Skye Hills Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Skye Hills at a Glance?

Skye Hills is a master-planned new-construction community in northwest Las Vegas (ZIP 89166) — roughly 2,000 homes priced $450K–$750K from KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities — per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. HOA fees run $100–$220 per month; city demographics from the U.S. Census. Five takeaways follow.

• New construction at accessible pricing: KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities offer 1,600–3,800 sq ft plans from $450K, with mountain-view lots at the top of the $750K band.
• The northwest lifestyle: Red Rock Canyon 25 minutes away, Floyd Lamb Park 10 minutes, and Tule Springs Fossil Beds next door — outdoor access that defines the northwest Las Vegas corridor.
• Family-oriented community: median age 33, 70% owner-occupied, cul-de-sac street design, parks, and trails connecting neighborhoods with Sheep Range foothill views.
• Value versus Summerlin: Skye Hills typically prices 20–30% below comparable Summerlin new-build floor plans while sitting about 25–30 minutes from the Strip.
• Do your homework: compare builder warranty terms and standard features, request HOA resale packages, and confirm school-zone boundaries with CCSD before you commit.

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

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Skye Hills-Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Across ZIP code 89166, Skye Hills homes concentrate in the $450K–$750K band, with builder phases releasing at different price points per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The entry tier starts near $450K for Village-phase plans from KB Home; mountain-view Summit positions approach $750K from Lennar and Century Communities.

Counts reflect active MLS listings and builder phase activity across ZIP code 89166 (the Skye Hills area) · June 2026 · Links open the live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Skye Hills Safe?

• 70%Owner-occupied householdsCommunity plan record — stable ownership base
• LVMPDCity of Las Vegas police jurisdictionMetro police coverage for ZIP 89166
• NewCommunity established 2019Newer infrastructure and road design
• NW LVNorthwest corridor safety profileGenerally below citywide incident rates

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), City of Las Vegas. Community details per the plan record. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Skye Hills Score?

Skye Hills earns strong marks for new-construction quality, outdoor access, and value versus Summerlin, with honest trade-offs on the CCSD school scores and the longer Strip commute. Below is our category-by-category report card — the same six factors our agents walk through with every relocating buyer before a first builder tour.

• B+

  Grade B+: Safety

  Open master plan in an established northwest corridor; no staffed gate, but a low-incident neighborhood with active community presence.

• B

  Grade B: Schools

  Zoned CCSD campuses rate 6–7/10 per GreatSchools; Doral Academy (9/10 charter) and Bishop Gorman (private) lift the options significantly.

• A-

  Grade A-: Cost of Living

  New-construction homes from $450K, HOA fees $100–$220/mo, and Nevada's zero state income tax make this the northwest's value leader.

• B+

  Grade B+: Amenities

  Community pool, parks, playgrounds, and a trail network inside; Centennial Hills shopping and dining 15 minutes away.

• A

  Grade A: Outdoor Access

  Floyd Lamb Park 10 minutes, Red Rock Canyon 25 minutes, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument next door — exceptional for an active lifestyle.

• B

  Grade B: Commute

  Strip is about 30 minutes via US-95; Centennial Hills employment and retail are 15 minutes. Not a short Strip commute, but direct and predictable.

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 Skye Hills Area Growing?

Skye Hills is in active buildout — roughly 2,000 planned homes across 600 acres, with KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities releasing new phases through the mid-2020s. Its parent city compounds on top: Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and northwest Las Vegas is among the fastest-growing sub-corridors in the valley.

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

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Skye Hills Score for Livability?

Skye Hills scores highest on outdoor access, new-construction value, and community character: mountain views, a trail network, and prices 20–30% below Summerlin. Honest trade-offs are CCSD school scores at the 6–7/10 range and a 30-minute Strip commute. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census, GreatSchools, and FBI data.

• 78B+

  Overall Livability

• 72B

  Schools (zoned + charter)

• 75B+

  Safety (open plan)

• 82A-

  Cost of Living

• 85A

  Outdoor Access

• 70B

  Location & Access

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

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Skye Hills Area Real Estate Market Trending?

