Now the moment has come for prospective buyers looking at Vegas real estate who've just been waiting for prices to drop. The median listing home price as of August 2023 was $456,848, down 2.7% from August 2022, Insider previously reported.
That's not to say that buyers aren't interested in moving to Vegas, though. The city recently came out on top of a list of most popular destinations for relocating homebuyers in a study by real estate company Redfin, while other major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York saw the biggest outflow. And according to Redfin, a typical home in Las Vegas costs costs less than half as much as one in San Francisco, Seattle, or LA, the most common cities that relocating buyers are from.
Though the median home price was about $450,000 in Las Vegas, there are plenty of much less expensive options for those on a tighter budget. Read on to see five of the cheapest homes on the market in Las Vegas right now, all under $300,000.
1. Three-bed, two-bath — West Las Vegas: $289,999The home has an attached two-car garage.
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Starting off the list is this three-bedroom, two-bath single story home in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. It's located in a gated community, which has a communal pool, jacuzzi, and clubhouse, as well as a patrolling security guard.
The home has only had one other previous owner, according to the agent's description on Realtor.com, At 1,096 square feet, it's also the largest of the homes on this list.
The entry area connects to the living room, which has lots of natural light.The living room is airy, with lots of natural light.
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There are ceiling fans throughout the home to help you beat the Las Vegas heat — temperature highs in the summer can hit well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A heat wave this past July sent some people to the hospital just for touching the pavement.
The living room connects to the kitchen.The kitchen has ample counter space.
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The primary bedroom is spacious, with a walk-in closet.The primary bedroom also has an en suite bathroom.
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The home is within 20 minutes driving distance from the Las Vegas Strip, which includes classic attractions like casinos, massive hotels, botanical gardens, aquariums, and venues for shows. It's also close to Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, and T-Mobile Arena, home of the city's NHL team.
The home has a covered patio area outside and a backyard.When it's not too hot out, there's plenty of space to spend time outside.
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For when you decide to travel, the home is also not far from the North Las Vegas airport.
2. Two-bed, 2 1⁄2-bath — Alexander Park: $289,990The two-story home is in a gated community.
Motion Properties
The second home on this list is 1,017 square feet and newly remodeled, with new flooring, carpets, and fresh coats of paint throughout the home. It has an attached one-car garage, and is in a gated community.
The kitchen is separated from a living or dining space by a half wall.The living space adjacent to the kitchen has a door to the patio outside.
The upstairs has a balcony that overlooks the neighborhood.There's a view of the surrounding neighborhood and mountains from the upstairs balcony.
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And of course, Las Vegas is famous for its nightlife, from nightclubs (and dayclubs) to its many shows and concerts.
3. Two-bed, two-bath — Whitney: $290,000The home is located in a gated 55+ community.
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This one story home is located in the gated 55+ Silver Springs community, which has a clubhouse with a fitness center and entertainment space, along with a pool and spa. It's located next to Clark County wetlands park, which has walking trails, ponds, and areas for bird watching. The house also has solar panels on the roof.
The kitchen and living room have an open-concept floor plan.The kitchen has relatively new appliances.
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The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom.The bathroom has a walk-in shower and granite countertops.
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When the weather isn't too hot, there are plenty of places to spend time outdoors, both in Las Vegas and in the state of Nevada. There's Great Basin National Park and Spirit Mountain, a sacred Indigenous site in Nevada that was designated a national monument earlier this year.
In addition to the community's outdoor space, the home has its own patio and yard in the back.There's a private space for grilling and entertaining.
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Nevada is a popular state for retirees: it saw more than a 57% increase in its senior population from 2007 to 2017, Insider previously reported, which might be in part due to the state's generous tax policies.
4. Two- bed, 1 1⁄2-bath — Sunrise Manor: $279,900The home is located in the Sunrise Manor neighborhood.
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This is the most affordable home on this list — at just under $280K, it's not much more than half the median price of homes in the city. It features recent upgrades, according to the listing agent, and stainless steel appliances. At the back of the house is a patio and additional outdoor space.
The home has an open kitchen and living space, with easy access to the patio outside.The living room is open-concept.
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Las Vegas gets most of its water from the Colorado River, which is at historically low levels — to balance economic growth with water conservation, the city is asking new and expanding businesses to show how much water they plan to use before green-lighting them.
There are ceiling fans throughout the home, and washer/dryer units.The bedrooms are relatively spacious.
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The tourism, gaming, and entertainment industries make up a big part of the Las Vegas economy. One prominent investment manager, Jim Chanos, previously told Insider that Las Vegas Strip revenue is a pretty good economic indicator for the behavior of US consumers. In other words, if Americans are still hitting the casinos, that could be a sign that the US economy is still solid.
Both bathrooms have clean layouts with lots of storage.The house has 1 1⁄2 bathrooms.
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Some jobs in Las Vegas might soon face automation, though — AI is being used instead of humans for some jobs at restaurants, bars, casinos, and other attractions, Insider previously reported.
5. Two-bed, one-bath — Crestwood: $289,000This home is in the Crestwood neighborhood of Vegas.
Very Vintage Vegas Realty
This ranch-style home is the closest to Downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas strip. It doesn't have a garage, but there's a carport to protect your car from the hot sun.
The living room features a ceiling fan, fireplace, and colorful green and yellow walls.The living room of the home is spacious.
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A new dome-shaped entertainment arena recently opened near the Strip called the Sphere — it has massive internal and external screens that offer wild visuals and optical illusions. It's 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide, has 168,000 speakers, and features a wrap-around LED screen for immersive visuals, Insider previously reported. It's just a 16-minute drive away from this home.
The bedrooms are also decorated in bright, cheerful colors.There are ceiling fans throughout the home.
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Las Vegas is home to some of Yelp's most photographed restaurants, a list that includes Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen, the Bacchanal Buffet, Vanderpump à Paris, and Catch.
The home has a large outdoor space with a covered patio area, yard, and shed.The backyard is shaded by neighboring trees.
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There are plenty of things to do in Las Vegas as a local though, away from the tourists at the Strip. There's the botanical garden at Springs Preserve, where you can wander the paths and learn about native plants and wildlife, Lake Las Vegas, and plenty of restaurants and nightlife that don't involve the strip.
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