Las Vegas Neighborhoods with Mid-Century Modern Homes

Mid-Century Modern homes are back in a big way and here to stay. They are popular for their breezy open floor plans, clean lines and minimal design, as well as their combination of muted and vibrant colors. They are constructed of natural materials, such as wood and stone, and are eternally modern looking, which is what makes their appeal so enduring. You don’t have to look far to find Mid-Century Modern neighborhoods in Las Vegas. The city offers countless options for home buyers in search of this highly coveted home style.

Paradise Palms

Paradise Palms, located in the heart of Las Vegas,  is the most historic Mid-Century Modern neighborhood in Las Vegas and its very first master planned community.. This historic community of roughly 1000 homes is situated on the Las Vegas National Golf Course, originally named The Stardust Country Club. These homes are known for their extensively manicured gardens, slanted roofs and siding, as well as their stone block walls and atriums. They are mostly one story and offer open floor plans that make for easy, casual living. The obvious draw to this neighborhood is the golf course itself, but the homes are equally charming and a real find for any Mid-Century Modern lover. The homes in the Paradise Palms community range between roughly 1,000 to 3,000 square feet and prices fall between the $400s and $900s.

John S. Park

John S. Park is a neighborhood that spans 120 acres and was also one of the original subdivisions in the Las Vegas area. A municipal historical district, John S. Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Home buyers who desire a Mid-Century Modern home that offers easy access to the city will appreciate that the neighborhood is only half a mile away from the Las Vegas Strip. John S. Park is home to many of the community’s original houses, which were built in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, and many of which are reflective of the earliest Mid-Century Modern styles. Homes in the John S. Park area are priced between the mid $400s and $1.5M, depending on size and location.

Downtown Las Vegas

Home to a number of classic Las Vegas fixtures, like the Golden Nugget, the Golden Gate, and The Plaza, Downtown Las Vegas is known for its trendy bars, restaurants, and shopping. However, this part of Las Vegas is also home to a number of high rises as well as Mid-Century Modern homes dating back to the 1950s. Downtown Las Vegas offers an urban, artsy feel and while there is not an abundance of single-family homes, there are a few, which is why they are so highly sought-after. Home prices start in the high $200s and go up into the $900s, and prices vary depending on the age, condition, and size of the home.

Rancho Nevada Estates 

Rancho Nevada Estates is a guard-gated community that happens to be one of the most exclusive in the Las Vegas area. The neighborhood features a large number of Mid-Century Modern homes, and provides residents with easy access to Downtown Las Vegas as well as a wide array of cultural centers, historical buildings, dining, and shopping. The area surrounding Rancho Nevada Estates boasts several parks, including Gardens at Spring Preserve, which features an eight- acre botanical garden. Rancho Nevada Estates is made up of mostly single-family homes, the majority of which were built in the 1960s and 1970s. The homes in the Rancho Nevada Estates community range in size anywhere between 2,100 and 3,500 square feet, and prices typically span the $1Ms.

Altair

Altair is a newly constructed community consisting of Mid-Century Modern homes with contemporary finishes. The 17-lot gated community features four different single story floor plans, with homes falling anywhere between 2,300 and 2,700 square feet. Homes at Altair all contain covered porches, and many have private courtyards. Homes come with high ceilings, gourmet kitchens, and some have stunning fireplaces that are a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design. Floor plans offer three or four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The prices for homes in the Altair community fall within the $600s and $700s, with prices varying based on layout.