Escala at The Paseos: An Established Pulte Community With One- and Two-Story Homes
Escala is an established corner of The Paseos, the Summerlin South village on the far western edge of Las Vegas, built by Pulte Homes around 2005. It offers detached single-family homes in both one-story and two-story floor plans, which sets it apart: most of The Paseos' neighborhoods are built mostly as two-story homes, so the single-story option here is genuinely uncommon. This guide covers the builder background, the floor plans, what to check in a circa-2005 resale, the current market and HOA picture, and how Escala compares with nearby Paseos neighborhoods.
Escala at a Glance
- Builder: Pulte Homes
- Built: Circa 2005
- Home type: One-story and two-story detached single-family homes
- Sizes: About 1,754 to 2,648 sq ft, often described as roughly 1,700 to 2,700 sq ft
- Rooms: Roughly 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths
- ZIP: 89138
- Status: Established resale community with no new builder inventory
- Village: Part of The Paseos on the western side of Summerlin
- Gating: Across The Paseos, entry and access features vary by neighborhood; confirm for the specific property
Where Escala Sits Within The Paseos
Escala sits inside The Paseos, a roughly 768-acre mixed-use village on Summerlin's western side that looks out toward the Red Rock Canyon and Spring Mountains area. It is near the 215 Beltway, with Downtown Summerlin, Red Rock Canyon and the Red Rock Resort area all in the same part of the valley.
For the permanent, continuously maintained profile of this neighborhood, see my Escala community page, and for how the whole village fits together, my complete guide to living in The Paseos.
A Little Builder History
Pulte Homes developed Escala around 2005, in the same build-out period when several national builders were creating the neighborhoods of The Paseos. That places Escala among the earlier residential pockets of the village, before much of the surrounding inventory came online.
Today all of Escala is resale. The neighborhood has had a couple of decades to settle in, which shows up in mature landscaping and an established street-side feel, and also in homes whose original systems have or have not been updated since they were built.
Housing, Floor Plans and the Single-Story Differentiator
Escala offers both one-story and two-story detached floor plans, with homes commonly sized around 1,754 to 2,648 square feet and roughly 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths. Within one street you can usually find a single-level home and a two-story home, which is the neighborhood's most useful quirk given how many Paseos neighborhoods are built almost entirely two-story.
| Feature | Typical one-story | Typical two-story |
|---|---|---|
| Story count | All living space on one level | Living space across two levels |
| Interior stairs | None; no interior stairs to climb or carry up | Stairs connect the levels |
| Lot usage | Wider footprint, room on one level | Footprint can be more compact, building up |
| Where bedrooms sit | Bedrooms on the same level as the main rooms | Bedrooms typically upstairs, separate from living areas |
The practical takeaway is simple: a single-story layout eliminates interior stairs. That said, entry thresholds, door widths, grade and site conditions still vary from property to property, so treat the floor plan as a starting point and confirm the specifics for the home you are considering.
What to Inspect in a Circa-2005 Resale
Buying in Escala means buying an established home, and with a 2005 build, condition varies more than in new inventory. The things worth a careful look on a resale like this include:
- Roof, HVAC and water heater, and how old each is
- Windows, plumbing and any signs of deferred maintenance
- Kitchen and bath condition, and whether they have been remodeled
- Flooring, a pool and its equipment if present, solar, and landscaping
This is not a claim that every Escala home has problems. It simply means the original 2005-era systems and features have often been updated, or not, and that varies by ownership, so each home deserves a real inspection and its own set of numbers before you draw conclusions about value.
Current Resale Snapshot (Mid-2026)
As of mid-2026, Escala typically has a small handful of active listings at a time, with recent asking prices clustered around the mid-$700,000s. Recent listing medians around $760,000 to $772,500 have been reported by public listing data for the neighborhood.
