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Inspirada 89044 Real Estate Agent John Garcia
I am John Garcia, a Broker Associate and Realtor with The Agency Las Vegas. For twelve licensed years I have helped buyers and sellers move through south Henderson, and Inspirada is a village-by-village market: the same ZIP code holds a $340,000 townhome and a Toll Brothers luxury home past $1.1 million.
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Best Real Estate Agent In Inspirada, Henderson NV 89044
I have been a licensed Nevada real estate professional for twelve years, and I hold license #S.0202423 as a Broker Associate with The Agency Las Vegas, the boutique luxury brokerage founded in Beverly Hills. I work the 89044 corridor every week, from the entry villages off Via Firenze to the Toll Brothers Luxury Collection streets on the higher ground. I am proud to align myself with The Agency because your experience during the transaction matters as much to me as the price on the settlement statement. As your realtor you can count on three characteristics: trust, integrity, and honesty.
Before earning my Nevada real estate license I completed a BA in business administration with an emphasis in marketing from California State University, Fullerton, then earned an MBA specializing in entrepreneurship and marketing at Pepperdine University in Malibu. After graduate school I spent twenty years in corporate finance and budgeting, where I produced, reviewed, and negotiated contracts on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies. That is the background I bring to an Inspirada counteroffer, and to the two line items that catch buyers out here: the master association dues and the SID assessment riding on the tax bill. My clients also appreciate attention to detail, especially when I design a marketing strategy tailored to one specific property, and every client is assigned a personal certified transaction coordinator once escrow opens. Escrow, in plain language, is the neutral third party that holds the money and paperwork until every condition of the contract is satisfied.
Career achievements from my own record
Contract negotiation at scale
Produced, reviewed, and negotiated more than $100 million in contracts on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies.
Two decades in corporate finance
20 years in corporate finance and budgeting before transitioning to residential real estate.
Graduate business training
MBA, Pepperdine University in entrepreneurship and marketing, plus a BA from Cal State Fullerton in business administration.
- Village-level pricing across the Inspirada master plan
- New construction representation with Toll Brothers, Lennar, and Century Communities
- SID and LID special assessment review before you remove contingencies
- California relocation buyers moving into south Henderson
- Investment and rental analysis across 89044 and 89052
- Certified transaction coordinator assigned at escrow
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Three ways I work in Inspirada.
Twelve licensed years in Nevada, twenty prior years negotiating corporate contracts, and a weekly working knowledge of the six named Inspirada villages plus the neighboring Anthem corridors that share ZIP 89044. I keep my client list small enough that you reach me directly, and cutting-edge listing tools put every property on the major portals within hours of going live.
We help you:
- Buy the right Inspirada home, resale or new build, without overpaying
- Sell against builder inventory with pricing built on closed comps
- Invest in Henderson rentals with real numbers, not projections
Syndicated to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and Homes.com
Marketing built for one property, not a template.
Every Inspirada listing I take gets its own plan: a pricing model built on closed comparable sales inside that specific village, staging and presentation notes before we photograph, and syndication that puts the home on Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and Homes.com plus The Agency's global network. My background is marketing, an MBA emphasis at Pepperdine and a BA emphasis at Cal State Fullerton, so the campaign is not an afterthought.
Selling inside a master plan with four active builders means your competition includes model homes with incentives attached. I price and present against that, not against the ZIP median. Sellers get a weekly written update, showing feedback in plain language, and a certified transaction coordinator once escrow opens so no deadline slips.
See my listing planBuyers scroll fast. Your first frame has to hold them.
Professional photography is standard on every listing I take in Henderson, and it is scheduled after the home is presentation-ready, never before. Wide interiors, twilight exteriors that show the Strip and Black Mountain sightlines the higher Inspirada streets are known for, and floor plans so out-of-state buyers can judge flow before they book a flight.
Video walkthroughs and aerial imagery are added where the lot, the park frontage, or the view corridor is part of the value. In a market of production floor plans, the photography is often the only thing separating your listing from the identical model two streets over.
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What buyers actually ask me about Inspirada.
Inspirada occupies roughly 1,700 acres of far-south Henderson in ZIP 89044, bounded by the I-215 beltway and St. Rose Parkway to the north and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area to the south. The ZIP also covers Anthem-side corridors, which is why area statistics blend the two. Below are the questions I answer most often, with the sources behind each number.
What are the best neighborhoods in Inspirada for families?
Plaza Park and Trailside are the two families ask for by name, because the parks and the trail spine are literally at the front door. Entry pricing runs from about $420,000 in Inspirada Village and roughly $450,000 in Sunrise Heights, up to $800,000 and beyond in the Toll Brothers Luxury Collection. Floor plans across the plan run from about 1,400 to 4,500 square feet.
Source: Inspirada community guide and village record, .
Which schools serve Inspirada in 89044?
Public schools belong to the Clark County School District. Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary opened inside the community in August 2018 as Inspirada's first CCSD campus. The zoned secondary path runs through Del E. Webb Middle School and Liberty High School, and Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada, a K-8 charter at 2840 Via Contessa, is ranked first among Nevada elementary schools by U.S. News.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal and U.S. News school rankings, .
