Mountain's Edge vs Southern Highlands: Prices, Schools and Which One Fits You

Thinking about Mountain's Edge or Southern Highlands? Both are master-planned communities on the south side of the Las Vegas valley. Ryan groups them in the southwest valley.

This guide puts them side by side. You will see recent sale prices, home types, HOA dues, taxes, parks and schools. Then you will see which buyers tend to fit each one.

In this guide:

1. The quick answer
2. Where they are and who runs them
3. Home prices side by side
4. Houses and townhomes
5. Prices by zip code
6. HOA dues and property taxes
7. Parks, golf and shopping
8. Schools
9. Who fits where
10. Homes for sale in both areas
11. Questions buyers ask

The quick answer

In recent closed sales, Southern Highlands cost more than Mountain's Edge. The Southern Highlands median was $70,000 higher. It also had a higher median price per square foot. Homes in both areas sold at about the same pace.

Closed sales, August 19, 2026 through October 19, 2026. Source: Las Vegas MLS closed sales export, pulled 2026-10-19. Areas are grouped by zip code, so they are close to but not the same as master plan lines.

Next step: Pick the two or three things that matter most to you. Then read those sections first.

Where they are and who runs them

Mountain's Edge

Mountain's Edge is a master-planned community of about 2,500 acres. The Clark County Commission approved it in September 2002. The county places it south of Blue Diamond Road and west of Rainbow Boulevard.

The county plan set aside about 700 acres for parks, schools and a fire station. Homes here use zip codes 89178 and 89179. Zip 89179 covers the south part of the community.

Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands is a master-planned community of about 2,300 acres. Clark County approved it on November 18, 1998. The HOA says it is generally bordered by I-15 on the east, Cactus Avenue on the north, Jones Boulevard on the west and St. Rose Parkway on the south. A few parcels inside those lines are not part of the HOA.

Homes here use zip code 89141, and the mailing address says Las Vegas. The St. Rose Dominican Siena Campus hospital is on St. Rose Parkway in Henderson, along the south edge.

Same town, same county

Here is the big thing they share. Both are in unincorporated Clark County, in the town of Enterprise. Neither one is in the City of Las Vegas. So county services, county rules and the county commission apply to both.

Want to go deeper on one side? Read about Mountain's Edge or the Southern Highlands real estate guide.

Next step: Drive from each area to your work at rush hour before you tour homes.

Home prices side by side

Here are recent closed sales for Mountain's Edge and Southern Highlands.

Closed sales, August 19, 2026 through October 19, 2026. Source: Las Vegas MLS closed sales export, pulled 2026-10-19. Areas are grouped by zip code, so they are close to but not the same as master plan lines.

The Mountain's Edge row covers zips 89178 and 89179. Both zips also hold homes outside Mountain's Edge. The Southern Highlands row covers zip 89141, which is bigger than Southern Highlands. It runs north of Cactus Avenue and west of Jones Boulevard.

How to read these numbers

A median is the middle sale. Half sold for more, half for less. The middle half shows where most sales landed, from the lower quarter to the upper quarter.

Southern Highlands' middle half runs from $458,625 to $680,812. Mountain's Edge runs from $390,000 to $560,000. So most Mountain's Edge sales landed at a lower price.

The top sale in Southern Highlands was $5,500,000. That is just one sale. The middle half gives a fairer picture of what most buyers paid.

Example: A 2,000 sq ft home at $250 per sq ft works out to about $500,000. (Made-up numbers to show the math.) Lot, view, age and updates all change the price.

Next step: Ask Ryan for recent sales in the one neighborhood you like, not just the area.

Houses and townhomes

The gap between the two areas depends on the type of home. Here are the medians by type, for the same window.

Closed sales, August 19, 2026 through October 19, 2026. Source: Las Vegas MLS closed sales export, pulled 2026-10-19. Areas are grouped by zip code, so they are close to but not the same as master plan lines.

For single family homes, the Southern Highlands median was $53,500 higher. That is a smaller gap than the overall median. Mountain's Edge also had more townhome sales, 16 vs 5. So it can be an easier place to find a lower-priced first home.

The Southern Highlands townhome median rests on only 5 sales. Treat it as a rough guide, not a firm price.

Next step: Decide on a house or a townhome first. It changes the price gap more than the area does.

Prices by zip code

Mountain's Edge spans two zip codes. Here is how they compare with Southern Highlands.

Closed sales, August 19, 2026 through October 19, 2026. Source: Las Vegas MLS closed sales export, pulled 2026-10-19. Areas are grouped by zip code, so they are close to but not the same as master plan lines.

