Shopping Las Vegas new construction? The model home is designed to make you fall in love. That is its job.
New builds are everywhere in the northwest right now, from Skye Canyon and Kyle Canyon to the newer neighborhoods around Tule Springs in North Las Vegas. New paint, new appliances, and a warranty are easy to like.
I’m Allison Miller, a Las Vegas Realtor who lives and works in Centennial Hills. I help buyers compare builders, read the fine print, and make a decision they still feel good about after closing.
Who Does the Builder's Sales Rep Work For?
They work for the builder
The on site sales team is paid to sell the builder’s homes at the builder’s price, on the builder’s contract. They can be great people. Their job is still to protect the builder.
Your first visit matters
Many builders want your agent with you, or registered, on your very first visit. If you sign the guest card alone, some builders will not let you add an agent later. Ask before you walk in.
A signed buyer agreement comes first
Since the 2024 NAR settlement, agent compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. Here in Nevada, I need a signed buyer brokerage agreement before I show you homes, and that includes model homes and new construction.
Builder co-op is common, not guaranteed
Many builders offer a buyer agent co-op, but it is not guaranteed. Policies vary by builder and can change, so we confirm it in writing before you commit to anything.
The contract is theirs
Builders use their own purchase contracts, not the standard Nevada purchase agreement most resale homes use. Deposits, timelines, and what happens if something is delayed are all spelled out in their terms.
Where Are the New Construction Communities in Northwest Las Vegas?
Here is where builders are actively selling in the four ZIP codes I focus on: 89166, 89131, and 89149 in Centennial Hills, plus 89084 around Tule Springs in North Las Vegas.
Starting prices are what builders listed in October 2026. Base prices usually do not include lot premiums or design upgrades, and pricing, incentives, and availability change often. Confirm everything with the builder before you count on it.
Skye Canyon and Kyle Canyon (89166)
The newest stretch of the northwest, up against the mountains. Skye Canyon is a master plan with its own parks and trails, and several builders are selling side by side.
Skyeview at Skye Canyon
Century Communities
From the high $370s
Four collections: Arroyo, Sierra, Terra, and Mesa.
Topaz at Skye Canyon
LGI Homes
From the high $390s
Arete at Kyle Canyon
KB Home
From the $410s
3 to 5 bedrooms, about 1,590 to 2,470 sq ft.
Crestview
Tri Pointe Homes
From the high $380s
2 to 3 bedrooms, about 1,530 to 1,810 sq ft.
Alder and Citrine
Tri Pointe Homes
From the high $490s
Alder is 3 to 4 bedrooms, about 1,890 to 2,770 sq ft. Citrine starts in the $540s.
Alpine Ridge and Arrow Peak
Tri Pointe Homes
Alpine Ridge from the $820s
Arrow Peak pricing is listed as coming soon.
Avery Pointe
Lennar
From the high $690s
Paloma Collection at Skye Canyon
Toll Brothers
From the high $790s
Gated, with limited homesites listed as remaining.
What New Builds Are in Centennial Hills 89131 and 89149?
Centennial Hills (89131)
Fewer communities here, and most of them sit in the upper price ranges.
Elkhorn Grove
Toll Brothers
From the $640s
Sentinel Collection from the $640s and Regalia Collection from the $710s.
Teton Terrace
Richmond American
From the high $980s
4 to 5 bedrooms, about 3,480 to 4,020 sq ft.
Wild Sage Estates
Taylor Morrison
Pricing coming soon
SHAWOOD at The Orchards
SHAWOOD
From about $1.3 million
4 bedrooms, about 3,090 to 4,140 sq ft.
Centennial Hills West (89149)
This ZIP has one of the widest price ranges in the northwest, from the $300s to estate homes over $1 million.
Elowen
KB Home
From the $340s
Orion Heights
Lennar
From the $370s
Homestead West
Century Communities
From the $970s
Estate communities over $1 million
Lennar, Toll Brothers, Pinnacle Homes
From about $1.1 million
Includes The Estates by Lennar, Crestwood Ranch by Toll Brothers, and Sunset Ridge, Capriana, and Cypress by Pinnacle Homes.
What Is Selling Around Tule Springs in North Las Vegas (89084)?
Tule Springs sits north of the 215 in North Las Vegas, next to the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. This is where a lot of the newest single family inventory in the north valley is being built.
Sandstone at Tule Springs
KB Home
From the high $290s
Several neighborhoods, including Meadows and Reserves, with more recently released.
Heartland at Tule Springs
D.R. Horton
From the $420s
Six neighborhoods from Cottages to Summit, with larger plans and 3 and 4 car garage options up into the $760s.
Serenity
D.R. Horton
From the $500s
4 to 5 bedrooms, about 2,050 to 3,000 sq ft.
Search New Construction Homes Yourself
Want to see what is out there right now? Choose Inventory Homes for spec homes that are built or close to ready, or All New Homes to browse every community. When something catches your eye, send it to me before you visit the sales office.
Spec Home or Build From the Ground Up?
Builders sell two very different ways, and the timeline changes everything.
Spec homes
A spec home is usually standing inventory, or a home that is ready to close within about 30 days. The lot, floor plan, and finishes are already chosen. It works well if you need to move soon.
