Early November is giving Henderson and Summerlin luxury buyers a clearer read on price discovery. A RealtyWire roundup of Henderson-Boulder City Area sales for the week ending November 1, 2026 put five closings at a combined $9.245 million, with the top price coming from a MacDonald Highlands Vu Collection townhouse. On the Summerlin side, Redfin shows a Ridges home on Soaring Bird Court that closed November 3 at $3.95 million after earlier marketing around $5.2 million. Add a new Review-Journal feature on a $2.9 million Paradise Hills listing with no HOA, and you have a useful snapshot of what is moving, what is adjusting, and where buyers still stretch for freedom and land.
I walk those deals below against the latest valley inventory and rate backdrop, then share what I tell buyers and sellers right now. For deeper community context, see our guides to MacDonald Highlands, The Ridges, Lake Las Vegas and Anthem Country Club.
Henderson Closings: MacDonald Highlands Led a $9.245M Top Five
RealtyWire's November 4 report on Henderson-Boulder City Area top sales for the week ending November 1, 2026 lists five closings that totaled $9.245 million. All five were in Henderson. The mix stretched from guard-gated MacDonald Highlands and Lake Las Vegas to Green Valley Ranch, Anthem and MacDonald Ranch.
- 375 Tranquil Peak Ct in MacDonald Highlands (Vu Collection townhouse): $2,725,000. The single-story home, built in 2019, sits in the guard-gated community with valley, mountain, golf and Strip outlooks and membership access to DragonRidge Country Club.
- 5 Highland Cove Ln at Lake Las Vegas: $2,295,000. RealtyWire notes the modern 2020 home went under contract in two days. It sits on a corner cul-de-sac lot with resort and marina access nearby.
- 2279 Candlestick Ave in Green Valley Ranch: $1,825,000. A remodeled single-story home behind the guard gate on a 0.30-acre lot.
- 2812 Proust Ct in Anthem: $1,250,000. At 4,805 square feet, it was the largest home in the week's top five.
- 707 Glowing Horizon St in MacDonald Ranch: $1,150,000. A 2020 two-story home with a separate NextGen suite and Strip views from the primary balcony.
What stands out to me is breadth, not just the headline. Buyers closed in established golf and gated settings, in a remodeled Green Valley Ranch home, and in a newer MacDonald Ranch property with a flex suite. That is healthy demand across several Henderson submarkets at once. If you are comparing MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya and Anthem, our Henderson luxury homes guide lays out how those communities differ. For Lake Las Vegas specifically, start with the Lake Las Vegas neighborhood page.
The Ridges: Price Discovery on Soaring Bird Court
Redfin's recently sold list for The Ridges shows 29 Soaring Bird Ct closing on November 3, 2026 for $3,950,000. Listing copy on that sale referenced an earlier marketing period around $5.2 million, so the closed price reflects a clear step down from that ask era. Nearby, 47 Soaring Bird Ct sold on October 8, 2026 for $5,400,000.
Those two Soaring Bird results are a reminder that The Ridges is a precision market. A well-matched buyer and a realistic price still produce strong outcomes, as the October $5.4 million close shows. When a home has been marketed higher, buyers and sellers often meet closer to today's comps than to last season's asking story. For a full community walkthrough, read our Summerlin luxury guide to The Ridges and The Summit Club or browse current inventory on the Ridges homes for sale page.
No-HOA Demand: $2.9M Paradise Hills Listing
On November 4, 2026, the Las Vegas Review-Journal featured 324 Wanda Road in Paradise Hills, Henderson, listed at $2.9 million. The custom home offers 5,538 square feet on 1.76 acres, with six bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was built last year. There is no homeowners association.
The Review-Journal quotes the listing side on why that combination matters. For many luxury buyers, no HOA is less about monthly dues and more about freedom to customize outdoor space, privacy and future improvements on nearly two acres. The article also places the listing against a broader luxury backdrop: valley luxury home prices have risen about 60% since 2019, and Realtor.com figures cited in the piece put the top-10th-percentile median near $1.2 million as of May.
I see that no-HOA, large-lot segment as a parallel track to guard-gated golf communities. Some buyers want DragonRidge or Revere fairways and a full amenity package. Others want acreage, mountain views and the ability to build out a yard, workshop or guest compound without association design rules. Both are luxury, and both are active right now.
Valley Backdrop: Flat Medians, More Choice, Slightly Easier Rates
Las Vegas REALTORS September 2026 statistics (reported via FOX5 and LVR) put the median existing single-family home at $470,000. That was flat year over year, down 1.1% month over month, and still below the $490,000 spring record. Supply sat near five months, with 7,995 single-family homes listed without offers, up 6.6% from a year earlier.
On the financing side, Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey as of October 29, 2026 put the average 30-year fixed rate at 7.24%, down from 7.32% the prior week. As of this writing on November 5, that remains the latest weekly print ahead of today's noon ET release.
Put together: valley buyers have more selection than a year ago, headline medians are steady rather than sliding, and conforming rates eased a notch into early November. Luxury purchase decisions still turn on street-level comps, condition and days on market more than on the metro median.
What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
For luxury buyers
Use the Henderson top-five as a map of where money closed last week, then underwrite each community on its own. A two-day under-contract story at Lake Las Vegas is not the same negotiation as a Ridges home that has already tested a higher ask. Get your financing or cash proof lined up, walk comparable closed sales, and move when the fit is right. Start with our buyer's guide and current inventory on home search.
