Calico Ridge vs Madeira Canyon: Henderson's Hillside Custom Home Communities

Two Henderson communities with elevated terrain and custom homes. Both offer views and character. But they serve different price points and lifestyles. Here's the comparison.

Quick Comparison

Community Character

Both communities feature custom and semi-custom homes with architectural character. Neither is cookie-cutter production housing.

Calico Ridge: Mediterranean-influenced with varied floor plans. More eclectic mix of builders and styles. Larger community overall.

Madeira Canyon: More cohesive architectural standards. Generally newer construction (2000s). Smaller, more exclusive feel.

Security and Access

Madeira Canyon is fully guard-gated. All traffic enters through manned gates. This creates a more controlled environment.

Calico Ridge's main community is open access. Only Tuscany Village offers guard-gated living within Calico Ridge. If security is paramount, Madeira Canyon delivers it community-wide at a lower HOA than Tuscany Village.

Price and Entry Points

Calico Ridge offers broader price range with lower entry points. Madeira Canyon is more consistently upscale throughout.

HOA and Amenities

Madeira Canyon's higher HOA ($1,200-1,800/year) funds guard-gated security and common area maintenance. The community has some common areas but isn't amenity-rich like master-planned communities.

Calico Ridge's $175/year covers minimal maintenance. Tuscany Village's $2,100+ adds guard-gated security comparable to Madeira Canyon.

Neither community offers resort-style amenities. Both focus on home and lot quality over community pools and clubhouses.

Location Differences

Calico Ridge advantages: Closer to Lake Mead recreation. Adjacent to Wetlands Park. More direct Strip access via Lake Mead Parkway.

Madeira Canyon advantages: Closer to St. Rose Hospital. Better 215 beltway access. More central Henderson location. Easier access to Green Valley amenities.

Lot Sizes

Both communities offer generous lots by Henderson standards. Calico Ridge's quarter to third-acre lots are consistent throughout. Madeira Canyon varies more, with some larger estate lots and some more modest parcels.

Who Should Choose Which

Choose Calico Ridge if you: Want lower entry price options. Prefer minimal HOA (main community). Value Lake Mead/Wetlands access. Don't need guard-gated security. Want the lowest possible carrying costs.

Choose Madeira Canyon if you: Want guard-gated security throughout. Prefer more central Henderson location. Have budget starting at $600K+. Value cohesive architectural standards. Want easier beltway access.

The Bottom Line

Both communities offer custom character, elevated terrain, and views. Calico Ridge provides more price flexibility and lower HOA but lacks community-wide gating. Madeira Canyon delivers guard-gated security with higher minimum prices. Your budget and security priorities determine the better fit.

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