Building from the ground up
When you pick your lot and design your home, plan on about 6 to 9 months from contract to closing. You trade speed for choice.
The design center
Building from the ground up means a design center appointment, where you choose your options and upgrades. Expect to put down a design deposit at your design consultation. If you later cancel your purchase, you do not get that design upgrade deposit back.
What Contingencies Are in a Builder Contract?
Builder contracts are not the same as a resale contract, and each builder writes its own. These are the ones I make sure you understand before you sign.
The rescission period
Most builders give you a short rescission period, often about 5 days, where you can cancel for any reason and get your earnest money deposit back. This is what we would call your due diligence period.
The loan contingency
The time you have to secure your loan varies by builder. This one is very important to ask about up front.
The appraisal contingency
If the home does not appraise and you are using an FHA or VA loan, you may cancel and get your earnest money deposit back. With a conventional loan, many builder contracts do not guarantee your earnest money comes back if the appraisal comes in low.
Every builder contract is different. Read yours closely, and talk with a real estate attorney if you want a legal opinion on any term.
What Should You Ask Before You Sign a Builder Contract?
You do not have to figure this out alone, and you should not have to. These are the questions I walk through with every new construction buyer, before anything gets signed.
Bring me in before your first visit
We sign your buyer brokerage agreement, and I register with the builder on your first visit. That keeps your options open and puts someone in your corner from day one.
Compare the builder’s lender with your own
Builders often tie incentives to their preferred lender. That can be a great deal. I help you line it up against your own loan officer’s numbers so you know what you are actually getting.
Separate what is included from what is an upgrade
The model is usually loaded with upgrades. We get the standard features list and set a design center budget together before your appointment, so nothing sneaks up on you.
Ask about the lot premium
Corner lots, view lots, and bigger yards often cost more than the base price. I ask for the premium on every lot you like so you can compare them side by side.
Ask about the HOA and any SID or LID
Some newer Las Vegas communities carry a special or local improvement district assessment on top of HOA dues. We find out how much it is and how long it lasts before you commit.
Plan for higher property taxes
Property taxes on new construction are often higher than on a similar resale home. Your first bill may only reflect the land, and the 3% tax cap does not apply the first fiscal year. Many lenders estimate taxes on a new build at about 1% of the purchase price, which can change your monthly payment later on. Ask your loan officer how they are estimating it, and read how the cap works on my Las Vegas property tax cap page.
Schedule your own inspections
A brand new home still benefits from an independent inspection, ideally before drywall and again before your final walkthrough. I coordinate the timing with the builder so it happens while they are still responsible for the fixes.
Track every deadline in the contract
Rescission period, loan contingency, appraisal, design deposits. I keep the dates in front of you so nothing slips by while you are picking cabinets.
Buying Las Vegas New Construction With Me
I am not here to talk you into a builder. I am here to make sure you compare them with the same questions, the same math, and the same eyes on the contract.
That means touring with you, comparing communities side by side, pushing for clarity on incentives and upgrades, and keeping an eye on your timeline from contract to closing.
If you already picked a builder and signed the guest card on your own, I may not be able to help with that one. If you have not, reach out before your first visit.
Tell Me What You Want to Build
Share what you are looking for and when. I will follow up with communities that fit, and what to ask each builder. No pressure, and the decision is always yours.
Las Vegas New Construction FAQ
Do I need a Realtor to buy new construction in Las Vegas?
You are not required to have one, but the builder’s sales rep works for the builder. Your own agent can help you compare builders, review the builder contract, and track deadlines. Many builders want your agent registered on your first visit.
Who pays the buyer’s agent on a new build?
Since the 2024 NAR settlement, agent compensation is fully negotiable and not set by law. Many builders offer a buyer agent co-op, but it is not guaranteed. In Nevada, you sign a buyer brokerage agreement with your agent before touring homes, including new construction.
What is a spec home?
A spec home is a home the builder has already started or finished, usually standing inventory or ready to close within about 30 days. Building from the ground up, where you pick the lot and design the home, usually takes about 6 to 9 months.
Can I get my deposit back if I cancel a builder contract?
It depends on when and why you cancel. Most builders offer a short rescission period, often about 5 days, to cancel for any reason and get your earnest money back. Design center deposits are usually not refundable, and appraisal protections differ between FHA, VA, and conventional loans.
Are property taxes higher on new construction in Las Vegas?
They are often higher than on a similar resale home. The 3% tax cap does not apply the first fiscal year, and many lenders estimate taxes on a new build at about 1% of the purchase price, which can affect your monthly payment.
Where is new construction in Centennial Hills?
Most of it is in 89166 around Skye Canyon and Kyle Canyon, with more in 89131 and 89149. Builders selling there include Century Communities, KB Home, Tri Pointe Homes, Lennar, Toll Brothers, and Richmond American.
What new construction is in Tule Springs North Las Vegas?
The 89084 area around Tule Springs includes Sandstone at Tule Springs by KB Home and Heartland at Tule Springs and Serenity by D.R. Horton. Starting prices listed in October 2026 ranged from the high $290s into the $700s.
Should I get an inspection on a brand new home?
Yes. An independent inspection before drywall and again before your final walkthrough can catch issues while the builder is still responsible for fixing them.
More for buyers: buying a home in Las Vegas with me and my new construction home search.