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MEDIAN LIST PRICE (ZIP 89178)
$508K
LVR / GLVAR via Repliers, as of September 13, 2026
PARENT MASTER PLAN
3,500 acres
Focus Property Group / Mountains Edge
ESTABLISHED
2004-2010
Focus Property Group
DAYS ON MARKET
26
LVR / GLVAR via Repliers, as of September 13, 2026
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Mandolin is a single-family neighborhood within Mountains Edge, a 3,500-acre master plan in southwest Las Vegas. ZIP 89178 shows a $508,400 median list and 32-day pace per Las Vegas REALTORS; City of Las Vegas covers municipal services. Takeaways below unpack this master-plan address.
Last updated September 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Las Vegas
ZIP 89178 carried 198 active listings in September 2026 according to Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, spanning the Mountains Edge master plan and neighboring southwest-valley communities; Mandolin is one of several single-family neighborhoods within that ZIP. The newest listings appear below, refreshed daily, and every active Mandolin home is searchable in our live MLS portal.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
Mandolin's pricing spans $380,000 to $600,000, with the surrounding ZIP 89178 showing a $508,400 median list price per Las Vegas REALTORS September 2026 MLS data. The bands below show the modeled split of the ZIP area's 198 active listings, with Mandolin inventory concentrated in the mid-range tiers.
ZIP 89178's 198 active listings span the Mountains Edge master plan — Mandolin and neighboring neighborhoods — across price filters below. Each link opens our live Las Vegas MLS search, with counts updated daily from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data across ZIP 89178.
Mountains Edge contains multiple single-family neighborhoods built by Focus Property Group, each with slightly different lot sizes, home sizes, and street layouts. Cards below cover Mandolin's nearest comparables and the parent master plan so you can see current inventory and lifestyle fit.
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CRIME DATA
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Mandolin delivers newer master-plan construction at mid-range southwest Las Vegas pricing: single-family homes built 2004-2010, 100-plus acres of connected parks, Exploration Peak Park trail access, and I-215 beltway connectivity. City of Las Vegas handles municipal services, and Nevada's zero income tax makes the ownership math attractive for relocating families.
Mandolin is known as a value-tier single-family neighborhood within Mountains Edge — the 3,500-acre southwest Las Vegas master plan that built its identity around parks and trails rather than golf or guard gates. Newer construction from 2004-2010, Spring Mountains views, and the Exploration Peak Park summit trail make it a draw for active families who want master-plan amenities without a premium address price.
It fits value-conscious families seeking newer construction with master-plan parks, California and out-of-state relocators trading high taxes for desert affordability, first-time buyers stepping into the mid-$400s bracket, and professionals needing beltway access to southern and central valley employment. The 72% homeownership rate and active family culture give the neighborhood strong community character.
Mornings run the Exploration Peak trail to the summit or loop through Mountains Edge Regional Park; afternoons handle errands along Blue Diamond Road retail; evenings return to a desert-contemporary home with Spring Mountains views. Henderson is 15 minutes east and the airport 20 minutes via beltway for frequent travelers.
Mandolin sits within Mountains Edge, a 3,500-acre master-planned community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley near the intersection of S Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road. ZIP 89178. Roughly 15-20 miles from the Strip and 20 miles from Harry Reid International Airport.
Quick Answer
Yes — for value-focused families who want newer construction and master-plan parks, Mandolin is one of southwest Las Vegas's most compelling addresses. It pairs 100-plus park acres, Exploration Peak summit trail access, and single-family homes from $380K with I-215 beltway connectivity and Nevada's zero state income tax. The honest trade-offs: no guard gate, mid-range school ratings, and a 25-minute Strip commute. For the price point, the master-plan amenity package is hard to beat in this corridor.
Source: City of Las Vegas
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Las Vegas city — the municipality containing Mandolin — the parent city holds 656,274 residents with a median household income of $66,820. Community demographic estimates place Mandolin households at an average income of $75,000-plus with a 72% homeownership rate — a profile consistent with an active family-oriented master-plan neighborhood.
