Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge at a Glance?

Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge pairs 600-plus Pulte Homes single-family residences priced $450K–$700K with direct Exploration Peak Park access and Spring Mountains views inside ZIP 89178 per Las Vegas REALTORS, 35 median days on market, and Las Vegas city demographics per the U.S. Census. The takeaways below explain why family buyers consistently choose this western-edge village.

• The price window: plan homes sell $450K–$700K; western-edge lots with direct Exploration Peak Park frontage and Spring Mountains views command the upper end.
• The location: southwest Las Vegas Enterprise community (ZIP 89178) with 215 Beltway access — Henderson 15–20 min east, Harry Reid Airport 20–25 min away.
• Best for: families, move-up buyers, and dual-income professionals who want Pulte construction, mountain views, and trail access at value pricing below Summerlin.
• Park anchor: Exploration Peak Park — 98 acres of natural desert trails, a summit overlook, and an amphitheater — sits immediately adjacent to the western edge of Sierra Madre.
• Do your homework: HOA layers ($65–$150/mo), construction-vintage updates, and lot-position premiums all deserve early diligence before you write an offer.

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

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Sierra Madre-Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Across ZIP 89178 (Mountains Edge area), active listings span the full family-market range per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data as of June 2026. Sierra Madre's $450K–$700K plan range sits in the upper-mid tier of the master plan — premium positioning for mountain views and Exploration Peak Park proximity relative to comparable-floor-plan homes in nearby Mountains Edge sub-neighborhoods.

Sierra Madre plan range $450K–$700K within ZIP 89178 · June 2026 · Links open live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price. Mountain-view and park-frontage lots command the $600K+ range.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Safe?

• FamilyOwner-occupant community character600+ single-family homes, primarily owner-occupied
• LVMPDLas Vegas Metro Police jurisdictionFull coverage of the southwest valley
• LowIncident rate, owner-occupant corridorVerify through FBI UCR data
• OpenNo gate — community character drives safetyMountains Edge master-plan environment

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

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Score?

Sierra Madre earns top marks for outdoor access, school quality, and family value — with honest trade-offs on Strip commute time and construction vintage. Below is our category-by-category report card — the same six factors our agents walk through with every relocating family before a first tour.

• A-

  Grade A-: Safety

  Open-access community within Las Vegas / Enterprise with owner-occupied family character; Las Vegas Metropolitan Police provides jurisdiction-wide coverage.

• A-

  Grade A-: Schools

  Wright Elementary, Faiss Middle, and Sierra Vista High serve the zone; Doral Academy (9/10 charter) provides school-choice depth per GreatSchools.

• B+

  Grade B+: Cost of Living

  Family homes from $450K with $65–$150 monthly HOA are competitive value for the mountain-view, trail-access package; well below comparable Summerlin pricing.

• A

  Grade A: Amenities

  Exploration Peak Park directly adjacent; Mountains Edge Regional Park 8 minutes away; connected master-plan trail system throughout.

• A

  Grade A: Outdoor Access

  98-acre natural desert park with summit hiking next door; Spring Mountains views; master-plan trail network linking schools, parks, and neighborhoods.

• B

  Grade B: Commute

  215 Beltway access; Henderson 18 min, airport 22 min, Strip 25–30 min — longer than central valley but acceptable for southwest-valley residents.

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 Sierra Madre Area Growing?

Sierra Madre itself is substantially built out — 600-plus homes since the plan launched in 2008, with remaining growth through resale and occasional remodel activity. Its parent city keeps compounding: Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and the southwest-valley corridor around Mountains Edge remains one of the most in-demand family areas in the metro.

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

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Score for Livability?

Sierra Madre scores highest on outdoor access, school choice, and family value: direct Exploration Peak Park adjacency, Spring Mountains views, and Pulte Homes quality construction at $450K–$700K. The honest trade-offs are the Strip commute (25–30 min) and 2008-era construction vintage. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census and CCSD data.

