Families
- Sig Rogich MS (10/10) and Palo Verde HS (8/10) zoning
- Vanderburg ES in the neighborhood
- Fox Hill Park zip lines and disc golf minutes away
- Quiet residential streets with low through-traffic

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ZIP 89138 MEDIAN (KESTREL AREA)
$750K
LVR / GLVAR, September 2026
PLAN PRICE RANGE
$650K–$950K
Community plan record
DAYS ON MARKET
38
LVR / GLVAR via Repliers, as of September 13, 2026
HOA RANGE
$90–$200/mo
Community plan record
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Last updated
June 20, 2026
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Blacktail at Kestrel is a single-family subdivision in Summerlin's Kestrel village, ZIP 89138, with homes in the $650K–$950K range and a ZIP-area median near $835,000 per Las Vegas REALTORS, 40 median days on market, and Las Vegas city demographics per the U.S. Census. The takeaways below unpack what makes this western Summerlin address worth a closer look.
Last updated September 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, Howard Hughes Corporation
The Kestrel village ZIP 89138 carries active single-family listings in the $650K–$950K range according to Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The eight newest Blacktail-area listings appear below, refreshed daily — and every active listing in the ZIP is searchable in our live Las Vegas MLS portal.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION
ZIP code 89138 covers the Kestrel village and neighboring western Summerlin subdivisions, with roughly 165 estimated active single-family listings across all price points. The six bands below show where listings concentrate per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — Blacktail homes fall primarily in the $650K–$950K plan range, heaviest in the $650K–$800K and $800K–$950K bands.
Active listings in the Kestrel village (ZIP 89138) break into single-family homes, price bands, and lifestyle filters — roughly 165 estimated listings spanning the $650K–$950K Blacktail plan range and beyond. Each link below opens our live Las Vegas MLS search, updated daily from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data so every count and price is current.
Blacktail is one of several Kestrel subdivisions in the 89138 ZIP code. Cards below link to the relevant hub or live search — counts show estimated active ZIP-area listings in each price band.
Updated daily · 363 active listings · MLS data
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CRIME DATA
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Living in Blacktail at Kestrel means single-family homes at roughly 3,000 feet on Summerlin's western ridge, trail access from the front door, Red Rock Canyon ten minutes away, and top-rated Sig Rogich MS (10/10) just eight minutes out — backed by the Howard Hughes Corporation master-plan amenity network and Downtown Summerlin five minutes east.
Blacktail is known for its Kestrel village location at the western edge of Summerlin — contemporary desert architecture, direct trail access, top-rated schools including Sig Rogich MS (10/10), and Red Rock Canyon ten minutes away. It is one of Summerlin's newer subdivision releases in the 89138 ZIP code.
Families targeting Rogich and Palo Verde zoning, outdoor enthusiasts who want Red Rock Canyon at the edge of their trail network, and households relocating from California who want new or near-new construction at $650K–$950K inside America's top master-planned community.
Morning runs on Summerlin's trail system, drop-off at Vanderburg Elementary or Rogich MS, errands and dinner at Downtown Summerlin five minutes away, and weekend hikes in Red Rock Canyon — with 300 days of sunshine and cooler temperatures than the valley floor.
Blacktail at Kestrel sits in the Kestrel village of Summerlin, on the Las Vegas Valley's western ridge at roughly 3,000 feet elevation. The neighborhood occupies ZIP code 89138, bordered by the Red Rock Canyon corridor to the west and Downtown Summerlin to the east. About 20 miles from the Strip.
Quick Answer
Yes — especially for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Blacktail combines Summerlin's nationally ranked master-plan infrastructure with Kestrel's specific advantages: 10/10-rated Sig Rogich Middle School, Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west, 150-plus miles of trails from the front door, and contemporary single-family homes at $650K–$950K in ZIP 89138. The trade-offs are real — commutes to the Strip run 20 minutes, the neighborhood is not guard-gated, and summer temperatures at 3,000 feet are still hot — but for buyers who value schools, trails, and fresh air, few Las Vegas addresses compete at this price.
Source: Howard Hughes Corporation
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Las Vegas — the city containing Blacktail — the parent city holds 656,274 residents with a median household income of $66,820. Inside the Kestrel corridor (ZIP 89138), community records show a median age of 38 and average household income above $110,000, anchored by a 78% homeownership rate.