The right number for a specific home depends on plan, condition, whether it is one-story or two-story, updates, lot and views. It is not something a single ZIP or village average answers; it is tied to a current comparable-sale analysis of the actual home. Ask me for that analysis and I will walk you through it.
The HOA Structure
Escala homes are in the Summerlin West master association area. The 2026 monthly master assessment is $69. The Summerlin Council share, approximately $37 per month, funds community parks, pools, events and programming, and it is included within that master assessment. It is not an additional charge on top of it.
Summerlin also has village and sub-association layers in many areas, so whether a village or subdivision assessment applies to a specific Escala home is something to confirm in that property's governing documents rather than assume. HOA assessments, fees and governing documents can change, so buyers should verify current information during their due diligence.
Schools Serving the Area
Schools serving The Paseos area have included Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School, Billy & Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary School (adjacent to Fox Hill Park), Sig Rogich Middle School and Palo Verde High School. They are listed here factually as area schools.
- Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School (Clark County School District)
- Billy & Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary School (Clark County School District)
- Sig Rogich Middle School (Clark County School District)
- Palo Verde High School (Clark County School District)
School boundaries change, and CCSD assigns by exact address. Confirm the address-specific assignment for any property with the Clark County School District before relying on it.
Parks and Trails
Escala's outdoor life centers on two village parks and the paved trail system that links them.
- The Paseos Park (about 12.5 acres at 12122 Desert Moon Road): junior soccer and T-ball fields, a lighted full-size basketball court, sand volleyball, a playground, picnic ramadas and open turf.
- Fox Hill Park (18 acres at 231 Antelope Ridge Drive): 20+ play structures, a zip line, a roughly 32-foot climbing structure, an 18-hole disc golf course, swings and picnic areas.
- Paseos village trails: a paved village trail system, roughly two miles within the village, connects the two parks and ties into the wider Summerlin network.
The current official Summerlin parks resource is the best place to check hours, features and any seasonal updates.
Everyday Access and Area Amenities
Escala benefits from the same west-side geography as the rest of The Paseos: 215 Beltway access, Downtown Summerlin for shopping, dining and entertainment, Las Vegas Ballpark, City National Arena (the Vegas Golden Knights practice facility in Summerlin) and the Red Rock Resort area are all within the same part of the valley. For a full directory of what is around the village, my The Paseos guide is the place to look.
Red Rock and Regional Recreation
The western side of Summerlin faces one of the valley's biggest natural assets, and Escala sits in that part of town. The options worth knowing about:
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
- Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, a Nevada State Park in the valley below the escarpment.
- Mount Charleston and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, managed by the US Forest Service.
These are regional recreation options in the same part of the valley, worth knowing about for how residents use the west side. Hours, fees and access change, so check the official pages before you plan a trip.
Sandy's Valuation Perspective
At similar square footage, a one-story and a two-story Escala home compete differently, and condition, remodeling, lot, views, garage, pool and mechanicals all move the number. That is why I approach value with a comparable-sale method rather than a quick rule of thumb: the closest legitimate comps, taken within about 90 days where available, matched on plan, size, utility, lot, age, condition, updates, views, pool and garage. Price per square foot is never the primary answer, and neither is a ZIP or Summerlin-wide average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Escala within The Paseos?
A: Escala sits inside The Paseos, a roughly 768-acre village on the western side of Summerlin in Las Vegas (zip 89138), west of the I-215 beltway near the Red Rock Canyon and Spring Mountains side of the valley.
Q: Who built Escala?
A: Escala was built by Pulte Homes, one of several builders that developed neighborhoods across The Paseos in the 2000s.
Q: When was Escala built?
A: Pulte developed Escala around 2005, which makes it one of the earlier neighborhoods within The Paseos village.
Q: Is construction complete, and can I buy new here?
A: Yes, Escala is fully built out. It is an established resale community with no new builder inventory, so every purchase here is a resale of an existing home.
Q: Is Escala gated?
