Cresta Vista at Summerlin Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Cresta Vista at a Glance?

Cresta Vista is a 230+ home move-up community in Summerlin ZIP 89135, built 2017 by William Lyon Homes under the Howard Hughes Corporation master plan, with area median near $900,000 per Las Vegas REALTORS, 42 median days on market, and Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west. The takeaways below capture what matters most for buyers.

• Move-up quality: 2017-vintage homes, 2,200–3,800 sq ft, premium Red Rock Canyon-view lots, and open-plan contemporary design throughout.
• Location sweet spot: five minutes from Downtown Summerlin, ten from Red Rock Canyon, twenty from the Strip — the best of both access and outdoor recreation.
• Best for: families with school-age children (Bonner 9/10, Rogich 10/10, Palo Verde 8/10), California relocators, and move-up buyers who want Summerlin quality without the guard-gate premium.
• Limited supply: 230+ homes on 55 acres — a small plan with no room to expand, which supports long-run resale demand in a high-demand ZIP.
• Do your homework: HOA stacking ($100–$280/mo master + sub), view-lot premiums ($50K–$150K+), and jumbo loan thresholds above $806,500 all need early diligence.

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

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Cresta Vista-Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Across the western Summerlin ZIP 89135 corridor, the price bands concentrate in the $600K–$1.2M range per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Cresta Vista sits within this tier — the counts below show where competition concentrates for move-up buyers in the area.

Counts reflect estimated active MLS listings in the ZIP 89135 / western Summerlin corridor · June 2026 · Links open the live Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price. Cresta Vista proper runs $600K–$1M — the $750K–$1.2M band is the community's primary competitive tier.

SAFETY & CRIME

Is Cresta Vista at Summerlin Safe?

• LowZIP 89135 crime rate vs LV averageConsistent with Summerlin master plan communities
• 85%Owner-occupied householdsCommunity plan record — high ownership = lower transient activity
• LVMPDCity of Las Vegas Metro Police coverageRapid response via nearby west-valley stations
• HOASummerlin master plan enforcementHoward Hughes Corporation architectural + governance standards

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

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Cresta Vista Score?

Cresta Vista earns top marks for schools, outdoor access, and move-up construction quality, with honest trade-offs on price point and the absence of a staffed gate. Below is our category-by-category report card — the same six factors our agents walk through with every Summerlin buyer before a first tour.

• A

  Grade A: Schools

  Bonner Elementary (9/10), Rogich Middle (10/10), Palo Verde High (8/10) per GreatSchools — among Summerlin's strongest public school zones.

• A

  Grade A: Outdoor Access

  Direct Summerlin trail connection, Fox Hill Park adjacent, Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west — one of the strongest outdoor access scores in the valley.

• B+

  Grade B+: Location

  Five minutes to Downtown Summerlin, ten to Red Rock Canyon, twenty to the Strip — a location that serves both weekend adventurers and daily commuters.

• B

  Grade B: Safety

  Open-access community within the Summerlin master plan; low crime rates consistent with established western Summerlin ZIP codes.

• B+

  Grade B+: Amenities

  Summerlin's full park and trail network, Downtown Summerlin retail and dining, and the Las Vegas Ballpark within the master plan.

• B

  Grade B: Cost of Living

  Premium Summerlin ZIP pricing from $600K, but the tax savings over California and the 3% cap make ownership economics strong for the right buyer.

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 Cresta Vista Area Growing?

Cresta Vista itself is largely built out at 230+ homes on 55 acres — growth happens through resale turnover, not rooftops. Its parent city and ZIP 89135 corridor keep drawing residents: Las Vegas has added roughly 72,000 people since 2010 per U.S. Census counts, and western Summerlin remains one of the most in-demand corridors in the valley.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Howard Hughes Corporation. 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 Cresta Vista Score for Livability?

Cresta Vista scores highest on schools and outdoor access: Rogich Middle School (10/10) and Bonner Elementary (9/10) per GreatSchools, direct Summerlin trail connectivity, and Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west. The honest trade-offs are premium pricing from $600K and open-access community governance. Six categories below, benchmarked to Census and local data.

