Most homes buyers tour in the Las Vegas Valley are production houses from the last few decades, and most of them look it. 1400 Maria Elena Drive is the exception buyers ask me about when they say they want a home with a story. It was built in 1970 on 0.43 acre in central Las Vegas, and, according to the listing, its first owner was Mel Exber, the longtime president of the Las Vegas Club on Fremont Street and one of the city's most influential sports-betting operators. His original bar room is still in the house.
In our video, Nevada Real Estate Group's Sultan Parvanta, who is also the listing agent, walks through the home from the spiral staircase to the upstairs balcony. This guide adds what a video cannot: who Mel Exber was, according to the newspapers that covered him; what the county and MLS records say about the house; how the neighborhood fits into central Las Vegas; and how the price compares with other large, older homes in ZIP 89104. Because this is our team's listing, I have kept every figure to its public source so you can check it yourself.
1400 Maria Elena Drive is a 1970 estate in the City of Las Vegas, first owned, according to the listing, by Las Vegas Club owner Mel Exber. It has 5,605 square feet on 0.43 acre, a pool, spa, RV parking and the original bar room. It is listed at $970,000 as of September 28, 2026, about $173 per square foot. Verify the bedroom count, permits and older-home systems before offering.
- The home is listed at $970,000 as of September 28, 2026, down from $1,150,000 in the video.
- Mel Exber owned the Las Vegas Club and invented the football teaser card, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
- The MLS lists five bedrooms, while the Clark County Assessor record shows three, so check permits.
- At $173 per square foot, it asks less per foot than the 89104 single-family median of $253.
- A 1970 build triggers federal lead-paint disclosure, so plan the 10-day inspection window into your offer.
Who Was Mel Exber, the Home's First Owner?
Mel Exber is a name that longtime Las Vegans connect with Fremont Street, sports betting and the Las Vegas Club. According to the Las Vegas Sun's 2002 obituary, Exber was born in Brooklyn on October 3, 1923, served as a mechanic in the Army Air Corps during World War II and arrived in Las Vegas in 1947 with his brother Jerry. The Sun reports that the brothers lost their $3,000 savings within a week, sold their car and stayed to try to win it back. Exber took a job at the old Las Vegas Club on Fremont Street, where he was befriended by the famous gambler Nick "The Greek" Dandolos.
In 1953, after working at the Desert Inn, Golden Nugget and Pioneer Club, he opened the Saratoga Sports Book on South First Street with his longtime partner Jackie Gaughan. Exber and Jackie Gaughan took over the Las Vegas Club at Fremont and Main around 1960; Wikipedia dates the purchase to May 1962. He also held interests in the El Cortez, the Plaza, Club Bingo, the Western, the Nevada, the Gold Spike and the Barbary Coast, and he served as president of the Nevada Resort Association in 1978 and 1979.
His lasting legacy is in sports wagering. According to the Sun, "the football teaser card that Exber invented in the early 1950s today is a staple of the sports betting industry," and he also introduced the 1½- and two-run lines for baseball bets. During the 1987 NFL strike, he was one of the first oddsmakers to post lines on the replacement-player games. Sultan mentions the teaser card and the baseball lines in the video at about 4:41, and the newspaper record backs him up.
Exber was also a civic figure. The Sun notes that he served five consecutive terms as president of Temple Beth Sholom, chaired the Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal campaign in the 1970s and was a trustee of St. Jude's Ranch for Children. He died in May 2002 at age 78. Columnist John L. Smith later remembered him in the Review-Journal as "one of the casino community's great characters," a bookmaker and devoted Dodgers fan whose club became a shrine to baseball.
What Happened to the Las Vegas Club?
The Las Vegas Club was the stage for most of Exber's career, and its fate explains why so little of that era survives except in homes like this one. According to John L. Smith's 2015 Review-Journal column, the club was closing after 86 years in business "to make way for a new idea on Fremont Street." Smith describes the Dugout restaurant, the Ebbets Field facade added in later years and a sports book where Exber held court. He writes that Exber kept Los Angeles Dodgers season tickets for decades and befriended players including Sandy Koufax and Maury Wills.
According to CDC Gaming Reports, the baseball-themed casino stood at No. 18 Fremont Street, Exber died in 2002, and the casino's fortunes faded until it closed in August 2015. The same column describes Exber and Jackie Gaughan as "the Martin and Lewis of Fremont Street," with the Las Vegas Club as Mel's home field while Gaughan held court at the El Cortez.
