Henderson, Nevada Homes For Sale

Why Is Henderson, Nevada A Popular Place To Live?

Being a community mainly built in the last 20 years, many of Henderson’s homes for sale are Energy Star Certified. Some new home builders go above and beyond the minimum Energy Star Certification standards adding extra features engineered for efficiency.

Energy Certified Homes for sale save the buyer money each month by using Low-E windows, tankless water heaters, radiant barriers, and other energy-efficient appliances and HVAC.

The demographics of Henderson, Nevada, show an average income that is higher than anywhere else in Southern Nevada. Understandably, every chain store and restaurant wants to have a location in the southeast part of the Las Vegas Valley. Best of all, many stores and businesses stay open 24 hours to facilitate casino and hotel employees’ needs.

Why Has Southern Nevada Grown Quickly?

Combined, Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas have over 160,000 hotel rooms. Statistically, each room means 2.5 jobs in the valley. There is 1 job at the hotel/casino and 1.5 to support each worker and their family.

Adding additional hotel rooms in the valley in 2020 and 2021, combined with Amazon, Google, and the Raiders Football Franchise moving to Henderson, economic growth continues.

As a result of this anticipated growth, Fox Business News named Las Vegas the #4 best economic outlook in the country on December 9, 2019. With the pandemic over, it can now become reality.

The History of Henderson, NV

Henderson, NV had a magnesium plant that closed in the 1920s, creating a mass exodus of its residents. Seeing all of the available housing and not wanting the town to die, Henderson went on the shortlist to be the home to Hoover Dam.

After being granted the contract, Hoover Dam started construction on the dam. Boulder City was created to build housing for the dam’s workers, but Boulder City had its drawbacks.

The problem with the housing in Boulder City was that Boulder City didn’t have any schools or medical facilities. It made sense for dam workers with families to live in Henderson, Nevada, which had schools and a hospital.

In 1941 the Basic Magnesium plant was revitalized. They built dorms for housing at Lake Mead and Boulder Highway. They were segregated, but many workers from the south flooded the area. Families of workers were houses in Carver Park – now West Las Vegas near Cashman Field.

After Hoover Dam Was Finished

When Hoover Dam was completed, World War II was going strong. A United States munitions plant opened at Black Mountain utilizing the nearby magnesium and capitalizing on unemployed dam workers. Many of the laid-off dam workers moved straight into jobs at the munitions plant and never left town.

Henderson’s residents voted to make Henderson an incorporated city in 1953. Incorporation meant that Henderson created its own Police and Fire Departments and a City of Henderson court system. The city consisted of 13 square miles and had a population of 7410 residents.

The miles of desert between Las Vegas and Henderson, that section with railroad access became Las Vegas’ industrial area. In the late 1970s, the owner of the Las Vegas Sun Newspaper, Alan Greenspun, started the American Nevada Company. His vision for the city became Green Valley. Link to Green Valley and Green Valley Ranch pages.

The First Master Planned Community In Henderson, Nevada

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, The Las Vegas Strip exploded with implosions and construction. With 2-4 mega-resorts opening each year on and off The Strip, Green Valley became a convenient place to live.

First construction companies and crews needed houses and next hotel employees and their families bought houses. The Strip fueled massive growth.

Henderson’s City Planners anticipated growth but also planned for a slow down. In 1997 I sold a house in Henderson to a man who was hired to deal with the city’s slow-down. His job didn’t last long because he wasn’t needed.

Since 5000 people a month started relocating to the Las Vegas Valley, the growth has been explosive. Green Valley was the first Master-Planned Community in the Las Vegas Valley. Soon, Henderson implemented flood control plans and built major roads.

Clark County Schools 

For the past 20 years, between 2-5 public schools a year opened in Henderson. House after house went up on street after street. Families, retirees, professionals, and college students moved into lovely neighborhoods.

There was so much real estate for sale that people used builder signs not road signs to see where they were. It’s very exciting to live in one of the fastest growing cities in America.

Children living in Henderson homes are a part of the Clark County School District system for public schools. There are currently  37 public elementary schools, 11 public middle schools, and 10 public high schools in Henderson. In fact, many schools are rated as top valley schools.

The above school count didn’t include 22 private schools and 7 universities in those numbers. The proximity to trade schools, colleges, and universities makes commuting minimal to attend higher learning institutions. UNLV is also nearby.

There are so many private schools in the Las Vegas Valley that we wrote a reference page. Link to our Private Schools in Las Vegas and surrounding cities page. We have a public school rating link under “Buyer” in our menu above.

