The reluctancy I see with clients purchasing high rise units are HOA rules and regulations such as number/size/breed of pets you can have, rental restrictions, and monthly fees are still very high. Amenities are definitely there but some have a hard time justifying that monthly fee. Also, for someone living fulltime it's a hassle to run out to the store and grab stuff or the ability to leave your home every time is a mission. Majority of high-rises in Vegas are on or near the strip where traffic to get in and out is a hassle.
There is still an oversupply of listings causing prices to come down. I agree I don’t foresee any new high-rises being built. There are still many owners who are upside down and waiting to “break-even” to sell. Owners tend to be higher net worth individuals willing to wait it out. I do believe it’ll take a long while before we see appreciation in the high-rise market. That being said it is a good time to buy if you’re in it for the long run.
Here are a few examples of current listings:
Palms Place- $270K 1Bed 1Bath, 615sq ft, $552/Month HOA, $1,761 Annual Taxes
Juhl- $300K, 1Bed 1Bath, 884 sq ft, $497/Month HOA, $673 Annual Taxes (builder will pay up to 6-months hoa during July).
Trump Tower- $290K, 1Bed 1 Bath, 533 sq ft, $445/Month HOA, $2,077 Annual Taxes
Allure- $325K, 2bed 1.5 Bath, 1,233 sq ft, $713/Moth HOA, $2,821 Annual Taxes