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Ascaya Henderson Real Estate & Homes

A local team's complete guide to Ascaya, the guard-gated custom-home enclave in Henderson's McCullough Range, covering homesites, finished homes, the clubhouse, pricing and what building here really involves.

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300+
Planned homesites
~$8.6M
Median sale, Mar 2026 (2 sales)
4,500 sq ft
Minimum home size, most streets
24-hour
Guard-gated entry

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The overview
Custom homes on the mountain's edge

Ascaya sits in the McCullough Range on the southeast edge of Henderson, above the rest of the valley. Almost everything here is custom. You buy a homesite, hire an architect and builder, and get your plans through the Ascaya Architectural Review Committee. The style is desert modern: flat roofs, big glass, and homes shaped around the contours of the hillside.

The project has a long story. Ground was broken in the mid-2000s, sales stopped after the 2008 crash, and the community reopened in 2014. According to the Review-Journal, the site required moving about 15 million cubic yards of earth to create the homesites and roads. Today it is one of the most active custom-home builds in Southern Nevada, with finished homes, homes under construction and plans in review all at once.

What you are really buying at Ascaya is land and a view. Many homesites look out over the Las Vegas Valley and the Strip, and the upper Cloud Rock sites also face the McCullough Range and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. If you want a resale home with a pool already in, the inventory is thin. If you want to build exactly what you picture, this is one of the few places in the valley set up for it.

Ascaya at a glance
CityHenderson, NV 89012
SettingMcCullough Range hillside
Access24-hour guard-gated, roving patrol
HousingCustom estates, homesites, condo residences
ArchitectureDesert modern, ARC-reviewed
ClubhouseYes, with pool, fitness and dining
GolfNone inside the gates
Housing

Home types & price bands in Ascaya

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Ascaya has three ways in: buy a finished custom home on resale, buy a homesite and build, or buy one of The Canyon Residences, a lock-and-leave product with less land to manage. The developer's own listings recently showed The Canyon Residences from $2.9M, Estate homesites from $1M, and Desert Design Study Homes from $11.6M.

Resale custom homes trade rarely and vary enormously by lot, view and finish level, so a single median tells you very little. Redfin recorded only two sales in its trailing window to March 2026. When you are serious, I pull every Ascaya sale going back a few years and compare view corridors and lot size, not just square footage.

Home typeCharacterTypical range
Estate homesitesHalf an acre to over two acres, build on your own timelineFrom about $1M (developer pricing)
Cloud Rock homesitesHighest ridgelines, largest lots, 360-degree viewsAbout $2M to $18M (developer, 2025 release)
The Canyon ResidencesCondominium homes, roughly 3,500 to 4,500 sq ftFrom about $2.9M (developer pricing)
Finished custom estatesDesert modern, most 4,500 sq ft and largerMulti-million; varies widely by lot and view

Pricing reflects developer-published starting prices and Review-Journal reporting as of 2025-2026. Availability changes quickly. Ask me for current MLS inventory.

Lifestyle & amenities

What you actually get living here

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Ascaya's amenities center on a private clubhouse the Review-Journal reported at $25 million, plus trails that run through the hillside. Homesite owners get amenity access from day one, even before they build.

The clubhouse

Private clubhouse with dining, fitness and wellness space, and event rooms. It functions as the social hub of the community.

Zero-edge pool

The developer describes a zero-edge pool with lap lanes and private cabanas, facing out over the valley.

Courts and park

Tennis and pickleball courts plus a community park inside the gates.

Private trails

Miles of trails through the ridgelines, with Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area as the backdrop for the upper sites.

The market

Where Ascaya prices sit right now

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~$8.6M
Redfin median sale price, 3 months to March 2026, based on 2 sales

Redfin showed a median sale price around $8.6 million and about $1,500 per square foot for the three months ending March 2026, with a median of 210 days on market. That was down about 47% from a year earlier, but with only two sales in the window, one trade can swing the number either way. Treat it as a snapshot, not a trend.

For context, the valley-wide existing single-family median was $475,000 in August 2026 per Las Vegas Realtors. Ascaya is a separate market entirely. Pricing here is driven by view, lot size, elevation and build quality, and the right comparison is often other custom enclaves like MacDonald Highlands rather than Henderson as a whole.

Market figures from Redfin's Ascaya neighborhood page as of March 2026 and Las Vegas Realtors as of August 2026. Low sale counts make medians volatile.

HOA, in plain terms

Ascaya has a master HOA that covers the gate, security patrols, common areas and clubhouse operations. The Canyon Residences carry an additional sub-association fee on top of the master dues. Dues change, so I always get the current resale package and budget before you write an offer. Building also means architectural review fees and deposits, which I will walk through with you.