How long is the commute from Inspirada to the Las Vegas Strip?
Off-peak, both the Strip and Harry Reid International Airport run about 20 minutes from Inspirada using the I-215 beltway to I-15. The Galleria at Sunset sits roughly 10 minutes north on Eastern Avenue, and Henderson Executive Airport is closer still. Most daily errands on the St. Rose Parkway corridor never touch a freeway.
Sources: Inspirada drive-time record and Google Maps off-peak estimates, .
What parks and trails are inside Inspirada?
Six of them, and they are the reason the plan exists. Aventura Park at 2525 Via Firenze covers 21 acres, Montagna Park at 3495 Via Altimire covers 26 acres and opened on as Henderson's 73rd park, and Capriola, Potenza, Solista, and Attesa fill in between. Residents get access to pools at Aventura, Potenza, and Solista.
Sources: City of Henderson park directory and Las Vegas Review-Journal park coverage, .
Who lives in Inspirada?
Henderson, the parent city, reports 331,857 residents and a median household income of $88,654, roughly 20% above the Clark County median of $74,007. The Census does not tabulate Inspirada separately, but community-level estimates put about 14,000 residents inside the plan at a median age near 37, which is young for Henderson and reflects the family and move-up buyer base.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Henderson city and community estimates via Nevada Real Estate Group, .
What is a SID assessment, and does my Inspirada home have one?
A special improvement district assessment is bond debt that paid for the master plan's roads, sewers, and parks, repaid through a line on your property tax bill rather than your HOA statement. Henderson issued $102 million in improvement district bonds for this project. Many parcels still carry a balance, so have escrow pull the payoff figure and ask whether the seller will clear it at closing.
Sources: Las Vegas Sun and the Clark County Assessor, .
Who teaches your kids in Inspirada.
Every zoned public school serving Inspirada sits inside the Clark County School District, the fifth largest district in the United States. Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary opened inside the community in 2018; addresses on the older north side may still zone to Elise L. Wolff Elementary. The secondary path runs to Del E. Webb Middle School and Liberty High School. Charter demand is heavy here: Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada sits inside the plan, and Doral Academy and Somerset Academy campuses are within a fifteen-minute drive. Boundaries change and charters run lotteries, so confirm the assignment for a specific address before you write an offer.
Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary School
Inside the community- Opened August 2018 as Inspirada's first CCSD campus
- Opened with close to 600 students and now enrolls roughly 1,020
- Named for two long-time Clark County education donors
- Roughly 22 students per teacher across 46 full-time teachers
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal, retrieved . Confirm the current zoned campus with CCSD by address.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada, Inspirada
Ranked #1 elementary in Nevada- 1,191 students at a 22 to 1 student-teacher ratio
- 82% proficient or above in math, 84% in reading
- Ranked 1st among Nevada elementary schools and 3rd among middle schools by U.S. News
- Enrollment is by lottery, not by address
Source: U.S. News Education, retrieved .
Del E. Webb Middle School
Zoned middle school- Roughly 1,640 students drawn from Inspirada and Anthem
- Ranked 23rd among Nevada middle schools by U.S. News
- Nevada Ready 21 grant campus, Chromebooks for every student
- Opened in 2005 and feeds Liberty High School
Sources: U.S. News and Las Vegas Review-Journal, .
Life around Inspirada.
This is a plan organized around gathering places rather than a gate. Six parks, resident pools, a trail network that connects every village, and federal conservation land at the southern edge. These are real places my clients use every week.
Aventura Park
Twenty-one acres at 2525 Via Firenze with lighted multi-use and soccer fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, a dog park, splash pad, and a resident pool. The theme the designers used was exploration and elevation.
Montagna Park
Twenty-six acres at 3495 Via Altimire, opened in May 2024 as Henderson's 73rd park. Two professional-size baseball fields, pickleball courts, dog parks, a splash pad, and a desert revegetation area.
Sloan Canyon NCA
Roughly 48,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management conservation land on the community's southern border, protecting Petroglyph Canyon and more than 1,600 rock art panels. Permanently undevelopable, which matters for south-facing lots.
The Shops at Inspirada
Nearly 40,000 square feet of retail at Via Inspirada and Bicentennial Parkway, the only shopping center within a mile. Jersey Mike's, Marco's Pizza, Stacks and Yolks, a UPS Store, and Inspirada Dental among the tenants.
Inspirada Market Snapshots.
Here is what the last year of data actually says. ZIP 89044 has been a liquid, family-driven market: roughly 55 closings a month, about 670 over twelve months, with a median list price near $549,950 and a median sold price of $530,000 as of June 2026. Inventory clusters hard in the family core, with 170 of the 316 active listings priced between $400,000 and $600,000. That is why a well-presented three or four bedroom home in that band still draws showings in the first two weekends, while listings above $800,000 negotiate more patiently.
