If you’ve been fortunate enough to explore various Denver neighborhoods, you’ve likely noticed some distinctive architectural features on many homes, particularly in the city’s older, and more historic areas.

Many buyers have moved away from the trend of wanting a home that serves as a ‘blank slate’. Rather than touring every monotonous new build popping up, buyers are on the search for a home with ornate details and original charm. 

Here’s a quick look at 6 of the most common home styles you’ll see in the Denver housing market and the neighborhoods in which you’ll find them:

Craftsman Bungalow – The Bungalow is among the most popular home styles in Denver and can be identified by its low profile, low-pitched gable roofline with broad eaves and exposed rafter tails, the staple large front porch, and a cute-as-can be, cozy floor plan. Bungalows are typically one story, but sometimes feature dormers with a small second story. 

You will see Bungalow-style homes all throughout Denver. A few neighborhoods in particular include the Denver Highlands, Whittier, Park Hill and Wash Park.

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Denver Square – As described by its name, the Foursquare, locally dubbed the “Denver Square”, features a cubic shape and is usually divided by a central staircase which tends to break up the floor plan into quarters on each floor. 

Most Denver Squares are two- to two-and-a-half stories, and feature a low-pitched roof with a deep overhang and central dormer window, a boxy shape, and a large front porch or patio that spans the width of the house. 

You’ll find Denver Square-style homes most frequently around the Cheesman Park, West Highland, Baker and Park Hill areas. 

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Mid-Century Modern Ranch – The world of residential architecture changed forever with the introduction of mid-century modern ranch style homes. These homes were unique, featuring straight lines, contemporary and sleek design. The stark contrast between these homes and more traditional architectural designs seen throughout other vintage style homes, is exactly why they became so popular. 

Typically, these homes embody open floor plans, flat planes, flat (or slightly slanted) roofs, large windows made up of expansive glass panes letting an abundance of natural light into the space to emphasize another key feature of the Mid-century Modern Ranch home, integration with nature.

Most Mid-Century Modern homes In Denver, you’ll find these gems in Harvey Park, Virginia Village, Park Hill, and Sherrelwood neighborhoods.

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Victorian – These homes are usually characterized by their vibrant colors, and gothic influences. Typically two-to-three stories in structure height, Victorian homes feature expansive wrap-around porches, high-pitched roofs and decorative trim or ornate masonry. 

They often feature cylindrical turrets or roof towers, and feature intricately designed woodwork such as adorning finials, window crowns and scalloped shingles which draw passing eyes towards the distinctive gables. 

In Denver, Victorian Homes are most prevalent in the Highlands, Baker, Curtis Park and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

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Mediterranean Revival – These beautiful, terracotta tile-roofed gems, are known to feature white stucco exteriors, low pitched gable roofs (or flat behind a parapet), and an extended side or front wall which forms an arcaded entrance or porch. 

Aiming to emulate the feeling of a luxurious Mediterranean villa, this style home is usually adorned with intricate stone carved details, raw iron or metal work on windows and over balconies, exposed wood beams, natural stone walls, and tile, mosaic or hardwood floor, arched doors, windows and breezeways or passageways.

Where you’ll find these beauties: South Park Hill and Sloan’s Lake.

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Tudor – The Tudor is very distinctive, thanks to the folk-tale-like decorative wood—known as half-timbering—which covers brick, stucco, or stone siding typical of this style. 

A stark contrast to the boxy Denver Square, the Tudor style home is characterized by its asymmetrical shape, steeply pitched gable roof, elaborate masonry on tall chimneys, and groupings of narrow windows often adorned with diamond shaped panels.

In Denver, you’ll typically find Tudor homes in neighborhoods including Hilltop, Montclair, Park Hill and Whittier.

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Regardless of which style you like best, Team Good Neighbor has all the resources, tools, and skill to get you into your Colorado dream home. Contact Us today to be put in touch with a dedicated Real Estate Agent on our team.