Custom Home Builder in Platt Park, Denver New Homes, Remodels & Additions in Platt Park
Platt Park is a south-central Denver neighborhood built around Old South Pearl Street — a main street of local restaurants, shops, and coffee houses that hosts a weekly farmers market and First Friday events. The neighborhood itself dates to the late 1800s, and its park, also called Platt Park, anchors the residential streets with the Harvard Gulch trail nearby. I-25 and light rail put downtown within easy reach.
The houses are classic Denver: bungalows and Tudors on narrow lots, mixed with the modern builds and renovations that have been reshaping the neighborhood for two decades. Three of our projects are below — all new homes.
Platt Park Features
- Old South Pearl Street
- Weekly farmers market on Pearl
- First Fridays art and shopping nights
- Platt Park and Harvard Gulch trails
- Light rail and I-25 access
Building in Platt Park: Bungalows, Pop-Tops, and New Builds
Platt Park runs on the classic Denver lot pattern: narrow, deep, alley-loaded parcels with a bungalow or Tudor sitting on the front half. Those original houses are charming and small, which makes this addition country — rear additions that keep the street face intact, and pop-tops that add a second story to a bungalow footprint. Zoning and lot coverage decide how far either can go.
When the original house is too tired or too small to build on, a scrape and a new home designed to the street’s scale is the route — it is the route all three of our Platt Park projects took, in 2017, 2019, and since. We will give you a straight comparison of the two paths, with numbers, before you commit to either.
Our Platt Park Projects
Three of our Platt Park projects are below — all new homes, two of them completed in 2017 and 2019. Click any photo for the full project, with more photos and the details of what was done.
What It Costs to Build in Platt Park
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 Platt Park, an older bungalow bought for a scrape or a pop-top carries demolition or structural costs on top of its purchase price. 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 Platt Park — 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 Platt Park?
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