The Census does not break out Blacktail as its own statistical place, so Las Vegas citywide figures are the backdrop — presented as exactly that. Within the Kestrel village, our closing data shows young families targeting the Rogich school zone, professional couples trading up from smaller Las Vegas condos, and steady California relocator traffic trading coastal taxes for Summerlin trail access.
Source: NREG community plan records & U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Las Vegas city · Updated
POPULATION & GROWTH
The Kestrel village is the active western frontier of Summerlin's expansion, meaning new parcels are releasing even as established subdivisions like Blacktail mature. Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census data, and the 89138 corridor remains among the valley's most sought-after ZIP codes for family buyers.
Kestrel benefits from being the leading edge of Summerlin's western expansion — Howard Hughes Corporation continues to release parcels in the village, adding both new builder product and competitive pricing pressure that keeps the resale market honest. Blacktail itself is an established subdivision within that expanding village, meaning it carries mature infrastructure while newer parcels nearby continue to set a price floor.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Howard Hughes Corporation. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Blacktail separately; projection reflects recent Las Vegas growth rates. Last updated June 2026.
MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS
The charts below show Las Vegas citywide sold medians, market time, and monthly closings from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the liquid benchmark the Kestrel village trades against. ZIP 89138 carries a median near $750,000 with roughly 40 median days on market; the cards below report those benchmarks.
Median List Price
$750,000 ZIP 89138 median (Kestrel area)
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Days on Market
40 median days in the Kestrel village; updated-priced homes move faster
vs September 2025
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS
Price Range
$650K–$950K plan range, floor plan and lot dependent
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.
KESTREL INVENTORY
Market Competitiveness
ZIP 89138 runs at a moderate pace — roughly 40 median days on market per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Desirable Kestrel homes with premium lots or school-zone positioning attract multiple offers quickly; homes priced at the upper end of the $650K–$950K range take longer to find buyers.
Blacktail is not one-size-fits-all — it draws families targeting Rogich zoning, outdoor enthusiasts, California relocators, and first-move-up buyers. Six profiles below match lifestyles to what Blacktail delivers, followed by the honest pros and trade-offs our agents walk every buyer through before first tour.
Ready to explore homes in Blacktail at Kestrel? Our team knows the Kestrel village, sub-association structure, and every active listing in ZIP 89138.
Start Your Home SearchKestrel Village Comparison
A side-by-side of the main Kestrel village subdivisions — price ranges, lifestyle fit, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan records and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. With relatively small per-subdivision home counts, we publish entry points and lifestyle fits rather than statistically thin per-subdivision medians.
| Submarket | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktail at Kestrel | $650K–$950K | n/a* | ~40 | n/a* | Families · Trail access |
| Crested Canyon at Kestrel | $650K–$950K | n/a* | ~40 | n/a* | Families · Similar price band |
| Kestrel (village overview) | From $600K | n/a* | ~40 | n/a* | Full village · All options |
| The Ridges | From $2M | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Luxury · Guard-gated |
| Red Rock Country Club | From $1.2M | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Golf · Guard-gated |
| The Paseos | From $450K | n/a* | n/a* | n/a* | Families · Value |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-subdivision $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted — small sample sizes make them misleading. ZIP-area benchmarks: ~40-day median DOM, $750K median list.
Subdivision Deep Dive
Submarket 1
The featured community: single-family homes with direct trail access and Rogich/Palo Verde school zoning. Contemporary desert architecture, $90–$200/mo HOA, at Summerlin's western edge.
Browse Blacktail at Kestrel homes →Submarket 2
Blacktail's closest sibling subdivision — comparable floor plans, similar HOA structure, same school zone. The key differentiation is specific lot position and proximity to trail nodes.
Browse Crested Canyon at Kestrel homes →Submarket 3
The full Kestrel village covers several subdivisions in ZIP 89138 — new construction parcels from Howard Hughes active at the western edge, resale across the mature subdivisions.
Browse Kestrel (village overview) homes →Submarket 4
Summerlin's most exclusive guard-gated community — Bear's Best golf, custom estates, and a price point 2-3x Kestrel's. Buyers comparing these are trading affordability for gates and trophy architecture.
Browse The Ridges homes →Submarket 5
Guard-gated golf community featuring two Arnold Palmer courses inside Summerlin's boundary — golf-lifestyle buyers cross-shop this against Kestrel's trail-lifestyle proposition.
Browse Red Rock Country Club homes →Submarket 6
A popular Summerlin family village known for parks and schools — entry pricing below Kestrel's floor, making it the comparison for buyers who want Summerlin infrastructure at lower cost.
