Mockingbird at Kestrel Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Mockingbird at Kestrel at a Glance?

Mockingbird at Kestrel is a single-family neighborhood in the Kestrel village of Summerlin, ZIP 89138, with homes from $480K–$920K, a 10/10-rated middle school, and Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west, according to Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data and Las Vegas city demographics per the U.S. Census. The takeaways below cover what moves buyers here versus other Summerlin villages.

• Highest elevation in the valley: ~3,000 ft above the valley floor — measurably cooler summers and unobstructed Red Rock Canyon views that lower-elevation Summerlin villages can't match.
• Top schools: Sig Rogich Middle School rates 10/10 per GreatSchools — the strongest public-middle zoning in the Summerlin corridor; Palo Verde High is 8/10.
• Full Summerlin lifestyle at entry pricing: 150-plus miles of master trails, Downtown Summerlin five minutes away, and no guard-gated premium — from $480K.
• Howard Hughes Corporation stewardship: Mockingbird sits inside the Summerlin master plan, which controls architecture, landscaping standards, and long-term land use.
• Nevada tax advantage: Zero state income tax and a 3% property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 fund most California relocation decisions within the first year.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, Howard Hughes Corporation

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

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

ZIP 89138 homes span from lower-end Kestrel resales to larger new-construction and premium view-lot builds, according to Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. The bands below show where Mockingbird and surrounding Kestrel neighborhoods concentrate — the $600K–$1M tier holds most of the active supply.

Counts reflect active MLS listings across ZIP 89138 (Kestrel/Summerlin West area) · June 2026 · Links open the live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price. Mockingbird homes concentrate in the $480K–$920K range.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Mockingbird at Kestrel Safe?

• 78%Owner-occupied householdsCommunity demographic record
• LVMPDLas Vegas Metro Police jurisdictionCity of Las Vegas coverage
• LowThrough-traffic — single-family streetsSummerlin street design
• TopSafer ZIP codes in the valleyEstablished family neighborhood

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

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Mockingbird at Kestrel Score?

Mockingbird at Kestrel earns top marks for schools, outdoor access, and Summerlin lifestyle, with honest trade-offs on summer heat at elevation and the drive to the Strip. Below is our category-by-category report card — the same six factors our agents walk through with every buyer considering Kestrel.

• A

  Grade A: Schools

  Sig Rogich MS (10/10) is among the highest-rated public middles in Nevada; Palo Verde HS (8/10) is the zoned high school. Private options nearby include The Meadows School and Bishop Gorman.

• A

  Grade A: Outdoor Access

  Red Rock Canyon 10 min west, Fox Hill Park adventure playground and disc golf nearby, 150-plus miles of Summerlin trails on the doorstep.

• B+

  Grade B+: Amenities

  Downtown Summerlin 5 min away — 125+ shops, restaurants, City National Arena, and seasonal outdoor events. TPC Summerlin nearby for golf.

• B

  Grade B: Cost of Living

  $480K–$920K with $80–$190/mo HOA is competitive for a top-tier Summerlin address; at the upper end, buyers weigh it against entry-level Ridges or Red Rock Country Club.

• B+

  Grade B+: Safety

  Non-gated but part of Summerlin's owner-occupied, family-oriented community fabric; surrounding 89138 area is among the safer ZIP codes in the valley.

• B

  Grade B: Commute

  Strip about 20 min, airport 30 min — manageable but not the strip-adjacent convenience of central Las Vegas.

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 Kestrel Area Growing?

Kestrel village sits within Summerlin West — one of the most actively developing corridors in the Las Vegas Valley. Howard Hughes Corporation continues to release new land west of existing Kestrel phases, and ZIP 89138 has added rooftops steadily since the 2000s. The parent city has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts.

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

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Mockingbird at Kestrel Score for Livability?

Mockingbird at Kestrel scores highest on schools and outdoor access: Sig Rogich MS at 10/10, Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west, and 150-plus miles of Summerlin trails. The honest trade-offs are summer heat even at elevated Kestrel and a 20-minute Strip commute versus central Las Vegas neighborhoods. Six categories benchmarked to GreatSchools, Census, and BLM data.