What stands on the site today? According to the Wikipedia summary of the Las Vegas Club, the building was demolished beginning in 2017, and the Circa Resort and Casino opened on the site in October 2020. That matches what Sultan says in the video at about 1:11, that the Las Vegas Club once stood on part of the site where Circa stands today. If you stand at Fremont and Main now, you are looking at a 2020 tower, not the club Exber ran.
That history is part of what makes 1400 Maria Elena Drive interesting. The casino is gone, the sports book is gone, and the Ebbets Field facade is gone. The house Exber first owned is still here, with its original bar room intact. For a broader history of how the city grew outward from the Fremont Street townsite, see our guide to Las Vegas history and its neighborhoods.
Who Was Doris Exber, and What Is Her Connection to Vintage Vegas?
The video's second history segment, at about 5:35, turns to Mel's wife, Doris. Her story is a reminder that the people who built the city's entertainment economy were often performers and workers, not just casino owners. According to Doris Exber's obituary, she was born in the Bronx on August 30, 1928, became a June Taylor Dancer at age 16 and performed in several cities before settling in Las Vegas in the late 1940s.
The obituary says she worked at the El Rancho Vegas Hotel and later married Mel Exber. It also recalls a story she liked to tell about having breakfast with Howard Hughes, and how they paid their own checks. She died on May 19, 2015.
In the video, Sultan says Doris's family remembers her stories about Howard Hughes and other celebrities. The obituary supports the Hughes breakfast and names Dean Martin as her favorite of the celebrities she worked with. That is the standard I use for all of the history in this guide: if a newspaper, an obituary or a public record says it, I cite it; if it is family lore, I call it that or leave it out.
Why does this matter to a buyer? Because provenance is part of what you are paying for, and it should be accurate. A buyer who values the Exber connection will want to know exactly what is documented. A buyer who does not care about the history should still know it is real, because it shapes how future buyers will see the house. Either way, the documented facts are strong enough on their own: a gaming pioneer and a June Taylor dancer who worked at the El Rancho Vegas, and a house built for them in 1970.
What Do the Public Records Say About the House?
According to the Clark County Assessor's parcel record for parcel 162-02-204-008, the property is a two-story single-family residence in the City of Las Vegas, built in 1970, on an estimated 0.43 acre. The Assessor lists 2,790 square feet on the first floor and 2,815 on the second, which adds up to the 5,605 square feet on the MLS listing. The record shows a pool, a spa, two fireplaces, a built-up roof, frame-and-stucco construction and a 546-square-foot garage.
The same record shows the last sale price as $530,000, recorded July 24, 2020. The MLS record for that sale shows the same price. According to the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder, the address falls inside the incorporated City of Las Vegas, and it sits in Census Tract 13, Clark County. The Assessor record lists the property's city as Las Vegas and its tax district as 200.
One discrepancy deserves attention before you write an offer. The MLS listing and the video describe five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The Assessor's record lists three bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and it flags an addition or conversion. That is common in older homes, where rooms are added or repurposed over decades. It is also a reason to request the permit history from the City of Las Vegas and to ask the seller's disclosure what work was done and when. Unpermitted work can affect appraisal, insurance and resale.
| Item | MLS listing (MLS# 2812509) | Clark County Assessor | NREG video (September 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $970,000 (original $1,150,000) | Taxable value $438,986 for 2026–27 | $1,150,000 at filming |
| Living area | 5,605 sq ft | 2,790 first floor, 2,815 second floor | About 5,600 sq ft |
| Bedrooms and baths | 5 bedrooms, 5 baths | 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths; addition or conversion flagged | 5 bedrooms, 5 baths |
| Lot | 0.43 acre (18,731 sq ft) | 0.43 acre | "Nearly half an acre" |
| Year built | 1970 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Pool and spa | In-ground pool, spa | Pool yes, spa yes | Pool and spa shown |
| Last sale | $530,000 in 2020 | $530,000, recorded July 24, 2020 | Not discussed |
Where Is Maria Elena Drive, and What Is the Neighborhood Like?
