Located on the edge of the McCullough Mountains in Henderson, NV, MacDonald Highlands combines the benefits of nature with the convenience of living in one of America’s safest cities.
Want a luxury guard gated community in a safe area? If so, check out MacDonald Highlands. It covers a sizable 1300+ acres and has 16 neighborhoods, so you’re likely to find active home listings.
MacDonald Highlands Homes
MacDonald Highlands offers custom homes and luxury mansions with high elevations and excellent views. Stylistically, homes in MacDonald Highlands tend to blend into the desert landscape through careful geographic positioning, optimal color choices, and various architectural techniques.
Overall, the residences here are some of the nicest in all of Nevada. They are certainly worth touring, as you’ll find some designs that are absolutely jaw-dropping!
Lot sizes in MacDonald Highlands are quite large for the Las Vegas area, ranging from approximately 1,800 square feet all the way up to 16,000+ square feet. Some properties are bigger than half an acre.
Another perk of living in MacDonald Highlands is its elevation, which is approximately 2,500 feet above the Las Vegas Valley. This means the air quality is better than in many other Las Vegas area communities.
Home prices cover a broad range, anywhere from $530K to nearly $30MM!
Home sizes, meanwhile, range from ~2,200 square feet to 17,800+ square feet.
MacDonald Highlands Amenities
For amenities, MacDonald Highlands offers fairly quick access to the western part of Henderson through its main gates, which are located off Stephanie Street and Horizon Ridge.
Given MacDonald Highlands’s location, most amenities, such as grocery shopping, doctor’s offices, and schools, can be accessed within 20 minutes.
Moreover, there are several restaurants and shops at The District at Green Valley Ranch, which is 15 minutes away.
Residents of MacDonald Highlands who want access to the Las Vegas Strip can take the 215 Beltway. Once on the beltway, driving to The Strip takes about 25 to 30 minutes.
Nature lovers will appreciate MacDonald Highlands’s prime location near the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area and McCullough Mountain Range.
There are also three parks nearby—The East Park, The West Park, and The Linear Park.
East Park is past Stephanie Gate. It has a fitness center, a basketball court, tennis courts, and an open space for sports. The West Park is to the left after you pass inside the Valle Verde gate. It has an open space for sports, restrooms, a dog walking area, and tennis courts. Linear Park is on the right after you pass inside the Valle Verde gate. It is primarily used by dog owners and has a nice walking path and a pavilion.
