Calico Ridge vs MacDonald Highlands: Henderson Luxury Community Comparison

Two Henderson communities. Very different price points and lifestyles. Calico Ridge offers custom homes with low overhead. MacDonald Highlands is ultra-luxury with resort amenities. Here's how they compare for buyers considering the upper end of Henderson real estate.

Quick Comparison

The Price Reality

This isn't really an apples-to-apples comparison. MacDonald Highlands is one of Las Vegas's most exclusive communities. Entry-level starts around $1 million, with most homes selling between $2.5M and $8M. Ultra-luxury estates exceed $15 million.

Calico Ridge's Tuscany Village is the closest comparison point, with homes from $800K to $2.9M. The main Calico Ridge community starts much lower.

If you're comparing Tuscany Village ($1.5M) to MacDonald Highlands ($3M), you're looking at similar guard-gated security but very different amenity levels and prestige positioning.

Amenities and Lifestyle

MacDonald Highlands delivers resort-level amenities. DragonRidge Country Club membership provides golf, dining, fitness, spa, tennis, and social programming. You're paying for a lifestyle, not just a home.

Calico Ridge provides a home and yard. Period. All amenities are DIY or off-site.

Views and Setting

Both communities offer impressive Strip views. MacDonald Highlands sits at higher elevation with dramatic canyon topography. The views are arguably more spectacular, but you're also paying $2M+ more for them.

Calico Ridge's elevated lots capture similar Strip panoramas at a fraction of the cost. The views are excellent. Just not quite as dramatic.

Who Belongs Where

MacDonald Highlands if you: Want ultra-luxury living with resort amenities. Golf is central to your lifestyle. Value maximum prestige and exclusivity. Budget exceeds $2M comfortably. Want turnkey luxury without compromise.

Calico Ridge (including Tuscany Village) if you: Want quality custom homes without resort fees. Prefer keeping $500K+ in equity rather than amenities. Value outdoor recreation over golf club membership. Want guard-gated security without ultra-luxury pricing. Prioritize value and low overhead.

The Math on Overhead

MacDonald Highlands HOA plus country club membership can run $15,000 to $30,000+ annually. Calico Ridge's $175/year (or Tuscany's $2,100) leaves significant money in your pocket.

Over a decade, that's $150,000 to $300,000 difference in carrying costs. Some buyers gladly pay for the MacDonald Highlands lifestyle. Others prefer investing that money elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

MacDonald Highlands is aspirational luxury. Calico Ridge (even Tuscany Village) is practical luxury. Both deliver quality Henderson living with Strip views and custom homes. The difference is how much you want wrapped around that home.

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