MacDonald Highlands

MacDonald Highlands homes for sale

Guard gated hillside homes around DragonRidge Country Club, Henderson.

Rated 4.9 on Zillow from 88 reviews.

60Homes listed
98Days on market
$1,115Price per sq ft
$6,522,500Median list price
LVR, updated November 14, 2026

What is MacDonald Highlands like?

MacDonald Highlands is a guard gated community of custom and luxury homes in the Henderson foothills, built around the private DragonRidge Country Club, with 60 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $6,522,500.

  • Two entrances are guard gated around the clock, one off Valle Verde Drive and one off Stephanie Street.
  • The community covers about 1,320 acres on the slopes of the McCullough Range, and many lots look out over the whole valley to the Strip.
  • DragonRidge Country Club, a private 18 hole course that opened in 2000, sits in the middle. Membership is optional and separate from the HOA.
  • Inside the gates there is a tennis and athletic center, parks, and dog parks.
  • Homes run from semi-custom neighborhoods to very large custom estates on the ridge, and some enclaves add a second gate and their own HOA.
Price$900K to $29.9M
$900K$29.9M

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Market

What is the MacDonald Highlands housing market doing?

Homes in MacDonald Highlands sold for a median of $3,905,067 over the last 12 months, usually in about 107 days at 93.8 percent of the original list price. With 60 homes for sale, that is 11.6 months of supply. Supply is high, which gives buyers room to negotiate.

Median sold price
$3,905,067
Median days to sell
107
Sale to original price
93.8%
Months of supply
11.6

How competitive is the MacDonald Highlands market?

Buyers in MacDonald Highlands have room to negotiate: most homes sell under the asking price. Over the last six months homes sold for a median 95.4 percent of their final asking price and 32 percent sold at or over asking. That is from 31 closed sales.

Median sold price by month

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Closed sales in MacDonald Highlands, last 12 months, 70 sales. LVR data as of November 14, 2026.

Prices

How many MacDonald Highlands homes are for sale at each price?

MacDonald Highlands has 60 homes for sale. The most, 23, are priced between $5M and $10M.

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Median sold price, last 12 months
$3,905,067
Typical time to sell
107 days
Of list price, on average
93.8%
Community guide

What is it like to live in MacDonald Highlands?

MacDonald Highlands is one of the top guard gated addresses in Henderson. Developer Rich MacDonald, whose family assembled a 3,200 acre site in the 1970s and 1980s that became MacDonald Ranch, set aside its upper village for a gated luxury community and a golf course.

The community climbs the foothills of the McCullough Range above Green Valley, so the higher you go, the bigger the view. Lots on the ridge look straight across the valley at the Strip, and the lower streets face the golf course and the mountains. Two staffed gates, one on Valle Verde Drive and one on Stephanie Street, control every way in.

DragonRidge Country Club opened in 2000 with an 18 hole, par 72 course that runs through the canyons of the community. The club has a clubhouse with dining, a pool, tennis, pickleball, and fitness. Club membership is a separate purchase with its own initiation fee and dues, and plenty of owners here never join.

Every owner pays the master association, which covers the gates, patrols, and common areas. Some enclaves, like Dragon Rock, sit behind a second gate and add their own association on top. Ascaya, the custom home community on the mountain to the east, is a separate development with its own gate and HOA.

Outdoors

What is there to do outside in MacDonald Highlands?

Golf, tennis, and parks inside the gates, with desert trails in Sloan Canyon a short drive south.

  • DragonRidge Country Club

    A private 18 hole, par 72 course with a clubhouse, pool, tennis, pickleball, and fitness. Membership is separate and optional.

  • Tennis and athletic center

    A community tennis and athletic center inside the gates, separate from the club.

  • Parks and dog parks

    Several community parks and dog parks for residents, inside the gates.

  • Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area

    Desert trails, including the climb up Black Mountain, start a few minutes south in Anthem.

Price reduced

Which MacDonald Highlands homes just dropped their price?

Homes listed below their original price, newest cuts first.

Cost of ownership

What does it cost to own a home in MacDonald Highlands?

At the live median list price of $6,522,500, with 20 percent down, the monthly payment below includes the loan, property tax, insurance, and the typical HOA dues here. Change any number to fit your budget.

Estimated monthly payment $36,409
  • Principal and interest$32,981
  • Property tax$3,261
  • Home insurance$167
  • HOA dues$0

Illustrative only. Your lender, the county assessor, and your insurer set the real numbers. Not a loan offer from VIPhomes.Vegas.

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Before you buy

What should you check before buying in MacDonald Highlands?

