Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Vista Verde at Mountains Edge at a Glance?

Vista Verde at Mountains Edge offers 700+ KB Home single-family houses priced $350,000–$550,000 in the Mountains Edge master plan (ZIP 89178), with a ZIP-area median near $470,000 per Las Vegas REALTORS and roughly 35 median days on market. Demographics are benchmarked to Clark County per the U.S. Census. The takeaways below map the community's key strengths and trade-offs.

• Most accessible Mountains Edge entry: $350,000–$550,000 for a KB Home single-family house in a master-planned community with trails and parks.
• The location: Southwest Las Vegas (ZIP 89178), unincorporated Clark County — about twenty minutes to the Strip, ten minutes to Red Rock Canyon.
• Best for: First-time buyers, growing families, and buy-and-hold rental investors seeking steady southwest valley demand.
• Mature character: One of the original Mountains Edge neighborhoods, established 2005 — trees and landscaping are twenty years grown.
• Do your homework: School zones split block to block; confirm the CCSD zone for any specific address, and review the HOA resale package in escrow.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, Clark County

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Vista Verde Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Vista Verde homes in ZIP 89178 span three distinct price bands, per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Entry-level KB Home originals concentrate in the $350K–$420K range; updated and larger floor plans cluster at $420K–$500K; premium lots and extensively renovated homes top out near $550,000.

Price bands reflect the Vista Verde at Mountains Edge plan range (community plan record) and active-listing patterns in ZIP 89178 · June 2026 · Links open the live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Safe?

• 68%Owner-occupied householdsCommunity plan record
• LVMPDLas Vegas Metro Police jurisdictionUnincorporated Clark County coverage
• HOAActive common-area maintenance$55–$130/mo master plan
• ParksMountains Edge Regional Park nearby~100 acres, draws positive community activity

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), Clark County. Community details per the plan record. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Score?

Vista Verde earns strong marks for schools, outdoor access, and value — with honest trade-offs on commute times to the north-valley employment core and home age. The six categories below are the same ones our agents walk through with every southwest-valley buyer before a first tour.

• B+

  Grade B+: Safety

  Family-oriented master plan with 68% owner-occupancy and HOA-maintained common areas; LVMPD jurisdiction in unincorporated Clark County.

• A-

  Grade A-: Schools

  Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary rates 8/10 per GreatSchools; Doral Academy charter (9/10) nearby; verify the zone for any specific address.

• A

  Grade A: Value

  Most accessible pricing in Mountains Edge — $350K–$550K for a KB Home single-family house with master-planned trail and park access.

• B+

  Grade B+: Amenities

  Mountains Edge Regional Park (~100 acres), Exploration Peak Park (~98 acres), and direct trail connections to the full master-plan network.

• A

  Grade A: Outdoor Access

  Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west via Blue Diamond Road, managed by the Bureau of Land Management with 195,000 acres of conservation land.

• B

  Grade B: Commute

  About twenty minutes to the Strip via I-15; the southwest rim adds drive time versus more central communities, offset by less congestion.

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 Vista Verde Area Growing?

Vista Verde itself is largely built out — 700+ homes since the 2005 phase, with growth happening through resale and occasional lot rebuilds rather than rooftops. Its parent county keeps expanding: Clark County has grown by roughly 350,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and the southwest valley around Mountains Edge continues to attract families priced out of more central communities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Clark County. Countywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Vista Verde separately; projection reflects recent Clark County growth rates. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Score for Livability?

Vista Verde scores highest on value, outdoor access, and schools — the factors first-time buyers and growing families weight most. The honest trade-off is commute distance: twenty minutes to the Strip, offset by lower prices and ten-minute Red Rock Canyon access. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census, GreatSchools, and GLVAR data.

• 80B+

  Overall Livability

• 82A-

  Schools (zoned + charter)

• 75B+

  Safety (family master plan)

• 92A

  Value for Money

• 85B+

  Amenities & Trails

• 70B

  Commute & Access

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

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Real Estate Market Trending?

The charts below reflect ZIP 89178 sold medians, market time, and monthly closings from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the liquid benchmark Vista Verde trades against. Vista Verde is one of the largest sub-neighborhoods in the ZIP, so the metrics are reasonably representative of conditions inside the community.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How competitive is the Vista Verde at Mountains Edge market right now?