America’s Safest City List

Henderson ranks as one of America’s safest cities by organizations such as Forbes, Law Street Media, and InsuranceProviders.com. Community parks and walking trails are abundant, making it an active community.

With the health, safety, and well-being of its residents in mind, Henderson has many pedestrian and bicycle trails and is proud of the fact that crime is low for a city its size. Here is a link to Henderson’s Crime Statistics – enter any address. 

Where to Work In Henderson

The Las Vegas Strip is within 10-20 minutes, so residents enjoy all of the world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment that The Strip offers. Hotels, casinos, and gaming are all major employers for Henderson’s residents because The Strip is close.

Most recently, Henderson West has become home to many major corporation facilities. With the convenient proximity to Reid International Airport, 2021 saw a new Amazon warehouse adding many jobs to the area.

Downtown Las Vegas is 10-15 minutes away. The Las Vegas Strip is 5-10 minutes away. McCarran airport is 5-10 minutes and because Nevada only has one international customs port of entry, international goods can arrive and be processed immediately.

Add in the reasonable freight costs leaving Las Vegas and Henderson along the I-15 corridor to Los Angeles is a great resource.  The newness of Henderson’s infrastructure has tech companies loving their modern fiber optics and tech options.

Henderson’s Master Planned Communities

Henderson, Nevada homes for sale will include locations within some of the most progressive and beautiful master-planned communities in the Las Vegas Valley. Homes are often found in Henderson’s side-by-side master-planned communities.

Each community will range from lower-priced homes all the way up to some of the most exclusive, high-end communities around. The hills over-looking Las Vegas provide stunning panoramic views.

As prices continue to increase, homes for sale in Henderson, NV under 250K are few and far between. It’s important to act immediately when looking for homes for sale in Henderson, NV.

Zillow, Trulia, and other national RE listing sites do not filter out homes that are under contract and in escrow. They show everything as available, wasting your time. Our searches provide you with information updated every 20 minutes.

Henderson – The 2nd Largest City In Nevada

Henderson started planning the city with large master-planned communities over 25 years ago. Before the larger master-planned housing communities bought land, the City of Henderson planned where gaming and taller buildings would go.

Builders wanted to maximize city and mountain views. The City of Henderson wanted to maximize amenities that attract businesses. Therefore, Henderson has more private schools, universities, and trade schools per capita than any other city in Southern Nevada.

With 2 wide freeways through the city, traffic flows well. (Traffic on some surface streets is challenging during rush hour.) Local Hotels and Casinos are attractive and conveniently located along both freeways.

Retail centers are grouped close to one another, and restaurants and smaller shopping centers are spaced well. There are numerous medical facilities throughout the city and a large auto mall near the middle. See Community Links at the bottom of the page.

Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders NFL team chose Henderson to be the home for their headquarters and practice facility. Their state-of-the-art practice facility, adjacent to the Henderson Executive Airport, opened in 2020. The Raiders and staff occupy numerous luxury Henderson homes, especially ones with views, privacy, and land.

The increased demand for luxury homes increased values in the entire area. Recently we became sponsors for RaiderLadies.com. The Raider Ladies are a great group of Las Vegas Raiders NFL Fans who are women.

They are about networking with other women, making friends, having fun, and doing good within the community. Their blog magazine is fun, entertaining, and informative. Check them out!

Henderson Homes

Henderson’s homes are in every price range. They range from the $200,000’s to $20,000,000, old to new, small or big. You can choose a condominium with a view, a small 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with no garage built in the 1930s.

Or choose a high-tech 2021 energy-efficient mansion with areas as diverse as the types of houses. Smart houses and homes for sale with a swimming pool are at the top of the “want list.”

There are brand new homes for sale in Henderson, NV, with RV garages and entire subdivisions built with solar power as a standard feature. There are multiple golf course communities, horse-zoned properties, and even an elite equestrian community. No matter what your housing criteria is, there are plenty of homes for sale in Henderson, NV, that fit.

If having no HOA is important to you – we have homes for sale in Henderson. Single-family homes and homes for sale with a pool are in every style, size, and price range. Multi-generational living is more common, so people are looking for homes for sale with a casita have choices. Convenience and location are on most wish lists, and Henderson has an abundance of that.