Ask for the HOA resale package from every association on the home, check for SID or LID assessments, and get an insurance quote for the exact address before you remove contingencies.

  1. HOA resale package and enclave fees

    MacDonald Highlands has a master association, and some enclaves, such as Dragon Rock, add their own. Ask for the resale package from each one, with current dues, any special assessments, and transfer fees.

  2. Club membership is separate

    Buying a home here does not come with DragonRidge membership. Ask the club for the current initiation fee, dues, and any wait list before you count on it.

  3. SID and LID assessments

    Some Henderson neighborhoods carry a Special or Local Improvement District assessment on the property tax bill, for roads, sewer, or other improvements. Ask whether the home has one, what balance is left, and whether the seller pays it off at closing or it passes to you.

  4. Insurance quote for the exact address

    Premiums vary by street, age of the roof, and pool. Get a quote on the actual address early, not a general estimate.

  5. Architectural review for lots and remodels

    Custom homes, additions, and exterior changes go through the association's design review. If you are buying a lot or planning a remodel, read the design guidelines and ask how long approval takes.

  6. Slope, views, and soils

    Hillside lots can come with retaining walls, drainage work, and view questions. Get a survey and ask what could be built on the lots below you.

  7. Solar leases

    If the home has solar panels, find out whether they are owned or leased. A lease transfers to you and needs the solar company's approval.

Getting around

How far is MacDonald Highlands from the Strip and the airport?

About 20 minutes to the south end of the Strip and about 15 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport by car, off-peak.

  • South end of the Strip20 min*
  • Harry Reid International Airport15 min*
  • The District at Green Valley Ranch8 min*
  • Galleria at Sunset10 min*
  • Lake Las Vegas20 min*

Typical off-peak drive times. Times marked * are estimates.

Schools

Which public schools serve homes in MacDonald Highlands?

Homes in MacDonald Highlands most often list Brown, Hannah Marie (elementary); Miller Bob (middle); and Foothill (high).

  • ElementaryBrown, Hannah MarieMost homes
  • MiddleMiller BobAll homes
  • HighFoothillNearly all homes

Each home's schools are on its listing. From 130 homes for sale or sold in the last year, as their listings name them.

Compare

How does MacDonald Highlands compare to nearby communities?

Side by side with Ascaya, Anthem, Lake Las Vegas, and Seven Hills, using the same live listing data for each.

MacDonald HighlandsThis pageAscayaSun City MacDonald RanchGreen ValleyAnthem
Homes for sale02032110224
Median list price–$9,839,000$404,995$511,450$659,450
Median price per sq ft–$1385$311$272$306
Median days to sell–37342636
Price range–$3M to $15.5M$325K to $650K$150K to $3.8M$349K to $6M
Typical HOA–$1,200/mo$105/mo$75/mo$435/mo
Homes with a pool–80%3%37%24%

Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.

Questions, answered

Questions people ask about MacDonald Highlands

Is MacDonald Highlands guard gated?

Yes. It has two entrances, on Valle Verde Drive and on Stephanie Street, both staffed 24 hours, plus roving patrols. Some enclaves inside have a second gate.

Do you have to join DragonRidge Country Club?

No. Membership at DragonRidge is separate and optional, with its own initiation fee and dues. Many owners are not members.

Where is MacDonald Highlands?

In the City of Henderson, in the foothills of the McCullough Range above Green Valley, in the 89012 ZIP code.

How far is MacDonald Highlands from the Strip?

About 20 minutes by car to the south end of the Las Vegas Strip off-peak, and about 15 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport.

What do homes cost in MacDonald Highlands?

Most homes here sell in the millions, from semi-custom homes to custom estates well into eight figures. The live median list price is shown at the top of this page.

Does MacDonald Highlands have HOA fees?

Yes. Every home pays the master association, which covers the gates, patrols, and common areas, and some enclaves add their own fee. Club membership is not included.

Can you buy a lot and build in MacDonald Highlands?

Yes, when lots come up for sale. Plans go through the association's design review before you can build.

What schools serve MacDonald Highlands?

Public schools are assigned by address through the Clark County School District. Check CCSD zoning for the exact address before you buy.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  • Listings, prices, and counts come from LVR through IDX, refreshed November 14, 2026.
  • The market trend uses closed sales in MacDonald Highlands over the last 12 months (70 sales), as of November 14, 2026.
  • The comparison table uses the same live LVR data for each community.
  • Drive times are typical off-peak times, not live traffic.
  • The payment calculator is illustrative. Rates, taxes, and insurance vary by lender, address, and buyer.
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