Maria Elena Drive is a short residential street in ZIP 89104, east of Maryland Parkway between East Charleston Boulevard and East Oakey Boulevard. The MLS lists the subdivision as Ridgeview Estates #6. Around it are some of the oldest tract neighborhoods in the city: MLS sales within about a quarter mile include homes in the Huntridge, Ridgeview, Southridge Estates, Marycrest Estate and Becke subdivisions, built between 1943 and 1978. In a straight line, the house is less than 2 miles from Fremont and Main, where Exber's club once stood. The listing and our video identify Exber as the original owner. The Assessor's online ownership history begins in 1999, so any earlier deeds would be held by the Clark County Recorder.
For daily life, the location puts you close to the central-city amenities that newer suburbs cannot match: the Las Vegas Arts District, the restaurants and venues around Downtown Las Vegas and the medical and retail corridor along Maryland Parkway. Our guide to living in Downtown Las Vegas covers the walkability, safety patterns and price tiers across ZIPs 89101, 89104 and 89106.
The nearest named neighborhoods on our site are Huntridge, which our page describes as the central 89104 corridor between Maryland Parkway, Eastern Avenue, Sahara and Charleston, and Marycrest. Both are older neighborhoods with mature trees and mixed renovation levels, which is what you should expect on the drive to Maria Elena. The block-by-block condition varies, as it does in any central-city neighborhood; drive it at different times of day before you decide.
Is 1400 Maria Elena Drive in a Historic District?
Buyers often assume that an older home near downtown comes with historic-district rules. According to the City of Las Vegas Historic Preservation page, the city's local register includes the John S. Park and Beverly Green neighborhoods, along with non-residential landmarks such as the Huntridge Theater and the Westside School. The same page explains that properties listed on the Las Vegas Historic Property Register, or located inside a locally designated historic district, must follow review procedures under the city's zoning code, Title 19.10.150, before exterior alterations.
Neither the MLS listing nor the Assessor record places 1400 Maria Elena Drive inside a designated district, and it is not in John S. Park or Beverly Green. That means the house carries its history as provenance rather than as a regulatory designation. For a buyer, that is usually good news: you can renovate under ordinary city building rules without a separate historic review, subject to permits. It also means the history is protected only by the owner's choices.
If preserving the original bar room, the spiral staircase and the 1970 character matters to you, that is your decision to make, not the city's. If you plan significant exterior changes, confirm with the city's planning staff before you close that no designation or pending application applies. A written answer takes little time and removes a risk that is hard to fix after closing.
Compare that with the valley's other vintage luxury pockets. The Scotch 80s west of downtown and the Las Vegas Country Club area east of the Strip both trade on mid-century character too, and our guides to the Scotch 80s and the Las Vegas Country Club explain how buyers value large older homes on big lots in each. Maria Elena Drive is a single street rather than a whole neighborhood, and it is far less known than either.
What Do You See When You Walk In?
The tour opens at about 1:29 with the entry. Sultan points out 18-foot ceilings, a spiral staircase and a large chandelier, the combination that tells you immediately this is not a production home. The staircase has open treads and a wrought-iron rail that curves up to a second-floor landing, and it is the first thing you see through the front doors.
The formal dining room sits beside the entry with plantation shutters and its own chandelier. From there, at about 1:59, the tour moves to the kitchen, which has been upgraded. Sultan highlights a wooden countertop, which he says is rare in Las Vegas homes today, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinets and direct access to the backyard. The MLS describes a chef-style kitchen and updated flooring, and the listing's appliance list includes a gas range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, washer and dryer.
There is a pantry and a second, casual dining area off the kitchen. Sultan also points out awning-style windows, a 1970s detail you rarely see in newer homes. They are part of the character, but they are also something to evaluate: ask whether the windows are original, whether they are single- or dual-pane, and what the summer power bills have been. A home built in 1970 was designed for the energy prices and building codes of that time.
The formal living room has a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows, and the downstairs guest bedroom has a bathroom beside it. A full bathroom near the laundry room is positioned for people coming in from the pool. That downstairs bedroom and bath combination is useful for guests or a family member who prefers not to climb stairs, since the primary suite is upstairs.
What Makes the Original Bar Room Special?
The room most people remember from the video is the bar, shown from about 4:27. According to the MLS description, it is "the original 530 sq ft bar room" with "stained glass, illuminated shelving, and a true old-school Vegas feel." In the footage, you can see a long wooden bar, a lit stained-glass panel behind it, glass shelving and bar stools, along with a poker table and a large black-and-white mural of Rat Pack-era entertainers that is part of the current decor.
