Custom Home Builder in Lower Highlands, Denver New Homes, Remodels & Additions in LoHi
Lower Highlands — LoHi — sits on the bluff northwest of downtown Denver, close enough to walk across the Highland Bridge into Riverfront Park and downtown. That position is the whole story: skyline views in one direction, the Front Range in the other, and streets full of restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops in between.
The housing is the densest mix Caliber works in — Victorian-era homes and bungalows from the neighborhood’s first decades, sitting beside duplexes and modern infill built in the last twenty years. Four of our projects are below, and every one of them is new construction: in LoHi, the lot and the location do most of the deciding.
Lower Highlands Features
- Downtown skyline and mountain views
- Highland Bridge to Riverfront Park
- Walkable restaurants, breweries and coffee shops
- Historic Victorian-era homes
- Modern infill beside century-old stock
Building in LoHi: Infill on Tight Urban Lots
LoHi lots are tight, the neighbors are close, and the zoning across much of the neighborhood allows the duplex and multi-unit forms that define its newer buildings — our first LoHi project was a new construction duplex, completed in 2016. Height, setbacks, and view planes shape every design, and construction logistics on narrow streets with occupied homes on both sides take real planning.
The default here is scrape and infill: a small older home on a valuable lot gives way to a new single-family home or a duplex, designed to use the site without overwhelming the street. Remodels and additions still make sense when the original house is a keeper — a solid Victorian with its details intact — and we will tell you honestly which side of that line your property falls on.
Our Lower Highlands Projects
Four of our Lower Highlands projects are below — modern new homes and a new construction duplex, completed between 2016 and 2021. Click any photo for the full project, with more photos and the details of what was done.
What It Costs to Build in Lower Highlands
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 LoHi, the land under a small older home is often the most valuable part of the deal, which is why so many projects here are scrapes or duplex infill. 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 Lower Highlands — 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 Lower Highlands?
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