For luxury sellers
Price to the sale that will actually close, not the highest recent ask on your street. The Soaring Bird example shows how earlier marketing around $5.2 million can resolve at $3.95 million when the market resets expectations. If you own in MacDonald Highlands, The Ridges or a no-HOA pocket like Paradise Hills, lead with the specific buyer benefit you offer: gate and club access, view corridor, acreage or customization freedom. A private home valuation is the fastest way to stress-test your number against live comps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the top Henderson home sales for the week ending November 1, 2026?
Per RealtyWire, the Henderson-Boulder City Area top five totaled $9.245 million. The leader was 375 Tranquil Peak Ct in MacDonald Highlands at $2,725,000, followed by 5 Highland Cove Ln at Lake Las Vegas at $2,295,000, 2279 Candlestick Ave in Green Valley Ranch at $1,825,000, 2812 Proust Ct in Anthem at $1,250,000 and 707 Glowing Horizon St in MacDonald Ranch at $1,150,000.
Did any Ridges homes close near $4 million in early November?
Yes. Redfin shows 29 Soaring Bird Ct in The Ridges sold on November 3, 2026 for $3,950,000 after earlier marketing around $5.2 million. Earlier on the same street, 47 Soaring Bird Ct sold October 8, 2026 for $5,400,000.
Why are buyers looking at no-HOA luxury homes in Henderson?
The Review-Journal's November 4 feature on 324 Wanda Road in Paradise Hills, listed at $2.9 million on 1.76 acres with no HOA, quotes the listing side saying many luxury buyers want freedom to customize outdoor space more than they want to avoid dues. Newer construction on nearly two acres without association restrictions remains relatively scarce.
How is the broader Las Vegas housing market trending into November 2026?
Las Vegas REALTORS September stats showed a $470,000 median existing single-family price (flat year over year), about five months of supply and 7,995 single-family listings without offers (up 6.6% year over year). Freddie Mac's October 29 survey averaged 7.24% on the 30-year fixed mortgage, down from 7.32% the week before.
Where should I start if I want to buy or sell in MacDonald Highlands or The Ridges?
Review the live neighborhood pages for MacDonald Highlands and The Ridges, then contact me for a private briefing on current comps. Yesterday's Spanish Trail guide is also live if you are comparing classic guard-gated golf living: Spanish Trail Las Vegas luxury homes guide.
Talk Through Early November Pricing With Me
Whether you are weighing a MacDonald Highlands townhouse against a Lake Las Vegas modern, testing a Ridges list price or shopping acreage without an HOA, the right next step is a street-level read, not a valley average. Call (702) 408-6690 or contact Michael Gorton for a private market briefing or valuation. You can also browse homes on our home search or request a home valuation online.
About Michael Gorton
Who is Michael Gorton?
Michael Gorton is a Las Vegas native and licensed Nevada real estate agent (license S.0184623) who leads The Gorton Group, a luxury real estate team based in Henderson. The son of longtime Las Vegas agent Eric Gorton, Michael Gorton grew up shadowing his father in the business and now helps clients buy and sell luxury homes across Henderson and Summerlin.
Which Las Vegas neighborhoods does Michael Gorton specialize in?
Michael Gorton focuses on luxury homes in Henderson and Summerlin. The Gorton Group publishes community guides for MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya, Anthem Country Club, The Ridges, The Summit Club, Reverence and Southern Highlands, and its site also covers Eagle Hills, The Fountains, Grand Legacy and Mesa Ridge. Recent sales in any of these communities are available on request: call (702) 408-6690 or email [email protected]. Michael Gorton currently represents listings in MacDonald Highlands, including one featured by the Las Vegas Review-Journal on September 23, 2026: Golf course becomes backyard at $5.2M MacDonald Highlands home.
Why work with The Gorton Group?
Michael Gorton has been a licensed Nevada real estate agent since 2018. He is a Simply Vegas Inner Circle winner every year from 2020 to 2025, and The Gorton Group was the #1 team at Simply Vegas from 2020 to 2025. The Gorton Group is built on the legacy of Eric Gorton, and Michael works alongside his father, Eric Gorton, a longtime Las Vegas Valley real estate agent. Michael Gorton adds a hospitality background from eight years working in Las Vegas hotels, which shapes the team's service-first approach.
What is Michael Gorton's background?
Michael Gorton was born and raised in Las Vegas and is a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he studied business management. Along the way, Michael Gorton spent eight years working in some of the city's well-known hotels. He then joined his father, Eric Gorton, in the family real estate practice, bringing that hospitality training to every transaction.
Which brokerage is Michael Gorton with?
Michael Gorton is an agent with Simply Vegas, the brokerage behind The Gorton Group. His listings are marketed as courtesy of Simply Vegas, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal identified him as "listing agent Michael Gorton with Simply Vegas" in a September 23, 2026 article. The team works from the Simply Vegas Green Valley office at 1780 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100 in Henderson, Nevada.
How do I contact Michael Gorton?
You can reach Michael Gorton at The Gorton Group, 1780 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100, Henderson, NV 89012. Call his direct line at (702) 408-6690 or the office at (702) 568-6800, or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.GortonGroup.com to search homes, request a home valuation or send Michael Gorton a message. His Nevada license number is S.0184623.