The Census does not break Mandolin out as its own place, so the figures below are Las Vegas citywide — presented honestly as the statistical backdrop. Inside the neighborhood, our closing data shows a blend of young families seeking newer construction with park access, California and Arizona relocators attracted by Nevada tax savings, first-time buyers stepping into the master-plan market, and professionals whose jobs span the I-215 corridor employment base.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Las Vegas city (Mandolin is not separately tabulated) · Updated
POPULATION & GROWTH
Mandolin itself is largely built out within the Mountains Edge master plan's 2004-2010 development window, while its parent city and the broader southwest valley continue adding residents. Las Vegas has grown by roughly 120,000 people since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and the southwestern I-215 corridor has absorbed a significant share of that growth, keeping demand pressure on established master-plan inventory like Mandolin.
Inside Mandolin, growth means turnover and appreciation pressure, not expansion: the neighborhood is built out, so every new southwest-valley resident seeking master-plan amenities at this price point competes for existing Mandolin inventory. Beltway improvements and Henderson's continued economic growth reinforce demand from the south and east.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Las Vegas. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Mandolin separately; projection reflects recent Las Vegas growth rates. Last updated June 2026.
MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS
Median sold price, days on market, and monthly closings for ZIP 89178 from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Scope honesty first: ZIP 89178 covers the full Mountains Edge master plan and neighboring communities — not Mandolin alone. Monthly points are indicative values anchored to the probed 100-day medians; read the level and pace, not single-month wiggles.
Median Sold Price
$455K-$482K monthly band; $482,500 median over the last 100 days across ZIP 89178
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market
29-42 day monthly range; 32 median over the last 100 days — a balanced southwest-valley market pace
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Closed Sales / Month
Active and growing volume consistent with a broad 3,500-acre master plan in a high-demand southwest corridor
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
The long view: Las Vegas's median sold price rose 145% between 2014 ($179,525) and 2026 ($438,960), across 191,278 recorded closings — Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) MLS records via Repliers.
ACTIVE SOUTHWEST LV MARKET
Market Competitiveness
Mandolin sits in a balanced southwest Las Vegas market — ZIP 89178 averaged 32 median days on market over the past hundred days per Las Vegas REALTORS. The 198-listing active inventory gives buyers selection, but well-priced updated homes move in the first two weeks. Buyers have more negotiating room here than in tight luxury corridors.
Mandolin is a value-forward family play — single-family homes from $380K to $600K built 2004-2010 within a 3,500-acre master plan anchored by 100-plus acres of parks and an I-215 beltway address. Six buyer profiles below match lifestyles to price points, followed by the honest pros and trade-offs our team walks every client through before they commit.
Ready to explore homes in Mandolin at Mountains Edge? Our team knows every sub-neighborhood, school zone, and lot position within the Mountains Edge master plan.
Start Your Home SearchNeighborhood Comparison
A like-for-like comparison of Mandolin and neighboring Mountains Edge villages — indicative price, dollars per square foot, days on market, and lifestyle fit — using ZIP-area listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Per-neighborhood figures are Nevada Real Estate Group-modeled slices of the ZIP 89178 market; use them as orientation, not appraisal.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandolin | ~$490,000 | ~$252 | 32 | ~45 | Family · Park Access · Value |
| Madera | ~$490,000 | ~$252 | 32 | ~45 | Family · Trails · Mid-Range |
| Maravilla | ~$430,000 | ~$245 | 33 | ~35 | Entry Value · First-Time Buyers |
| Mirasol | ~$480,000 | ~$250 | 32 | ~40 | Move-Up · Park Adjacent |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus Nevada Real Estate Group analysis, June 2026. MLS reports at ZIP level (89178) — per-neighborhood medians are modeled estimates from active-listing review. Listing counts updated daily via Repliers IDX.
Neighborhood Deep Dive
Submarket 1
A single-family neighborhood built 2004-2010 within Mountains Edge — desert-contemporary homes with mountain views, access to Exploration Peak Park, and one of the lower HOA layers in the master plan at $60-$150 per month.
