Custom Home Builder in Bonnie Brae, Denver New Homes, Remodels & Additions in Bonnie Brae
Bonnie Brae — Gaelic for “pleasant hill” — is a small, quiet neighborhood a few miles southeast of downtown Denver. It does not follow the city grid: its streets wind around an elliptical park, Bonnie Brae Park, under tall trees. The homes are a mix of Cape Cods, brick ranchers, and two-story brick and timber houses on generous lots. Washington Park is walking distance west, Belcaro borders it to the east, and the shops and restaurants along University Boulevard — Bonnie Brae Ice Cream is the famous one — anchor the neighborhood’s west side.
It is also one of the neighborhoods where Caliber has built the most. The seven projects linked below are all in Bonnie Brae, and they are all new homes — which says something about the neighborhood’s pattern of postwar houses on lots that support more.
Bonnie Brae Features
- Elliptical Bonnie Brae Park
- Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
- Winding, tree-lined streets
- Washington Park a short walk away
- Eateries, breweries and coffee shops
- University Boulevard retail
Building in Bonnie Brae: New Homes on Old Streets
Bonnie Brae lots are larger than Wash Park’s, but they come with their own geometry: curved streets mean lot shapes vary from block to block, and mature trees are part of what you are buying. The older stock — ranchers and Cape Cods from the neighborhood’s early decades — often sits well below what the lot can support, which is why so much of the building here is new construction.
Every Caliber project in Bonnie Brae so far has been a ground-up new home, designed to sit comfortably on its street rather than max it out. Remodels and additions run through the same decision: if the original house has the bones — solid brick, a workable footprint — keeping it is on the table. If not, we will say so, and show you what a new build on the same lot looks like instead.
Our Bonnie Brae Projects
Seven of our Bonnie Brae projects are below — all new homes, completed between 2017 and 2022. Click any photo for the full project, with more photos and the details of what was done.
Brick & Metal Custom Home in Bonnie Brae New Home Construction · 2022
Contemporary Custom Home in Bonnie Brae New Home Construction · 2022
4-Bedroom New Construction in Bonnie Brae New Home Construction · 2019
Modern Tudor Custom Home in Bonnie Brae New Home Construction · 2017
Custom Home in Bonnie Brae Custom Home
Denver Luxury Home Builder Bonnie Brae New Home Construction
Clayton Street Denver Luxury Homes New Home ConstructionWhat It Costs to Build in Bonnie Brae
The straight answer, because it is the first question everyone asks: most Caliber custom homes cost between $450 and $750+ per square foot to build, depending on design complexity, finishes, and site. Most projects finish between $1.5M and $3M in hard costs — construction only, not including land or design. Projects for ultra-high-net-worth clients, with complex architecture and premium finishes, run $3M and up.
In Bonnie Brae, most budgets pair a premium lot with a ground-up build, so land and demolition sit on top of the construction numbers above. Every home is priced for its specific size, design, finishes, and site, which is why our process ends with one confirmed estimate before construction starts rather than a guess. For the full breakdown, read our guide to what it costs to build a custom home in Denver, or see the cost answer on our FAQ page.
How a Caliber Project Works
Every Caliber project runs through the same three phases, on new builds and remodels alike:
1. Land Acquisition and Home Design
Caliber has built custom homes in Denver since 2006, working with the area’s top realtors, architects, and designers. If you are still looking for a lot in Bonnie Brae — or deciding whether the house already on one is worth keeping — we will help you navigate your options based on your needs before design work starts.
2. Specifications Development
Details are what set a custom home apart, and keeping up with all of them can be overwhelming. We walk you through every decision and document each one in your personal Portal. Then we obtain bids from subcontractors and vendors based on your selections and confirm the overall estimate for your project.
3. Project Management & Home Construction
Once construction is underway, our dedicated team tracks each area of the build and follows all expenses with detailed billing, so you always know where your home stands. The project closes out with a full inspection and walk-through with a warranty company, and you receive a Close-Out Package with copies of all contracts, invoices, releases, city documents, manuals, and warranties.
See the full process, step by step, on our process page.
Thinking About Building in Bonnie Brae?
Start with a conversation. Tell us about the lot, the house, or the idea, and we will give you a straight read on what it takes, what it costs, and which route makes sense. Contact Caliber or call 877-859-6533.
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877-859-6533
1925 East Kentucky Ave, Denver, CO 80209