Cadence, Henderson: A Buyer's Guide to the Valley's Newest Master-Planned Community

Cadence is a 2,200-acre master-planned community in eastern Henderson, mostly in ZIP code 89011, that is still being built out and already home to thousands of families. It sits off Lake Mead Parkway near the Boulder Highway corridor, about 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, and it is one of the few places in the valley where you can buy a brand-new home in a community that is still taking shape around you. If you want new construction, resort-style parks, and room to grow into a neighborhood, Cadence belongs on your shortlist.

I have been watching Cadence since the first streets opened, and the honest summary is that it offers something most established communities cannot: the chance to buy early in a master plan and watch your equity story unfold as the neighborhood fills in. This guide walks through where Cadence sits, what is already built, what is still coming, and how to buy here with confidence.

Where Cadence Sits: Eastern Henderson, 89011

Cadence occupies a huge stretch of eastern Henderson between Lake Mead Parkway and the Boulder Highway corridor, with most addresses in 89011 and a smaller share in 89015. The community is roughly 20 minutes from the Strip and McCarran International Airport, and the I-11 / US 93 corridor runs along its eastern edge, which makes trips toward Boulder City, Lake Mead, and points east genuinely easy.

Daily errands stay close. The Boulder Highway commercial strip is minutes away, and the new Cadence Crossing casino (more on that below) has brought restaurants and a lounge right to the community's edge. For commuters, the valley's employment corridors are reachable without the worst of the traffic, and the open desert between Cadence and the rest of Henderson means the community keeps its own distinct, quieter character.

A Community Still Being Built: 2,200 Acres and 12,000+ Homes

The LandWell Company began developing Cadence in the mid-2010s, and the master plan calls for up to roughly 12,250 homes at full buildout, expected around 2029, alongside about 1.1 million square feet of commercial space. As of 2026 the community is roughly half built, which is exactly what makes it interesting: you can buy a home in a neighborhood that is already alive, then watch new parks, shops, and streets come online around you over the next few years.

The builder lineup is deep, which means real variety in price and floor plan. Lennar, DR Horton, Century Communities, Richmond American, Woodside Homes, Toll Brothers, Taylor Morrison, KB Home, Pulte, and Tri Pointe have all been active here, so the same ZIP offers everything from first-time-buyer townhomes to larger family homes and premium lots. That competition is good news for buyers: builders price against each other, and incentives are common on new inventory. Search homes in Cadence to see which builders and floor plans are listed right now in 89011.

Parks, Trails, and the 50-Acre Sports Complex

Recreation is where Cadence genuinely stands out. The master plan sets aside about 450 acres of open space, anchored by a roughly 50-acre Central Park and a 50-acre sports complex, with more than ten neighborhood parks, pools, splash pads, and miles of walking and biking trails threaded through the community. Blooming Cactus Park, with its seven acres of play areas and shade structures, is a favorite with the families I have shown homes to here.

What this means in daily life is that kids can ride bikes to a park without crossing a highway, weekend soccer happens at the sports complex, and summer evenings end at the splash pad. For buyers coming from older parts of the valley, the sheer amount of open space per home is one of the biggest reasons Cadence feels different from a typical subdivision.

Schools Inside the Community: Pinecrest and Legacy Traditional

Cadence is one of the few communities in the valley with two tuition-free charter schools built right inside it. Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence serves kindergarten through twelfth grade at 225 Grand Cadence Drive, and Legacy Traditional School Cadence serves kindergarten through eighth grade at 325 Inflection Street. For families, that can mean a walkable school path from the front door to the classroom, which is a rare convenience in the Las Vegas Valley.

Beyond the charters, the Clark County School District zones parts of Cadence to nearby public schools such as C.T. Sewell Elementary and Brown B. Mahlon Middle School. A note I give every client: charter enrollment and school boundaries can change, so verify the current options for the year your child will actually attend. The combination of on-site charters plus zoned public schools gives Cadence families more choices than most communities offer.

Cadence Crossing: The New Casino at the Community's Edge

In March 2026, Boyd Gaming opened Cadence Crossing at 920 North Boulder Highway, right at the community's edge on the site of the old Jokers Wild casino. The property brings more than 450 slot machines, two restaurants, a center bar, and a lounge to the neighborhood, with a hotel still possible as Cadence grows toward its full home count.

For residents, the honest take is mixed and mostly positive: it is convenient to have dining and entertainment minutes from home, and the casino is a smaller, neighborhood-scale property rather than a mega-resort. It also signals that the commercial side of Cadence is finally arriving, which tends to support resale demand as the community matures. If a casino next door is a dealbreaker for you, we can talk through which neighborhoods in 89011 sit farthest from the Boulder Highway edge.

What It's Like to Buy in Cadence Right Now

Buying in Cadence today usually means buying new construction, and that process has its own rhythm: pick a builder, choose a lot and floor plan, negotiate incentives, and wait for the build. Some resale homes are also hitting the market as early residents move up or out, which gives buyers a chance to skip the construction timeline and move into a finished neighborhood.

Two things matter more here than in established communities. First, read the HOA documents carefully: master-planned dues cover the parks, trails, and common areas, and they vary by village. Second, compare builder incentives against resale pricing in the same ZIP, because a discounted new build is not always cheaper than a one- or two-year-old resale once lot premiums and upgrades are added. I help clients run that math both ways before they commit.

Is Cadence Right for You?

Choose Cadence if you want new construction, a community that is still growing, exceptional parks and trails, and walkable school options in eastern Henderson. It suits first-time buyers looking at entry-level builds, families who want the sports complex and charter schools, and investors who believe in buying early in a master plan with years of buildout ahead. If you would rather have mature trees and an established resale market, communities like Green Valley or Seven Hills might fit better, and we can compare them side by side.

Ready to see what 89011 holds right now? Search homes in Cadence on my live portal, then call me and I will walk you through the builders, the HOA numbers, and the resale-versus-new math for the specific homes you like.