The charts below show Las Vegas citywide sold medians, market time, and monthly closings from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — the liquid benchmark Skye Hills trades against. ZIP 89166 spans the Skye Hills and surrounding northwest Las Vegas corridor: area median approximately $600,000, median days on market roughly 35, with active new-construction phases releasing inventory in waves.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How competitive is the Skye Hills market right now?

Skye Hills is a moderate-to-active market: resale homes in 89166 trade in roughly 35 median days per Las Vegas REALTORS data, while new-construction phase openings can attract multiple buyers quickly. Builder incentive cycles — rate buy-downs, closing cost credits, and upgrade packages — create strategic windows that a well-timed offer can capture.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP 89166 figures include the broader northwest Las Vegas corridor — treat area statistics as directional benchmarks.

Neighborhood Comparison

How Do Skye Hills' Three Neighborhoods Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Skye Hills' three sub-neighborhoods — entry pricing, builder focus, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: Skye Hills is still in active buildout, so prices and phase availability shift quarterly — call for current inventory before touring.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Prices and phase availability change as builders release new inventory — confirm current active phases before scheduling tours.

Neighborhood Deep Dive

What's Inside Skye Hills' Sub-Neighborhoods?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does the Skye Hills ZIP Code (89166) Break Down?

Skye Hills is in ZIP code 89166, a northwest Las Vegas growth corridor. The table below breaks the ZIP area into its key corridors — from Skye Hills new construction to the surrounding established neighborhoods — giving buyers an honest picture of what the area median reflects.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG builder-phase analysis. *Per-phase $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: active-buildout sample sizes shift with each phase release, so we publish plan ranges instead. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY SKYE HILLS

Why Does Skye Hills Stand Apart From Its Peers?

From mountain backdrop to builder variety to value pricing, Skye Hills occupies a niche that neither Summerlin nor older northwest communities fill. The five advantages below are each tied to a verifiable source — the Nevada Revised Statutes, FBI crime data, Census figures, and the community plan record — so you can check every claim.

1. 1

   New construction at 20–30% below Summerlin pricing

   Contemporary desert homes from $450K versus comparable Summerlin new-build plans that start $150K–$200K higher — the northwest value proposition in one number.

   LVR / community plan record
2. 2

   Three national builders, one community

   KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities offer real plan variety and competing incentive structures within the same master plan — buyers can comparison-shop without comparison-driving.

   Community plan record
3. 3

   Sheep Range mountain views

   The Sheep Range foothills form the community's northern and eastern backdrop — a scenic quality that production builders in flat valley locations cannot deliver at this price.

   Community plan record
4. 4

   Exceptional outdoor access

   Floyd Lamb Park 10 minutes away, Red Rock Canyon 25 minutes, and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument at the doorstep — among the valley's best outdoor-recreation corridors.

   National Park Service · drive times
5. 5

   Nevada tax advantages

   Zero state income tax plus a 3% primary-residence property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 add tens of thousands in annual savings for California relocators.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471

WHY BUY IN SKYE HILLS

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Skye Hills?

Skye Hills's case rests on new-construction value, mountain character, and Nevada's tax structure: property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, zero state income tax, and new homes from $450K backed by national builder warranties. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Brand-new homes from $450K

   Contemporary desert plans from three national builders — no deferred maintenance, full builder warranty, and energy-efficient systems from day one.

   Community plan record

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — four- to five-figure annual savings for most California relocating households.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual tax increases on a primary residence are capped by statute — predictable carrying costs for the long hold.

   NRS 361.471

4. 4

   Three builder options in one community

   KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities offer competing floor plans and incentives within the same master plan.

   Community plan record

5. 5

   Mountain views at production-home pricing

   Sheep Range foothills create dramatic viewshed that custom-lot markets charge premiums for elsewhere.

   Community plan record

6. 6

   Strong charter school access

   Doral Academy (9/10) and Coral Academy (8/10) within 15 minutes — top charter options without private school tuition.