• 85A-

  Overall Livability

• 92A

  Schools (Rogich 10/10)

• 90A

  Outdoor Access

• 78B+

  Safety

• 82B+

  Amenities

• 80B+

  Location & Access

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

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Cresta Vista 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 89135 trades against. Cresta Vista's 230+ homes are too small a pool for a standalone monthly series, so the cards report ZIP 89135 area benchmarks: ~$900,000 area median, approximately 42 median days, and consistent monthly turnover.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How competitive is the Cresta Vista market right now?

ZIP 89135 is a balanced-to-competitive market: area homes averaged 42 median days per Las Vegas REALTORS data, with Red Rock Canyon-view lots in Cresta Vista trading faster than the ZIP-wide average. At 230+ homes, the plan sees limited inventory — a single well-priced listing in the $700K–$950K band can attract multiple offers in the right season.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. Area figures reflect ZIP 89135 — treat enclave-level statistics as indicative given the 230-home plan size.

Village Comparison

How Does Cresta Vista Compare to Nearby Summerlin Villages?

A side-by-side of Cresta Vista against the nearest Summerlin South / Cliffs-area villages — entry pricing, guard-gate status, and who each suits — drawn from the community plan records and active-listing data via Las Vegas REALTORS. Honesty note: with 230 homes, per-plan market medians would be statistically thin, so we publish entry points and positioning instead.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data plus NREG community plan records, June 2026. Per-village $/SF and DOM are intentionally omitted for small-plan communities — ZIP-area benchmarks are the reliable proxy.

Village Deep Dive

What's Inside Cresta Vista's Neighboring Villages?

BY ZIP CODE

How Does ZIP Code 89135 Break Down for Cresta Vista Buyers?

Cresta Vista sits within ZIP 89135 — a western Summerlin corridor that blends move-up communities, luxury enclaves, and a handful of ultra-luxury guard-gated villages. The table below places Cresta Vista within the ZIP's real price tiers, from entry-level Summerlin villages to The Ridges and Red Rock Country Club at the top.

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

WHY CRESTA VISTA

Why Does Cresta Vista Stand Apart From Its Peers?

From Rogich Middle School's 10/10 rating to Red Rock Canyon-view lots a ten-minute drive west, Cresta Vista occupies a distinct position among western Summerlin move-up communities. Each advantage below is tied to a verifiable source — the Nevada Revised Statutes, GreatSchools, LVR, and the Howard Hughes Corporation community record.

1. 1

   Summerlin's best public school pipeline

   Rogich Middle School (10/10), Bonner Elementary (9/10), and Palo Verde High (8/10) — a K–12 public school rating stack rare anywhere in Clark County.

   GreatSchools · Nevada Report Card
2. 2

   Red Rock Canyon-view lots

   2017-vintage homes on premium lots with Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon backdrops — ten minutes from the trailhead on W Charleston Blvd.

   Community plan record · BLM
3. 3

   Direct Summerlin trail connectivity

   150+ miles of Summerlin trails accessible from the community — one of the strongest active-lifestyle footprints in the Las Vegas Valley.

   Howard Hughes Corporation trail record
4. 4

   Move-up quality at a non-guard-gated price

   2,200–3,800 sq ft William Lyon Homes construction from $600K — premium Summerlin finishes without the $300K–$500K guard-gate entry premium of The Ridges or Red Rock CC.

   Community plan record · LVR
5. 5

   Nevada tax advantages on a move-up budget

   Zero state income tax, 0.5–0.75% effective property tax, and the 3% annual cap under NRS 361.471 make the long-run ownership math decisively favorable versus California alternatives.

   Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471

WHY BUY IN CRESTA VISTA

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Cresta Vista?

Cresta Vista's case rests on school quality, outdoor access, and 2017-vintage construction: Rogich Middle School at 10/10, property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471, zero state income tax, and Red Rock Canyon ten minutes west. Ten sourced reasons follow.

1. 1

   Summerlin's top public school zone

   Rogich Middle (10/10), Bonner Elementary (9/10), and Palo Verde High (8/10) in a single K–12 pipeline.

   GreatSchools · Nevada Report Card

2. 2

   Zero state income tax

   Nevada levies no personal income tax — $40,000+ annual savings for a household earning $400,000.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

3. 3

   3% property-tax cap

   Annual increases on a primary residence are capped at 3% by statute — predictable ownership costs for the long hold.

