Modern architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and creation of ornament from the structure and theme of the building. It is a term applied to an overarching movement, with its exact definition and scope varying widely. That is the definition of Modern Architecture from Wikipedia. Contemporary or modern homes in Las Vegas do vary wildly. As you can see from some of the current modern homes available below. You can get extremely minimal, almost stark designs to funky, over the top homes in Las Vegas. I've compiled a list of homes that push the boundary of architecture to property with clean simple lines. The majority of modern properties here tend to be in a higher price range, but occasionally you will find a modern home in a lower price range.

There are a few different communities that feature modern properties which in include:

Anthem Country Club

Macdonald Ranch

Queensridge

The Ridges

Summerlin

Seven Hills

Southern Highlands

Spanish Trail and Spanish Hills

Below are all of the current modern homes available on the multiple listing service here in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada. Feel free to click on the pictures below for more information, virtual tours, and to request a showing. You can also save a property as your favorite and track it if there is a price reduction.

Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More SOARING BIRD CT Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $3250000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1136269 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 5     Baths: 7     Sq Ft: 7824 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 23522 Acres: 0.54 Listing courtesy of: Simply Vegas -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - NONE Address: Read More SPANISH HEIGHTS DR Las Vegas, NV 89148 Price: $8500000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1164538 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 5     Baths: 9     Sq Ft: 16832 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 16630 Acres: 0.38 Listing courtesy of: Las Vegas International Realty -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - CANYONGATE Address: Read More SCARSDALE DR Las Vegas, NV 89117 Price: $895000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1147657 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 3     Baths: 4     Sq Ft: 3710 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 11408 Acres: 0.27 Listing courtesy of: Prudential Americana Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More MIDNIGHT RIDGE DR Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $4100000 Photo 1 of 4 See More MLS ID: 867035 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 6     Sq Ft: 5904 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 16117 Acres: 0.37 Listing courtesy of: The Foley Group, LLC -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - NONE Address: Read More W TORINO AV Las Vegas, NV 89139 Price: $899000 Photo 1 of 8 See More MLS ID: 1066040 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 5     Sq Ft: 5530 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 49658 Acres: 1.14 Listing courtesy of: Prudential Americana Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More SKYBIRD CT Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $2999900 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1164973 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 6     Baths: 8     Sq Ft: 8331 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 23522 Acres: 0.54 Listing courtesy of: Simply Vegas -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - NONE Address: Read More BEACH VIEW CT Las Vegas, NV 89117 Price: $1099999 Photo 1 of 14 See More MLS ID: 1069828 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 3     Baths: 3     Sq Ft: 4307 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 9000 Acres: 0.2 Listing courtesy of: Award Realty -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SUMMERLINH Address: Read More SKYBIRD CT Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $3500000 Photo 1 of 20 See More MLS ID: 1173003 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 5     Baths: 8     Sq Ft: 8819 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 24829 Acres: 0.57 Listing courtesy of: Portfolio Realty Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More MIDNIGHT RIDGE DR Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $1125000 Photo 1 of 1 See More MLS ID: 949054 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 3     Baths: 5     Sq Ft: 4364 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 16117 Acres: 0.37 Listing courtesy of: The Foley Group, LLC -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More MORNING SKY LN Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $6499000 Photo 1 of 26 See More MLS ID: 1044643 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 5     Baths: 8     Sq Ft: 9357 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 33106 Acres: 0.76 Listing courtesy of: Prudential Americana Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - NONE Address: Read More BIG BLUFF AV Las Vegas, NV 89148 Price: $1199000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1172155 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 5     Sq Ft: 4035 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 13888 Acres: 0.32 Listing courtesy of: iProperties International -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More THORNBURY LN Las Vegas, NV 89134 Price: $640000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1165164 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 2     Baths: 3     Sq Ft: 3273 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 9339 Acres: 0.21 Listing courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Las Veg -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More MIDNIGHT RIDGE DR Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $1550000 Photo 1 of 1 See More MLS ID: 832525 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 6     Sq Ft: 5735 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 13068 Acres: 0.3 Listing courtesy of: The Foley Group, LLC -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Henderson - MACDNLRC Address: Read More MACDONALD RANCH DR Henderson, NV 89012 Price: $2999999 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1108774 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 7     Sq Ft: 7017 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 27405 Acres: 0.63 Listing courtesy of: MacDonald Highlands Realty -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SHGHLANDS Address: Read More OAKLAND HILLS DR Las Vegas, NV 89141 Price: $1550000 Photo 1 of 1 See More MLS ID: 992241 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 6     Sq Ft: 5243 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 18295 Acres: 0.42 Listing courtesy of: The Foley Group, LLC -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Henderson - FTHLSMACRC Address: Read More ST CROIX ST Henderson, NV 89012 Price: $3499000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1162381 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 7     Sq Ft: 9185 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 20909 Acres: 0.48 Listing courtesy of: Prudential Americana Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Henderson - GRNVLERCH Address: Read More CASERTA CT Henderson, NV 89074 Price: $1649900 Photo 1 of 8 See More MLS ID: 1152563 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 5     Baths: 8     Sq Ft: 6671 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 26136 Acres: 0.6 Listing courtesy of: Act 1 Realty -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Henderson - ANTHEM Address: Read More MOUNTAIN COVE CT Henderson, NV 89052 Price: $3500000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1136273 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 6     Baths: 9     Sq Ft: 10450 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 22216 Acres: 0.51 Listing courtesy of: Windermere Prestige Properties -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More SOARING BIRD CT Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $1750000 Photo 1 of 25 See More MLS ID: 1040793 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 6     Baths: 7     Sq Ft: 6366 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 18731 Acres: 0.43 Listing courtesy of: Prudential Americana Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Henderson - MACDNLRC Address: Read More MACDONALD RANCH DR Henderson, NV 89012 Price: $4500000 Photo 1 of 13 See More MLS ID: 1079873 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 5     Baths: 7     Sq Ft: 10111 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 23406 Acres: 0.54 Listing courtesy of: Orange Realty Group LLC -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SPANISHTRL Address: Read More INNISBROOK AV Las Vegas, NV 89113 Price: $2195000 Photo 1 of 24 See More MLS ID: 1080206 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 4     Baths: 5     Sq Ft: 8245 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 23197 Acres: 0.54 Listing courtesy of: Award Realty -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SHGHLANDS Address: Read More Call for Address Las Vegas, NV 89141 Price: $6950000 Photo 1 of 22 See More MLS ID: 1149790 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 6     Baths: 11     Sq Ft: 10465 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 40946 Acres: 0.94 Listing courtesy of: Southern Highlands Realty Corp -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Las Vegas - SMMRLIN Address: Read More MEADOWHAWK LN Las Vegas, NV 89135 Price: $2499000 Photo 1 of 18 See More MLS ID: 1121316 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 6     Baths: 8     Sq Ft: 7010 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 17860 Acres: 0.41 Listing courtesy of: Prudential Americana Group -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.

Henderson - MACDNLRC Address: Read More ST CROIX ST Henderson, NV 89012 Price: $9999000 Photo 1 of 18 See More MLS ID: 933863 Property Type: Single Family Home Status: Active Beds: 7     Baths: 13     Sq Ft: 13706 Agent Remarks: Lot Info: Sq Ft: 33106 Acres: 0.76 Listing courtesy of: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas -- source: Modern Homes Las Vegas Nevada -- last update: May 18, 2012 Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.