• 88A-

  Overall Livability

• 92A

  Schools (public + private)

• 76B+

  Safety

• 58B-

  Cost of Living

• 90A

  Outdoor Access

• 82B+

  Amenities & Lifestyle

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

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Mockingbird at Kestrel 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 ZIP 89138 trades against. The ZIP 89138 area carries a median list around $720,000 with a 40-day median DOM reflecting the upper-Summerlin price point.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How competitive is the Mockingbird at Kestrel market right now?

ZIP 89138 is a moderately competitive market — homes carry a 40-day median DOM, reflecting Summerlin's upper price tier where buyers take more time to decide than in entry-level Las Vegas corridors. Multiple-offer situations do occur on well-priced Kestrel homes, particularly those with Red Rock views. According to Las Vegas REALTORS data, the area stays consistently active year-round.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP-area figures for 89138 — Kestrel and surrounding Summerlin West neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Comparison

How Does Mockingbird at Kestrel Compare to Other Kestrel Neighborhoods?

A like-for-like comparison of Kestrel-area neighborhoods — entry pricing, lifestyle fit, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: individual sub-neighborhood sample sizes are too small for reliable per-neighborhood medians, so we publish entry points and key differentiators.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus NREG community records, June 2026. Per-neighborhood $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted — samples too small for reliability. ZIP 89138 benchmark: 40-day median DOM, $480K–$920K range.

Neighborhood Deep Dive

What's Inside the Kestrel Village Neighborhoods?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does ZIP Code 89138 (Kestrel / Summerlin West) Break Down?

ZIP 89138 covers the Kestrel village and surrounding Summerlin West neighborhoods. The table below maps the corridors within the ZIP from entry-level resales to upper-end view-lot homes. All figures are ZIP-area benchmarks per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS — not neighborhood-specific, which samples too small to support reliably.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS plus NREG corridor analysis. *Neighborhood-level $/SF and year-over-year change are intentionally omitted: sub-neighborhood samples are too small to be meaningful. Boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY MOCKINGBIRD AT KESTREL

Why Does Mockingbird at Kestrel Stand Apart From Its Peers?

From the 10/10 middle school to Red Rock Canyon views, Mockingbird at Kestrel occupies a niche that few Summerlin-area addresses fill at its price point. Each advantage below is tied to a verifiable source — the Nevada Revised Statutes, GreatSchools, BLM, and the Howard Hughes Corporation master plan — so you can check every claim.

1. 1

   Highest elevation in Las Vegas — Red Rock Canyon views

   ZIP 89138 sits at roughly 3,000 feet — 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Measurably cooler summers, unobstructed Red Rock Canyon sightlines, and cleaner desert air that lower Summerlin villages physically cannot replicate.

   Community elevation data · BLM
2. 2

   Sig Rogich Middle School — 10/10 GreatSchools

   Zoned to the highest-rated public middle school in the Summerlin corridor — a consistent draw for families relocating from California who benchmark Nevada schools carefully.

   GreatSchools · Nevada Report Card
3. 3

   Howard Hughes Corporation master plan stewardship

   Mockingbird sits inside the award-winning Summerlin master plan — architecture standards, landscaping controls, and 150-plus miles of maintained trails are HOC contractual commitments, not suggestions.

   Howard Hughes Corporation master plan
4. 4

   Full Summerlin lifestyle without a guard-gate premium

   Access to Downtown Summerlin, Red Rock Canyon, City National Arena, and the trail network at $480K — without the $1.2M–$2M+ entry required for comparable guard-gated enclaves like Red Rock CC or The Ridges.

   LVR MLS data + community record
5. 5

   Nevada tax-capped ownership costs

   Zero state income tax plus the 3% annual property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 make long-run ownership costs predictable in a way that California markets structurally cannot match.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471

WHY BUY IN MOCKINGBIRD AT KESTREL

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Mockingbird at Kestrel?

Mockingbird at Kestrel's case rests on school quality, elevation, and full Summerlin access at an accessible price point: a 10/10 middle school, Red Rock Canyon views, property taxes capped at 3% growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, zero state income tax, and a 150-plus mile trail network five minutes from Downtown Summerlin. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Sig Rogich Middle School (10/10)

   The highest-rated public middle school in the Summerlin corridor — a rare zoning advantage that directly drives resale demand among families.

   GreatSchools

2. 2

   Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west

   The 195,000-acre BLM conservation area — Las Vegas's most iconic natural asset — is closer to Mockingbird than to any other comparably priced Summerlin neighborhood.