The valley context matters. Las Vegas Realtors reported the July 2026 median price for existing single-family homes at $480,000, down 1.0% from July 2025 and 2% below the all-time high of $490,000 set in May and June 2026. Inventory has loosened slightly, with 7,442 single-family homes listed without offers at the end of July, up 4.1% year over year. Inspirada is not detached from that. It sits close to the Henderson citywide median rather than at a luxury premium, which is unusual for a plan with this much amenity behind it.
One honest note on the numbers. Redfin and Las Vegas Realtors publish very different days-on-market figures for this ZIP, 89 days versus 29, because they measure different property mixes and different clocks. Neither is wrong. Use the direction of travel, not any single figure, and ask me for the closed comps inside your specific village before you price anything.
If you are buying in Inspirada
You are competing with builder inventory as well as resale. Toll Brothers, Lennar, Century Communities, and Beazer all still release phases here, and their incentives change monthly. Bring your own representation to the first sales office visit, budget the master association dues at $100 to $250 monthly, and get the SID payoff balance in writing before you remove contingencies.
If you are selling in Inspirada
Price to the last 90 days of closed sales inside your village, not the ZIP median, because 89044 blends Inspirada with the Anthem-side corridors. Your real competition is often a model home two streets away with a rate buydown attached. Professional photography and accurate week-one pricing remain the two biggest levers; homes that reduce twice net meaningfully less than homes priced right from the start.
2025 vs 2026 Market Snapshot, ZIP 89044 and the Las Vegas metro
| Metric | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP 89044 median sale price, February | ~$535,000 | $529,000 (down 1.1%) |
| ZIP 89044 median price per square foot | ~$273 | $261 (down 4.4%) |
| ZIP 89044 median days on market, February (Redfin) | 63 days | 89 days (up 26 days) |
| ZIP 89044 homes sold, February | 163 homes | 144 homes (down 11.7%) |
| ZIP 89044 median days on market, June (Las Vegas Realtors) | not published | 29 days |
| Las Vegas metro single-family median, July | $485,000 | $480,000 (down 1.0%) |
| Las Vegas metro condo and townhome median, July | $290,000 | $290,000 (flat) |
Sources: Redfin 89044 housing market (February 2026 figures confirmed; the 2025 February price and price per square foot are derived from Redfin's published year-over-year percentages); Las Vegas Realtors July 2026 report via the Las Vegas Sun; Las Vegas Realtors ZIP 89044 data compiled June 2026. Redfin and Las Vegas Realtors count days on market differently, so the two DOM rows are not directly comparable. Verify any single figure at the Clark County Assessor or the Redfin data center before acting on it. Retrieved .
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Everyday amenities and services near Inspirada, Henderson NV.
What exists here, and roughly where. Availability shifts by village, so use the linked official sources to check details against a specific address.
Pools, courts, and open space
More than 600 of Inspirada's roughly 1,700 acres are open space. Resident-only pools sit at Aventura, Potenza, and Solista parks, with sports courts, splash pads, pickleball, and a trail network connecting every village. The master association funds all of it through monthly dues.
Sources: City of Henderson Parks and Recreation; Inspirada community recordGroceries, pharmacies, and errands
The Shops at Inspirada at Via Inspirada and Bicentennial Parkway covers the walk-to needs, with a 7-Eleven, a UPS Store, Great Clips, and Inspirada Dental. Anthem Highlands Shopping Center on Bicentennial Parkway carries the grocery anchor, and St. Rose Square adds Costco, TJ Maxx, and Ross about ten minutes north.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal retail coverage, accessedHospitals, urgent care, and specialists
The St. Rose Parkway corridor is the medical spine for far-south Henderson, with Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican campuses and a dense run of urgent care, dental, and specialist practices. Henderson Hospital serves the west side of the city. Everything sits inside a ten to fifteen minute drive from the plan.
Source: Henderson HospitalEvents, clubs, and civic programs
Inspirada runs a full resident events calendar out of Solista Pavilion and the plaza spaces, from movie nights and farmers markets to fitness classes. Henderson Parks and Recreation programs the city-owned parks, and Henderson Libraries operates the James I. Gibson branch for the southern part of the city.
Source: City of Henderson Parks and RecreationRestaurants, breakfast, and coffee
Stacks and Yolks, Marco's Pizza, and Jersey Mike's sit inside The Shops at Inspirada. Anthem Village Drive adds Rebellion Pizza and Prosecco Italian Osteria a short drive east, Tru Bru Coffee anchors the Seven Hills plaza, and the M Resort restaurants sit at the I-15 end of St. Rose Parkway for a night out without driving to the Strip.
Source: Google Places listings, accessedShows, amphitheaters, and the Strip
The Henderson Pavilion is about fifteen minutes east on St. Rose Parkway for outdoor concerts. The M Resort Spa Casino sits at Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway inside ZIP 89044 itself. The Strip and Harry Reid International Airport are both roughly twenty minutes via the I-215 beltway.
Source: Google Maps off-peak estimates, accessedInspirada parks, pools, and 600+ acres of open space.
Henderson's stated goal is a park or trail within half a mile of every home. Inspirada was built to that standard from the start, and the six parks below are the reason most of my buyers choose this plan over an older, cheaper subdivision two miles north.