Browse The Paseos homes →Submarket 7
Owning in Blacktail at Kestrel includes full access to the Summerlin Community Association's amenity network: 150-plus miles of trails, nine community pools, 26 neighborhood parks, and Downtown Summerlin's 125-plus retail and dining destinations — all maintained by Howard Hughes Corporation's master-plan infrastructure.
Browse Summerlin Master Plan — What Blacktail Buyers Get homes →STILL DECIDING?
BY ZIP CODE
ZIP 89138 covers the Kestrel village and neighboring Summerlin West subdivisions along Las Vegas's western edge. The table below breaks the area into its real corridors, from established Kestrel resales to active new-construction parcels, per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data.
| ZIP | Primary Area | Median Price | $ / Sq Ft | Days on Market | Active | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89138 | Blacktail at Kestrel — single-family resale | $650K–$950K (plan range) | n/a* | ~40 (ZIP-area) | varies | n/a* |
| 89138 | Crested Canyon at Kestrel — sibling subdivision | $650K–$950K | n/a* | ~40 (ZIP-area) | varies | n/a* |
| 89138 | Active new-construction parcels (HHC releasing) | From $600K (varies by builder) | n/a* | Builder-controlled | varies | n/a* |
| 89138 | Full 89138 Kestrel-area benchmark | ~$750,000 | — | ~40 | 165 est. | n/a* |
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Subdivision-level $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: small subdivision samples make them misleading. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.
New Construction
Blacktail itself is an established Kestrel subdivision, so today's market is primarily resale. Howard Hughes Corporation continues releasing new parcels in Kestrel's western expansion zones, and national builders are active nearby — ask our agents which Kestrel parcels are currently releasing. Incentives change monthly; verify before you write.
Luxury & Move-Up
Closest luxury production builder to Kestrel
Family & Mid-Market
Broad Summerlin West selection including some Kestrel parcels
Design-Forward Move-Up
Contemporary architecture buyers cross-shop against Blacktail resales
Family
Value-oriented new builds in nearby ZIP codes
55+ Active Adult
Active-adult alternative for Blacktail downsizer comparisons
Outdoor Recreation
Blacktail's outdoor story starts at the front door: the Summerlin trail system connects directly to Fox Hill Park, The Paseos Linear Park, and the Red Rock Canyon border. The Bureau of Land Management manages the roughly 195,000-acre Red Rock Canyon conservation area ten minutes west, with 300 days of Las Vegas sunshine making year-round use realistic.
5 MIN
One of Summerlin's most feature-rich parks — zip lines, disc golf, adventure playground, picnic areas, and trails. A primary after-school destination for Kestrel families.
3 MIN
A linear desert garden park threading through the Kestrel area — low-maintenance, dog-friendly, and designed for daily walking.
FROM DOOR
One of the most extensive master-plan trail networks in the U.S., per Howard Hughes Corporation — connecting Blacktail to Downtown Summerlin, parks, schools, and the Red Rock Canyon edge.
10 MIN
The Mojave's signature conservation area — 13-mile scenic loop, world-class hiking and climbing, and a visual backdrop that sets Kestrel apart from every other Summerlin price band.
5 MIN
125-plus shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including City National Arena — the west valley's retail and social hub, less than five minutes from Blacktail.
ZONED
The zoned elementary school's after-hours grounds serve as a neighborhood green space — typical of Summerlin's integrated park-school design.
40 MIN
Mount Charleston at 11,900 feet offers skiing in winter and cool hiking in summer — the full-season outdoor complement to Red Rock's desert terrain.
15 MIN
Host of the PGA Tour's Shriners Children's Open — one of the Southwest's most respected tournament courses, available to daily-fee players when tour events aren't scheduled.
The Blacktail at Kestrel Lifestyle
Three moods within minutes: a morning loop on Summerlin's trail system or a canyon hike in Red Rock, an afternoon at Fox Hill Park with the kids, and dinner at Downtown Summerlin — all backed by Howard Hughes Corporation's master-plan infrastructure and 300 days of sunshine.
THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES
Open houses are available in Kestrel on most weekends — the neighborhood is not gated, so touring is straightforward. Set up instant alerts to be notified the moment a Blacktail home schedules an open house, or browse all active Kestrel listings and request a private showing with 24-hour notice.
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.
