
Cadence vs MacDonald Highlands: Which Is Right for You?
MacDonald Highlands is pricier, with a median list price of $5,000,002 against $499,990 in Cadence. Homes in Cadence sell faster, in a median of 32 days against 50 in MacDonald Highlands. Cadence has more homes for sale today, 209 against 78 in MacDonald Highlands.
How do Cadence and MacDonald Highlands compare on price and pace?
| Cadence | MacDonald Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 209 | 78 |
| Median list price | $499,990 | $5,000,002 |
| Median price per sq ft | $254 | $1063 |
| Median days to sell | 32 | 50 |
| Price range | $300K to $890K | $900K to $28M |
| Typical HOA | $225/mo | $330/mo |
| Homes with a pool | 5% | 59% |
Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.
What are the facts on Cadence and MacDonald Highlands?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Cadence | MacDonald Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | About 2,200 acres | 1,320 acres |
| Built by | The LandWell Company, from 2014 | – |
| Homes planned | Up to 12,250 | – |
| 55+ | Heritage at Cadence | – |
| Open space | About 450 acres | – |
| ZIP codes | 89011, 89015 | – |
| Gated | – | Guard gated, two gates |
| Golf | – | DragonRidge, private |
| City | – | Henderson |
| To the Strip | – | 20 minutes |
| ZIP code | – | 89012 |
What is each community like?
- Cadence
Cadence is a master-planned community in east Henderson off Lake Mead Parkway, with home sales since 2014 and 209 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $499,990.
- MacDonald Highlands
MacDonald Highlands is a guard gated community of custom and luxury homes in the Henderson foothills, built around the private DragonRidge Country Club, with 78 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $5,000,002.
How long are the drives from Cadence and MacDonald Highlands?
| Cadence | MacDonald Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| South end of the Strip | 24 min* | 20 min* |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 22 min* | 15 min* |
| The District at Green Valley Ranch | 14 min* | 8 min* |
| Lake Las Vegas | 11 min* | 20 min* |
| Lake Mead, Lake Mead Parkway entrance | 13 min* | – |
| Galleria at Sunset | – | 10 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
What do buyers ask about Cadence and MacDonald Highlands?
Which is more expensive, Cadence or MacDonald Highlands?
MacDonald Highlands is pricier, with a median list price of $5,000,002 against $499,990 in Cadence.
Do homes sell faster in Cadence or MacDonald Highlands?
Cadence. Homes there sell in a median of 32 days, against 50 in MacDonald Highlands, from closed sales in the last six months.
How many homes are for sale in Cadence and MacDonald Highlands?
Cadence has 209 and MacDonald Highlands has 78 homes for sale today, from live listings.
What are HOA dues in Cadence and MacDonald Highlands?
The typical HOA on homes for sale is $225 a month in Cadence and $330 a month in MacDonald Highlands. Dues vary by neighborhood, so check each listing.
How do Cadence and MacDonald Highlands compare on size?
Cadence: About 2,200 acres. MacDonald Highlands: 1,320 acres.
What is Cadence like?
Cadence is a master-planned community in east Henderson off Lake Mead Parkway, with home sales since 2014 and 209 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $499,990.
How do I choose between Cadence and MacDonald Highlands?
Start with budget, commute, and the kind of home you want, then tour homes in both. VIPhomes.Vegas can show you homes in Cadence and MacDonald Highlands in the same trip.

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