Browse Mandolin homes →Submarket 2
A peer neighborhood to Mandolin within the same master plan and ZIP, sharing the park system and HOA structure. Lot size and home configuration vary slightly; Nevada Real Estate Group compares them side by side for buyers considering both.
Browse Madera homes →Submarket 3
The most affordable Mountains Edge village in the same ZIP, with homes from the low $300s to mid $500s — the entry ramp into the master plan for first-time buyers or move-up buyers stepping from older inventory.
Browse Maravilla homes →Submarket 4
A mid-tier Mountains Edge neighborhood sharing the park and trail network with Mandolin — similar HOA structure and build vintage with slightly different floor-plan configurations. A natural comparison when Mandolin inventory is tight.
Browse Mirasol homes →Submarket 5
The lifestyle engine behind every Mountains Edge address: Exploration Peak Park's 30-acre summit trail, 100-plus acres of regional parkland, a connected trail and cycling network, and I-215 beltway access threading the entire southern Las Vegas Valley. Owning in Mandolin gives access to this full master-plan footprint at one of the lowest HOA dues in the corridor.
Browse Mountains Edge Master-Plan Amenity Corridor homes →STILL DECIDING?
BY ZIP CODE
Mandolin sits within ZIP 89178, which covers the full Mountains Edge master plan and some neighboring southwest-valley properties. The table below presents the ZIP as a single area corridor, with an honest note that Mandolin is one of multiple neighborhoods sharing this data — individual sub-neighborhood medians vary within the ZIP-wide figure.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89178 | Mountains Edge master plan · Mandolin, Madera, Maravilla, Mirasol · Southwest Las Vegas | $494,450 | ~$252 | 32 | 198 | n/a* |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus Nevada Real Estate Group corridor analysis. The $494,450 ZIP median blends Mandolin with neighboring Mountains Edge neighborhoods and some adjacent southwest-valley properties. *Year-over-year change is intentionally omitted at corridor level. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.
New Construction
Mandolin itself is built out from the 2004-2010 development window, but new construction activity in the southwest Las Vegas Valley continues in adjacent communities. DR Horton, Lennar, and KB Home are among the active builders within driving distance. Verify current communities and incentives before writing an offer.
First-Time & Value
Volume entry-tier builder with southwest-valley presence
Family & Mid-Market
Connected-home packages, family-focused floor plans
Personalized Mid-Market
Buyer-customizable options at mid-range prices
Family Move-Up
Larger floor plans for growing families
Value Mid-Market
Competitive value-tier production near Mountains Edge pricing
Outdoor Recreation
Summit trails, 100-plus park acres, and a connected community trail network — Mandolin's outdoor footprint is the strongest selling point in its price tier. The City of Las Vegas maintains the Mountains Edge park system, and Exploration Peak Park's panoramic views draw residents from across the master plan every morning.
IN-COMMUNITY
The signature Mountains Edge park — a 30-acre site at 9700 S Buffalo Drive featuring the community's summit trail with panoramic Spring Mountains and Las Vegas Valley views, outdoor amphitheater, sports courts, playground, and picnic areas.
IN-COMMUNITY
The largest green space in the master plan — 100-plus acres of sports fields, walking and cycling trails, dog park, playground, and picnic areas threaded with the community trail system that connects directly to Mandolin.
IN-COMMUNITY
Paved and natural-surface trails connecting Mandolin to Exploration Peak, Mountains Edge Regional Park, and neighboring communities. Active use from early morning dog walkers through evening cyclists makes the trail system the social spine of the master plan.
25 MIN
The 13-mile Scenic Loop, 26 miles of hiking trails, and world-class sandstone climbing are about 25 minutes west via Charleston Boulevard — accessible as a half-day trip from Mandolin without the Strip commute.
20 MIN
One of the Mojave's best petroglyph sites — an outdoor history museum 20 minutes south of Mandolin, rarely crowded, and a distinctive family destination that most Las Vegas neighborhoods overlook.
35 MIN
Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon ski resort — Nevada's mountain escape and the highest natural elevation within easy reach of southwest Las Vegas. Summer temperatures run 20-plus degrees cooler than the valley floor.