Sultan describes it as the original bar from Exber's time in the home, and the listing supports that it is original to the house. Think about what that means for a buyer. The bar is the most distinctive room in the home and the part most closely tied to its first owner. It is also a 530-square-foot room with a specific use. If you would use it for entertaining, it is a rare feature you cannot buy in a new build at any price. If you would not, it is a large room to repurpose, and removing original woodwork and stained glass is a decision that cannot be undone.
The bar room also has direct access to the backyard, which Sultan notes gives the house three separate doors to the yard. That is a strong entertaining layout: guests can move from the bar to the pool without passing through the kitchen or the formal rooms.
If you buy the house, document the bar before you change anything. Photograph the stained glass, the millwork and the shelving, and ask whether any furniture or decor conveys; the MLS says furniture is negotiable with the right offer. Stained glass can be repaired by specialists, but older panels need careful handling, and a home inspector is not the right person to judge them.
What Does the Backyard Include?
The backyard segment starts at about 2:50. Sultan shows the pool, the RV parking and room for what he calls "extra toys." The yard has mature palms and a private, low-maintenance layout, and the MLS adds a spa, a fire pit, a circular driveway, synthetic grass and several outdoor entertaining areas. A covered patio runs along the back of the house.
On a lot of 0.43 acre, this is far more outdoor space than a typical home in the ZIP. For comparison, the median lot among the 89104 single-family homes in the sales window below was 0.16 acre, and only one of those sales had a lot as large as this one. RV parking is a particular draw: in our experience, many neighborhoods with homeowners associations restrict RV and boat parking, and the MLS record lists no association fee for this home. Confirm any city rules that apply to parking an RV on your lot.
The pool and spa need their own inspection. Ask for the age of the pool equipment and heater, the date of the last resurfacing and any leak history. Pools in older homes can be in excellent condition or near the end of their surfaces' lives, and the difference is easy to miss on a video. A pool specialist can check the equipment, plumbing and surface before your inspection period ends.
The yard is described as a canvas, and that is fair. With the house's scale, the palms and the space, you could add an outdoor kitchen, shade structures or a more finished landscape. There is no association design-review process, which makes changes simpler than in a planned community, though the City of Las Vegas still requires permits for structures, electrical work and pool changes.
What Does the Upstairs Offer?
The upstairs tour begins at about 6:20. At the end of the hall are two bedrooms: one with its own full bathroom, two large closets and a walk-in shower, and one across the hall decorated in what Sultan calls a gothic style, with views of the pool. A hallway bathroom with a skylight, dual vanities and a shower-tub combination connects to another bedroom that also looks over the backyard.
The primary suite, from about 7:52, has two skylights in the bathroom, an upgraded dual vanity and a shower-tub combination. Sultan's favorite feature is the closet, which is two rooms deep. The bedroom has large windows facing the front of the house, and there is room for a sitting area even with the current furniture.
Past the primary suite is a loft with a fireplace and a television, which could work as a game room or den, and a balcony with views over the neighborhood. The skylights are worth noting for two reasons. They bring light into interior bathrooms, which is part of the home's appeal, and they are a known maintenance point in any older home with a flat roof. Ask your inspector to look at every skylight's flashing and seals.
The upstairs layout supports a large household well. Four bedrooms on one floor, a primary suite with a real dressing area and a separate loft give you the kind of space that is expensive to buy in newer construction. The trade-off is that the primary suite is upstairs, and there is no elevator. If single-level living is a priority, weigh that against the downstairs guest bedroom and bath.
How Does the Price Compare With Recent Sales in 89104?
According to Las Vegas MLS data pulled through Repliers on September 28, 2026, 197 single-family homes in ZIP 89104 went under contract between October 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 and have since closed, at a median price of $389,000 and a median of $253 per square foot. These are MLS figures, not official Las Vegas REALTORS statistics; for monthly trends, see our 89104 market report.