• 82B+

  Overall Livability

• 84A-

  Schools (zoned + charter)

• 78B+

  Safety

• 80B+

  Cost of Living

• 92A

  Outdoor Access & Parks

• 72B

  Commute & Freeway Access

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

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge 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 Sierra Madre trades against. ZIP 89178 figures: $560,000 median list, 35 median days on market. Sierra Madre's own plan range of $450K–$700K reflects its western-edge position and mountain-view premium within the master plan.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How competitive is the Sierra Madre real estate market right now?

ZIP 89178 reported a 35-day median days on market per Las Vegas REALTORS data as of June 2026 — a steady family-buyer pace that gives buyers time to do proper due diligence while still rewarding well-priced, move-in-ready offers. Sierra Madre homes with mountain views and Exploration Peak Park proximity attract the strongest buyer attention within the master plan.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP-area figures span the broader Mountains Edge corridor in 89178 — Sierra Madre-specific stats are indicative given the plan's 600-plus home size.

Section Comparison

How Do Sierra Madre's Four Sections Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Sierra Madre's four sections — elevation, view exposure, lifestyle fit, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan record and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: with 600-plus homes total, per-section medians would be statistically thin, so we publish entry points and characteristics instead.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus the NREG community plan record, June 2026. Per-section $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted — samples within one section are too small to be meaningful. ZIP-area benchmarks: 35-day median DOM, $560,000 median list.

Section Deep Dive

What's Inside Sierra Madre's Four Sections?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does ZIP 89178 (Mountains Edge Area) Break Down?

Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge carries ZIP 89178, shared across the broader Mountains Edge master plan. The table below places Sierra Madre in context — its western-edge premium position versus the full 89178 corridor, including value sub-neighborhoods and competing master-plan communities.

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

WHY SIERRA MADRE

Why Does Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Stand Apart From Its Peers?

From Exploration Peak Park adjacency to Spring Mountains views at family pricing, Sierra Madre occupies a specific niche in the southwest Las Vegas market. The five advantages below are each tied to verifiable sources — Nevada Revised Statutes, CCSD data, Census figures, and the community plan record — so you can check every claim.

1. 1

   Exploration Peak Park next door

   A 98-acre natural desert park with a summit hiking trail, panoramic valley views, amphitheater, and playground sits immediately west of Sierra Madre — an outdoor amenity most family neighborhoods at this price cannot offer.

   Community plan record + park records
2. 2

   Spring Mountains views at family pricing

   Western-edge position gives Sierra Madre homes sweeping views of Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountains — views that typically cost $200K–$400K more in Summerlin or Southern Highlands.

   Community plan record + LVR comp data
3. 3

   Pulte Homes quality construction

   Energy Star-rated building from 2008, open floor plans 2,200–3,800 sq ft, upgraded insulation, and smart-home wiring — construction quality above typical production homes of that era.

   Pulte Homes builder record
4. 4

   Nevada tax advantage

   Zero state income tax plus a 3% primary-residence property-tax cap under NRS 361.471 — a combined five-figure annual advantage over California for most relocating families.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 · CA FTB
5. 5

   Master-plan trail connectivity

   Miles of connected walking and biking paths link Sierra Madre to both Exploration Peak Park and Mountains Edge Regional Park without needing a car — a lifestyle asset families use daily.

   Mountains Edge master-plan record

WHY BUY IN SIERRA MADRE

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge?

Sierra Madre's case rests on views, parks, and family value: Pulte Homes quality at $450K–$700K, Exploration Peak Park next door, Spring Mountains views, and property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, with zero state income tax. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Exploration Peak Park adjacency

   98 acres of natural desert trails, a summit overlook, and an amphitheater immediately next door — one of the strongest park assets of any family neighborhood in southwest Las Vegas.

   Community plan record + park records

2. 2

   Spring Mountains views at family pricing

   Western-edge position delivers Red Rock Canyon and Spring Mountains vistas at $450K–$700K — views that command a $200K+ premium in Summerlin.

   LVR comp data, June 2026

3. 3

   Zero state income tax

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

   Nevada Department of Taxation

4. 4

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped at 3% by Nevada statute.