Aventura Park
Twenty-one acres at 2525 Via Firenze, opened in May 2015 as Henderson's 62nd park. Lighted multi-use and soccer fields, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a playground, a dog park, a splash pad, and picnic areas. Aventura was built around the theme of exploration and elevation, and it carries one of the three resident-only pools in the plan.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal; City of HendersonMontagna Park
Twenty-six acres at 3495 Via Altimire, dedicated on 22 May 2024 as the city's 73rd park at a cost of about $16 million. Two professional-size baseball fields, bringing Henderson's total to six, plus pickleball courts, a multi-use sports field, dog parks, a splash pad, play structures, and a desert revegetation area.
Source: City of Henderson park directoryCapriola, Potenza, Solista, and Attesa
Capriola Park at 2155 Via Firenze covers 13 acres on a theme of discovery and curiosity, with courts, a skate element, and a splash pad. Potenza Park at 2355 Via Firenze runs 5 acres on a movement and music theme. Solista Park is the 5-acre social hub, with an amphitheater, Solista Pavilion, and two pools. Attesa Park at 2445 Via Centro added 4.9 acres in 2020.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal park coverage, 2014 to 2020Sloan Canyon NCA
Roughly 48,000 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management, bordering Inspirada to the south. Petroglyph Canyon holds more than 1,600 rock art panels and is reached on a moderate four-mile loop. Trailheads are five to ten minutes from most villages, and the land is permanently protected, so nothing gets built behind the southern edge of the plan.
Source: Bureau of Land Management, Sloan Canyon NCAUtilities, taxes, and who to call.
The questions buyers ask on the drive home, answered with links to the agency that actually sets the rate. Rates and schedules change, so confirm against a specific address before you budget.
Nevada taxes 35% of taxable value, not your purchase price. The effective rate on market value lands near 0.5% to 0.7%, so a $530,000 Inspirada home typically runs roughly $2,900 to $3,900 a year before any special assessment. Annual increases are capped at 3% for primary residences under Nevada law.
This is the Inspirada-specific one. Henderson issued $102 million in local improvement district bonds to finance the master plan's infrastructure, and many parcels still carry a balance repaid through the property tax bill. It is separate from HOA dues. Have escrow pull the payoff figure and ask whether the seller will clear it at closing.
Budget roughly $100 to $250 per month depending on the village. That funds the parks, resident pools, splash pads, plazas, trails, and common-area landscaping. Several villages layer a sub-association on top of the master, so confirm the total in the resale package rather than assuming the master figure is all of it.
Owner-occupied primary residences are capped at 3% annual tax growth; other property is capped at 8%. You must file a primary-residence claim with the Clark County Assessor when you buy in order to receive the 3% rate. It is not automatic, and it is one of the first filings to complete after closing.
NV Energy is the electricity provider for Henderson and the greater Las Vegas Valley. Set up service before your closing date. Ask about net metering if a home already has rooftop solar, and confirm whether any solar system is owned outright or on a transferable lease, because that affects your loan.
Southwest Gas serves Henderson for heating, cooking, and water heaters. Transfer service into your name before move-in. Confirm whether a specific property is on gas or all-electric, because some newer phases in the plan were built all-electric and the monthly cost profile is different.
The City of Henderson manages municipal water and sewer for the 89044 service area, and Republic Services handles weekly trash and recycling under a city contract. Set up service before closing. Some attached-home associations bundle sewer or irrigation into the monthly dues, so confirm how a specific address handles it.
Cox Communications is the primary cable provider in Henderson, with CenturyLink fiber on many streets and T-Mobile Home Internet as a fixed wireless option. Inspirada's newer construction generally has better in-home wiring than older Henderson stock, but availability still varies by address, so confirm the specific plan before you rely on a speed estimate.
Inspirada is inside Henderson city limits, so it is covered by the Henderson Police Department and Henderson Fire Department rather than Metro. Henderson is regularly ranked among the safest large cities in the United States in comparisons built on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. Check FEMA flood maps for any property near a wash.
Sources: Clark County Assessor, Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 361, NV Energy, Southwest Gas, City of Henderson, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, FEMA. Verify current rates and boundaries by address. Not legal, financial, or tax advice. .
Commute times from Inspirada.
Two roads do most of the work here. The CC-215 beltway wraps the southern edge of the valley and connects Inspirada west toward I-15 and east toward downtown Henderson. St. Rose Parkway, signed as Nevada State Route 146, is the retail and medical spine and the fastest surface route to the freeway. Inside the plan, Via Inspirada and Bicentennial Parkway carry the local traffic, and the community entry sits at Bicentennial Parkway and Via Firenze. Figures below are off-peak driving estimates; add fifteen to twenty-five minutes in weekday rush hour, particularly northbound on I-15.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sloan Canyon NCA trailheads | 3 miles | 8 minutes |
| M Resort Spa Casino, St. Rose Parkway | 4 miles | 9 minutes |
| Galleria at Sunset, Henderson | 8 miles | 10 minutes |
| Henderson Pavilion | 10 miles | 15 minutes |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 14 miles | 20 minutes |
| Las Vegas Strip, south end | 15 miles | 20 minutes |
| Water Street, downtown Henderson | 13 miles | 20 minutes |
| Downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street | 22 miles | 30 minutes |
Sources: drive times published in the Inspirada community record and Google Maps off-peak estimates measured from Via Inspirada and Bicentennial Parkway, plus Nevada Department of Transportation route designations. Retrieved . Individual times vary with traffic and construction. RTC transit coverage is thin this far south, so plan on driving.
