Henderson master-planned community

The real estate project is called Inspirada. It sprawls on the southern foothills of the valley, taking up almost 2,000 acres. Homes that are available now range in size from 1,300 to over 4,000 sq. ft. and are priced from the mid-$200,000s on up. So, it can be the neighborhood for the first-time buyer as well as for the discriminating one seeking size and luxury.

The fascinating thing is that Inspirada is made up of seven villages with each having its own theme. That's unique for the Las Vegas area. One features musical aspects, bolstered by a civic center and some performance space. Another is defined by sports and it's supported by athletic fields and a swimming pool compound. An active town center carves out room in the middle of it all with restaurants, entertainment venues, retail shops and cafes.

All the villages are connected to one another by tree-lined boulevards, walking paths, biking trails and natural, open spaces. Sense of community is the concept the developer is pursuing and seems to be achieving.