Henderson Communities With Modern LA-Style Architecture

As more and more of Los Angeles’ elite make Las Vegas their permanent place of residence, there is growing demand for high-end luxury modern homes, often priced in excess of $2M. The modern architectural style LA has become known for has burgeoned in Las Vegas as a result. It is commonplace now to see, in certain exclusive communities, sprawling angular houses boasting floor to ceiling glass walls, carefully curated gardens and manicured lawns. Landscaping is often akin to Los Angeles’ trees and plants, and homes feature ample windows, geometric pools, and a thrilling connection between form and nature, with the spectacular views and generous light that are synonymous with modern design. Henderson is particularly known to be a hot spot of modern architecture.

MacDonald Highlands

MacDonald Highlands, a 1,320 acre, 24-hour guard-gated master-planned community offers stunning, extravagant homes amidst lush landscapes, waterfalls and natural rock formations. This desert oasis offers extremely sought-after homes that range in price from $1M to $16M. There is no limit to the mix of luxury and serenity one can find here in these mostly custom-built structures, striking for their glass-sheathed walls, balconies giving way to breathtaking views, copper roofs, private courtyards with fire pits, state of the art kitchens, top-of-the-line interior finishes, and open, modern floor plans. Contained within this community are casual-to-fine dining restaurants, upscale shopping and some of Las Vegas’ best entertainment. House sizes vary widely, ranging roughly from 3,000 square feet all the way up to 18,000 square feet. 

Palisades

Built by Christopher Homes in 2000, Palisades of Summerlin is a gated community known for its gorgeous, spacious homes. It is situated in the midst of the TPC Las Vegas golf course and close to every amenity one can imagine. These homes are luxurious down to the detail, with their grand entrances, marble flooring, high ceilings, crown molding, open floor plans, and welcoming entertainers kitchens. You can view your private pool and spa from the balcony off of the luxury primary bedroom, enjoy the outdoor built-in barbeque with a fire pit or stay cozy by the indoor fireplace. It is typical in the exclusive gated community of the Palisades to find 4-6 bedroom houses that range in square footage from 3,500 to 6,500 square feet. The median list price for these homes is roughly $2M.

Foothills at MadDonald Ranch

Known for its desert contemporary architectural style, Foothills at MacDonald Ranch is a newer, master-planned gated community that offers expansive homes with spectacular views of the Vegas Valley through its floor-to-ceiling windows. Some homes are also infused with Spanish-style elegance. The community is conveniently situated near the Tour Select Golf Course and has access to ample shopping and the fabulous Amador Vista Park. Downtown Henderson is just minutes away on conveniently located highways. The 3 to 6 bedroom homes range in price from $680k to $15M, and most are custom-built.  You will be hard-pressed not to find the modern home of your dreams among this stunning array. 

Ascaya

Ascaya is a dazzling 670-acre community built into the McCullough Mountain Range. The high-elevation houses offer panoramic views of the mountains, canyons and Las Vegas skyline. Preeminent architects are enlisted to custom-build each home, creating a distinctive community of unique luxury homes. The finest example of desert contemporary architecture, Ascaya homes boast expansive spaces which combine curves and straight lines, earth tones and natural materials, to complement the landscape and blend with their surrounding rockery wall, boulders and native flora. The impressive list of amenities include private hiking trails, a family park, dining, a clubhouse and a resort-style swimming pool. Homesites and home prices vary widely, from $1M to $12M. 

Anthem Country Club

Another gated community with a growing number of contemporary estate homes is Anthem Country Club, a private club which is a crowning jewel of Nevada. While the production of most Anthem Country Club homes is traditional, the newer houses are built in desert earth tones and sleek lines of modern architecture, assimilating into nature. The private community is nestled around a championship golf course which sparkles with waterfalls and lakes, rises and falls with hills and canyons, offering dramatic views of the surrounding mountains and the famous Strip. The numerous amenities include golf, swimming, dining, tennis and pickleball. Spacious, luxurious homes vary widely in size, ranging roughly between 1,700 square feet to a staggering 11,500 square feet and are listed anywhere from $650K to $10M.