Inspirada history: the record land auction, the bankruptcy, and the comeback.
Inspirada is one of the youngest addresses in Henderson, and it has a more dramatic backstory than any other master plan in the valley. It was bought at a record land auction, stalled completely, went through one of the largest homebuilder bankruptcies of the recession, and came back. Six facts worth knowing before you buy here.
A record price for raw desert
A consortium led by Focus Property Group bought 1,953 acres from the Bureau of Land Management at auction in 2004 for $557 million, about $290,000 an acre. At the time it was considered a record price for raw land in Southern Nevada. Eight homebuilders were partners in the venture.
Source: Las Vegas Sun.
It was called South Edge first
The Henderson City Council approved the original development agreement in May 2005, when the project was still known as South Edge. The approved concept was a neo-traditional village of roughly 13,500 homes across seven villages, plus a 350-acre town center that was governed by its own separate agreement two years later.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
KB Home built the first house
KB Home delivered the first Inspirada home in 2007 and went on to become the majority landowner in the plan. The design brief was walkability: seven villages of 200 to 250 acres, each holding at least four smaller neighborhoods, or pods, of 20 to 60 acres, all organized around parks and village squares rather than around a gate.
Sources: Builder magazine; Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Everything stopped in March
Development ceased in March 2008 as the recession hit, with much of the bond-financed infrastructure unbuilt. By early 2011, only about 700 attached and single-family homes had been completed against a plan for thousands. Streets were graded and named years before anyone lived on them.
Sources: VEGAS INC; Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The bankruptcy that nearly ended it
In December 2010, lenders led by JPMorgan Chase filed an involuntary Chapter 11 petition against South Edge LLC, citing defaults under a $585 million credit agreement held by a syndicate of 39 lenders. The court approved a reorganization plan under which four of the original eight builders bought the project for about $335 million.
Sources: Las Vegas Sun; Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Why the streets are Italian
Read a street sign here and you are reading the design language: Via Firenze, Via Contessa, Via Altimire. The parks follow the same naming, and each was given its own theme, from Capriola for discovery to Potenza for movement and music. Montagna Park, at 26 acres, opened on 22 May 2024 as Henderson's 73rd park.
Sources: City of Henderson; Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Where Inspirada dines and shops.
Everyday dining here clusters into three pockets: The Shops at Inspirada inside the plan, the Anthem Village and South Eastern Avenue corridor to the east, and the St. Rose Parkway run west toward I-15 where the big-box stores and the M Resort sit. For a dressed-up evening, The District at Green Valley Ranch is about fifteen minutes north.
Dining
Stacks and Yolks
BreakfastThe sit-down breakfast option inside the plan, at The Shops at Inspirada. Pancakes, egg dishes, and a full lunch menu. This is the one my buyers end up at after a Saturday morning of showings, because it is the only full breakfast room you can walk to from several villages.
2340 Via Inspirada, Henderson, NV 89044
View on mapsMarco's Pizza Inspirada
PizzaOne of the founding tenants at The Shops at Inspirada, occupying about 1,400 square feet at the Via Inspirada and Bicentennial Parkway corner. Delivery covers most of the master plan, which is why it has become the default weeknight order across the family villages.
2340 Via Inspirada, Henderson, NV 89044
View on mapsJersey Mike's Subs
SandwichesThe first restaurant to open at The Shops at Inspirada, in roughly 1,578 square feet. Straightforward, fast, and walkable from the Village Core streets. Useful to know when you are touring homes with kids in the car on a July afternoon.
2340 Via Inspirada, Henderson, NV 89044
View on mapsAnthony's Prime Steak & Seafood
SteakhouseThe signature steakhouse at the M Resort Spa Casino, about nine minutes west at Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway, still inside ZIP 89044. Dining room views look north across the valley toward the Strip. This is the anniversary dinner that does not require a Strip parking garage.
12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson, NV 89044
Visit websiteRebellion Pizza
PizzaTen minutes east in Anthem Village, with an artisan beer list and an outdoor patio. Regulars point to the pepperoni, jalapeno, and hot honey pie. Rebellion Market next door sells sandwiches on bread baked daily. Worth the short drive out of the plan.
2540 Anthem Village Dr, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052
View on mapsTru Bru Coffee
CafeAn independent roaster in the Seven Hills plaza serving organic coffee and a full breakfast kitchen from 6 a.m. daily. Fireplace and couch seating, roughly twelve minutes from Inspirada. This is my usual meeting spot when a buyer wants to talk through comps before we start touring.
