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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jul. 24, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name NVR INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000906163  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,146,635