Vista Verde runs at moderate-to-strong competitiveness: the $350K–$550K price range is the most active bracket in the southwest valley, and entry-priced KB Home resales in the $350K–$420K window regularly attract multiple offers in the first two weekends. Larger homes above $480,000 move more steadily with typical negotiation room.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP 89178 figures used as the benchmark for Vista Verde; entry-band ($350K–$420K) competition is meaningfully higher than the overall ZIP-area median suggests.

Sub-Section Comparison

How Do Vista Verde's Four Sub-Sections Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Vista Verde's four informal sub-sections — entry pricing, home size, and buyer fit — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. With 700+ homes total, per-section medians would be statistical noise, so we publish entry points and key characteristics instead.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-section medians are intentionally omitted — samples within one sub-section are too small to be reliable. ZIP 89178 benchmark: ~35-day median DOM, ~$470K median list.

Sub-Section Deep Dive

What's Inside Vista Verde's Sub-Sections?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does the Vista Verde ZIP Code (89178) Break Down?

Vista Verde sits in ZIP code 89178 in southwest Las Vegas, sharing the code with the broader Mountains Edge master plan and adjacent southwest-valley neighborhoods. The table below breaks ZIP 89178 into its real residential zones — from entry-level master-plan homes to newer view sections — with honest source labeling.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Section-level $/SF and year-over-year data are intentionally omitted: sub-section samples are too small to be statistically meaningful, so we publish plan ranges and ZIP-area benchmarks. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY VISTA VERDE

Why Does Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Stand Apart?

From accessible entry pricing to direct trail connections and a top-rated elementary school, Vista Verde occupies a niche that few southwest Las Vegas neighborhoods match. The five advantages below are each tied to a verifiable source — the Nevada Revised Statutes, GreatSchools ratings, Clark County records, and the community plan — so you can check every claim.

1. 1

   Most accessible Mountains Edge pricing

   $350,000–$550,000 for a master-planned family home with trails, parks, and top-rated schools — the most attainable entry point in the Mountains Edge plan.

   Community plan record
2. 2

   Direct trail network access

   Vista Verde connects directly to the Mountains Edge trail system, linking residents to Mountains Edge Regional Park (~100 acres) and Exploration Peak Park (~98 acres) without crossing major arterials.

   Community plan record & Clark County parks
3. 3

   Top-rated elementary school in zone

   Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary rates 8/10 per GreatSchools — a meaningful differentiator versus comparable-priced neighborhoods elsewhere in the valley.

   GreatSchools.org 2026
4. 4

   Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west

   Blue Diamond Road (SR-160) connects Vista Verde residents to the Bureau of Land Management's 195,000-acre Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area — one of the best outdoor recreation assets in the American Southwest.

   Bureau of Land Management
5. 5

   Nevada tax advantage at an attainable price

   Zero state income tax plus a 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 — and Vista Verde delivers these benefits at the most accessible price point in the Mountains Edge master plan.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471

WHY BUY IN VISTA VERDE

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Vista Verde at Mountains Edge?

Vista Verde's case rests on value and livability: the most accessible pricing in Mountains Edge, an 8/10-rated zoned elementary, direct trail access, and property taxes capped at 3% under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, with zero Nevada state income tax. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Most affordable Mountains Edge entry point

   $350,000–$550,000 for a single-family home in a master-planned community with trails and parks.

   Community plan record

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — meaningful annual savings for most households, especially those relocating from California.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped by Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — predictable ownership costs over time.

   NRS 361.471

4. 4

   Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary (8/10)

   The zoned elementary rates 8/10 per GreatSchools — one of the highest ratings for a zoned public school at this price point.

   GreatSchools 2026

5. 5

   Direct Mountains Edge trail access

   Trail corridors connect Vista Verde to the 100-acre Regional Park and 98-acre Exploration Peak Park without crossing arterials.

   Community plan record

6. 6

   Red Rock Canyon ten minutes away

   The BLM's 195,000-acre conservation area — hiking, climbing, scenic drive — is a legitimate ten-minute escape from the driveway via Blue Diamond Road.

   Bureau of Land Management

7. 7

   Light HOA dues

   $55–$130 per month is among the lowest master-plan carrying costs in the Las Vegas Valley — simple coverage with no guard-gate or club cost.

