Trilogy Sunstone · Cost Analysis · 2026

What Trilogy Sunstone Actually Costs to Own — Every Number

HOA, Clark County property tax, insurance, summer utilities, and the Nevada income tax savings. The complete picture at three price points.

The Numbers Nobody Puts Together

Builder brochures show the HOA fee and the home price. They do not show you property tax, insurance, summer electric bills, or what you actually save by eliminating state income tax. This page does all of that math.

Entry-Level Home

$470,000
HOA fee~$265/mo
Property tax (0.55%)~$215/mo
Homeowners insurance~$95/mo
Utilities (avg annual)~$175/mo
Total monthly carry~$750/mo

Mid-Range Home

$600,000
HOA fee~$265/mo
Property tax (0.55%)~$275/mo
Homeowners insurance~$110/mo
Utilities (avg annual)~$200/mo
Total monthly carry~$850/mo

Premium Home

$750,000
HOA fee~$265/mo
Property tax (0.55%)~$344/mo
Homeowners insurance~$130/mo
Utilities (avg annual)~$220/mo
Total monthly carry~$959/mo

HOA Fee — What It Covers and What It Doesn’t

Trilogy Sunstone’s HOA runs approximately $250–$290 per month in 2026. This covers access to the Sunstone Club (pool, fitness, pickleball, event spaces), common area maintenance, community landscaping, and gated access. It does not cover individual home exterior maintenance — unlike some higher-fee communities that include lawn care or exterior painting. You maintain your own home and yard.

HOA reserve fund — what to ask before closingFor any newer community, request the current reserve study before closing. A well-funded reserve at Trilogy Sunstone should cover future Sunstone Club HVAC replacement, pool resurfacing, and parking lot maintenance. Shea Homes communities generally start with healthy reserves, but buyers should verify the current percentage funded. Ask for the most recent reserve study and confirm the HOA has not deferred major capital expenditures.

Clark County Property Tax — The Complete Picture

How Clark County Property Tax Works at Trilogy Sunstone

Assessed value35% of appraised value (Nevada law)
Combined tax rate (est.)~$3.00–$3.20 per $100 assessed
Effective rate on market value~0.52–0.58%
Annual tax on $550K home~$2,860–$3,190/yr
Annual increase cap (primary residence)3% maximum
Senior low-income tax assistanceAvailable — verify income limits with Clark Co.

Nevada’s assessment structure is notably favorable: only 35% of the appraised value is assessed, and the combined tax rate is applied to that reduced base. The 3% annual cap on primary residence tax increases is a powerful long-term protection — buyers who purchase at today’s prices lock in a stable, predictable tax basis regardless of how much the community’s values appreciate.

Nevada Income Tax Savings — The Number That Changes the Math

Nevada has no state income tax. Social Security, pension income, IRA withdrawals, and investment gains are all exempt from state taxation. For buyers moving from a state with income tax, this is a recurring annual savings — not a one-time benefit.

Annual Nevada Income Tax Savings vs. Common Origin States

vs. California (9.3% rate on $80K income)~$7,440/yr saved
vs. Oregon (8.75% rate on $80K income)~$7,000/yr saved
vs. Minnesota (7.05% rate on $80K income)~$5,640/yr saved
vs. New Jersey (6.37% rate on $80K income)~$5,096/yr saved
vs. Illinois (4.95% flat rate on $80K income)~$3,960/yr saved
Monthly equivalent savings (California example)~$620/mo

That monthly savings figure is real money that offsets HOA fees, property taxes, or mortgage payments. A California buyer paying $265/month HOA at Trilogy Sunstone is effectively paying $0 in net community fees once the income tax savings are factored in — and banking several hundred dollars per month beyond that.

Summer Utility Costs — The Number Most Buyers Underestimate

Las Vegas summers are real. From June through September, daytime highs regularly exceed 108°F. Running AC in a 1,800–2,400 square foot Trilogy Sunstone home costs $250–$400 per month during peak summer months. New construction homes at Sunstone are built to current energy codes with quality insulation and windows — this reduces but does not eliminate summer utility costs.

Annual electric costs for a Trilogy Sunstone home typically run $2,400–$3,600 per year, with October through April being very affordable and summer months carrying the heavy load. Budget $250–$350/month for June, July, August, and September specifically.

True annual cost summary — $600K Trilogy Sunstone homeHOA $3,180 + Property tax $3,300 + Insurance $1,320 + Utilities $2,880 = $10,680/year total carrying cost (excluding mortgage). For a California buyer with $80K annual retirement income, Nevada income tax savings of ~$7,440/year reduces the effective annual cost to approximately $3,240/year — less than $270/month in net carrying cost before mortgage. That is genuinely exceptional value for a resort-style gated community.

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