855 Seven Hills Dr, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052
View on mapsShopping
The Shops at Inspirada
Daily needsA 5.41-acre center holding nearly 40,000 square feet of retail and outdoor dining at Via Inspirada and Bicentennial Parkway, developed by Active Commercial. Liquor World anchors at 10,000 square feet, with Jersey Mike's, Marco's Pizza, Stacks and Yolks, a UPS Store, Great Clips, and Inspirada Dental alongside. It is the only shopping center within a mile.
2340 Via Inspirada, Henderson, NV 89044
View on mapsAnthem Highlands Shopping Center
Grocery anchorThe grocery run for the southern half of 89044, on Bicentennial Parkway. A supermarket anchor plus restaurants, banks, a dry cleaner, and a veterinary hospital in one lot. Rated 4.4 stars across more than 700 Google reviews.
2930 Bicentennial Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89044
View on mapsSt. Rose Square
Big boxThe bulk-shopping stop on St. Rose Parkway, about ten minutes from most of Inspirada. Costco, Hobby Lobby, discount apparel, and a wide restaurant mix. Parking gets tight on weekend afternoons, so go early or go on a weekday.
3543 St Rose Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052
View on mapsM Resort Spa Casino
ResortThe neighborhood resort, sitting inside ZIP 89044 at Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. Restaurants, a spa, a pool deck, and live entertainment about nine minutes from the plan. Locals use it for dinner and shows without committing to a Strip evening.
12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson, NV 89044
Visit websiteThe District at Green Valley Ranch
Lifestyle centerHenderson's European-style walking street of boutiques and restaurants, adjacent to the Green Valley Ranch resort, roughly fifteen minutes north. Rated 4.6 stars across more than 5,600 reviews and the default choice for a dressed-up evening close to home.
2240 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
Visit websiteGalleria at Sunset
Enclosed mallHenderson's enclosed regional mall, about ten minutes north up Eastern Avenue. Department stores, national chains, and a food court. The practical option when you need a full afternoon of shopping under one roof in August.
1300 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Visit websiteA sampling of well-regarded local spots, not an exclusive list or paid placement. Tenant lists and ratings reflect published reporting and Google Places data retrieved and change over time.
Paige Rioux
John helped us find and purchase our first home. He was kind, patient and thoughtful through the entire process. He listened to what we were looking for and worked with us to find our dream home. He made one of the most important decisions of our lives a breeze. I’m so thankful John was with us through every step of the process. He answered all of our questions and set our minds at ease. I would definitely work with John again to purchase another home.
Carol Doss
I could not be more pleased to recommend John if you want to sell your home. From the day we interviewed him I was impressed with his knowledge of our market and his attention to our questions. During the sale process and escrow he was incredibly available by text and phone and I never had to wait long for a response. He was ahead of the process from start to finish. Most importantly he represented us, bringing us only the best offers and sticking to his guns in negotiating for our best interest. Not to mention he’s just a really nice guy! Thanks John for all you did for us!
Roger Dunlap
If you are in the market to buy or sell your home, we highly recommend John Garcia. We had an excellent experience with John and he made selling our home easier than we could have ever imagined. John was very professional and made us feel like we were his only clients. He took care of every detail including the listing pictures/video, staging, and even went as far as getting some small repairs done to ensure our house would realize the highest possible selling price. Our house in Rancho Palos Verdes received multiple offers within the first week. John expertly handled what I thought was a difficult process to make sure the entire experience was stress free for me and my wife. We wouldn’t hesitate to use John again.
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Featured Inspirada neighborhoods.
Inspirada is organized into six named villages, each holding several smaller neighborhoods, or pods, with names like Alterra, Palestra, Sestina, Bella Verdi, and Mesa del Sol. The MLS does not tag listings by village, so the entry prices below come from the community record rather than from per-village medians. That is exactly why pricing has to be done street by street here, not off the ZIP number.
Inspirada Village
From roughly $420,000
The most attainable way into the master plan, and the village I show most first-time buyers. Smaller floor plans, the same full amenity package as every other village, and the lowest monthly total once dues are counted. Downsizers land here too.
View Inspirada Village homes →Sunrise Heights
From roughly $450,000
The active new-construction side of the plan, with Lennar and Century Communities releasing phases. Open-concept designs and modern finishes. Bring your own representation to the first sales office visit, because the builder's agent works for the builder.
View Sunrise Heights homes →Village Core
From roughly $475,000
The neighborhoods closest to The Shops at Inspirada and the St. Rose Parkway commercial run. Dining and errands are within walking or biking distance, which is rare in this part of the valley. The slice of the plan that feels least like a subdivision.
View Village Core homes →Trailside
From roughly $500,000
Homes along the primary trail corridors, popular with runners, cyclists, and dog households who want to start every outing from the front door. The trail spine connects through to the parks and on toward the Sloan Canyon trailheads.
View Trailside homes →Plaza Park
From roughly $550,000
The streets wrapped around the signature plazas and parks, within walking distance of the pools, playgrounds, and the fire-feature gathering spaces. This is the village families request by name, and the one where move-up buyers most often land without leaving the plan.