   Bureau of Land Management

3. 3

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — five-figure annual savings for most relocating California households immediately available from move-in day.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

4. 4

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped by Nevada statute — unlike California's proposition-limited system, the Nevada cap applies even after a sale.

   NRS 361.471

5. 5

   Howard Hughes Corporation master plan

   Award-winning infrastructure, maintained trails, and architectural standards that protect the character — and the long-run value — of every home in the plan.

   Howard Hughes Corporation

6. 6

   Downtown Summerlin five minutes away

   125-plus shops, restaurants, City National Arena, and outdoor event programming a short drive from every Mockingbird address.

   Howard Hughes Corporation

7. 7

   150-plus miles of Summerlin trails

   The master plan's trail network connects every neighborhood, park, and school — one of the most extensive in any Las Vegas community.

   Howard Hughes Corporation master plan

8. 8

   Palo Verde High School (8/10)

   Strong public high school zoning completes the K-12 public-school trifecta for families who prefer to avoid private-school tuition.

   GreatSchools

9. 9

   Entry from $480K in a Summerlin master plan

   The full Summerlin lifestyle — trails, schools, Downtown Summerlin, Red Rock access — at a price point well below guard-gated enclaves in the same master plan.

   Las Vegas REALTORS, June 2026

10. 10

    Elevation lifestyle advantage

    At 3,000 feet, Mockingbird's summers run 3–5°F cooler than the valley floor — a meaningful quality-of-life advantage in a desert climate.

    Community elevation data

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Mockingbird at Kestrel Homes This Weekend?

Open houses in Kestrel are typically scheduled on weekends during peak spring and fall market seasons. Set up instant alerts to get notified the moment a Mockingbird home schedules an open house — or browse every active listing now and let us arrange a private showing at your convenience.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to relocate to Mockingbird at Kestrel in 8 steps

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

   Define your Kestrel criteria

   Decide which Mockingbird profile fits: established resale with Red Rock views ($640K–$920K), standard resale three-bedroom ($480K–$640K), or a new-construction alternative in an adjacent Kestrel phase. Each carries different timelines and HOA structures.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — rate-aware

   Most Mockingbird homes are within conventional loan limits — a $700,000 purchase needs about 5–20% down. Lock your rate before touring; Summerlin West listings at $720K median move when priced competitively.

3. 03

   Hire a Kestrel specialist

   With view corridors, phase-by-phase construction quality, and sub-association dues all varying, you want an agent who knows which Mockingbird streets have the cleanest Red Rock sightlines.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Unlike guard-gated communities, Mockingbird has no entry restrictions — drive-bys are easy. Schedule showings on a weekend to see Fox Hill Park and The Paseos in use.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   Competitive Kestrel listings go under contract in the first two weekends. Come with a clean pre-approval and terms that match the seller's timeline — ask us where each seller stands before you write.

6. 06

   Inspection and HOA due diligence

   Order the resale package early: combined dues, reserve study, assessment history, and CC&Rs. Confirm sub-association vs. master-association dues are both disclosed — the two-tier structure occasionally surprises buyers.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies; expect 30-45 days from acceptance to funding. HOA document review and lender-required inspection repairs are the most common timeline variables.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

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

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Mockingbird at Kestrel Area Economy?

Mockingbird at Kestrel residents work primarily in the Las Vegas metro professional economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market is historically strong. The Kestrel demographic record shows average household income above $110,000 — roughly 1.5x the Clark County median — driven by dual-income professionals Summerlin's school zoning attracts.

Top Mockingbird at Kestrel Area Employers

• Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterMajor west-valley hospital and medical-office campus, about ten minutes east
• Downtown Summerlin corporate and retail corridorOffices, headquarters, and the west side's retail employment hub, five minutes east
• Red Rock Resort (Station Casinos)Resort, gaming, and corporate operations on the Summerlin border
• The Strip resort corridorLas Vegas's hospitality and entertainment employment core, twenty minutes east
• Clark County School District (west region)Area campuses including Vanderburg ES, Sig Rogich MS, and Palo Verde HS
• City National Arena (Golden Knights training facility)Adjacent to Downtown Summerlin — professional sports and event employment

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

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Mockingbird at Kestrel Compare to Summerlin, Las Vegas & Henderson?