20 MIN
A quiet 140-acre birding preserve in Henderson — a counterpoint to the trail-run energy of Exploration Peak, and a peaceful morning option for residents who prefer stillness to summit climbs.
The Mandolin Lifestyle
Three everyday moods within minutes of home: a summit hike at Exploration Peak, an afternoon at Mountains Edge Regional Park with the family, and a dinner run to the Blue Diamond Road corridor — with the City of Las Vegas's park maintenance keeping the trail network in top shape year-round.
THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES
Mandolin is an open-access neighborhood — no gate coordination required. With 198 active listings across ZIP 89178 and a 32-day median market pace, well-priced homes move in the first two weeks. Set up instant alerts, browse current inventory, or call (702) 637-1759 and our team will schedule your weekend tour.
Build a budget around the particular home and your circumstances. Obtain current financing terms, property records and service quotes before comparing the cost of a move. A community average cannot establish your tax bill, insurance premium, association charges or savings.
Ask a tax adviser to review income sources, residency dates and any continuing connections to another state. California-source income can remain taxable after a move; the Franchise Tax Board explains part-year and nonresident rules. A headline tax-rate comparison does not calculate your savings.
Get the exact parcel's current tax bill and assessment record from its county. Confirm the property's abatement status and any effect of new construction, a change in use or your circumstances with the assessor. Do not apply a community-wide percentage to a purchase price or assume a tax cap is automatic.
Use lender estimates, insurance quotes, association documents and utility information for the exact address. Include maintenance, moving expenses and any special assessments in the comparison. Renting and buying involve different costs and obligations; future equity or resale gains are not assured.
Check school assignments for the enrollment year and ask about choice-program applications. Investigate parcel-specific hazards and permitted uses with the responsible agencies. Review travel routes and the features that matter to you instead of relying on a broad safety score or a neighborhood recommendation based on household type.
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Plan the purchase and move around your circumstances and the property's verified requirements. Coordinate the transaction, possession and moving arrangements with the relevant parties. For license and vehicle questions, consult the Nevada DMV new-resident guide. Confirm your own deadlines and any exemptions directly with the agency.
Compare homes using your budget, accessibility needs, desired features and travel routes. Evaluate the particular property and surroundings using your own priorities; a neighborhood label does not establish its suitability.
Ask a lender for terms based on your circumstances and the property. Obtain the parcel tax record, insurance quotes, association charges and other recurring costs; a community-wide estimate cannot establish your payment or approval.
Discuss services, compensation, communication and touring arrangements with the agent. Confirm the details in the applicable agreement before relying on a promised service or access to a property.
Check school assignments with the district for the enrollment year and ask about separate program applications. Review parcel-specific flood, wildfire, utility, zoning and intended-use questions with the relevant agencies and service providers.
Discuss price, deposit, contingencies and the proposed schedule with your agent and lender. The signed contract determines the transaction deadlines; market averages do not promise when an offer will be accepted or a purchase will close.
Arrange appropriate inspections and review disclosures, title information, association documents and financing conditions. Investigate unresolved findings with the relevant specialist before the contractual decision deadlines.
Verify which utilities serve the address, what deposits or appointments are required, and when service can begin. Coordinate access and the moving date with the agreed possession terms and any building or association requirements.
Confirm completion and possession with the closing parties before arranging access. Consult the Nevada DMV's current new-resident guide for license, registration, documentation and exemption requirements that apply to you.
ECONOMY & JOBS
Mandolin residents commute across the I-215 beltway to Henderson tech and logistics, Strip hospitality, and south-valley healthcare. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro has diversified beyond gaming, with healthcare and technology adding sustained jobs in the south and southwest valley corridors serving Mountains Edge.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Las Vegas. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
If you are weighing Mandolin against other southwest Las Vegas addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Mandolin wins on park acres and master-plan value; Rhodes Ranch on guard-gate security and golf; Spring Valley on price and established character. Sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.