Large older homes are a different market from the typical 89104 sale, so the useful comparison is with the biggest homes in the ZIP. Only six single-family sales in that window had 3,000 square feet or more, and four of those were built in 1970 or earlier. The table shows those four plus the three highest-priced older sales under 3,000 square feet. The closest match to 1400 Maria Elena Drive in size, age and lot is 1420 8th Street: 6,148 square feet, built in 1970, on 0.47 acre, which went under contract in February 2026 and closed at $923,880, about $150 per square foot.
| Address | Under contract | Sq ft | Built | Lot (acres) | Sold price | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 8th Street | February 2026 | 6,148 | 1970 | 0.47 | $923,880 | $150 |
| 1904 16th Street | January 2026 | 4,501 | 1961 | 0.27 | $615,000 | $137 |
| 1901 15th Street | May 2026 | 3,968 | 1957 | 0.30 | $810,000 | $204 |
| 1900 15th Street | January 2026 | 3,887 | 1964 | 0.28 | $775,000 | $199 |
| 1601 6th Street | May 2026 | 2,774 | 1963 | 0.26 | $829,000 | $299 |
| 1701 15th Street | February 2026 | 2,923 | 1960 | 0.39 | $730,000 | $250 |
| 1600 Becke Circle | November 2025 | 2,713 | 1978 | 0.20 | $685,000 | $252 |
| 1400 Maria Elena Drive (active) | Listed August 25, 2026 | 5,605 | 1970 | 0.43 | $970,000 list | $173 |
The pattern is clear. Price per square foot falls as size rises among older 89104 homes, because the land value is spread over more house. At $173 per square foot, 1400 Maria Elena Drive asks less per foot than the ZIP median and more per foot than the two largest older sales. Its asking price is $46,120 above the 1420 8th Street sale, for a house about 540 square feet smaller on a slightly smaller lot. What a buyer is weighing against that difference is condition, the pool and spa, the bar room and the Exber provenance.
Newer construction nearby shows the other end of the range. Two 2022-built homes in The Pines at John S. Park, at 1327 and 1335 8th Street, are each listed at $975,000 as of September 28, 2026, for 3,238 and 3,473 square feet, about $281 to $301 per square foot. You pay a newer-home premium per foot there, and you get far less land.
Which Large 89104 Homes Are for Sale Now?
As of September 28, 2026, MLS data shows only a handful of single-family homes of 3,000 square feet or more available in 89104. The older ones are the most direct alternatives to 1400 Maria Elena Drive. The table below lists the available homes, not those already under contract, and it will change quickly; check current Las Vegas homes for sale for today's inventory.
| Address | Sq ft | Built | Lot (acres) | List price | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 Maria Elena Drive | 5,605 | 1970 | 0.43 | $970,000 | $173 |
| 4846 Utah Avenue | 3,242 | 2021 | 0.23 | $1,250,000 | $386 |
| 1335 8th Street | 3,473 | 2022 | 0.20 | $975,000 | $281 |
| 1327 8th Street | 3,238 | 2022 | 0.17 | $975,000 | $301 |
| 1408 6th Street | 3,259 | 1963 | 0.25 | $959,000 | $294 |
| 1311 5th Place | 3,236 | 1956 | 0.23 | $749,990 | $232 |
| 1804 Chapman Drive | 3,177 | 1961 | 0.26 | $590,000 | $186 |
| 2313 Mariposa Avenue | 3,006 | 2017 | 0.12 | $575,000 | $191 |
1400 Maria Elena Drive is the largest home and has one of the biggest lots on this list, and its price per square foot is the lowest. The highest-priced home on the list, 4846 Utah Avenue, is a 2021 build in the eastern part of the ZIP at $1,250,000, about $386 per square foot. The homes on 5th, 6th and 8th streets sit closer to the John S. Park neighborhood, which some buyers prefer for its historic character and walkability, and two of them are 2022 builds. 1804 Chapman Drive is the closest in price per foot but has about 2,400 fewer square feet.
The price history is part of the picture. The home was listed on August 25, 2026, and was offered at $1,150,000 at the time of the video, published September 1, 2026. It is listed at $970,000 as of September 28, 2026, a $180,000 reduction. That change tells you the seller is responding to the market, and it is fair to take into account when you decide what to offer.
What Should You Check in a 1970 Home Before You Buy?
An older home rewards buyers who inspect carefully. Start with the federal lead-paint rule. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, sellers and agents must disclose known lead-based paint and hazards in most pre-1978 housing and give buyers a 10-day period to conduct a paint inspection or risk assessment. The parties can lengthen or shorten that period in writing, and the buyer can waive it. A 1970 home falls under that rule, so build the inspection window into your offer if you want it.