Getting around
AddressOne Ascaya Blvd, Henderson 89012
NeighborsAdjacent to MacDonald Highlands
Las Vegas StripAbout 20 minutes, per the developer
FreewaysSurface streets to I-11 and I-215
Community profile

Ascaya by the numbers

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Here is what the public record and the developer's own reporting actually say about Ascaya. Where a number is not solidly sourced, I left it out.

67
Completed homes (April 2025)
27
Under construction or permitting
20
Plans in architectural review
58
Final Cloud Rock homesites
1.6 to 6.6
Acres per Cloud Rock homesite
2014
Year sales reopened

Construction counts are from the developer's April 2025 announcement and Review-Journal coverage. These numbers move as homes are completed.

Population & growth

Is Ascaya still growing?

Yes. In 2025 Ascaya released the Cloud Rock Collection, which the Review-Journal described as the final homesites in the community, on its highest ridgelines. At the same time The Canyon Residences, a 51-unit condominium product across 31 buildings, began closings and move-ins. So you will see construction activity here for years as owners build out their lots.

That matters for buyers. Living in Ascaya today means living near active job sites. On the other hand, once the remaining homesites are gone, the only way in is resale. The developer does not require owners to build on a timeline, so some lots may stay vacant for a while.

Find your fit

Which part of Ascaya fits what you're looking for?

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Ascaya is small, but where you land inside it changes the experience a lot. Here is how I break it down.

You want to build exactly what you picture
Estate homesites give you room for a full custom build, and you can take your time. Budget for design, review and roughly 18 to 24 months of construction per the developer.
You want the biggest views and the most land
The Cloud Rock homesites are the highest and largest in the community, with views over the valley, the McCullough Range and Sloan Canyon.
You want Ascaya without building
Look at The Canyon Residences or finished resale estates. You get the gate and the clubhouse with no construction project.
You want lock-and-leave living
The Canyon Residences carry a sub-association that handles more of the exterior, which suits a second-home or part-time schedule.
The honest pros
True custom building with architectural review that protects the overall look
24-hour guard gate, roving patrol and a private clubhouse
Valley and Strip views from much of the community
The honest trade-offs
Very thin resale inventory and slow, volatile price data
Ongoing construction nearby for years to come
No golf inside the gates; DragonRidge and other clubs are outside Ascaya
Buying options

Ascaya's collections at a glance

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Ascaya is sold in distinct collections. Starting prices below are the developer's published figures and move frequently, so treat them as a guide and ask me for what is actually available.

CollectionWhat it isStarting point
Estate homesitesCustom lots, half an acre to over two acresFrom about $1M
Cloud Rock CollectionFinal release, highest ridgelines, 1.6 to 6.6 acresAbout $2M and up
The Canyon Residences51 condominium homes in 31 buildingsFrom about $2.9M
Desert Design Study HomesDeveloper-built move-in-ready estatesFrom about $11.6M
Building here

What a custom build at Ascaya involves

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Every home goes through the Ascaya Architectural Review Committee before City of Henderson permits. The Review-Journal reported a 4,500 square foot minimum on most streets, and the developer puts typical construction at 18 to 24 months from start to move-in.

My advice: get the lot-specific design guidelines, a geotechnical review and a builder's rough budget before you close on a homesite. Hillside sites vary a lot in how much work the foundation and driveway need.

Relocating

Moving to Ascaya from California

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A lot of my Ascaya conversations start with someone who has built or owned high-end property in California and is tired of the tax bill. The math is real: Nevada has no state income tax, and property tax increases on an owner-occupied home are capped at 3% a year. On a multi-million-dollar home those two things add up quickly.

The adjustment is building in the desert. Hillside lots, heat, and solar exposure change how architects design here, so I connect clients with local architects and builders who have already worked through Ascaya's review process.

Plan Your Move to Las Vegas
California → Nevada
State income taxNone in NV
Property tax cap3% owner-occupied, up to 8% other
Building approvalARC review plus Henderson permits
Typical build timeAbout 18 to 24 months
AirportsHarry Reid and Henderson Executive
ClimateHot summers; plan shade and glazing
Good to know

Ascaya real estate FAQ

Is Ascaya guard-gated?

Yes. The developer describes 24-hour guard-gated entry and roving security patrols.

Do I have to build on my homesite by a deadline?

According to the developer, no. There is no building timeline requirement, and homesite owners get amenity access from day one. Confirm current rules in the CC&Rs before you buy.

Is there a minimum home size?

The Review-Journal reported a 4,500 square foot minimum on most streets. Requirements can differ by street and collection, so I verify the specific lot's guidelines for you.

Is there golf in Ascaya?

No. Ascaya has a clubhouse, pool, courts and trails, but no golf course. Private and public courses are nearby in Henderson.

What are the HOA dues?

There is a master HOA, and The Canyon Residences add a sub-association fee. Dues change, so I pull the current resale package before you commit.

Can I buy in Ascaya without building a custom home?

Yes. You can buy a finished resale estate, a developer home, or one of The Canyon Residences.

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