Custom Home Builder in Englewood New Homes, Remodels & Additions in Englewood
Englewood is its own city, five miles south of downtown Denver, with roots in the mining era along the South Platte River and an incorporation date of 1903. It mixes busy corridors — South Broadway, Hampden Avenue (US-285), Santa Fe Drive (US-85) — with older residential streets, and it has light rail, the river trails, and a working downtown of its own. Its best-known residential pocket is Arapahoe Acres, the first entire mid-century modern neighborhood in the country listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Englewood flies under the radar next to Denver’s marquee neighborhoods, which is part of the point: older homes on workable lots, at prices the core neighborhoods left behind years ago, five miles from downtown.
Englewood Features
- Arapahoe Acres mid-century modern district
- South Platte River trails
- RTD light rail access
- South Broadway shops and dining
- Five miles south of downtown Denver
Building in Englewood: Older Homes, Honest Lots
Englewood’s stock spans a century: early-1900s cottages and bungalows near the old core, postwar ranches, and the Arapahoe Acres mid-century moderns — flat roofs, walls of glass, and designs worth preserving rather than scraping. Lots are generally more workable than Denver’s central neighborhoods, and Englewood runs its own permitting as its own city.
That mix makes Englewood remodel country. Kitchens and floor plans in postwar homes are ready for a rethink, additions let families stay put, and the mid-mod houses reward careful renovation over replacement. Scrapes and new builds happen on scattered lots where the existing house has nothing left to give. Either way, the decision starts with what is standing and what the lot allows.
See Our Work
Caliber builds and remodels across Denver and the south metro, and Englewood projects run through the same process as everything else we do. Our finished-project pages are organized by neighborhood — browse the portfolio to see recent custom homes, remodels, and additions, and check back as new Englewood work is added.
What It Costs to Build in Englewood
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.
Englewood’s older homes and lots typically come in below Denver’s core neighborhoods, which is part of the draw — the construction numbers above still apply once a project starts. 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 Englewood — 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 Englewood?
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.
Contact
877-859-6533
1925 East Kentucky Ave, Denver, CO 80209