| Metric | Mandolin / Mountains Edge | Rhodes Ranch | Spring Valley | Henderson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | $380K | $350K+ | $250K+ | $400K+ |
| Guard-Gated | No (open access) | Yes — staffed gate | No | Varies by community |
| HOA Monthly | $60-$150 | $150-$300 | $0-$100 | $0-$400+ |
| ZIP Median List | $494K (89178) | ~$450K (89148) | ~$450K (89147) | $548K (Henderson) |
| Days on Market | 32 | ~28 | ~28 | ~25 |
| Park Acreage | 100+ acres master plan | Golf course + parks | City parks nearby | Varies by community |
| Construction Vintage | 2004-2010 | 1999-2008 | 1970s-2000s | Varies |
| Best For | Parks · Value · Family | Golf · Gate · Entry LV | Budget · Established | Schools · Employment |
Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Community income and crime figures are Las Vegas city-wide — the Census and FBI do not tabulate Mandolin separately. Last updated June 2026.
Build a property-specific budget using a lender quote, the parcel tax estimate, insurance quotes and association documents. The starting amounts below are editable illustrations, not current local rates or verified fees. Compare the result with your Loan Estimate, and budget separately for maintenance, utilities and closing costs.
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BUYING AND RENTING
Compare actual homes that meet the same needs over your expected time in the area. A purchase price and an advertised rent alone do not establish which option costs less. Use current quotes and separate monthly cash flow, upfront cash, and the amount you might recover when moving.
Start with the down payment, lender and closing charges, and any immediate repairs. Add principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance where applicable, association dues, utilities and ongoing maintenance. Identify expenses paid outside escrow so they are included in your household budget.
For a later sale, model the remaining loan balance and selling expenses. Appreciation is uncertain; compare unchanged-price and lower-price cases as well as any growth assumption. Principal repayment builds an ownership interest, but that does not guarantee a profit or make every cash payment recoverable.
Use an actual lease offer and confirm the term, deposit, renewal provisions, parking, pet charges, utilities and renter's insurance. Record which maintenance services are included and any costs or restrictions associated with an early move. An advertised starting rent may not include every required charge.
Keep the comparison consistent: use the same time period, household needs and moving assumptions. Include the cash that remains available when a down payment is not used, without assuming a guaranteed investment return. Your need for flexibility and responsibility for repairs also matter alongside the financial figures.
There is no verified community-wide holding period or five-year equity gain shown here. Ask your lender to explain financing assumptions and have a tax professional assess any claimed tax benefit for your circumstances. Keep a copy of the quotes and dates so you can update the comparison before making an offer.
PROPERTY-SPECIFIC ASSOCIATION COSTS
A community name does not establish a property's current dues or all the associations that govern it. Obtain the applicable resale package, budget and governing documents for the exact address. Confirm the effective date and payment frequency of each fee with the association or its manager.
Identify master and sub-association dues separately. Check whether utilities, exterior maintenance, insurance, amenities or club access are included, optional or billed separately. A listing's monthly figure may omit a quarterly or annual charge, and an advertised amenity does not establish membership rights.
Ask about transfer, document, capital-contribution and other transaction fees, as well as approved or proposed assessments. Confirm who pays each item under the contract. Review available reserve and budget information; historical dues are not a guarantee of future charges.
Verify the actual rules for leasing, pets, parking, property changes and amenity access. Age restrictions and gate staffing require their own current documentation. Do not assume neighboring subdivisions or similarly named communities have identical rules, services or fees.
COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION
The I-215 Beltway is the primary connector, linking Mandolin to the airport in 20 minutes and Henderson in 15 — covering the entire southern valley arc without touching the Strip. Mean Las Vegas commutes run near 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data, and Mandolin residents heading to south-valley employers typically run 15-20 minutes door-to-door.
Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.
Quick Answer
Most Mandolin purchases close in 30-45 days — Nevada uses escrow companies, not attorneys. Cash buyers can close in 10-14 days. Request the HOA resale package on the day you go under contract so dues and reserve status clear before inspection-contingency deadlines.