If you’re relocating to this area, Henderson is one of the 3 cities that comprise the Las Vegas Valley. Make sure you investigate the other two cities as well. In addition to Henderson NV homes for sale, Las Vegas, or North Las Vegas might be options. You can also check out descriptions of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Downtown Las Vegas on our other pages.

Where To Live In Henderson

If you are unsure which area you want to live in in the Las Vegas Valley, we take you on an “ Area of Town Tour.” Our main purpose is to give you enough information so that you can make an educated decision. Once you choose which city appeals to you, we look at specific houses.

See our pages on Henderson’s largest Master-Planned Communities- Green Valley and Green Valley Ranch and Henderson’s 4 Senior 55+ Communities.

Also, check out our Houses with Land or Homes For Sale Zoned For Horses page. We have a Homes For Sale With A Pool page, Henderson Golf Community page, and  Waterfront Homes in Henderson. Lake Las Vegas is an amazing master-planned community centered around a man-made lake near Lake Mead that is worth looking at.

Kurt Grosse, Buyer’s Agent and Protector

Kurt Grosse is the principal Realtor for this site. He is a former Nevada building engineer where his business told the city’s largest builders how to build their houses. Joining his wife Terri to sell real estate in 1996, their team soon was among the top 1% of Realtors in the Las Vegas Valley.

They are invaluable to their clients because they look out for you and your investment. With how quickly homes are built in Southern Nevada, you want Kurt’s skills and expertise on your team.

Kurt sees every resale property before an offer is presented to look for possible flaws. If you want a new construction home, he will monitor the construction of your home as it’s being built.

Representing sellers means he probably is working with a buyer who wants your home, and he knows the standard Board of Realtors contract and all of the loopholes. Today’s buyers and sellers deserve every advantage.

Buying A Brand New Construction Home

In Las Vegas, new home builders and resale home sellers pay for you to have buyer representation. The price you pay is not affected when buying a new home. The fine print? Visit the new home community with your Realtor on the first visit.

In other words, we are free and I monitor the construction for you and with you as your home is being built. We also gift you with the best new construction home inspection in town when your home is completed. Protect yourself and your investment – homes are built quickly in Southern Nevada.

You’ll want to read our pages on New Construction, New Construction Monitoring, and Buying A Brand New Home That’s Energy Efficient before taking on the brand new home adventure. Text or call us anytime to schedule a housing consultation at 702-750-7599 or with any questions you have.

There are over pre-set 1000 resale home searches on our site. You can do custom searches under “Searches” in our menu bar. You can revise every home search on our website with the REVISE SEARCH and SORT Buttons. They are on the top right corner of every results page. Save Searches and FAVES to a private box that you can visit at any time. BOOKMARK US and come back!

Brand New Construction Homes In Henderson

In 2022, Henderson has builders building brand new construction homes in a few locations. Most are on the hill, and prices seem to go up with the elevation. 

We have tips and insider information about 14 Las Vegas Builders on our website – see the sidebar. As a former Nevada Building Engineer (PE, CE) I monitor the construction of your new home every week for you and with you as it’s being built.

Master Planned Communities are where you will find brand new houses in Henderson. These developments have numerous new construction builders who build 1-3 home neighborhoods. Within a master-planned community, you’ll have a choice of every variety of housing.

55+ Retirement Communities-There are currently 4 55+ neighborhoods being built in Henderson and many with resale homes. If you are at or approaching age 55, these communities are exceptional and offer a great active lifestyle. There are also 4 new home communities building brand new homes in age-restricted neighborhoods.

Custom Home Lots In A Master Plan are another new home option. Some master-planned communities sell home lots where you can design and build your own custom home in their lovely upscale neighborhood. We have done this, so if you have questions, please call and ask.

There’s still some Wild West in Henderson

No CCR’s – Horse Zoning – There are also 6 areas in Henderson that are not master-planned and are zoned for horses. This means that lots are over 1/2 acre gross and have minimal restrictions. Henderson has Rural Preservation Neighborhoods where the goal is to keep the area urban. There are no sidewalks or streetlights.

If you want a 20″ antenna or a non-operational car in the yard, you can have it. The exception in a rural preservation neighborhood is when the original builder put CCR’s on the cul-de-sac or small community. We check for you if this is important to you.

Custom Homes and Vacant land – home building lots are scattered throughout the valley where you can still build your own custom home with few restrictions. If this is something you’d like to learn more about, contact us for more information.

On our website, horse property searches will cover custom homes on 1/2 acre or larger. These areas have beautiful custom homes in case you want to explore them.