Astra at La Madre Peaks is a guard-gated custom homesite enclave in the northwestern corner of Summerlin, developed by Howard Hughes. According to Summerlin, the community offers 167 homesites in a deliberate variety of sizes and configurations, shaped to the natural contours of the land at the base of the La Madre Peaks. It is one of the newest ultra-luxury addresses in Las Vegas, and for buyers who want to build a one-of-a-kind home with sweeping valley views, it is a rare opportunity.
This guide covers where Astra sits, what makes the setting different, how buying and building work here, what early land sales tell us about pricing, and how we help clients navigate the process.
Astra is located in Summerlin's La Madre Peaks village, west of the 215 Beltway. The community's official site places it near the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Park Drift Trail, in the 89138 ZIP code. The Las Vegas Review-Journal described the site as a few miles northwest of the Summerlin Parkway and 215 Beltway interchange. Summerlin says Astra is minutes from Downtown Summerlin and the Strip despite its secluded feel, and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is close by. See our Summerlin guide for the full master plan and our Las Vegas guide for the wider city picture.
Summerlin says Astra sits on elevated topography offering panoramic views from one of the highest points overlooking the Las Vegas valley, and that its higher elevation brings cooler temperatures and a wider variety of native desert vegetation. The community is set along protected conservation land, so the mountains serve as both backdrop and neighbor.
Astra is designed as a quiet, private enclave. Summerlin describes it as a guard-gated neighborhood, and the community's website notes that Astra has its own independent homeowners association created specifically for the enclave, with design standards meant to protect architectural quality across every home. Outside the gates, residents have access to the amenities of the wider Summerlin master plan, including hundreds of miles of trails, regional parks, golf, dining, and shopping.
Because Astra is still being built out, the neighborhood will look and feel different from year to year. Early buyers should expect active construction nearby for some time. When you are evaluating a homesite, we recommend asking for current plans for any community amenities, phasing schedules, and the timing of nearby lot releases, and getting those details in writing from the developer.
Astra is a custom homesite community, which means most buyers purchase land and then design and build their own home. Summerlin reports that the design and build guidelines give owners two years to finalize their home design and five years to complete their home. That timeline matters for planning, financing, and choosing an architect and builder, so it is worth mapping out before you commit to a lot.
Early land sales show the price tier. The Review-Journal reported in February 2025 that Howard Hughes had sold six homesites totaling about 3.8 acres for nearly $23 million combined, an average of $6 million per acre, with the deals closing in December 2024. The same report said the company's chief executive described Astra as a 170-acre mountainside community. Finished home values will depend on lot size and view, the design, and construction costs, which are well above the regional resale market.
For a regional benchmark, Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) reported a median sale price of $470,000 for existing single-family homes in Southern Nevada in September 2026, unchanged from September 2025 and below the record of $490,000 set in May and June 2026. Luxury homes in this community typically trade well above that regional figure, so ask us for a current comparable-sales report before you set a budget or a list price.
Howard Hughes has said it sells Astra homesites in phases to qualified buyers, which is different from shopping a typical resale home. Each homesite differs in size, proportion, and orientation, so two lots with similar acreage can offer very different views, build areas, and slopes. Before you buy, we help you review the lot's grading, buildable envelope, height limits, utility access, design guidelines, HOA documents, and the build deadlines that come with ownership. We can also help you think through resale lots as the community matures, since some owners may sell land before building.
Public schools serving Astra at La Madre Peaks are part of the Clark County School District (CCSD). School zoning can change and can differ from one street to the next, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific address directly with CCSD before you buy. Summerlin also has several private and charter school options, and we are happy to share what other families have considered.
The Gorton Group is a Las Vegas luxury real estate team led by Michael Gorton. Communities like Astra at La Madre Peaks reward local knowledge: two homes on the same street can differ widely in lot position, view, remodel quality, and HOA details, and those differences rarely show up in a portal estimate. We help buyers compare homes side by side, read the HOA and club documents carefully, and understand how a specific lot and street have traded over time.
For sellers, we build pricing on real comparable sales, prepare the home so its best features show clearly, and market it to the buyers most likely to value what makes it different. Learn more on our buyer and seller pages, read our luxury market report, or browse past sales.
If you are comparing Summerlin's top custom-home communities, see our pages on The Ridges and The Summit Club, or read our guide to guard-gated communities in Las Vegas.
Yes. Summerlin describes Astra as a guard-gated neighborhood, and the enclave has its own independent homeowners association.
Summerlin and the community's website both describe Astra as an enclave of 167 custom homesites in a variety of sizes and configurations.
According to Summerlin, Astra's design and build guidelines give owners two years to finalize their home design and five years to complete the home.
Prices vary widely by home type, lot, and condition. For context, Las Vegas REALTORS reported a $470,000 median sale price for existing single-family homes in Southern Nevada in September 2026; homes in this community typically trade well above that. Ask us for a current comparable-sales report.
Public schools serving Astra at La Madre Peaks are part of the Clark County School District. Confirm the zoned schools for any address with the district before buying.
Whether you are buying, selling, or simply comparing communities, we are glad to walk you through current listings, recent sales, and the questions that matter for your situation. Call or text Michael Gorton at (702) 408-6690, email [email protected], or send us a message. Thinking of selling? Start with a home valuation.
