MacDonald Highlands · Guard-gated team specialists

Real Estate Team in MacDonald Highlands

We are the Crighton Rinaldi Team at Rothwell Gornt Companies, a Las Vegas-area luxury real estate team led by Frank Rinaldi and Ryan Crighton. MacDonald Highlands in Henderson, Nevada is one of the guard-gated communities we work every week. If you are weighing a team against a single agent here, a group living in this community tends to serve most sellers and buyers better than a solo agent who lists here once or twice a year. We work MacDonald Highlands (Henderson, NV 89012) alongside neighboring guard-gated enclaves, so whether you are buying or selling, you already have people who know the streets and the gate.

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

Why we work as a team in this community

Knowing the streets only helps if someone is available when the moment arrives, which is why we run as a team here. With roughly 27 agents rather than a single point of contact, one of us can open a gated showing, respond to an offer the same day it comes in, or pull fresh comparables when a listing goes live.

That coverage carries into the finer points of a deal. Because we concentrate on luxury and guard-gated communities, we understand how controlled access changes showings and how view-lot homes tend to be priced. Sellers get positioning tuned to a discerning buyer pool, many of whom are relocating. Buyers can weigh one elevation against another before a view wins them over.

MacDonald Highlands market snapshot

The next question is usually price. Here is a reference for the property types we see most in the 89012 zip code, with the ranges we watch.

Property typeBedsBathsApprox sqftTypical price range
Contemporary custom estate4 to 64 to 74,000 to 8,000$2M to $6M
Dragon Ridge view lot (new construction)3 to 53 to 53,000 to 6,000$1.5M to $5M
Golf-course residence3 to 43 to 53,000 to 5,000$1.2M to $3M
Estate homesite (land only)n/an/a0.5 to 2 acres$800K plus
Local data pointDetail
City / stateHenderson, NV
Zip code89012
Community entry24-hour guard gate, private
GolfDragon Ridge at DragonRidge Country Club
ViewsLas Vegas Strip, valley, desert rock ridgelines
Drive to the StripRoughly 15 to 20 minutes

Because numbers move week to week, we treat any online estimate as a starting point. When you are ready, we will run current comps for the street and elevation you care about.

Who this page is for

Those ranges land differently depending on your goal. MacDonald Highlands fits several situations, and we carry all of them.

  • You own a custom estate and want a listing team that presents it correctly.
  • You are relocating into Henderson and want people who know guard-gated living from the inside.
  • You are pursuing new construction on a Dragon Ridge lot.
  • You are a first-time luxury buyer who wants a steady local hand.

If your search stretches to nearby guard-gated enclaves like Anthem Country Club or Seven Hills, we work those too, so a move between them can stay with one team.

Should you choose a team or a solo agent here

The choice between a team and a solo agent usually comes down to one trade-off. A specialized team fits when you want same-day coverage, quicker comps, and marketing aimed at the right buyer pool. A solo agent can fit when you value a single relationship above availability.

FactorFull team (our model)Solo agent
Showing availabilitySame-day, 7 daysLimited by 1 calendar
Offer response speedMinutes to hoursCan lag during travel
Dedicated contactYes, plus backupYes, but no backup
Deep MacDonald Highlands dataShared across the teamOnly what 1 person sees
Marketing reachBroad, coordinatedNarrower

Some clients worry about feeling passed around, and it is a fair concern with any team. We answer it by assigning you a clear lead contact from day one, with the rest of us as backup.

Dragon Ridge in MacDonald Highlands, Nevada
Dragon Ridge, MacDonald Highlands, Nevada
Sky Vista in MacDonald Highlands, Nevada
Sky Vista, MacDonald Highlands, Nevada

What most buyers overlook here

Once the coverage question is settled, attention turns to the property, where most buyers miss the same two things. View orientation and lot elevation move price in MacDonald Highlands more than square footage does, so we flag both early.

ConsiderationWhy it matters here
View orientationA Strip-facing lot can carry a premium over a valley view.
Homeowners associationGuard-gated access, dues, and design review shape resale.
Property tax planningNevada has no state income tax, a real draw for relocating buyers.
Lot elevationHigher Dragon Ridge lots trade privacy for wind and access.
New construction timelinesCustom builds can run 18 to 24 months.

Tax planning often sits near the top of that list for out-of-state buyers. If it is part of your move, we can connect you with a Nevada advisor early, since the no-income-tax picture is often the reason a Henderson relocation pencils out.

Why work with us

Frank Rinaldi and Ryan Crighton have led the Crighton Rinaldi Team in the Las Vegas Valley since 2003. Today we field roughly 27 agents concentrated on luxury and guard-gated communities across Henderson and Las Vegas. Two decades of local specialization lets us speak to this specific market rather than another zip code.

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★★★★★
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.

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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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Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in MacDonald Highlands?

Most custom estates trade between $2M and $6M, with view lots and land starting near $800K and golf-course residences often in the $1.2M to $3M range. Exact price depends on elevation, view, and finish.

Is MacDonald Highlands a guard-gated community?

Yes. It has 24-hour guard-gated, controlled access, a core reason many luxury and relocating buyers choose it, and this shapes how we schedule showings.

What is the zip code for MacDonald Highlands?

It sits in Henderson, NV 89012, roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.

Start the conversation

When you want a straight read on MacDonald Highlands price and timing, that first conversation is where we start. Call the Crighton Rinaldi Team at (725) 210-0333 for a no-pressure MacDonald Highlands home valuation, or visit our Henderson office at 1700 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 102, Henderson, NV 89012. Tell us your goal, and we will show you how a specialized local team makes the difference.

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