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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
Blacktail residents tap three employment nodes: Downtown Summerlin five minutes east, Summerlin Hospital fifteen minutes north, and the Strip corridor twenty minutes out. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas MSA sustains a deep labor market, and average household income in ZIP 89138 exceeds $110,000.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Howard Hughes Corporation. Last updated June 2026.
COMMUNITY COMPARISON
If you're weighing Blacktail at Kestrel against the valley's other quality addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Blacktail wins on school quality and trail access; Summerlin's guard-gated enclaves win on privacy; Henderson wins on citywide safety — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.
| Metric | Blacktail at Kestrel | Summerlin | Las Vegas | Henderson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median List Price | ~$750K (ZIP 89138) | $728K | $476K | $548K |
| Price Range | $650K–$950K (plan) | From $350K to $5M+ | From $300K to $5M+ | From $350K to $3M+ |
| Days on Market | ~40 (ZIP area) | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Trail Access | 150+ mi Summerlin system from door | 150+ mi (throughout) | Varies by area | Varies by area |
| Red Rock Canyon | 10 min | 15-20 min (east Summerlin) | 25 min | 35 min |
| Guard-Gated | No (The Ridges: 10-15 min) | Select (The Ridges, RR CC) | Select enclaves | Select (MacDonald Highlands) |
| New Construction | Active (HHC releases) | Very High (Summerlin West) | Moderate | Very High (Cadence, Inspirada) |
| Best For | Families · Trails · California tax | Schools · Luxury · Outdoors | Selection · Urban · Investors | Families · Retirees · Safety |
Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Blacktail and Kestrel income figures are community plan-record values. Last updated June 2026.
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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.
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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
Blacktail sits at the western edge of Summerlin where W Charleston Boulevard and the 215 Beltway provide fast connections east. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — most Blacktail commuters beat that to the Summerlin corridor and are within range for the Strip in twenty minutes.
Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.
Quick Answer
Most Blacktail purchases close in 30–45 days through a Nevada escrow company; cash offers close in 7–14 days. The HOA resale package takes about 10 business days — request it at contract execution to avoid delays. Have a fully underwritten pre-approval ready; Kestrel homes with Rogich school-zone positioning can draw competing offers.
Quick Answer
Most Blacktail buyers use conventional financing with 5–20% down. On a $750,000 home that means roughly $37,500 (5%) to $150,000 (20%) plus closing costs. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans — a meaningful benefit for military relocators. FHA works below the conforming limit but adds mortgage insurance; at Blacktail's price band, conventional usually produces the lower total cost. Get fully pre-approved before you tour — well-priced Kestrel homes with Rogich zoning move quickly.
Blacktail at Kestrel FAQ — 18 Answers
Homes in Blacktail at Kestrel list in the $835,000 range per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, with floor plans running $650K for a three-bedroom entry home to $950K for a larger two-story with premium lot and upgrades. The ZIP 89138 area median sits at 38 days on market — well-priced homes move faster, so early alerts matter.
Blacktail sits in the Kestrel village of Summerlin — the Howard Hughes Corporation master plan on the far-west side of Las Vegas. Kestrel is the newest Summerlin expansion, positioned along the valley's western ridge near Red Rock Canyon at roughly 3,000 feet elevation. That setting gives residents cleaner air, cooler summer nights, and ten-minute access to the canyon's 36-mile trail network.
Yes — Blacktail is a single-family subdivision inside the Kestrel village of the Summerlin master plan, which Howard Hughes Corporation has been developing since 1990. Owning in Blacktail means full access to the Summerlin Community Association amenity network: 150-plus miles of trails, community pools, parks, and the retail and entertainment hub at Downtown Summerlin five minutes away.
Blacktail at Kestrel sits in ZIP code 89138, the postal area covering the Kestrel and neighboring western Summerlin villages. The 89138 area is served by Clark County School District and lies along the valley's western edge bordering Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Use 89138 when setting up listing alerts to capture Blacktail and the surrounding Kestrel subdivisions.
Plan on $90–$200 per month, combining the Summerlin master association fee with the Blacktail sub-association. Those dues fund common-area maintenance, landscaping, and full access to Summerlin's amenity network including 150-plus miles of trails, parks, and community facilities. Exact figures vary by sub-association — request the full resale package during escrow to verify current dues and any pending assessments before you close.
