Custom Home Builder in Washington Park, Denver New Homes, Remodels & Additions in Wash Park
Washington Park is one of Denver's oldest and most loved neighborhoods, built around the 165-acre park that gives it its name. The park dates to the late 1800s — two lakes, formal flower gardens, a recreation center, tennis courts, and a 2.6-mile loop that fills with runners, bikes, and volleyball games in fair weather. Around it, tree-lined streets of Denver Squares, bungalows, and Tudors make up one of the most walkable residential areas in the city, with the shops and restaurants of Old South Gaylord a few blocks away and Cherry Creek just to the east.
It is also one of the more demanding places in Denver to build. The lots are narrow, the housing stock is roughly a century old, and nearly every project starts with the same decision: remodel what is there, add on to it, or scrape it and start over. Caliber Luxury Homes has worked through that decision on streets all over Wash Park — the nine projects linked below are all in this neighborhood — and that local knowledge only comes from building here repeatedly.
Washington Park Features
- 165-acre park with two lakes
- 2.6-mile jogging and biking loop
- Formal flower gardens
- Recreation center
- Tennis courts and sports fields
- Old South Gaylord shops and dining
Building in Washington Park: Scrape, Remodel, or Add On
Most Wash Park lots were platted long before today's houses: many are just 25 to 50 feet wide, deep, and served by rear alleys, with mature trees worth keeping and roots that do not care about foundation plans. Zoning, setbacks, and lot coverage shape what can go where, so the right answer depends on the specific lot — and on the house already standing on it.
Sometimes that answer is a scrape and a ground-up new build, designed to sit comfortably on the street rather than loom over it. Sometimes it is the opposite: an older Tudor or Denver Square with good bones gets a full remodel — new systems, a reworked floor plan, and finishes that respect the original house. And sometimes the smart move is an addition, putting the new space at the back of the lot where it does not change the face the house shows the street. We have done all three in Washington Park, and we will give you a straight read on which one fits your lot and your budget.
Our Washington Park Projects
Nine of our Washington Park projects are below — new homes, remodels, and a remodel with an addition, completed between 2017 and 2025. They include the Denver Life Magazine Show Home of 2020 and two new homes completed in 2025. Click any photo for the full project, with more photos and the details of what was done.
Denver Luxury Home in Wash Park New Home Construction · 2020
Washington Park New Construction Home New Home Construction · 2025
New Construction Home in Washington Park, Denver New Home Construction · 2025
East Wash Park Luxury Homes Denver New Home Construction · 2022
Transitional Custom Home in Washington Park New Home Construction · 2021
Denver Luxury Tudor Remodel Washington Park Remodel · 2019
Denver Luxury Home Remodel Washington Park Remodel · 2019
Denver Luxury Home Remodel in Washington Park Remodel · 2019
Denver Luxury Home Remodel in Wash Park Remodel & Addition · 2017What It Costs to Build in Washington 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.
Washington Park adds a line item most neighborhoods do not: the lot itself. Land here is scarce and priced like it, and an older house bought for a scrape carries demolition 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 Wash Park lot — 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 Washington 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.
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877-859-6533
1925 East Kentucky Ave, Denver, CO 80209