   NRS 361.471

4. 4

   Red Rock Canyon-view lots

   Premium homesites with Spring Mountains and canyon backdrops — views that add $50K–$150K+ to resale premiums.

   Community plan record

5. 5

   2017-vintage construction

   William Lyon Homes floor plans from 2,200–3,800 sq ft with contemporary open layouts, premium kitchens, and covered outdoor living.

   Community plan record

6. 6

   Direct Summerlin trail access

   150+ miles of connected trails accessible from the community — hiking, biking, and jogging without a drive.

   Howard Hughes Corporation

7. 7

   Five minutes to Downtown Summerlin

   125+ shops, restaurants, Las Vegas Ballpark, and seasonal events a short drive east on W Charleston Blvd.

   Community plan record · drive times

8. 8

   Move-up quality below the guard-gate premium

   Comparable finishes to The Ridges at $600K vs $2M+ — meaningful equity to deploy elsewhere.

   LVR comparable analysis

9. 9

   Limited supply with stable demand

   230+ homes on 55 acres — no land to expand, and ZIP 89135 demand stays consistently strong.

   Community plan record · LVR

10. 10

    Ten minutes to Red Rock Canyon

    One of America's premier hiking and climbing destinations managed by the Bureau of Land Management — a true daily-use amenity.

    BLM · drive times

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Cresta Vista Homes This Weekend?

Cresta Vista is an open-access community, so open houses run on a standard weekend schedule when sellers choose to hold them. With 230+ homes, active listings surface periodically throughout the year — set up instant alerts to get notified the moment a Cresta Vista home opens for tours, or browse every active ZIP 89135 listing now and let us arrange private showings on your schedule.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to Relocate to Cresta Vista in 8 Steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here's the 8-12 week timeline most Cresta Vista 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 budget and view-lot priority

   Cresta Vista runs $600K–$1M+ with Red Rock Canyon-view lots at the top. Decide early whether a mountain-view homesite justifies a $50K–$150K premium — it affects which listings to tour.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved — conforming or jumbo

   Loans up to $806,500 are conventional; above that, plan for jumbo with 10–20% down plus reserves. Get fully underwritten before your first tour so offers are clean.

3. 03

   Hire a Cresta Vista specialist

   With 230 homes and a limited comp pool, valuation requires judgment — view-lot premiums, floor-plan position, and HOA nuances are all real variables. NREG's agents track every street.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Cresta Vista is open-access, so showings are straightforward. Out-of-state buyers can do virtual walkthroughs; in-person tours let you evaluate Red Rock Canyon views from the back patio — worth the trip.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   Multiple-offer situations occur on well-priced view lots. Ask us where each seller actually stands and what terms matter most to them before you write — price alone rarely wins in ZIP 89135.

6. 06

   Inspection and HOA due diligence

   Order the resale package early: Summerlin master dues + sub-association dues, reserve study, and CC&Rs. Standard inspection covers structure, systems, and roof — 2017 homes are young but not immune to deferred maintenance.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies; expect 30–45 days from acceptance to funding for financed buyers. Jumbo files occasionally need extra appraisal time given limited comparables at the $900K–$1M tier.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District), register with Summerlin master HOA, then handle the DMV — license within 30 days, vehicle registration within 60.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Cresta Vista Economy?

Cresta Vista runs on a professional household economy: executives, medical professionals, and technology workers rather than any single anchor employer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro labor market remains historically strong, and community records put average household income above $120,000 — nearly double the Clark County median.

Top Cresta Vista-Area Employers

• Downtown Summerlin corporate & retail corridorOffices, headquarters, and the west side's primary employment hub five minutes east on W Charleston Blvd
• Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterMajor west-valley hospital and medical-office campus, about twelve minutes north
• Red Rock Resort (Station Casinos)Resort, gaming, and corporate operations on the Summerlin/Las Vegas border
• The Strip resort corridorThe metro's hospitality and entertainment employment core, twenty minutes east via Summerlin Pkwy to I-15
• Clark County School District (Summerlin region)Area campuses including Bonner Elementary, Rogich Middle School, and Palo Verde High School
• City of Las Vegas municipal servicesCity services and administration for the parent city's western neighborhoods

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Howard Hughes Corporation. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Cresta Vista Compare to Las Vegas, Summerlin & Henderson?