   Community plan record

8. 8

   Mature landscaping and established character

   Vista Verde was established in 2005 — trees and landscaping are twenty years grown, giving the neighborhood warmth that newer sections are still developing.

   Community plan record

9. 9

   Strong rental demand

   Family-oriented master plan with 68% owner-occupancy attracts long-term tenants; three- to four-bedroom homes lease in the $2,100–$2,600 range.

   NREG rental market analysis

10. 10

    Doral Academy (9/10) charter option nearby

    The highest-rated charter school in the area is approximately ten minutes away — an outstanding alternative for families who prioritize academics above the zoned public school.

    GreatSchools 2026

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Homes This Weekend?

Open houses in Vista Verde run fairly regular — KB Home resales in the $350K–$550K range attract family buyers who prefer touring in person. Set up instant alerts to be notified the moment a Vista Verde home schedules an open house, or browse active listings and let us arrange private showings. Entry-priced homes move quickly.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to relocate to Vista Verde at Mountains Edge in 8 steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8-12 week timeline most Vista Verde 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

   Pick your sub-section and set a budget

   Decide which Vista Verde suits you: entry-level Village ($350K–$420K), established Central ($400K–$480K), larger Estates ($475K–$550K), or trail-adjacent. Each carries slightly different lot character and HOA stack.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — loan-type aware

   Entry homes qualify for FHA (3.5% down) and conventional (3% down) financing. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans. Get fully underwritten approval before touring — in the $400K–$500K heart of this market, conditional pre-approval loses to fully underwritten approval.

3. 03

   Verify the school zone for your specific address

   CCSD zones split block to block across a 12,000-home master plan — the school that serves one street may differ from the next. Verify the exact zone for any address before submitting an offer.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Entry-priced Vista Verde homes move quickly — we schedule same-week showings when possible, and our team offers virtual video tours for out-of-state buyers. Walk candidate streets at different hours to check traffic and trail access.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   In the $350K–$420K entry band, multiple-offer situations are common. Come with clean terms: full pre-approval, flexible close date, and inspection contingencies that are tight but realistic. We'll advise on where each seller actually stands.

6. 06

   Inspection and HOA document review

   KB Home originals from 2005–2010 have predictable systems — order a standard inspection plus roof and HVAC checks. Request the full HOA resale package: master dues, any sub-association, reserve study, assessment history, and CC&Rs.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys; expect 30–45 days from acceptance to funding. Cash purchases can close in 7–14 days. FHA and VA appraisals sometimes add a few days — confirm the timeline with your lender at pre-approval.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District), register with the HOA, then handle the DMV — driver's license within 30 days, vehicle registration within 60 days of establishing Nevada residency.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Economy?

Vista Verde residents work across a diversifying southwest valley labor market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro has added healthcare, logistics, and tech-adjacent jobs alongside the traditional hospitality base — and the southwest valley's employer mix skews toward distribution, healthcare, and education rather than gaming.

Top Vista Verde–Area Employers

• Blue Diamond Road / Durango Drive corridorRetail, healthcare, and service employers immediately adjacent to the Mountains Edge master plan
• Southern Highlands corporate and medical campusGrowing healthcare and professional-services cluster approximately fifteen minutes south
• Clark County School District (southwest region)CCSD campuses serving Mountains Edge — a major southwest-valley employer
• Las Vegas Strip resort corridorHospitality, entertainment, and food-service employment core, about twenty minutes north via I-15
• Henderson / St. Rose corridorHealthcare, distribution, and light manufacturing employers approximately fifteen to twenty minutes east
• Clark County (unincorporated services)Municipal and county government services for the unincorporated southwest valley

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Clark County. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Vista Verde Compare to Other Mountains Edge Neighborhoods and Southwest Las Vegas?

If you're weighing Vista Verde against sibling Mountains Edge neighborhoods and nearby communities, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Vista Verde wins on price accessibility and established character; Tuscano and Sierra Madre counter with newer builds or views; sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and GreatSchools.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, GreatSchools, and NREG community plan records. June 2026. All communities are in unincorporated Clark County with Las Vegas mailing addresses.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Vista Verde at Mountains Edge?

Vista Verde sits in the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley — farther from the north-valley employment core than central communities, but with solid access to Red Rock Canyon and the Blue Diamond–Durango corridor. Las Vegas mean commutes run 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data; Vista Verde tracks that average for Strip-area employment.