Quick Answer
Most Mandolin buyers put down 5-20%. FHA loans allow 3.5% down with a 580+ credit score — the $490,000 median keeps purchases within standard conforming limits. VA loans allow 0% down for eligible veterans. Conventional loans start at 3-5% for first-time buyers. At 10% down on a $490,000 home, the down payment is $49,000 plus closing costs of approximately 2-3% of the purchase price.
Mandolin at Mountains Edge FAQ — 18 Answers
Mandolin homes typically sell between $380,000 and $600,000, with pricing driven by square footage, lot position, and ownership-era updates. The surrounding ZIP 89178 carried a $508,400 median list price in September 2026 per Las Vegas REALTORS, placing Mandolin squarely in the mid-range of the Mountains Edge master plan. Monthly HOA dues of $60-$150 add community amenity access. Call Nevada Real Estate Group at (702) 637-1759 for active inventory and recent comparable sales specific to Mandolin.
Yes. Mandolin is one of several residential neighborhoods within Mountains Edge, the roughly 3,500-acre master-planned community developed by Focus Property Group in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. The master plan gives Mandolin residents access to 100-plus acres of parks, an extensive connected trail system, Exploration Peak Park, and community recreation facilities. Evaluate both the home and the master-plan amenities together when comparing southwest-valley options.
Mandolin HOA dues run $60-$150 per month, covering the Mountains Edge master association combined with any neighborhood sub-association layer. The dues fund the master plan's 100-plus acres of parks, connected trail network, Exploration Peak Park maintenance, and community recreation facilities. Exact assessments vary by sub-association and are subject to annual adjustment. Review the full HOA budget, reserve study, and any pending special assessments carefully during your due-diligence period.
Exploration Peak Park at 9700 S Buffalo Drive anchors the park system with 30 acres of summit trail, panoramic valley views, an amphitheater, playground, sports courts, and picnic areas. Mountains Edge Regional Park adds 100-plus acres of sports fields, walking trails, a dog park, and picnic areas. Miles of paved trails connect Mandolin directly into the broader park network — a footprint that most southwest-valley neighborhoods at this price point cannot match.
From Mandolin, plan approximately 25 minutes to the Las Vegas Strip via I-15 North, 20 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport via I-215 and I-15, 15 minutes east to Henderson, and 30 minutes west to Summerlin via I-215. Retail and dining along Blue Diamond Road and the I-215 corridor handle everyday errands without a freeway run, making Mandolin practical for households who work across the southern and central valley.
Mandolin students attend Clark County School District campuses: Wright Elementary (7/10 GreatSchools), Faiss Middle School (6/10), and Sierra Vista High School (6/10). Charter alternatives include Doral Academy of Nevada (8/10) and Pinecrest Academy (8/10). Private standouts include Bishop Gorman High School (A+), Mountain View Christian School (A), and Faith Lutheran Middle and High (A). Verify current CCSD zoning for any specific Mandolin address before writing an offer.
No — Mandolin is an open-access neighborhood within the Mountains Edge master plan; there is no guard gate or perimeter wall. Residents gain security through the community's well-maintained streets, active homeownership culture, and proximity to well-lit park trails. Buyers seeking guard-gated security in the southwest valley should explore Rhodes Ranch about 10 minutes north. Nevada Real Estate Group can walk you through both options side by side.
Focus Property Group developed Mountains Edge as a master-planned community beginning around 2004, building it out through approximately 2010. The 3,500-acre master plan was designed around an extensive park and trail system — 100-plus acres of dedicated green space — rather than the golf-course or guard-gate amenity structures used by other Las Vegas master plans. The result is a value-tier community with above-average outdoor amenities per dollar spent.
Mountains Edge contains multiple neighborhoods built by different contractors under the Focus Property Group master plan, with Mandolin, Madera, Maravilla, and Mirasol sharing the same ZIP 89178 market data and HOA structure. Key differentiators within the plan are lot position, home size, and build-year condition. Newer phases and homes with Exploration Peak views typically command modest premiums. Nevada Real Estate Group can pull neighborhood-specific closed sales to compare Mandolin against adjacent sub-neighborhoods.