View Plaza Park homes →Inspirada Luxury Collection
From roughly $800,000 to $1,100,000 and above
The Toll Brothers tier at the top of the plan, on the most generous lots and the higher ground. Gourmet kitchens, larger footprints, and the view corridors that make the north-facing streets worth the premium. Buyers here usually cross-shop guard-gated Henderson.
View Luxury Collection homes →Village names and entry prices reflect the Inspirada community record and active listing bands compiled from Las Vegas Realtors MLS data, published . Ranges move and the MLS does not tag listings by village; ask me for current comps inside your specific pod before you set a budget.
Trust
Trust, integrity, and honesty are the three characteristics I ask to be measured on. If a home or a builder incentive is wrong for you, I will say so before you write the offer, not after.
Promise · 01
Negotiation
Twenty years in corporate finance and more than $100 million in Fortune 500 contracts produced, reviewed, and negotiated. That experience shows up when the counteroffers start, and when a builder addendum needs reading closely.
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Detail
A marketing strategy built for your specific transaction, a written review of the HOA package and the SID balance, and a personal certified transaction coordinator assigned once escrow opens so nothing falls between the cracks.
Promise · 03What it feels like to work with me.
I decided to move into real estate because I love watching clients, friends, and family realize their dream of home ownership. Anytime I can help someone achieve the American dream, it brings a huge smile to my face. That is the plain reason I answer my own phone.
Practically, in Inspirada it means you get a written pricing rationale before we set a number, an honest read on whether a builder incentive is actually worth what it costs you in base price, and a transaction coordinator once escrow opens. My positive attitude and drive to succeed are what seal the deal; the certified support behind me is what keeps it closed.
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Let John Garcia represent your move in Inspirada.
Twelve licensed years in Nevada, a working knowledge of all six Inspirada villages and the builders still delivering here, and a negotiating background built on more than $100 million in Fortune 500 contracts. Whether you are selling a Plaza Park home against builder inventory or buying your first place in Inspirada Village, the first conversation costs nothing and usually saves something.
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask in Inspirada.
The best realtor in Inspirada is the one who prices village by village rather than off the ZIP median, because 89044 blends Inspirada with the Anthem-side corridors and the same postal code holds a $340,000 townhome and a Toll Brothers home past $1.1 million.
John Garcia has worked south Henderson for twelve licensed years as a Broker Associate with The Agency Las Vegas. Before real estate he spent twenty years negotiating contracts for Fortune 500 companies, and that background shows up directly at the negotiating table and inside a builder addendum. He keeps his client list small enough that you reach him directly. Call (714) 875-7029 or email jgmarketing@gmail.com to start a conversation.
Yes, particularly for families and move-up buyers. Inspirada spans roughly 1,700 acres with more than 600 of them kept as parks, plazas, pools, and trails, and it sits inside Henderson city limits with Henderson police and fire coverage in a city regularly ranked among the safest large cities in the United States. Nevada charges no state income tax, and primary residences are capped at 3% annual property tax growth.
The trade-offs are honest ones. It is not guard gated. Monthly master association dues run about $100 to $250, some villages layer a sub-association on top, and many parcels carry a special improvement district balance on the tax bill. Zoned schools are solid rather than elite, which is why charter demand here is heavy.
A special improvement district assessment is bond debt that financed the roads, sewers, and parks inside the master plan, repaid through a line on your property tax bill rather than your HOA statement. Henderson issued $102 million in improvement district bonds for this project, and many Inspirada parcels still carry a balance.
It is the single most overlooked cost here. Have escrow pull the remaining balance and the payoff option early, and ask whether the seller will clear it at closing. It changes your monthly number more than most buyers expect.
Six stages: get a lender pre-approval, tour and shortlist, write an offer, open escrow, complete inspections and the appraisal, then close and record. In Nevada most residential resale closings run 30 to 45 days from accepted offer, and closings go through escrow companies rather than attorneys.
Escrow is simply a neutral third party holding the funds and documents until every condition of the contract is met. A contingency is a condition you must be satisfied with, such as inspection or financing, before you are locked in. New construction runs on the builder's calendar instead: quick move-in homes can close in 30 to 60 days, while a to-be-built home commonly takes four to ten months.
Yes, and bring them to the first sales office visit. The agent sitting in the model home is paid by and works for the builder. Having your own representation registered at that first visit costs you nothing and preserves your ability to be represented on the contract.
Four national builders still release phases in Inspirada: Toll Brothers, Lennar, Century Communities, and Beazer. Incentives, lot premiums, and design-center allowances change monthly, and the trade between a rate buydown and a lower base price is where the real money moves. I run that comparison in writing before you sign anything.
Budget roughly $100 to $250 per month depending on the village and whether a sub-association applies. That funds the parks, resident pools, splash pads, plazas, trail network, and common-area landscaping across more than 600 acres of open space.
Two cautions. Confirm whether your specific village layers a sub-association on top of the master association, and remember the SID assessment is separate and rides on the tax bill. Pull dues, reserves, and assessment history in the resale package before you remove contingencies.