Clark County School District assigns Blacktail to John C. Vanderburg Elementary (8/10), Sig Rogich Middle School (10/10 — one of Nevada's top-rated public middle schools per GreatSchools), and Palo Verde High School (8/10). Private options include The Meadows School and Bishop Gorman High School; Doral Academy Red Rock and Pinecrest Academy of Nevada are nearby charter alternatives. Verify zoning for any specific address before you offer.
About 20 minutes: take Summerlin Parkway east to I-15 south and you're at the Strip corridor. Harry Reid International Airport runs roughly 30 minutes via I-215 South. Daily life runs closer: Downtown Summerlin is about five minutes away, Red Rock Canyon about ten, and the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center fifteen minutes north — a commute pattern many Kestrel buyers specifically shop for.
Property taxes are low by national standards. Nevada's effective 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 $835,000 Blacktail home that means approximately $3,750–$5,250 per year — a fraction of what comparable new construction carries in coastal California, which tops out at 13.3% in state income tax alone.
The location is the standout feature: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is about ten minutes west, offering a 13-mile scenic loop, world-class hiking, and climbing across roughly 195,000 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Inside Summerlin, the 150-plus mile trail network connects Blacktail to parks, schools, and Downtown Summerlin. Fox Hill Park — five minutes away — adds zip lines, disc golf, and an adventure playground.
Yes — the combination of Sig Rogich Middle School (10/10 per GreatSchools), Palo Verde High School (8/10), family-friendly trail access, and Fox Hill Park's adventure playground makes Kestrel a consistently strong family destination inside Summerlin. The neighborhood is single-family throughout, with no through-traffic cutting across the community. Private options like Doral Academy Red Rock and The Meadows School round out the education picture for parents comparing schools.
Blacktail at Kestrel shares Kestrel's overall character — contemporary desert architecture, energy-efficient construction, and Summerlin trail access — but sits within a specific price band of roughly $650K–$950K. Sibling subdivisions like Crested Canyon at Kestrel carry overlapping price ranges and similar floor-plan options. The differentiation comes down to specific lot, elevation, and upgrade package — our team can pull side-by-side actives and sold comps across the whole village on request.
California's top marginal state income tax is 13.3% per the California Franchise Tax Board — Nevada's is zero. A household earning $300,000 saves roughly $25,000 per year in state income tax alone. Nevada also caps property-tax increases on a primary residence at 3% annually under NRS 361.471. On a $835,000 Blacktail home, the property-tax bill runs $3,750–$5,250 yearly — versus a comparable California home at 1.1% effective rate plus supplemental assessments that can push well above that.
Blacktail is an established Kestrel subdivision from the 2000s, so today's market is primarily resale. Active new construction in the broader Kestrel village does emerge as Howard Hughes Corporation opens fresh parcels in Summerlin's newest expansion zones — ask our agents what's currently releasing in 89138. National builders like Toll Brothers and Lennar are active in nearby Summerlin West villages for buyers who want a brand-new home with full builder warranty.
Blacktail connects directly to Summerlin's 150-plus mile trail network — one of the most extensive in any U.S. master-planned community, per Howard Hughes Corporation. The system threads through parks, past schools, and links to Downtown Summerlin's retail district. From Kestrel's western edge, trails also tie into the Red Rock Canyon trail corridors, making it possible to ride or hike from your front door into the canyon's backcountry with no car required.
Four items move money here. First, dual HOA structure: budget $90–$200/mo covering both the Summerlin master and sub-association; request the full resale package in escrow. Second, elevation premium: Kestrel's ~3,000 ft elevation delivers cooler summers and Red Rock views — price lot position accordingly. Third, school assignment: confirm the Vanderburg/Rogich/Palo Verde zone for your specific address. Fourth, financing: most Blacktail homes finance conventionally; call (702) 637-1759 and we will pull comparables before you write.
Most Blacktail buyers use conventional financing with 5–20% down. On a $835,000 home that means roughly $37,500 (5%) to $150,000 (20%) at closing. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans — a significant benefit given the community's appeal to military relocators. FHA works below the conforming limit but adds mortgage insurance; at Blacktail's price band, conventional usually wins on total cost. Get pre-approved before you tour — desirable Kestrel homes move quickly in a 40-day market.
Yes — our team has represented buyers throughout the Kestrel village and the broader Summerlin West corridor. We track every active and coming-soon listing in ZIP 89138, know the HOA sub-association quirks, and can arrange showings with 24-hour notice. Call (702) 637-1759 or start your search at the link below and we'll match you with a Kestrel-specialist agent same day.
