days on market, and monthly closings for the Cresta Rosa ZIP area (89012) from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Scope honesty first: ZIP 89012 is broader than Cresta Rosa itself and includes Calico Canyon, Seven Hills, and other inventory well below Cresta Rosa's $2.83M–$3.95M range — read the area-level indicators for context, not as plan-specific appraisal.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How Competitive Is the Cresta Rosa Area Right Now?

The broader ZIP area (89012) shows a 26-day median for sold homes over the past hundred days per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Cresta Rosa itself is a new-construction release market — homes absorb as Taylor Morrison releases lots, not as open-market competition. Within the MacDonald Highlands luxury tier, supply is extremely thin and buyers with means move decisively.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP-area scope (89012) — broader than the Cresta Rosa village itself; area figures include all price tiers in the ZIP.

Neighborhood Comparison

How Do Cresta Rosa's Three Releases Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Cresta Rosa's three release tiers alongside key MacDonald Highlands neighbors — indicative price, square footage, view orientation, and lifestyle fit — using ZIP-area listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Cresta Rosa-specific figures are sourced from Taylor Morrison community records and NREG builder-market analysis.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus NREG analysis, June 2026. The MLS reports at ZIP level (89012) — Cresta Rosa-specific pricing reflects Taylor Morrison's current release schedule. Listing counts updated daily via Repliers IDX.

Neighborhood Deep Dive

What's Inside Cresta Rosa and the MacDonald Highlands Corridor?

BY ZIP CODE

What Does the Cresta Rosa Area Market Look Like in ZIP 89012?

Cresta Rosa sits entirely within ZIP 89012, which it shares with other MacDonald Highlands neighborhoods, Seven Hills, Calico Canyon, and Calico Ridge. The MLS reports at ZIP level — so the table presents the area as a corridor, with Cresta Rosa's own $2.83M–$3.95M pricing representing the new-construction luxury band at the top.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. ZIP 89012 includes all price tiers across MacDonald Highlands, Seven Hills, Calico Canyon, and Calico Ridge — Cresta Rosa's own $2.83M–$3.95M range is the luxury new-construction tier within this broader corridor. *Year-over-year change intentionally omitted at corridor level. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY CRESTA ROSA

Why Does Cresta Rosa Stand Apart From Its Peers?

Cresta Rosa solves the core Henderson luxury dilemma: new construction with Strip views inside a prestige address, no multi-year custom-build wait. Each of the five advantages below is tied to the Nevada Revised Statutes, Clark County Assessor data, LVR statistics, or Taylor Morrison community records — every claim checkable.

1. 1

   Turnkey luxury without custom-build risk

   Taylor Morrison delivers finished 4,000–6,500-square-foot homes at defined prices — no open-ended construction timeline, no budget blowouts, and no general-contractor coordination required.

   Taylor Morrison / Community records
2. 2

   Las Vegas Strip night views

   Elevated MacDonald Highlands homesites with panoramic Strip skyline views — among the most dramatic available from any Henderson new-construction address, particularly after dark.

   Community records / site surveys
3. 3

   Nevada's tax advantage at its most powerful

   Zero state income tax and a 0.5–0.7% effective property-tax rate with a 3% cap under NRS 361.471 — the savings compound dramatically at the income and asset levels Cresta Rosa buyers typically carry.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471
4. 4

   MacDonald Highlands' established prestige

   DragonRidge Country Club, two decades of maintained luxury infrastructure, and a proven resale track record — Cresta Rosa inherits all of it without the custom-lot waiting list.

   Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR, June 2026
5. 5

   Permanent scarcity

   50 total homes on 30 acres. When Cresta Rosa sells out, this Taylor Morrison chapter in MacDonald Highlands closes — there is no comparable replenishment in the pipeline.

   Community records

WHY BUY IN CRESTA ROSA

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Cresta Rosa?

Cresta Rosa's case rests on scarcity, views, and certainty: 50 Taylor Morrison luxury homes inside MacDonald Highlands, zero Nevada income tax, property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, and Strip-view new construction at a defined price point. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Turnkey Strip-view luxury

   New construction with Las Vegas Strip panoramas delivered on a defined timeline — not a custom-lot gamble.

   Taylor Morrison community records

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — six-figure annual savings for most Cresta Rosa buyer profiles.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped by statute — predictable carrying costs at any price.

   NRS 361.471

4. 4

   Taylor Morrison quality and warranty

   One of America's top five homebuilders by volume delivers factory-to-finish quality standards and a builder warranty.

   Taylor Morrison

5. 5

   DragonRidge Country Club access

   Championship golf, tennis, fitness, spa, and fine dining — membership available to MacDonald Highlands residents.

   DragonRidge Country Club

6. 6

   Henderson safety and services

   Henderson PD, city fire, and a city that regularly ranks among the safest large U.S. cities.

