Aspire is a neighborhood of single-family homes inside Mountain’s Edge, the master-planned community in southwest Las Vegas, ZIP code 89178. Homes here typically have three to five bedrooms and sit close to Exploration Peak Park and the trails that connect the rest of the community. Owners pay the Mountain’s Edge master fee plus an Aspire sub-association fee.

About Aspire

Aspire went up during the stretch when most of Mountain’s Edge was built. It’s a production neighborhood, which is a good thing if you like knowing what you’re getting: a handful of floor plans repeated down the street, so the house you tour has a twin two doors down that sold last spring, and you can see exactly what it went for.

What you’ll find inside is typical of the era. Open kitchen and family room downstairs, bedrooms upstairs on the two-story plans, a two or three car garage, tile roofs and stucco. Backyards are small. Front yards are desert landscaping, which your water bill will thank you for in August.

The reason people pick Aspire over the neighborhood next door usually comes down to one thing: how close it is to Exploration Peak Park. If your kids are going to live on that playground, or you want to walk the summit trail before work, living a few minutes’ walk away matters more than any upgrade package.

What homes cost in Aspire

	Aspire
Bedrooms	Mostly 3 to 5
Mountain’s Edge median (for context)	About $469,500 (Aug 2026)
Master HOA	$135 a quarter, about $45 a month (2026)
Aspire sub-association	Ask us
Gated	Yes; the master association runs the Aspire gates (master association roadway chart, March 2021)

Mountain’s Edge data from the Nevada Real Estate Group August 2026 market report and the Mountain’s Edge resident FAQ.

Small neighborhoods like this don’t have enough sales every month for a median to mean much. That’s why we pull the actual closed sales for any house you’re considering and walk you through them, house by house. Two sales of the same floor plan tell you more than any average.

The HOA stack in Aspire

Every home in Mountain’s Edge pays two fees. The master association ($135 a quarter in 2026, about $45 a month) keeps up Exploration Peak Park, Paiute Park, Nathaniel Jones Park and the trail system. Aspire’s own sub-association covers the neighborhood’s common areas. The gates themselves are run by the master association.

When you get the resale package on a house here, you’ll see both assessments listed separately. Read the CC&Rs for the two things California buyers ask about most: what you can park in the driveway and what you can change on the outside of the house without approval. We’ll flag anything unusual before you’re committed.

The full breakdown for every Mountain’s Edge neighborhood is on our HOA fees page.

Schools that serve Aspire

Clark County School District zones by address, so every house needs its own check. Charter options nearby include Doral Academy and Pinecrest Academy.

Look up the specific address on CCSD’s zoning search and the school’s current star rating on the Nevada Report Card. We’ll do it for you on any house you tour.

Parks and things nearby

Exploration Peak Park: trails to the summit, the western town playground and the kids’ archaeology dig. This is Aspire’s front yard, more or less.
Mountain’s Edge Regional Park: the county park with the ball fields, the bike park and weekend youth sports.
Nathaniel Jones Park: the dog park.
Mountain’s Edge Marketplace on Blue Diamond Road: Albertsons and the everyday errands.
El Luchador and The Bounty: the two places neighbors meet on a Friday.
Red Rock Canyon: west on Blue Diamond Road, closer than you’d think.

Before you buy in Aspire

Most homes here are at the age when a few expensive things tend to come due at once. None of these are reasons not to buy. They’re reasons to ask.

The air conditioner. Las Vegas AC units work harder than any in California, and many original units from this era have been replaced once already. Ask for the install date. It’s printed on the outdoor unit.
The water heater. Same question, same reason. Hard water here shortens its life.
The roof underlayment. Concrete tile lasts. The underlayment beneath it doesn’t last forever. An inspector can tell you where it stands.
Solar. If there are panels, find out whether they’re owned or leased. A lease comes with a monthly payment and a transfer process.
Stucco cracks. Hairline cracks are normal as houses settle. Wide or stair-step cracks are worth a closer look.
Which way the backyard faces. A west-facing yard gets the afternoon sun from June to September. Some people want the pool heated for free. Some people want to sit outside at 6 p.m.

If you’re buying from California, you can join the inspection on video. We’ll point the camera wherever you want.

Aspire or a brand-new build?

This is the question we hear most from buyers looking in Mountain’s Edge. New construction is still going up in parts of southwest Las Vegas, and a builder’s model home is a very persuasive place to stand.

Here’s how the two usually compare at the same price.

Space. A resale home in Aspire often gives you more square feet for the money than a new build in the same part of town, because you’re not paying for new finishes and the builder’s margin.
Landscaping. Aspire’s trees and yards have had years to grow in. A new build starts with gravel and a few shrubs, and in this heat, shade takes a long time.
Fees. Many newer master plans add SID or LID assessments to the tax bill for the roads and utilities. Resale homes in established parts of Mountain’s Edge generally don’t carry those.
Repairs. A new build comes with a builder warranty and nothing to fix for a while. A resale needs a good inspection and a budget for the items listed above.
Negotiation. Builders negotiate with incentives and rate buydowns. Resale sellers negotiate on price and repairs. Either way, bring your own agent: the builder’s sales team works for the builder.

Our new construction under $500K guide covers the builder side in detail.

Nearby neighborhoods to compare

Quintessa: another established section of Mountain’s Edge, often compared on price.
Sierra Madre: similar era and style, different sub-association.
Mountain’s Edge overview: the whole community, with parks, schools, prices and commute times.

Frequently asked questions about Aspire

Where is Aspire in Mountain’s Edge?

Aspire is in the Mountain’s Edge master plan in southwest Las Vegas, ZIP code 89178, near Exploration Peak Park. Like the rest of Mountain’s Edge, it’s in unincorporated Clark County, so the county handles services and sets the property tax rate.

What are the HOA fees in Aspire at Mountain’s Edge?

Owners pay two fees: the Mountain’s Edge master association, $135 a quarter (about $45 a month) in 2026, and the Aspire sub-association fee. Both appear separately on the resale package you’ll receive during escrow.

Is Aspire a gated neighborhood?

Yes. According to the Mountain’s Edge master association’s roadway chart, Aspire is one of the few gated neighborhoods whose gates the master association itself runs, rather than a neighborhood sub-association. We confirm current gate access for any home you consider.

What schools does Aspire feed into?

Clark County School District zones by address, so it depends on the house. Check the specific home on CCSD’s zoning search before you make an offer.

How old are the homes in Aspire?

Aspire went up during Mountain’s Edge’s main building years, so the homes are old enough that original air conditioners, water heaters and roof underlayment are worth checking during inspection.

Looking at Aspire?

Matt knows Mountain’s Edge street by street and can walk any Aspire home for you, in person or on a video call from California. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we’ll send you what’s for sale and what recently sold.

Matt: 702-324-8685 · Christina: 702-827-6146 · Send us a note

Aspire at Mountain's Edge