Next, the systems. The Assessor record lists a built-up roof, which is a flat roof system; ask for its age and any repair history, and have the inspector look closely at drainage and the skylights. The MLS lists gas heating and ceiling fans. Ask for the age and service records of every HVAC unit, since a home of this size likely has more than one. Consider a sewer-line camera inspection, which is inexpensive and common for older homes on public sewer, and have the electrical panel and wiring evaluated.
Third, the permits. Because the Assessor record and the listing disagree on bedrooms and bathrooms, ask for the permit history and the seller's disclosure. Under NRS 113.130, a Nevada seller must complete a disclosure form and serve it at least 10 days before the property is conveyed, and the difference between three and five bedrooms is exactly the kind of item to resolve there. Our guide to Las Vegas home inspections and desert-specific issues lists what to ask your inspector on any resale.
Finally, the taxes. The MLS tax field shows $4,913 a year (the field does not state which tax year), and the Assessor shows a 2026–27 taxable value of $438,986. A sale does not reset Nevada's tax base, but the cap does not follow the seller. According to the Clark County Assessor's tax abatement page, any recorded ownership document removes the owner-occupied 3% abatement until the new owner files to claim it; otherwise a cap of up to 8% applies. Our guide to Nevada's 3% and 8% property tax caps explains how to file.
How Would You Finance a $970,000 Vintage Home?
Financing a home at this price sits right at the line between conforming and jumbo loans. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's 2026 county loan limit list, the 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit in Clark County is $832,750. That limit is the largest loan Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will buy, and loans above it are jumbo loans, which usually have stricter underwriting.
At the $970,000 list price, a 20% down payment of $194,000 leaves a $776,000 loan, which is under the limit. A 10% down payment of $97,000 leaves an $873,000 loan, which is above it. The difference affects your rate options, reserve requirements and appraisal process, so decide your down payment with your lender before you write an offer.
| Down payment | Cash down | Loan amount | Loan type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $97,000 | $873,000 | Jumbo (above $832,750) |
| 15% | $145,500 | $824,500 | Conforming (under $832,750) |
| 20% | $194,000 | $776,000 | Conforming |
| 25% | $242,500 | $727,500 | Conforming |
The appraisal is the other financing question. An appraiser will lean on the same kind of large, older 89104 sales shown above, and there are few of them. A buyer paying close to the list price should expect the appraiser to look hard at the 1420 8th Street sale and the Marycrest Estate sales on 15th Street. Provenance and the bar room may matter to you, but appraisers generally value measurable features such as size, lot, condition and pool. If your offer depends on the appraisal, talk with your lender about how it handles an appraisal gap.
The age of the home can also matter for insurance. Ask an insurance agent for a quote early, with the roof type, the year built and the pool noted, so there are no surprises late in escrow. For more on how lenders and underwriters handle higher-priced homes, see our guide to luxury financing, jumbo loans and all-cash offers.
Who Is This Home Right For, and How Can Our Team Help?
1400 Maria Elena Drive suits a buyer who wants space, land and character near the center of the city, more than a new build in a master plan. It is a strong fit for someone who entertains, a large household that needs four upstairs bedrooms plus a downstairs guest room, a buyer with an RV or boat, or anyone who values the story of old Las Vegas and wants to live inside it. It is also a fit for a buyer comfortable with a 1970 house: someone who expects to budget for updates and wants the freedom to make changes without a homeowners association.
It is a weaker fit if you want a single-story home, a turnkey modern interior, a guard gate or a new-construction warranty. For those buyers, the valley's master plans and newer infill homes are the better match, and we can show you those too.
To tour the house, contact Nevada Real Estate Group, brokered by LPT Realty, at (702) 637-1759. Because this is our team's listing, we represent the seller on this home. If you would like separate representation, you are welcome to bring your own agent, and we will work with them. Either way, we will give you the same public records cited in this guide, arrange access for your inspectors and answer questions about the history, the bar room and the price.
We are the #1 real estate team in Nevada, with 9,600+ closed transactions, $4.85 billion+ in total sales volume, 150+ agents and 9,061+ verified five-star reviews. In 2025 alone, our team closed 789 homes and $440 million+ in volume. If you are looking at central Las Vegas more broadly, we can also compare this house with homes in Huntridge, John S. Park, Beverly Green and the Scotch 80s so you can see how the price, lot and condition line up across the neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Mel Exber really own 1400 Maria Elena Drive?