   FBI Uniform Crime Reporting

7. 7

   MacDonald Highlands prestige address

   Two decades of maintained luxury infrastructure and proven resale history behind every new front door.

   Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR

8. 8

   Permanent scarcity

   50 homes total — when the community sells out, there is no second phase in this location.

   Community records

9. 9

   McCullough Range trail access

   Desert hiking and biking on the McCullough Hills Trail system begins at the community's edge.

   City of Henderson

10. 10

    Builder representation at no cost

    Nevada Real Estate Group represents you in the Taylor Morrison contract process — the builder pays our fee, you gain leverage.

    Nevada Real Estate Group closing data

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Cresta Rosa Homes This Weekend?

Taylor Morrison's Cresta Rosa sales center is open weekends by appointment — our team arranges evening lot walks so you can experience Strip views after dark, when the community is most compelling. Call (702) 637-1759 and we'll build your personalized MacDonald Highlands foothill luxury tour for this weekend.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to Relocate to Cresta Rosa in 8 Steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8-12 week timeline most Cresta Rosa buyers follow. Two deadlines are statutory: Nevada requires a driver's license within 30 days of residency and vehicle registration within 60, per the Nevada DMV — miss them and registration penalties stack.

1. 01

   Register your representation before you tour

   Taylor Morrison's on-site agent represents the builder. Register Nevada Real Estate Group as your buyer's representative on or before your first sales-center visit — it costs you nothing (builder pays) and gives you an experienced negotiator at every step.

2. 02

   Get jumbo pre-approval — before you pick a lot

   Cresta Rosa pricing falls firmly into jumbo territory. Use a lender who specializes in high-balance and jumbo financing; get a fully underwritten approval so your offer is as strong as a cash offer when the right lot releases.

3. 03

   Choose your release tier and lot

   Summit (Strip views, from $3.5M), Estates (valley views, from $3.2M), or Classic (mountain views, from $2.83M) — walk each at dusk to experience the night-view difference. Our team arranges evening visits with the builder on request.

4. 04

   Negotiate the builder contract

   Taylor Morrison contracts are negotiable on lot premiums, upgrade packages, closing-cost credits, and interest-rate buydowns. Your agent's knowledge of this builder's incentive patterns is worth more than the builder's listed price sheet suggests.

5. 05

   Review HOA documents and design selections

   Pull both the Cresta Rosa and MacDonald Highlands disclosure packages. Finalize design-center selections early — Taylor Morrison's build schedules are tighter than custom, and selections past the cutoff trigger change-order pricing.

6. 06

   Inspection and walkthrough

   New construction still warrants a third-party inspection at framing and at final walkthrough. Taylor Morrison provides a builder warranty, but third-party review catches installation defects that the warranty process addresses faster than litigation.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys; expect 30–60 days from contract to funding on a completed or near-complete home. Confirm the builder's closing-date estimate at contract signing and plan interim housing accordingly.

8. 08

   Close, move, and establish Nevada residency

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, City of Henderson water), establish your Nevada domicile for tax purposes, then handle the DMV — license within 30 days, vehicle registration within 60.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Cresta Rosa Area Economy?

Cresta Rosa buyers enter a Henderson economy running well above the county median. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market is historically strong. The Strip's hospitality corridor, Henderson's healthcare base, and a growing tech and logistics sector collectively anchor employment across the area.

Top Cresta Rosa-Area Employers

• Las Vegas Strip hospitality corridorMajor casino-resort employers — MGM Resorts, Caesars, Wynn — 20 minutes from the driveway via I-215
• DragonRidge Country ClubGolf operations, food and beverage, fitness and spa staff in-community
• Henderson Healthcare corridor (St. Rose Dominican, Sunrise Hospital)Medical employment anchoring the Henderson employment base
• City of HendersonMunicipal government, police, fire, and services serving the broader corridor
• Clark County School District (Henderson campuses)Schools serving the broader 89012 corridor and surrounding neighborhoods
• Tech and logistics growth corridor (Henderson / North Las Vegas)Expanding sectors contributing to metro employment diversification

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Henderson. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Cresta Rosa Compare to MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya & Summerlin?

If you're weighing Cresta Rosa against the valley's other luxury addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics luxury buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Cresta Rosa wins on new-construction certainty and Strip-view positioning; Ascaya on design control; Summerlin's Ridges on west-valley location — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and Taylor Morrison community records.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts, Taylor Morrison community records. Cresta Rosa price and home data from builder; area market data from LVR ZIP-area figures. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Cresta Rosa?

Cresta Rosa's MacDonald Highlands address puts I-215 about 10 minutes out, connecting to the Strip in 20 minutes and Harry Reid International in 25. Per U.S. Census ACS data, Henderson mean commutes run near 25 minutes — shorter than the coastal averages most relocators leave behind.

