Silverado Springs opens

Silverado Springs by American West, located in Silverado Ranch, will hold its grand opening event from 1 to 4 p.m. today. Festivities will include live entertainment by a Western band along with refreshments and giveaways.

"We are a local, family owned and operated company," said Shawn Grundy, general sales manager. "The open floor plans and flexible living areas at Silverado Springs are designed for growing families. From our family to yours, we build with quality, longevity and value in mind."

Located in the southern portion of the valley, Silverado Springs is in proximity to the shopping and dining opportunities of the Galleria at Sunset mall and Green Valley's The District.

The Ryan is a three-story design with an elevator that connects all the home's levels. The 3,727-square-foot floor plan includes five bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and an extended two-car garage.

The first floor has a mud room, laundry center and a storage room, which can be converted into a playroom. This floor also offers a bedroom with bath and a game room with a media niche.

The second floor, which is the main level, features a great room and dining room with an adjacent covered balcony. The kitchen has a dining island, pantry and breakfast nook. The den is adjacent to the kitchen. There's also a powder room.

Three additional bedrooms, a full bath and a master suite are located on the third floor. The home is priced at $473,500.

"At $127 per square foot, The Ryan is modestly priced for all of its included upgrades and unique features. It's like a $1 million custom home without that kind of price tag," Grundy said. "With high ceilings, arches everywhere and a big backyard, it's hardly a surprise that people are anxious to purchase."

The neighborhood offers a total of five two- and three-story floor plans ranging from 2,363 to 3,790 square feet with up to five bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Energy-saving features such as vinyl dual-paned, low-emittance windows, 13-SEER air conditioner and radiant barrier roof are standard. Prices begin at $374,500.

Silverado Ranch planned community features the 10,000-square-foot Silverado Ranch Park, which houses softball fields, picnic areas and community amphitheater. Silverado Ranch Plaza offers Target Greatland, Ulta Salon, Nordstrom Rack, Pier 1 Imports and other retailers. The southeast location of Silverado Springs offers views of the Strip.

To visit, take Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, east to the Eastern Avenue exit. Turn right (south) on Eastern and right (west) on Silverado Ranch Boulevard then left (south) on Maryland Parkway.

For more information, call 853-4588 or visit AmericanWestHomes.com.