Expect brokerage compensation, Nevada real property transfer tax at $1.10 per $1,000 of value, escrow and title fees, the HOA resale package, prorated taxes, any outstanding SID balance, and any negotiated repairs or buyer credits. Commission is negotiable and always has been.
I give every seller a written net sheet before we list, showing estimated proceeds at three different sale prices, so there are no surprises at signing.
Since the 2024 industry settlement changes, buyer representation compensation is negotiated in a written buyer agreement between you and your agent, and it may or may not be covered by the seller. Nothing is automatic.
I walk through that agreement line by line before we tour anything, so you know exactly what you owe, who pays it, and under what circumstances. On new construction the builder's published co-broke terms are part of that same conversation.
All public schools belong to the Clark County School District. Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary opened inside the community in August 2018 at 3200 Artella Ave, and the zoned secondary path runs through Del E. Webb Middle School to Liberty High School. Some north-side addresses zone to Elise L. Wolff Elementary instead.
Charter demand is heavy here. Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada, a K-8 charter at 2840 Via Contessa, is ranked first among Nevada elementary schools by U.S. News, and Doral Academy and Somerset Academy campuses sit within a fifteen-minute drive. Charters admit by lottery, not by address, and CCSD boundaries shift as south Henderson grows, so confirm the assignment for a specific address before you write an offer.
Plaza Park and Trailside are the two families ask for by name. Plaza Park puts you within walking distance of the signature plazas, pools, and playgrounds, and Trailside sits on the trail corridors so kids can bike to a park without crossing an arterial.
If budget is the binding constraint, Sunrise Heights and Inspirada Village carry the same amenity access at a lower entry price. Every village pays into the same master association, so nobody is locked out of the parks.
No. Inspirada is an open master plan, and it is priced accordingly. Security here rests on Henderson Police Department coverage, HOA-maintained lighting and landscaping, newer housing stock, and heavy daily foot traffic through the parks.
If a staffed gate is a firm requirement, the comparison set is Anthem Country Club or MacDonald Highlands, both nearby and both at a higher price per square foot with higher dues. I am happy to run that side by side before you decide.
Yes. The City of Henderson lists four parks with fenced off-leash dog areas inside ZIP 89044. Three of them sit within Inspirada itself: Aventura Park at 2525 Via Firenze, Capriola Park at 2155 Via Firenze, and Attesa Park at 2445 Via Centro. The fourth, Esselmont Park at 2725 Anthem Highlands Drive, is just outside the plan on the Anthem Highlands side of the same ZIP code, which is why some buyers searching 89044 find it first.
City rules are the same at each one. Hours run from 7am to dusk, or until 10pm where the run is lit. You may bring a maximum of three dogs at a time, and children under five are not allowed inside the fenced off-leash area. Everywhere else in the park your dog has to be leashed, and Henderson requires dogs to be licensed with the city and current on rabies vaccination. Henderson also rotates parks offline for seasonal turf maintenance, so check the city dog park page before you drive over.
Yes, and a large share of buyers here do exactly that, many relocating from California. Nevada permits electronic signatures and remote online notarization, so most of a transaction can be handled without you flying in repeatedly.
I run live video walkthroughs, send unedited phone footage alongside the marketing photos, and walk the plazas and trail network on camera at the hour you would actually use them. After closing, remember the Nevada DMV requires a driver's license within 30 days of residency and vehicle registration within 60.
Start with a full lender pre-approval, not a pre-qualification, because pre-approval means your income and assets have actually been reviewed. Conventional loans start at 3% down for qualified buyers, FHA allows 3.5%, and VA allows zero down for eligible veterans. All three work across Inspirada's production housing stock.
Ask your lender to quote the payment including HOA dues and any SID assessment on the specific parcel, not just principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. That line changes affordability math here more than most first-time buyers expect. Nevada also offers down payment assistance through the Nevada Housing Division.
An automated estimate is a starting point, not a valuation, and it is especially unreliable here because the ZIP blends Inspirada with Anthem-side corridors. I build a comparative market analysis from closed sales inside your specific village over the last 90 days, adjusted for lot, view corridor, upgrades, park frontage, and any remaining SID balance.
The analysis is free and there is no obligation to list. Call (714) 875-7029 or email jgmarketing@gmail.com and I will send it within two business days.
It can, but the math has to be run pod by pod. Single-family homes across the area typically rent in the region of $2,400 to $3,200 a month and townhomes closer to $1,900 to $2,400, and with roughly 55 closings a month across the ZIP the exit is liquid. Several associations restrict short-term and minimum-term rentals, which changes your options.
I model actual rent comps, master and sub-association dues, taxes, any SID balance, and vacancy before you offer, rather than working from a projected appreciation rate. I am not a tax advisor, so confirm any tax treatment with your CPA.
Let's talk about your move.
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Your Inspirada Home Buyer Guide
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John GarciaBroker Associate, Realtor
The Agency Las Vegas
Nevada License #S.0202423
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- ZIP 89044 market data compared against Henderson citywide
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