Nevada's effective property-tax rate runs roughly 0.5-0.7% of assessed value per the Clark County Assessor, and the state caps annual increases on a primary residence at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471. On a $490,000 purchase, plan around $2,450-$3,430 annually. Long-held homes often carry abated tax bills that reset to current market value after sale — verify the post-sale figure with the Clark County Assessor early in escrow before finalizing your ownership-cost budget.
Four factors matter most. First, build vintage: Mandolin homes date 2004-2010, so budget a thorough inspection of HVAC, roofing, and plumbing approaching their first major service cycles. Second, HOA layers: confirm whether the $60-$150 range is a master-only assessment or a combined master-plus-sub figure. Third, tax reset: the assessed value resets to current market after sale. Fourth, school zone: CCSD boundaries shift periodically — verify the current assignment for any specific address before offering.
Exploration Peak Park at 9700 S Buffalo Drive is a 30-acre park featuring the community's signature summit trail with panoramic Spring Mountains and Las Vegas Valley views, an outdoor amphitheater, playground, sports courts, and picnic areas. The summit elevation makes it one of the most distinctive neighborhood parks in the southwest valley. Mountains Edge Regional Park nearby adds 100-plus acres of sports fields, a dog park, and walking trails for everyday use.
Mountains Edge as a master plan has held steady demand from value-conscious buyers who want newer construction with park amenities at a sub-Summerlin price point. The ZIP 89178 median sold price ran $482,500 in September 2026 per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Limited new construction competing for buyers at this price band in the southwest valley supports demand. Mandolin's 2004-2010 vintage means homes are now 15-20 years old — well-maintained and updated properties outperform deferred-maintenance listings significantly.
Blue Diamond Road and the I-215 Beltway corridor serve as the primary retail spine for Mandolin residents. National grocery chains, restaurants, and services sit within five to ten minutes without a freeway. The Boca Park and Tivoli Village retail corridors are accessible within 20-25 minutes, and the broader southwest valley's dining and shopping options are expanding as the neighborhood matures. Henderson's premium retail corridor is about 15 minutes east via I-215.
Mountains Edge was specifically designed for active families: 100-plus acres of parks, a connected trail and cycling network, Exploration Peak Park's summit trail, and a strong community character built around outdoor recreation. The price band of $380K-$600K delivers newer construction in a master-planned setting that is more expensive to replicate in established Las Vegas neighborhoods. Top-rated charter options at Doral Academy and Pinecrest Academy supplement the CCSD campus zone for families prioritizing school performance.
Most Mandolin buyers put down 5-20% depending on loan type. FHA loans allow 3.5% down with a 580+ credit score; conventional loans start at 3-5% for first-time buyers; VA loans allow 0% down for eligible veterans. At the $490,000 midpoint, 10% down is $49,000. Confirm current conforming limits with your lender — Mountains Edge purchases typically stay within the standard conforming ceiling, keeping rates and qualification easier than jumbo territory.
Most Mandolin purchases close in 30-45 days from accepted offer — Nevada uses escrow companies, not attorneys. FHA and VA buyers should allow a few extra days for appraisal scheduling in suburban ZIP areas. Cash buyers can close in 10-14 days. Request the HOA resale package — both master and sub-association — on the day you go under contract so dues and reserve status clear before inspection-contingency deadlines.
The fundamentals support it: a 3,500-acre master plan with 100-plus acres of dedicated parks, beltway access to the entire Las Vegas Valley, and a price band that attracts the valley's largest buyer pool. Las Vegas population growth per U.S. Census data keeps demand pressure on suburban inventory, and Mandolin's 2004-2010 vintage is now seasoned enough that deferred maintenance is visible but well-maintained homes appreciate cleanly. Ask Nevada Real Estate Group for Mountains Edge closed comparables before writing an offer.
Updated September 2026
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PEOPLE ALSO ASK
Eight queries Mandolin buyers ask most — answered with verifiable specifics from City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, and GreatSchools ratings. Every figure links to a primary source.
Mandolin is within the incorporated City of Las Vegas — mailing addresses use Las Vegas, NV 89178. Mountains Edge sits inside city limits, served by City of Las Vegas utilities and LVMPD. The community is NOT in unincorporated Clark County, which matters for building permits, utility rates, and emergency response times.
