[eventusstultorummagister]

I'm still pondering if I should buy or wait. Most of the homes built in Vegas post '03 are crap construction. For example, Sun City Summerlin's "weep screed" problem, Craig Ranch Village's "expansive soil" issues, etc.

I have been looking at homes built between 1950-60 and they just appear to be more sturdy and solid. I am shifting focus now to an older structure which invariable comes with a larger lot and almost certainly zero HOA.

Anyone else have experience living in an older tract? Is there a peaceful/tranquil/hip/swanky oasis out there to be discovered...

[tr00th]

I too would love to know the answer to this question, cause I don't like the idea of buying a newer home because of the issues the OP posted. I would like to add one more question to the queue.

Where are the older areas in Vegas, and what is the adverage price on these older homes from 1950 to 1990?

[swagger]

We're renting a house that was built in '48. Before this one, we lived in houses built in '86 and '05. The older house has its old-house issues, but overall, I like it much more than the others, and the lack of an HOA is WONDERFUL.

The most noticeable difference is design - older houses seem to use space much more efficiently than new ones. The newer ones are built with pre-fabricated pieces, and they slap them together however they can to create different "models," without much regard for whether or not the design makes sense.

When we're ready to buy, we'll be looking at older, non-HOA houses. It'll limit our options, but we don't care - we're willing to wait for just the right home.

[Danknee]

Originally Posted by swagger

The most noticeable difference is design - older houses seem to use space much more efficiently than new ones. The newer ones are built with pre-fabricated pieces, and they slap them together however they can to create different "models," without much regard for whether or not the design makes sense.

Eh, there are some custom home neighborhoods here and a ton of tract housing. All the builders I've seen have used and are still using concrete, sheet rock and lumber to build houses. Where in Las Vegas have you seen manufactured or modular homes going up?

There are other advantages to old construction not mentioned here, but to give the counterpoint I wanted to point out some reasons new construction is worth considering:

• Built to current code
• Energy efficient
• New electrical and plumbing
• Less maintenance than an older home (time clock is just starting on all components like roofing, etc.)
• Generally will cost less per square foot than older construction
• New efficient HVAC systems can make a big difference in monthly utility costs

[Scott456]

Custom home? is there such a thing in LV?

[olecapt]

Fifties? Here is one.

1925 Silver Ave., Las Vegas NV 89102, USA - Virtual Tour

There are others if you are brave enough...

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by Scott456

Custom home? is there such a thing in LV?

You don't get around much do you? Tons of them. Many on large lots. Many are even on private wells.

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by olecapt

Fifties? Here is one.

1925 Silver Ave., Las Vegas NV 89102, USA - Virtual Tour

There are others if you are brave enough...

Is that on Alta? It takes too long to load individual pix.

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by eventusstultorummagister

I'm still pondering if I should buy or wait. Most of the homes built in Vegas post '03 are crap construction. For example, Sun City Summerlin's "weep screed" problem, Craig Ranch Village's "expansive soil" issues, etc.

I have been looking at homes built between 1950-60 and they just appear to be more sturdy and solid. I am shifting focus now to an older structure which invariable comes with a larger lot and almost certainly zero HOA.

Anyone else have experience living in an older tract? Is there a peaceful/tranquil/hip/swanky oasis out there to be discovered...

As long as it's in a good neighborhood. Most old homes are in not so good neighborhoods.

[happyhunting]

"Older home" neighborhoods I like: Scotch 80s, McNeil Estates, Rancho Circle......then there are a TON of mid century moderns in Paradise Palms and John S Park which are historic districts. These vintage neighborhoods have large lots, extremely mature landscaping, and architechtual variety. I love that they are grandfathered in as far as watering large green lawns and wood burning fireplaces. If I were ever buying again in Las Vegas it would be in something like that. Luckily I have family in these neighborhoods so I just admire them when I'm hanging out at their houses.....and they're beautiful, one has a goregeous Tudor style.

Custom home? is there such a thing in LV?

I grew up in a custom home here. Most of Lone mt/Ann road area are custom......as are the south strip at LVBLD. Most of everything between the Blvd and Bermuda to the east, everything south of Pyle and all the way north to Windmill (with a few sprinklings of little housing tracts.) Everything west of LVBLVD around Warms Springs. Then you have all of Mission Hills area, Black mt etc.....it's all over the entire valley really.