A: Across The Paseos, entry and access features vary by neighborhood, so confirm gating and access for the specific property rather than assuming.
Q: Are there one-story homes in Escala?
A: Yes. Escala offers both one-story and two-story detached floor plans, and the single-story option is uncommon among The Paseos' mostly two-story neighborhoods.
Q: What sizes are typical in Escala?
A: Homes commonly run about 1,754 to 2,648 square feet (often described as roughly 1,700 to 2,700 sq ft), with roughly 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths. Confirm the specific plan against the home.
Q: What are the current HOA assessments, and which associations apply?
A: Escala homes are in the Summerlin West master association area. The 2026 monthly master assessment is $69. The Summerlin Council share of about $37 per month, which funds community parks, pools, events and programming, is included within that master assessment, not added on top of it. Summerlin also has village and sub-association layers in many areas, so whether a village or subdivision assessment applies to a specific Escala home is something to confirm in that property's governing documents.
Q: Is Escala an age-restricted community?
A: Escala is not marketed as an age-restricted community. Deed restrictions are always worth confirming in the governing documents for the specific property.
Q: Which public schools are zoned for a specific Escala address?
A: Schools serving The Paseos area have included Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School, Billy & Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary School, Sig Rogich Middle School and Palo Verde High School. CCSD assigns by exact address and boundaries change, so confirm the current address-specific assignment with the Clark County School District.
Q: What parks and trails are nearby?
A: The Paseos Park (about 12.5 acres at 12122 Desert Moon Road) has junior soccer and T-ball fields, a lighted full-size basketball court, sand volleyball, a playground, picnic ramadas and open turf. Fox Hill Park (18 acres at 231 Antelope Ridge Drive) adds 20+ play structures, a zip line, a roughly 32-foot climbing structure, an 18-hole disc golf course, swings and picnic areas. The Paseos' paved village trail system, about two miles within the village, connects the two parks and ties into the wider Summerlin network.
Q: What do Escala homes currently sell for?
A: As of mid-2026, Escala typically has a small handful of active listings at a time, with recent asking prices clustered around the mid-$700,000s; recent listing medians around $760,000 to $772,500 have been reported by public listing data. The right number for a specific home depends on plan, condition, one- versus two-story layout, updates, lot and views, so it is tied to a current comparable-sale analysis.
Q: What should buyers inspect in a circa-2005 resale?
A: Because Escala was built around 2005, it is worth checking the roof, HVAC, water heater, windows, plumbing, any kitchen and bath remodels, flooring, the pool and equipment if present, solar, landscaping and deferred maintenance. Original 2005-era systems and features have often been updated, but not always, and that varies by ownership.
Q: How does one-story versus two-story configuration affect comparison?
A: At similar square footage, a one-story and two-story Escala home compete differently. A single-story layout eliminates interior stairs, while a two-story plan uses its footprint differently and typically places bedrooms on a second level. Entry thresholds, door widths, grade and site conditions still vary by property, so each home is compared on its own terms rather than by size alone.
Q: How does Escala compare with nearby Paseos neighborhoods?
A: Escala is distinct for its one- and two-story mix in a village where most neighborhoods are built mostly two-story, and for being an open, non-frills corner of The Paseos that trades back some frills for a leaner structure. Whether it is the right fit depends on how you want to live and how it prices against neighbors like Cordova for the specific home.
Related Neighborhoods and Next Steps
For a full picture, compare Escala with a nearby Paseos neighbor such as Cordova, or step back to the complete The Paseos guide. My permanently maintained Escala community page has the full neighborhood profile.
About Sandy Margolin
Sandy Margolin, REALTOR® with Real Broker LLC · Certified AI Agent · 36+ years in real estate · approximately 20 years of prior experience as a licensed residential real estate appraiser · Nevada license S.72707.
Sandy is not a currently licensed appraiser. Her appraisal background informs how she evaluates homes and compares properties, but she does not provide licensed appraisal services today.
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