No — Mountains Edge is the 3,500-acre master-planned community; Mandolin is one of several residential neighborhoods within it. Other Mountains Edge villages in the same ZIP 89178 include Madera, Maravilla, and Mirasol. All share the park system and HOA structure but have slightly different home sizes and sub-association configurations.
The master plan does not maintain a central community pool for Mandolin residents — the amenity story in Mountains Edge is parks and trails rather than a clubhouse-and-pool model. Most single-family homes in the $450K-$600K range within Mandolin have private backyards suitable for pools; check individual listings for pool installation. Exploration Peak Park provides the community social gathering space.
Mandolin at Mountains Edge is in ZIP 89178, southwest Las Vegas. Drive times from ZIP 89178 run approximately 20 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport, 15 minutes east to Henderson, 25 minutes north to the Strip via I-15, and 25 minutes to Red Rock Canyon via Charleston Boulevard.
Homes in Mandolin were built approximately 2004-2010 by Focus Property Group, making them 15-20 years old as of 2026. That vintage puts HVAC systems, roofing, pool equipment, and water heaters on or approaching first major replacement cycles. Budget a thorough inspection and price the condition accordingly when comparing updated versus deferred-maintenance listings.
Yes — Mandolin's master-plan design specifically targets active families. Exploration Peak Park, 100-plus acres of connected parkland, low HOA dues, and charter school options at Doral Academy (8/10) and Pinecrest Academy (8/10) within 12 minutes combine to make it one of the southwest valley's strongest family-value addresses at the $380K-$600K price tier.
Exploration Peak Park at 9700 S Buffalo Drive offers a 30-acre park with a summit trail ascending the community's signature ridgeline for panoramic views of the Spring Mountains and Las Vegas Valley. The park also has an amphitheater, sports courts, playground, and picnic areas. The summit trail is moderately strenuous and opens at dawn — popular with morning runners, hikers, and dog walkers from across the master plan.
The fundamentals support long-term holding: a 3,500-acre master plan with 100-plus park acres, I-215 beltway access linking the southern valley employment base, newer 2004-2010 construction at a price point that attracts the valley's largest buyer pool, and Nevada's zero income tax driving continued in-migration. Ask Nevada Real Estate Group for recent Mountains Edge closed comparables before writing an offer.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Compare Mandolin with neighboring southwest Las Vegas communities and Henderson. Each card pairs the drive time with price positioning so you can judge whether trading the Mountains Edge park system for a guard gate at Rhodes Ranch or the school scores of Henderson actually buys more lifestyle for your budget.
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A-Z INDEX
Mountains Edge contains multiple single-family neighborhoods and parks beyond Mandolin — including Madera, Maravilla, Mirasol, Exploration Peak Park, and Mountains Edge Regional Park. Dedicated community pages are rolling out; entries below are indexed for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, HOA dues, and school zoning for any Mountains Edge address on request.
KEEP LEARNING
These guides extend the research most Mountains Edge buyers do next — understanding the broader Las Vegas market, comparing southwest-valley communities, and tracking valley-wide pricing. Each is written by our team from the same MLS data and primary sources used throughout this page.
MARKET UPDATE
Valley-wide pricing, inventory, and rate context — the macro backdrop behind the Mountains Edge ZIP 89178 numbers.
Read →GUIDE
Henderson is 15 minutes east — this complete buyer guide covers schools, communities, and market data for the adjacent city.
Read →MARKET HUB
All Las Vegas neighborhoods, southwest-valley guides, and community comparisons in one place.
Read →NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
The valley ranked by buyer type — families, first-timers, luxury, retirees — before you tour.
Read →Sources & Methodology
Every statistic is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. One honesty note: the MLS reports at ZIP level, and ZIP 89178 covers the full Mountains Edge master plan — not Mandolin alone. Area figures are labeled as such; per-neighborhood figures are modeled estimates from active-listing review.
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).
Updated: September 2026 · Next update: September 15