   GreatSchools

7. 7

   Outdoor recreation radius

   Floyd Lamb Park 10 min, Red Rock Canyon 25 min, Tule Springs Fossil Beds at the door — rare proximity for a production community.

   National Park Service · BLM

8. 8

   Active growth corridor

   Northwest Las Vegas continues to add population, retail, and services — early buyers benefit from the buildout appreciation curve.

   U.S. Census Bureau

9. 9

   Lower HOA than gated alternatives

   At $100–$220 per month, Skye Hills HOA fees run well below guard-gated community dues while still funding pool, parks, and trails.

   Community plan record

10. 10

    New-builder negotiation leverage

    Incentive cycles, rate buy-downs, and upgrade packages are real and negotiable — especially with an NREG agent representing you at the sales center.

    NREG transaction data

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Skye Hills Homes This Weekend?

Model homes from KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities are open most weekends — the easiest way to compare floor plans, standard features, and lot positions across all three builders in one afternoon. Resale open houses appear regularly in 89166. Set up instant alerts or browse active listings now.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to relocate to Skye Hills in 8 steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8-12 week timeline most Skye Hills 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 builder and tier

   Decide between Village ($450K entry), Core ($500K family plans), and Summit ($600K+ mountain-view positions), then research KB Home, Lennar, and Century Communities' current phase availability and standard-feature differences.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — before the sales center

   Builder sales agents represent the builder. A pre-approval from an independent lender before your first visit gives you leverage and speeds the process. Check if the builder's preferred lender offers a genuine rate or closing-cost incentive worth accepting.

3. 03

   Hire an NREG buyer's agent

   Your NREG agent attends the builder sales appointment with you, negotiates lot premiums, upgrades, and closing cost credits, and reviews the purchase agreement. The builder pays our fee — professional representation at no extra cost to you.

4. 04

   Tour model homes and active phases

   Walk all three builder model complexes in one afternoon to compare floor plans and standard finishes. Ask about current incentive packages, construction timelines, and which lots are still available in the phase you want.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the purchase agreement

   New-construction agreements are builder-favorable by default. Your NREG agent negotiates upgrades, lot premiums, rate buy-downs, and closing cost credits before you sign. Cash vs. financed terms matter differently here than in resale.

6. 06

   Construction walk-throughs and HOA diligence

   Schedule a pre-drywall walk to verify structural elements and a pre-closing punch-list walk. Request HOA disclosures early — dues, reserves, sub-association breakdown, and any pending assessments.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies; expect 45–90 days from contract on new construction depending on build phase timing. Confirm delivery date in writing and keep lease/move-out contingencies aligned.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District), register vehicles within 60 days and update your driver's license within 30 days per Nevada DMV requirements, then enroll children in your chosen CCSD zone or charter school.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Skye Hills Economy?

Skye Hills residents are primarily young professionals and families commuting to the Strip, Centennial Hills retail, and the growing northwest services base. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro is historically strong; community records put average household income near $85,000 — above the Clark County median.

Top Skye Hills-Area Employers

• Centennial Hills Hospital Medical CenterMajor northwest Las Vegas hospital and medical office campus about 15 minutes from Skye Hills
• Centennial Hills retail corridorOffices, retail, and dining employers along Centennial Parkway and the US-95 corridor
• Las Vegas Strip resort corridorThe metro's largest single employment concentration — approximately 30 minutes via US-95 South
• Clark County School District (northwest region)Area campuses including Centennial High School and the charter network serving the community
• KB Home, Lennar, Century CommunitiesActive builder operations provide construction and sales employment within the community
• City of Las VegasMunicipal services and administration for the parent city

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

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Skye Hills Compare to Summerlin, Skye Canyon & Henderson?

Weighing Skye Hills against Summerlin, Skye Canyon, and Henderson? This side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Skye Hills leads on new-construction value and outdoor access; Summerlin on school depth; Henderson on safety — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Skye Hills community statistics are plan-record values; citywide demographics are Las Vegas city — the Census does not tabulate the community separately. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Skye Hills?