All 24 sales in 89179 were single family homes. Every townhome sale in the Mountain's Edge row came from 89178.

Next step: If you want a house in Mountain's Edge, ask Ryan to compare 89178 and 89179 for your budget.

HOA dues and property taxes

The price of the home is only part of the cost. Plan for HOA dues, property taxes and insurance too.

HOA dues

In Southern Highlands, the HOA sets its budget each fall. New dues start January 1. In both areas, ask for the master dues and any sub-association fee on the home you like.

Read more about Southern Highlands HOA fees.

Property taxes

Both areas are in Nevada, so the same state rules apply:

• Nevada has no state personal income tax.
• The yearly increase in the tax bill is capped at 3% on a primary home and 8% on other property. The cap limits the bill, not the value.

Ask for the tax bill on any home you like.

Next step: Ask for the HOA resale packet and the last tax bill before your inspection period ends.

Parks, golf and shopping

Exploration Peak Park is nearly 80 acres. About 24 acres are built out, and the rest is open space and trails. It also has a playground, an amphitheater, picnic areas, volleyball and Old West play areas, like a western town and a covered wagon.

See more on Southern Highlands parks.

Next step: Spend one Saturday in each area. Walk a park, grab lunch and see which one feels like home.

Schools

Public schools in both areas are part of the Clark County School District (CCSD). Here are the zoned schools Clark County maps show today.

So most homes in both areas share a high school. The middle and elementary schools are different. School zones are set by address, and they can change. Check each address with the CCSD school search before you write an offer.

Read more about Southern Highlands schools.

Next step: Run every address on your short list through CCSD before you tour.

Who fits where

There is no single winner. It comes down to how you want to live.

Also comparing nearby areas? Read Rhodes Ranch vs Mountain's Edge, Rhodes Ranch vs Southern Highlands and Mountain's Edge vs Henderson.

Next step: Tour one home in Mountain's Edge and one in Southern Highlands on the same day. The right fit is often clear by the end.

Homes for sale in both areas

Want to see what is for sale right now? Ask Ryan for a search set to your price, home type and the area you like.

Questions buyers ask

Is Mountain's Edge or Southern Highlands more expensive?

In closed sales from August 19, 2026 through October 19, 2026, Southern Highlands had a median sale price of $525,000. Mountain's Edge had a median of $455,000. Southern Highlands also had a higher median price per square foot, $253 vs $235. Both areas are grouped by zip code.

Are Mountain's Edge and Southern Highlands in the City of Las Vegas?

No. Both are in unincorporated Clark County, in the town of Enterprise. Neither one is in the City of Las Vegas or the City of Henderson. Clark County approved both master plans.

Do Mountain's Edge and Southern Highlands go to the same high school?

For most homes, yes. Most homes in both areas are zoned to Desert Oasis High School. Some homes on the west edge of Mountain's Edge are zoned to Sierra Vista High School. Middle and elementary schools differ. Zones can change, so check each address with CCSD.

How do HOA dues compare, Mountain's Edge vs Southern Highlands?

Dues depend on the neighborhood in both areas. Southern Highlands has a master HOA, and many neighborhoods add a sub-association fee on top. In Mountain's Edge, ask for the master dues and any sub-association fee on the home you like. Ask the HOA for current dues before you write an offer.

Which one has guard-gated neighborhoods?

In Southern Highlands, some neighborhoods are guard-gated, like The Estates and Tuscan Cliffs. The Southern Highlands HOA also pays for a 24-hour roving patrol of its parks and common areas. In Mountain's Edge, ask about gates for the neighborhood you like.

Where can I find a townhome for less, Mountain's Edge or Southern Highlands?

In closed sales from August 19, 2026 through October 19, 2026, Mountain's Edge had 16 townhome sales with a median of $350,440. Southern Highlands had only 5 townhome sales, with a median of $390,000. Ask Ryan for a search of the townhomes for sale now.

Can Ryan show homes in both Mountain's Edge and Southern Highlands?

Yes. Ryan Rose focuses on the southwest valley and Summerlin. Call or text Ryan at 702-747-5921 to tour homes in both areas on the same day.

Local Insight

Mountain's Edge and Southern Highlands can both be a great place to live. The fees, the school zone, the gates and the price can all change from one street to the next. Ryan focuses on the southwest valley and Summerlin, and he'd be glad to help you compare homes in both.

Tell Ryan how you want to live, and he'll help you narrow it down. No pressure. Call or text Ryan at 702-747-5921 or email ryan@rosehomeslv.com.

Ryan Rose | Real Broker, LLC | 702-747-5921

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