The MLS listing describes the home as originally owned by gaming pioneer Mel Exber, and our video says the same. The Clark County Assessor's online history only shows documents from September 15, 1999 onward, so older ownership records would come from the County Recorder. Because the listing and the video are both our own materials, treat the claim as the listing's statement; if documentary proof matters to you, ask the seller for any records they hold and request the historical deeds from the Recorder.
What was Mel Exber known for?
According to the Las Vegas Sun's 2002 obituary, Mel Exber was the longtime owner and president of the Las Vegas Club on Fremont Street, a partner of Jackie Gaughan and the inventor of the football teaser card in the early 1950s. He also introduced the 1½- and two-run lines for baseball bets and served as president of the Nevada Resort Association in 1978 and 1979. He died in May 2002 at age 78.
How much is 1400 Maria Elena Drive listed for?
It is listed at $970,000 as of September 28, 2026, which is about $173 per square foot for 5,605 square feet. The home was offered at $1,150,000 at the time of our video, published September 1, 2026. The MLS number is 2812509. Confirm the current price, inclusions and any furniture terms with our team before you write an offer, since prices can change.
How many bedrooms does 1400 Maria Elena Drive have?
The MLS and the video describe five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The Clark County Assessor record lists three bedrooms and four full bathrooms and flags an addition or conversion. That difference is common in older homes where rooms were added or repurposed over time. Ask for the permit history and review the seller's disclosure so you know what was permitted.
Is 1400 Maria Elena Drive in the City of Las Vegas?
Yes. The U.S. Census Bureau geocoder places the address inside the incorporated City of Las Vegas, in Census Tract 13, and the Assessor lists the city as Las Vegas with tax district 200. That means City of Las Vegas services, permits and planning rules apply. The home is not in the John S. Park or Beverly Green historic districts named on the city's preservation page.
Does 1400 Maria Elena Drive have an HOA?
The MLS listing shows no association fee, and the subdivision is an older city tract rather than a planned community with a master association. That is part of why RV parking and yard changes are simpler here than in newer neighborhoods. City of Las Vegas permits and ordinances still apply to structures, pool work and parking, so confirm the rules for any specific project.
What should I inspect in a home built in 1970?
Start with the lead-based paint disclosure and the 10-day inspection window that federal rules provide for most pre-1978 homes. Then check the flat built-up roof and skylights, every HVAC unit, the electrical panel, the sewer line with a camera, the windows and the pool and spa equipment. Also resolve the bedroom and bathroom count difference between the Assessor record and the listing.
Which Sources Inform This Mel Exber Estate Guide?
The walkthrough comes from Nevada Real Estate Group's public video, presented by Sultan Parvanta and published September 1, 2026. LPT Realty, LLC is the listing brokerage; Sultan Parvanta of Nevada Real Estate Group is the listing agent (MLS# 2812509). MLS figures are Las Vegas MLS data pulled through Repliers on September 28, 2026; they are not official Las Vegas REALTORS statistics. Room descriptions are from our own tour footage.
- NREG video: 1400 Maria Elena Drive: room sequence, the bar room and the price at the time of filming.
- Las Vegas Sun, "Gaming pioneer Exber, 78, dies" (2002): Mel Exber's biography, the teaser card, the Las Vegas Club and civic roles.
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, John L. Smith on Exber and the Las Vegas Club (2015): the club's closing and Exber's baseball legacy.
- CDC Gaming Reports, Gaughan and Exber: the club's address and its August 2015 closing.
- Wikipedia, Las Vegas Club: demolition and the Circa opening on the site.
- Doris Exber obituary: her June Taylor Dancer and El Rancho Vegas history.
- Clark County Assessor parcel 162-02-204-008: year built, floor areas, lot size, bedrooms, last recorded sale and taxable value.
- U.S. Census Bureau geocoder result: incorporated place for the address.
- City of Las Vegas Historic Preservation: the local register and review procedures.
- Nevada Legislature, NRS 113.130: the seller's disclosure form and its 10-day service deadline.
- EPA lead-based paint real estate disclosure: the pre-1978 disclosure and 10-day inspection rule.
- Clark County Assessor, tax abatement: the 3% and 8% caps and what happens after a sale.
- FHFA 2026 conforming loan limits by county: the 2026 Clark County one-unit limit of $832,750.
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