Drive Times from Vista Verde at Mountains Edge

• 5 minBlue Diamond / Durango commercial zoneMountains Edge Pkwy south to Blue Diamond Rd
• ~15 minSouthern HighlandsS Las Vegas Blvd south
• ~10 minRed Rock Canyon (visitor center)Blue Diamond Rd west
• ~20 minLas Vegas StripI-15 north via Blue Diamond Rd interchange
• ~25 minHarry Reid International AirportI-15 north → I-215 east
• ~30 minDowntown Las VegasI-15 north → US-95
• ~20 minHenderson / St. Rose corridorI-215 east
• ~55 minMt. CharlestonUS-95 north → SR-157

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The primary mode — Blue Diamond Road (SR-160) is the main artery, with the I-15 interchange about five minutes from most Vista Verde streets. The 215 Beltway is accessible via I-15 for valley-wide reach.

• RTC Transit

  Limited coverage at this distance from the urban core. Residents should not plan a car-free lifestyle — Vista Verde and Mountains Edge are built around driving.

• Cycling & Trails

  Blue Diamond Road is one of the valley's best cycling routes heading toward Red Rock Canyon. The internal trail network allows car-free school drop-off and errand runs within the master plan.

• Rideshare

  Available but pricing to the Strip runs higher from the southwest rim than from central neighborhoods — budget $25–$40 for a Strip trip, $30–$45 for the airport.

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 Vista Verde at Mountains Edge?

Most Vista Verde buyers put down 3% to 20%. FHA loans allow 3.5% down — about $12,250 on a $350,000 entry home — conventional loans start at 3% for qualified borrowers, and VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans. A 10% down payment on the $470,000 ZIP-area median is $47,000; 20%, which eliminates mortgage insurance, is $94,000. Because the $400K–$500K band draws multiple offers, a fully underwritten pre-approval is as important as the down payment amount itself.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Vista Verde at Mountains Edge?

These are the eight queries Vista Verde buyers actually type into Google and AI assistants — answered with specifics you can verify: market figures from Las Vegas REALTORS, school ratings from GreatSchools, and community facts from the plan record.

WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP

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

Direct builder relationships, the largest agent team in the Valley, and thousands of verified five-star reviews. Across 9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in volume since 2011, our agents have represented buyers and sellers across Mountains Edge and Vista Verde — from first-time KB Home purchases to multi-property investor portfolios in the southwest valley.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Vista Verde at Mountains Edge?

Compare Vista Verde with neighboring Mountains Edge sections, nearby communities, and the broader Las Vegas market. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether a different community actually buys you more home for the money.

A–Z INDEX

Which Vista Verde Sub-Sections and Nearby Areas Can You Explore A–Z?

Vista Verde's four sub-sections and key nearby Mountains Edge neighborhoods are indexed below, with entry prices ranging from $350,000 to $550,000. Links open active MLS search results or community hub pages; our agents can pull current listings, HOA documents, and school-zone verification for any address in the master plan.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Vista Verde at Mountains Edge Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. Vista Verde sits in unincorporated Clark County — demographics are benchmarked to Clark County Census data (the community is not separately tabulated). Market figures use ZIP 89178 as the liquid benchmark. Follow any link below to verify.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR / GLVAR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and active/closed counts for ZIP code 89178. lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Clark County population, income, age, and housing data (Vista Verde is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. Clark County — County government services, parks infrastructure, and GIS boundary data for unincorporated southwest Las Vegas. clarkcountynv.gov
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel records for ZIP 89178. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
6. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings and student-teacher ratios for CCSD and charter schools serving Vista Verde. greatschools.org
7. Clark County School District (CCSD) — School enrollment, attendance boundaries, and academic performance for southwest Las Vegas. ccsd.net
8. Bureau of Land Management — Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area acreage, trail access, and recreation data. blm.gov
9. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Las Vegas metro employment, unemployment, and wage data. bls.gov
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the monthly payment calculator. freddiemac.com/pmms
11. California Franchise Tax Board — California top marginal income-tax rate (13.3%) used in the NV vs. CA comparison. ftb.ca.gov
12. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas metro and Clark County violent and property crime rates. fbi.gov/ucr

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