MacDonald Highlands · Guard-gated luxury specialists

Real Estate Agent in MacDonald Highlands

The Crighton Rinaldi Team at Rothwell Gornt Companies is a luxury real estate group focused on MacDonald Highlands and the hillside neighborhoods of Henderson, Nevada, in the Las Vegas valley. Frank Rinaldi and Ryan Crighton lead the team, and our core focus since 2003 has been luxury homes inside this guard-gated Henderson community. Most people searching for a MacDonald Highlands real estate agent want someone who works this one place every week, not a generalist who sells behind the gate once a year. The agent who knows DragonRidge, custom-lot terrain, and view corridors understands how luxury homes at this level actually change hands.

Frank Rinaldi and Ryan Crighton, Crighton Rinaldi Team leaders
Frank Rinaldi & Ryan Crighton
Team Leaders · Crighton Rinaldi Team

This MacDonald Highlands market behaves differently from the rest of Henderson and the wider Las Vegas market. Knowing how it moves is the value a dedicated agent brings.

What Makes the MacDonald Highlands Market Different

MacDonald Highlands is a 24-hour guard-gated community in Henderson, NV (89012), built around the DragonRidge Country Club and golf course. Prices here are driven as much by elevation, view, and lot orientation as by square footage. That is why two similar-looking homes can sit far apart in value. Lot orientation alone can reshape an entire pricing strategy.

MacDonald Highlands MarketLocal Data & Details
Location / Zip CodeHenderson, NV (89012)
Community Security24-hour guard-gated entry
Key AmenitiesDragonRidge Country Club & Golf Course
Home Price Range~$569,000 to $28,000,000
Median Luxury Listing Price~$3,770,000
Active Homes For Sale (approx.)130+ listings

A rim lot with an unobstructed Las Vegas Strip view can carry a premium of $1,000,000 or more over a similar interior lot. Confirming the view corridor early protects a decision that a beautiful kitchen might otherwise rush.

DragonRidge in MacDonald Highlands, Nevada
DragonRidge, MacDonald Highlands, Nevada
Sky Vista in MacDonald Highlands, Nevada
Sky Vista, MacDonald Highlands, Nevada

How the Crighton Rinaldi Team Helps

Reading a lot correctly is where a focused MacDonald Highlands real estate agent earns their place. Because our luxury realty practice concentrates on this one community, we understand what moves value here: elevation and view, custom-lot orientation, HOA and design-review realities, and how many of the best homes trade quietly before they reach the open market. For sellers, that shapes pricing grounded in how luxury buyers really evaluate a property. For buyers, we read a listing for what it is genuinely worth.

With roughly 27 agents and a 5.0-star Google rating across 27+ reviews, we bring reach while keeping a single point of accountability.

Property TypeBedsBathsApprox. Sq FtTypical Price
Condo / attached home221,400 to 2,500from ~$569,000
View home3 to 43 to 43,000 to 5,000~$1.5M to $4M
Custom estate4 to 65+6,000 to 12,000~$4M to $10M
Custom rim estate5+6+10,000+up to $28M

Once a home is ready to list, accuracy becomes the priority. We ask sellers for a square-foot breakdown that separates living area from garage, casita, and covered patio. Buyers here price homes on livable interior space, and a precise figure protects the listing.

Who MacDonald Highlands Suits

That same precision helps us match the community to the people who thrive in it. As yourMacDonald Highlands real estate agent, we work across the full range of clients:

  • Move-up buyers stepping into a first custom or view home
  • Sellers preparing a luxury estate for a demanding audience
  • Out-of-state and relocation buyers who need trusted eyes on the ground
  • Retirees and downsizers rebalancing into the right footprint
  • First-time luxury buyers who want a patient advisor rather than a hard sell

Many clients arrive while weighing MacDonald Highlands against another guard-gated Henderson community. For relocation buyers moving to Las Vegas, a scheduled tour of these Henderson homes moves faster than a same-day request at the guard gate.

Buying Behind the Gate: Pros and Tradeoffs

Once a visit is set, it helps to know what living behind the gate involves.

Consider ThisThe UpsideWatch For
Guard-gated entryPrivacy and securityVisitor and vendor access rules
DragonRidge golfLifestyle and value supportClub membership is separate
Custom lotsBuild your own estateDesign review adds time
View corridorsStrong resale demandFuture builds can alter views
New constructionModern layoutsLonger timelines and draws

The most interesting opportunities often never reach that calendar. Roughly 1 in 5 luxury estates here changes hands before it hits public listings, so a team with local realty relationships opens doors a portal search never will. We have spent years building that private MacDonald Highlands network, which is why buyers reach out to us early.

Homes for sale in MacDonald Highlands

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Featured reviews

Showing 2 of 27 reviews. Rating and total above cover all reviews.

★★★★★
Brian McGee

Even out of town, Frank and Ryan kept us apprised of new houses coming onto the market and when we got into town, they were able to accommodate our schedule.

★★★★★
E J

I highly recommend working with The Crighton Rinaldi Team.

Our MacDonald Highlands agents

Frank Rinaldi
Real Estate Agent · MacDonald Highlands
Ryan Crighton
Real Estate Agent · MacDonald Highlands
Danny Rinaldi
Real Estate Agent · MacDonald Highlands
Michelle Rinaldi
Real Estate Agent · MacDonald Highlands
Stefan Crighton
Real Estate Agent · MacDonald Highlands
Michael Czmil
Real Estate Agent · MacDonald Highlands

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Start With a Conversation

Whether you are ready to list, ready to buy, or simply want a straight read on what your home is worth today, the Crighton Rinaldi Team is glad to talk it through. Reach us at (725) 210-0333. We are based in Henderson at 1700 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 102, and we will give you a clear, no-pressure look at your options. Working with a MacDonald Highlands real estate agent who lives and breathes this Henderson community should feel easy from the very first call.

Call the Crighton Rinaldi Team · (725) 210-0333