   NRS 361.471

5. 5

   Pulte Homes quality construction

   Energy Star-rated, 2008+ builds with open-concept plans, upgraded insulation, and 2,200–3,800 sq ft of living space.

   Pulte Homes builder record

6. 6

   Strong charter school access

   Doral Academy's Red Rock Campus (9/10 per GreatSchools) is 8 minutes from Sierra Madre; zoned CCSD schools provide a solid public-school backbone.

   GreatSchools, CCSD

7. 7

   Master-plan trail network

   Connected walking and biking paths throughout Mountains Edge link Sierra Madre to both anchor parks without needing a car.

   Mountains Edge master-plan record

8. 8

   215 Beltway freeway access

   Southwest corner of the beltway puts Henderson 18 min, the airport 22 min, and the Strip 25–30 min away — manageable for a view community.

   Community plan record drive times

9. 9

   Family-oriented master plan

   Mountains Edge was designed for families — parks, trails, and CCSD school zones are core to the master plan's structure, not afterthoughts.

   Mountains Edge master-plan record

10. 10

    Value below comparable view communities

    Spring Mountains views and Exploration Peak Park access at $450K–$700K — Summerlin prices comparable views at $700K–$1.2M+.

    LVR comp data, June 2026

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Homes This Weekend?

Sierra Madre is an open-access community — no gate clearance required for showings. Set up instant alerts to get notified the moment a Sierra Madre home schedules an open house, or browse every active listing now and let us arrange private showings at your convenience, including virtual tours for out-of-state buyers.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to relocate to Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge in 8 steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8-to-12-week timeline most Sierra Madre 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 section and set a budget

   Decide which Sierra Madre you're buying: $450K entry-tier homes, $475K–$550K core section, $550K+ park-frontage homes, or $600K+ mountain-view summit lots. Each carries different lot positions and HOA sub-assessments.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — program-aware

   Entry homes from $450K are FHA-eligible; conventional works above $500K. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans. Nevada Housing Division down-payment programs may layer on top. Confirm your program and pre-approval before touring.

3. 03

   Hire a Mountains Edge specialist

   View premiums, lot position near Exploration Peak Park, and HOA layer nuances require agent knowledge of the master plan — not just ZIP-area averages. Work with an agent who tracks Sierra Madre closing data by section.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Sierra Madre is open access — no gate clearance needed. Tour at different times of day to assess spring-mountains view quality and park-trail proximity from specific lots. Our team offers virtual tours for out-of-state buyers.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   View lots with Exploration Peak Park frontage attract multiple inquiries when priced fairly. Come prepared with your tier-vetted pre-approval and clean terms. Ask us where each seller actually stands before you write.

6. 06

   Inspection, HOA docs & condition diligence

   Order the HOA resale package early: master dues, sub-association fees, reserve study, and CC&R restrictions. 2008 construction vintage — inspect HVAC, roof, and water heater carefully and price any needs into your negotiation.

7. 07

   Clear conditions & fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies, not attorneys; expect 30–45 days from acceptance to funding. FHA and VA appraisals may add time. Request HOA documents the day you go under contract so disclosures clear before deadlines.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

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

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Economy?

Sierra Madre runs on a dual-income family and professional economy: move-up buyers, healthcare workers, education professionals, and corporate employees across the southwest valley. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market remains historically strong, and Mountains Edge residents are distributed across the valley's major employment corridors via the 215 Beltway.

Top Sierra Madre-Area Employers

• St. Rose Dominican Hospital — San Martín CampusMajor medical center about 15 minutes east on the I-215 corridor
• Henderson employer corridorHenderson's corporate, medical, and industrial employment base 15–20 minutes via I-215
• Clark County School District (southwest region)Area campuses including Wright Elementary, Faiss Middle, and Sierra Vista High zones
• Las Vegas Strip resort corridorHospitality and entertainment employment core 25–30 minutes north via I-15
• City of Las VegasMunicipal services and administration for the parent city covering the Enterprise area
• Southwest Medical / UnitedHealth GroupSouthwest Las Vegas medical network campuses and corporate offices

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

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Compare to Las Vegas, Summerlin & Henderson?