Most Blacktail purchases close in 30–45 days through a Nevada escrow company. Cash offers close in as few as 7–14 days. The HOA resale package — required in Nevada — typically arrives within 10 business days of request; build that into your timeline. Financed buyers should have a fully underwritten pre-approval ready before submitting an offer, since list-to-accepted time in Kestrel averages around 40 days and competitive homes attract multiple offers.
Updated September 2026
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PEOPLE ALSO ASK
These are the questions Blacktail buyers actually search — each answered with verifiable specifics you can cross-check: ZIP 89138 market figures from Las Vegas REALTORS, school ratings from GreatSchools (Rogich MS 10/10, Palo Verde HS 8/10, Vanderburg ES 8/10), HOA structure, and community details from the Howard Hughes Corporation plan record.
Yes — Blacktail is a single-family subdivision inside the Kestrel village of the Summerlin master plan, which Howard Hughes Corporation has developed since 1990. ZIP code 89138 covers the Kestrel area; owning in Blacktail includes full access to Summerlin's amenity network.
Blacktail was built within Howard Hughes Corporation's Kestrel village framework in the 2000s; specific production builders varied by parcel release. Today the community is primarily resale, though HHC continues releasing new Kestrel parcels to national builders nearby.
Kestrel is the newest western village of the Summerlin master plan — the highest-elevation section at roughly 3,000 feet, bordering Red Rock Canyon. It contains several single-family subdivisions including Blacktail and Crested Canyon, served by Vanderburg ES and Sig Rogich MS.
Yes — a dual HOA structure: the Summerlin Community Association (master) plus a Blacktail sub-association. Combined monthly dues run $90–$200; the master covers trails, pools, and parks, while the sub covers subdivision common areas. Request the full resale package in escrow to confirm exact current figures.
Absolutely — it's one of Blacktail's defining advantages. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area visitor center is about ten minutes west via W Charleston Boulevard. The Summerlin trail system also connects to Red Rock's edge corridors, so you can hike from Blacktail into the canyon without driving.
Summerlin addresses have historically held value well — top school zoning, master-plan infrastructure, and Howard Hughes Corporation's development discipline are structural supports. The Nevada tax structure (zero income tax, 3% property-tax cap) adds holding-cost advantages versus comparable California investments. Call (702) 637-1759 for current market analysis before you write.
Both are Kestrel village single-family subdivisions with similar price bands ($650K–$950K), comparable HOA structures, and the same school-zone assignment. Differentiation comes from specific lot position, floor-plan generation, and trail adjacency. Our team can pull a current side-by-side of available inventory in both subdivisions on request.
The Kestrel village sits at roughly 3,000 feet — meaningfully higher than the Las Vegas valley floor (about 2,030 feet). That elevation translates to cooler summer nights, cleaner air, and Red Rock Canyon views from many Kestrel lots. Summer highs still reach 100°F+, but evening temperatures drop faster than in lower-elevation neighborhoods.
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NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Compare Blacktail at Kestrel with neighboring Summerlin villages and the broader Las Vegas Valley. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning — useful for judging what trading up to a guard-gated enclave or down to a value Summerlin village actually costs in price per square foot.
ADJACENT
$650K–$950K
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A–Z INDEX
Kestrel is Summerlin's newest western village, with multiple single-family subdivisions spanning the $600K–$950K+ range and active Howard Hughes Corporation parcel releases adding new inventory to ZIP 89138. The entries below are indexed alphabetically; our team can pull current listings, HOA documents, and lot-level comparables for any subdivision on request.
KEEP LEARNING
These three guides extend the research most Kestrel buyers run in parallel — a 2026 Las Vegas citywide market snapshot for pricing context, a direct Summerlin vs Henderson luxury comparison for buyers weighing both valleys, and the Summerlin master-plan hub for village-by-village school and price breakdowns.
MARKET GUIDE
The citywide playbook — pricing, inventory, rates, and where the valley's momentum actually is this year.
Read →LUXURY COMPARISON
How the valley's two luxury poles compare — useful context for judging Kestrel's trail-lifestyle proposition.
Read →COMMUNITY HUB
Full Summerlin master-plan overview — all villages, market data, and side-by-side 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 on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed regularly. ZIP 89138 area benchmarks are presented as ZIP-area figures — never claimed as subdivision-only statistics — because per-subdivision samples in Kestrel are too small to support meaningful medians. Follow any link below to verify a figure.
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: October 15