Northwest Las Vegas is a commuter's trade-off: the US-95 reaches the Strip in about 30 minutes and Centennial Hills employment in 15, but distances exceed central-valley communities. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — Skye Hills beats that to Centennial Hills, while Strip commutes run slightly longer.

Drive Times from Skye Hills

• 10 minFloyd Lamb ParkTule Springs Rd north
• ~15 minCentennial Hills ShoppingCentennial Pkwy east
• ~15 minCentennial Hills HospitalCentennial Pkwy east
• ~25 minRed Rock CanyonI-215 south → W Charleston Blvd west
• ~30 minLas Vegas StripUS-95 South → I-15
• ~30 minDowntown Las VegasUS-95 South
• ~35 minHarry Reid Intl AirportUS-95 South → I-15 South
• ~15 minTule Springs Fossil BedsCorn Creek Rd north

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default for northwest Las Vegas: the US-95 is the community's primary artery — direct to downtown in 30 minutes and the airport in 35. Centennial Parkway handles cross-valley errands without freeway exposure.

• RTC Transit

  Routes run the US-95 and Centennial corridors, but service frequency is limited compared to central Las Vegas. Skye Hills residents should plan a car-dependent lifestyle — transit supplemental for select destinations.

• Cycling & Trails

  The community's trail network connects to northwest Las Vegas routes, and the open BLM desert north of the valley invites mountain biking. Road cyclists make the 25-minute drive to Red Rock Canyon's scenic loop regularly.

• Rideshare

  Reliable coverage from northwest Las Vegas; airport runs cost roughly $40–$55 at standard rates given the 35-minute distance, and visitor pickups are straightforward in an open (non-gated) community.

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 Skye Hills?

Most Skye Hills buyers put down 3.5–20%. On a $550,000 new home, FHA allows 3.5% down (roughly $19,250); conventional 5% equals about $27,500; 20% down avoids PMI at $110,000. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans and active-duty buyers — and the northwest Las Vegas corridor has a meaningful veteran buyer population. New-construction purchases also require an earnest money deposit at contract; confirm the amount with the builder before signing.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Skye Hills?

These are the eight queries Skye Hills buyers type into Google and AI assistants most often — answered with specifics you can verify: current market figures from Las Vegas REALTORS, tax law from Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, 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 valley's largest agent team, and 9,061+ verified five-star reviews. Across 9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in total volume since 2011, our agents have represented buyers at every active Las Vegas new-construction community — including Skye Hills — and negotiate builder incentives the general public never sees at the sales center.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Skye Hills?

Compare Skye Hills with neighboring master plans and nearby Las Vegas cities across the northwest corridor. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning — from Painted Desert at $450K–$600K to the Las Vegas citywide median at $476K — so you can judge whether a different community delivers more value for your priorities.

A–Z INDEX

Which Skye Hills Sub-Neighborhoods Can You Explore A–Z?

Three sub-neighborhoods make up Skye Hills, served by three active builders. Dedicated sub-neighborhood pages are rolling out — the entries below are indexed alphabetically for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, builder phase status, and HOA documents for any of them on request.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Skye Hills Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers regularly. Because Skye Hills is an active-buildout community, pricing and phase availability shift with each builder release — figures are presented as benchmarks, not guarantees, and we label source and date for every claim. Follow any link below to verify a figure.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median prices, days on market, active and closed counts for ZIP code 89166 and the Las Vegas metro. lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Skye Hills is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. City of Las Vegas — City services, police coverage, zoning, and municipal data for the parent city. lasvegasnevada.gov
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel data for ZIP 89166. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
6. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas area violent and property crime rates for safety benchmarking. fbi.gov/ucr
7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Las Vegas metro employment, unemployment, and wage data. bls.gov
8. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios for schools serving Skye Hills. greatschools.org
9. National Park Service — Tule Springs Fossil Beds — Acreage, access, and recreation information for the adjacent national monument. nps.gov/tusp
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator. freddiemac.com/pmms

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