If you're weighing Sierra Madre against the valley's other family addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Sierra Madre wins on outdoor access and mountain-view value; Summerlin on new construction and school depth; Henderson on citywide safety — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Sierra Madre income and population figures are community plan-record estimates; city demographics are Las Vegas citywide — the Census does not tabulate the neighborhood separately. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge?

The 215 Beltway and Blue Diamond Road provide the regional connections Sierra Madre residents rely on. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — Sierra Madre sits at the longer end for Strip-bound commuters, but Henderson, the airport, and southwest-valley employers are fast.

Drive Times from Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge

• 3 minExploration Peak Park (trailhead)S Buffalo Dr west
• 8 minMountains Edge Regional ParkBruner Ave / Mountains Edge Pkwy
• 5 minBlue Diamond Road (US-160)S Buffalo Dr south
• 8 minI-215 BeltwayS Buffalo Dr / Blue Diamond Rd east
• 18 minHenderson (City Center)I-215 east
• 22 minHarry Reid International AirportI-215 / I-15 north
• 28 minLas Vegas StripI-15 north
• 20 minRed Rock Canyon (Visitor Center)W Charleston Blvd west

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The practical choice for Sierra Madre residents: Blue Diamond Road, S Buffalo Drive, and the 215 Beltway link the community to Henderson, the airport, and the Strip corridor with minimal signal stops.

• RTC Transit

  Limited service on the Blue Diamond corridor; residents should not plan a car-free lifestyle — this is a southwest-valley family community built around driving and trail access.

• Cycling & Trails

  The master-plan trail network connects Sierra Madre to both anchor parks without needing a car; trail riders can reach Exploration Peak Park in minutes from most Sierra Madre streets.

• Rideshare

  Available and reasonably priced from the southwest valley; airport runs cost roughly $30–$45. Plan slightly longer pickup windows given the community's location relative to central Las Vegas.

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 Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge?

Most Sierra Madre buyers put down 3.5% to 20%. At the $550,000 midpoint, a 3.5% FHA down payment is $19,250; conventional financing typically requires 5% to 20% down depending on loan program and credit profile. VA loans allow 0% down for eligible veterans. First-time buyers should also explore Nevada Housing Division assistance programs that can layer closing-cost grants on top of agency loan programs. Ask Nevada Real Estate Group at (702) 637-1759 for current program availability.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge?

These are the eight queries Sierra Madre 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, tax law from the Nevada Revised Statutes, school data from CCSD and 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 families and move-up buyers throughout the Mountains Edge master plan — the depth behind the team's #1 ranking in Nevada.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge?

Compare Sierra Madre with neighboring master plans and nearby cities across the southwest valley. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether trading mountain views for a different lifestyle actually buys you more home for the money.

A–Z INDEX

Which Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Sections Can You Explore A–Z?

Four sections make up the Sierra Madre plan, each with different elevations, view exposures, and price tiers. The entries below are indexed for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, HOA documents, and lot-position data for any section on request.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Sierra Madre at Mountains Edge Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers monthly. Because Sierra Madre is approximately 600 homes, we present ZIP 89178 area statistics as corridor benchmarks — never plan-only claims — and omit section-level 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, active and closed counts for ZIP 89178 (Mountains Edge area). lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Sierra Madre is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. City of Las Vegas — City services, police coverage, short-term rental rules, and community planning matters for the Enterprise / southwest Las Vegas area. lasvegasnevada.gov
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel data 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. Clark County School District (CCSD) — School zone assignments, enrollment data, and program information for southwest Las Vegas. ccsd.net
7. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios for the Sierra Madre attendance zone. greatschools.org
8. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas violent and property crime rates for southwest valley benchmarking. fbi.gov/ucr
9. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas MSA. bls.gov
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator. freddiemac.com/pmms
11. California Franchise Tax Board — 13.3% top marginal state income tax rate cited in the Nevada-vs-California relocation comparison. ftb.ca.gov
12. Bureau of Land Management — Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area acreage, access, and recreation data. blm.gov

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