Both communities occupy the North Las Vegas / Aliante corridor — the most affordable major 55+ corridor in the Las Vegas metro. At $250K–$500K with lower HOA fees than Summerlin or Henderson equivalents, they offer the full Nevada tax advantage at accessible price points. Here is how they differ.
The Summerlin and Henderson corridors get most of the attention in Las Vegas 55+ marketing. North Las Vegas — specifically the Aliante master-planned community — gets overlooked despite offering a compelling value case. Lower land costs mean lower home prices, lower HOA fees, and the same Nevada zero income tax advantage. The trade-off is distance from Henderson’s medical corridor and Summerlin’s elevation advantage.
| Factor | Sun City Aliante | Ardiente |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | ~2,028 | ~788 |
| Builder | Del Webb | Shea Homes |
| Built | 2002–2007 | 2008–2015 |
| Price range | $250K–$450K | $300K–$500K |
| HOA fee | ~$200–$240/mo | ~$230–$280/mo |
| Gated | No | Yes |
| Golf | Adjacent (Aliante Golf Club) | No |
| Clubhouse | Aliante Recreation Center | Cielo Club |
| Pool | Indoor + outdoor | Resort pool + spa |
| Pickleball | Yes | Yes |
| Age restriction | 55+ age-restricted | 55+ age-restricted |
| Construction era feel | Early 2000s Del Webb standard | Newer — more modern design |
The cost differential is modest — approximately $35–$50/month in favor of Aliante. The more meaningful difference is gated vs non-gated (Ardiente wins), construction era (Ardiente wins — newer feels more modern), and golf adjacency (Aliante wins for golfers with the Aliante Golf Club next door).