If you're weighing Mockingbird at Kestrel against other premium addresses in the valley, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Kestrel wins on school quality and Red Rock proximity; Summerlin guard-gated enclaves win on privacy; Henderson wins on citywide family safety — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Kestrel figures are ZIP 89138 benchmarks; Mockingbird-specific medians are not available due to small sub-neighborhood sample size. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Mockingbird at Kestrel?

Summerlin Parkway, Charleston Boulevard, and the 215 Beltway are all minutes from Mockingbird — the major arteries that connect Kestrel to every employment corridor in the valley. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — and most Mockingbird-to-work commutes beat or match that benchmark.

Drive Times from Mockingbird at Kestrel

• ~5 minDowntown Summerlin (shopping, dining)W Charleston Blvd east
• ~10 minRed Rock Canyon NCAW Charleston Blvd west
• ~10 minSummerlin Hospital Medical CenterRampart Blvd or W Sahara Ave
• ~20 minLas Vegas StripSummerlin Pkwy east → I-15 south
• ~25 minDowntown Las VegasSummerlin Pkwy → US-95 east
• ~30 minHarry Reid Intl AirportI-215 South
• ~35 minHenderson / Green ValleyI-215 South → I-95 east
• ~45 minMt. CharlestonUS-95 north → SR-157

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default and practical choice: Mockingbird connects via W Charleston Blvd directly to Red Rock Canyon west and Downtown Summerlin east, with Summerlin Parkway and the 215 Beltway feeding every direction in minutes.

• RTC Transit

  Bus routes serve the Charleston and Sahara corridors nearby, but Kestrel residents should not plan a car-free life — this is a suburban single-family community built around driving.

• Cycling & Trails

  The Summerlin 150-mile trail network and W Charleston Blvd bike lanes connect Mockingbird to Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Canyon without a car — one of the strongest active-transport networks in the valley.

• Rideshare

  Fast and reliable across the Summerlin corridor; airport runs cost roughly $35–$50 from Kestrel, and Strip dinner rides run $20–$30. No access restrictions.

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 Mockingbird at Kestrel?

Most Mockingbird buyers put down 5–20%. Conventional loans cover the full $480K–$920K price range — on a $720,000 median, plan roughly $36,000 (5%) to $144,000 (20%). VA loans allow 0% down for eligible veterans, and FHA works at the lower end of the price range with 3.5% down if income qualifies. Nevada's zero state income tax typically gives relocating California buyers additional cash reserves that can be redirected toward a larger down payment, improving rate and eliminating PMI.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Mockingbird at Kestrel?

These are the eight queries Kestrel buyers actually type into Google and AI assistants — answered in two or three sentences with specifics you can verify: market figures from Las Vegas REALTORS, school data from GreatSchools, and community facts from the Howard Hughes Corporation master plan record.

WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP

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

Direct Summerlin 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 throughout the Kestrel village and every Summerlin West neighborhood — the depth behind the team's #1 ranking in Nevada.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Mockingbird at Kestrel?

Compare Mockingbird at Kestrel with neighboring Summerlin villages and valley cities. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning so you can judge whether a different community trades the 10/10 school zone or Red Rock proximity for more or less home at the money.

A–Z INDEX

Which Summerlin West Neighborhoods Can You Explore A–Z?

Mockingbird is one of several single-family neighborhoods within Kestrel village, ZIP 89138 — the highest-elevation village in the Summerlin master plan. The entries below link to the most relevant community routes, with sibling neighborhoods like Quail Cove at Kestrel and the broader Summerlin hub as the master reference for cross-shopping.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Mockingbird at Kestrel Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, refreshed monthly. Because Mockingbird is a sub-neighborhood within Kestrel village, we present ZIP 89138 area statistics as benchmarks — not Mockingbird-specific claims — and omit sub-neighborhood medians that small samples cannot support. Follow any link below to verify a figure.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and active listing counts for ZIP 89138 (Kestrel / Summerlin West area). lasvegasrealtors.com
2. Howard Hughes Corporation — Summerlin master plan details, village structure, trail network mileage, and community stewardship. summerlin.com
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Mockingbird is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel data for ZIP 89138. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
6. Bureau of Land Management — Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area acreage, access, and recreation information. blm.gov
7. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios for Kestrel-area campuses. greatschools.org
8. Clark County School District (CCSD) — School attendance boundaries, enrollment data, and zoning for ZIP 89138. ccsd.net
9. California Franchise Tax Board — California state income tax rates used in Nevada vs. California relocation comparisons. ftb.ca.gov
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