Drive Times from Cresta Rosa

• 10 minThe District at GVRAnthem Pkwy / I-215
• 15 minHenderson Executive AirportBicentennial Pkwy south
• 3 minDragonRidge Country ClubWithin MacDonald Highlands
• 15 minSloan Canyon NCASaint Rose Pkwy south
• 20 minLas Vegas StripI-215 west → I-15 north
• 25 minHarry Reid Intl AirportI-215 west → I-15
• 30 minDowntown Las VegasI-215 west → I-15 north
• 20 minLake Mead (Boulder Beach)Lake Mead Pkwy east

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default — I-215 access via Bicentennial Parkway or Volunteer Boulevard puts the Strip, both airports, and daily retail within 25 minutes. At the Cresta Rosa buyer profile, multiple vehicles and a covered garage are standard.

• Henderson Executive Airport

  Private aviation 15 minutes from the driveway — HEX handles turboprops through mid-size jets and is the practical alternative to Harry Reid for the household profiles Cresta Rosa attracts.

• Rideshare

  Available in the MacDonald Highlands area with typical 5–10 minute arrival times. Airport runs to Harry Reid cost $40–$60. Not the primary mode at this address level, but consistently reliable.

• Harry Reid International

  25 minutes via I-215 West — major hubs for American, Delta, Southwest, United, and international carriers. Most Cresta Rosa buyers hold Global Entry; expedited screening makes a 25-minute drive functional for early departures.

Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.

Quick Answer

What down payment do you need to buy in Cresta Rosa?

Cresta Rosa's $2.83M–$3.95M range falls firmly into jumbo financing territory. Most conventional jumbo lenders require 20% to 30% down — translating to $566,000 to $1.185 million depending on purchase price. Some portfolio lenders offer 10% down for highly qualified jumbo buyers with strong reserves. VA loans carry no loan limits and no down-payment requirement for eligible veterans regardless of price. Use a lender who specializes in high-balance and jumbo products before selecting a homesite — loan structure affects which releases you can move on quickly.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Cresta Rosa?

These are the eight queries Cresta Rosa buyers actually type into Google and AI assistants — answered with specifics you can verify: builder facts from Taylor Morrison community records, market data from City of Henderson and Las Vegas REALTORS, and school ratings from GreatSchools.

WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Why Is Nevada Real Estate Group the #1 Real Estate Team in Nevada?

Direct builder relationships with Taylor Morrison and Blue Heron, the largest agent team in Nevada, and 6,225+ closed transactions totaling $4.1B+ since 2009. In a 50-home enclave where lot selection and builder-contract negotiation move six figures, knowing the builder's incentive patterns and release schedule is the decisive advantage.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Cresta Rosa?

Compare Cresta Rosa with neighboring Henderson luxury communities and the valley's primary west-valley alternatives. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether a different tier, a gate, or a different location actually buys you more for the money.

A–Z INDEX

Which MacDonald Highlands Communities Can You Explore A–Z?

MacDonald Highlands contains several distinct enclaves across its foothill acreage. Dedicated community pages are live for the key addresses listed below — our team can pull current listings, release timing, builder pricing, and community specs for any of them on request within one business day.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Cresta Rosa Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page comes from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. One honesty note: ZIP 89012 is broader than Cresta Rosa's 30-acre footprint and includes mid-market inventory from Seven Hills and Calico Canyon. Cresta Rosa-specific pricing reflects Taylor Morrison community records only. Every source links directly for verification.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and closing counts for the Cresta Rosa ZIP area (89012). lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Henderson city population, income, age, and housing data (Cresta Rosa is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. City of Henderson — Parks, city services, police and fire coverage, and short-term rental rules for the Henderson area. cityofhenderson.com
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, parcel data, and new-construction tax billing timelines. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences — especially significant at Cresta Rosa price points. leg.state.nv.us
6. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Henderson violent and property crime rates and national safety comparisons. fbi.gov/ucr
7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas MSA. bls.gov
8. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings for John C. Vanderburg Elementary, Del E. Webb Middle School, and private alternatives. greatschools.org
9. Nevada Report Card — State accountability data used to cross-check school ratings for the 89012 corridor. nevadareportcard.nv.gov
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey — jumbo rate reference used in the payment calculator. freddiemac.com/pmms
11. Taylor Morrison — Builder community records for Cresta Rosa — home count, acreage, floor plans, pricing, and HOA tiers. taylormorrison.com

Methodology: Listing data is sourced via Repliers IDX feed (Las Vegas MLS) and refreshed every 15 minutes. Demographic and economic data are pulled monthly via Census/BLS APIs. School data is refreshed quarterly. All comparisons are like-for-like (same metric, same time period).

Last refresh: June 2026 · Next scheduled refresh: July 2026