If you're weighing Cresta Vista against the valley's other move-up addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Cresta Vista wins on school ratings and Red Rock Canyon access, Summerlin broadly on new construction depth, Henderson on citywide safety stats — sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Cresta Vista income and population figures are community plan-record values; city demographics are Las Vegas citywide — the Census doesn't tabulate the community separately. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Cresta Vista?

Cresta Vista sits at the W Charleston Blvd and Summerlin Parkway corridor — two of the west valley's most direct arteries. Mean Las Vegas commutes run about 25 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data — and most Cresta Vista destinations beat that comfortably.

Drive Times from Cresta Vista

• ~5 minDowntown Summerlin (shopping & dining)W Charleston Blvd east
• ~10 minRed Rock Canyon NCAW Charleston Blvd west
• ~12 minSummerlin Hospital Medical CenterSummerlin Pkwy north
• ~15 minTPC Summerlin GolfSummerlin Pkwy north
• ~20 minLas Vegas StripSummerlin Pkwy → I-15 south
• ~25 minDowntown Las VegasW Charleston Blvd → US-95
• ~30 minHarry Reid Intl AirportI-215 South
• ~45 minMt. CharlestonUS-95 north → SR-157

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default — W Charleston Blvd connects directly to Downtown Summerlin, Red Rock Canyon, and the Summerlin Parkway interchange, giving Cresta Vista exceptional east-west and north-south reach without grid congestion.

• RTC Transit

  RTC bus routes service the Charleston corridor just outside the community, but this is not a car-free neighborhood — residents should plan on owning a vehicle for most errands and commutes.

• Cycling & Trails

  The Summerlin trail system connects directly from the community — 150+ miles of multi-use paths for cycling, jogging, and walking without touching a road. Red Rock Canyon's scenic loop is a top road-cycling route fifteen minutes away.

• Rideshare

  Reliable and cost-effective this far west — airport runs typically run $35–$50, and pickups are easy on the open-access community streets.

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 Cresta Vista?

Most Cresta Vista buyers put down 5–20%. Conventional loans work throughout the community — on a $750,000 home, plan roughly $37,500 (5%) to $150,000 (20%). Above $806,500, jumbo loans typically require 10–20% down plus six months of reserves. VA loans allow 0% for eligible veterans. Nevada's zero state income tax means some California relocators redirect their first-year tax savings toward a larger down payment — our team models this scenario regularly.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Cresta Vista at Summerlin?

These are the eight queries Cresta Vista buyers most commonly type into Google and AI assistants — answered in two or three sentences with specifics you can verify: market figures from Las Vegas REALTORS, school ratings from GreatSchools, tax law from the Nevada Revised Statutes, and community facts from the NREG 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 every Summerlin village — including Cresta Vista's 230-home move-up plan, its view-lot tiers, and the HOA nuances every buyer deserves to understand before writing.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Cresta Vista?

Compare Cresta Vista with neighboring Summerlin villages and nearby cities. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether a different community's amenities — a guard gate, a golf course, or lower pricing — justify the trade-off.

A–Z INDEX

Which Communities Near Cresta Vista Can You Explore A–Z?

Cresta Vista is one of several sought-after communities in the Summerlin South / Cliffs area. The entries below index nearby villages alphabetically — each links to a full community guide or our live MLS search for that area.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Cresta Vista Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers monthly. Because Cresta Vista has 230+ homes, we present ZIP 89135 area statistics as benchmarks — never plan-only claims — and omit plan-level medians that small samples can't support. Follow any link below to verify a figure.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Area median list price, days on market, and active listing counts for ZIP code 89135. lasvegasrealtors.com
2. Howard Hughes Corporation — Summerlin master plan community facts, trail network, parks, and developer record for Cresta Vista. summerlin.com
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Cresta Vista is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
4. Clark County School District (CCSD) — Attendance boundaries and school program information for Bonner, Rogich, and Palo Verde. ccsd.net
5. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings for Bonner Elementary (9/10), Sig Rogich Middle School (10/10), and Palo Verde High School (8/10). greatschools.org
6. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, and parcel data for ZIP 89135. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
7. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
8. Bureau of Land Management — Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area acreage, access, and recreation — ten minutes from Cresta Vista. blm.gov
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

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