When it comes to figuring out your preferred home style, it can be exciting, trying, and at times overwhelming. Familiarizing yourself with the various architectural types throughout Denver can help you find your dream home quicker than expected. The more informed, detailed, and engaged you are in the initial home search process, the more success you'll have when visitingpotential homes.

Denver has an eclectic mix of home styles that give each neighborhood its quintessential character and charm. Below are some of Denver's most popular and common residential architecture styles.Use this guide to help visualize and articulate your dream home to your Corcoran Perry & Co. Agent.

BI-LEVEL HOME

Popular from 1950s - 1980s

The bi-level home was the multi-story answer to the one-story ranch style. Known for its iconic mid-level main entry, the split-level floor plan offers vertical space and room on a tight lot size.

Where you'll find them:Bear Valley, Goldsmith, Hampden,Lakewood, Littleton, Montbello, Southmoor,Virginia Village

BUNGALOW

Popular from 1910s - 1930s

The bungalow is a smaller single-story home and a spin-off of the craftsman. Today, it's common to find the attic spaces converted into second-story bedrooms. Though it's a smaller floor plan, the style's iconic open central living area and big windows make the space feel larger.

Where you'll find them:Berkeley, Clayton, Cole, Congress Park, Highland, Park Hill South, Skyland, Sloan's Lake, Sunnyside, Washington Park, West Highland,Whittier

CONDOMINIUM

Popular from 1900s - Present

Condominiums offer the best of community living with asmaller footprint. Typicallycondominiums are developed as more prominent high-rises to take advantage of the stunning views, vertical space, and walkable features.

Where you'll find them:Auraria, Downtown, Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Cherry Creek, City Park, Golden Triangle

COTTAGE

Popular from 1910s-1930s

One of the most popular home styles of the early 1910s, the Classic Cottage featuresan iconic steep roof and front porch. It was primarily used exclusively for residential dwellings; however, the style could occasionally be seen in schoolhouses, train stations, or smaller institutional buildings.

Where you'll find them:Baker, Barnum, Mar Lee, Ruby Hill, Valverde, Villa Park

CRAFTSMAN

Popular from 1890s - 1920s

The Craftsman style emerged from England's Arts and Crafts movement, advocating for the return of more' hand crafted' natural materials and construction. The single-story Craftsman was known for its detailed wood features in the interior. One of the most popular home styles, it was the first to be mass-produced in the United States by contractors and builders.

Where you'll find them:Berkeley, Congress Park, Highland,Park Hill South, Platt Park, Washington Park,West Highland

DENVER SQUARE

Popular from 1900s-1930s

The Denver Square is Colorado's stamp on the traditional Foursquare design. The boxy shape, wide covered porch and large windows became one of the area's most popular home styles at the turn of the 20th century.

Where you'll find them:City Park, Congress Park, Country Club, Highland, Park Hill South,West Highland

DUPLEX

Popular from 1950s - Present Day

Also known as semi-attached' architectural style, a Duplex exterior is designed to look like two separate living quarters, however structurally the residence shares a common wall.

Where you'll find them: Central Park, Cherry Creek, Highland, Jefferson Park, Sloan's Lake, Sunnyside,West Highland

MODERN

Popular from 1950s - Present

The modern style was more than an aesthetic approach. Its clean lines and geometric shapes embodied a level of sophisticated communication and intellect during that time. Features include multi-level and single-level floor plans with large picturesque windows and carefully designed outdoor space.

Where you'll find them:Cherry Creek, Country Club, Central Park, Cory-Merrill, Highland, Hilltop, Jefferson Park, Lowry, Platt Park,West Highland

MID-CENTURY

Popular from 1930s - 1950s

The organic' version of modern style. mid-century architecture places an emphasis on aesthetics, however, the style puts a large focus on form over function' in its design. It became an extremely popular design movement that took off after WWII.

Where you'll find them:Goldsmith, Harvey Park, Krisana Park, Virginia Village, Wellshire, Wheat Ridge

RANCH

Popular from 1930s - 1980s

Then traditional ranch-style homes became popular in Denver in the 1930s during the post-war building boom. The typical ranch silhouette includes a low roofline, asymmetrical design, and extended single-story floor plan.

Where you'll find them:Athmar Park, Barnum, Belcaro, Harvey Park, Regis, Skyland, Valverde, Wellshire

TOWNHOME

Popular from1950s - Present

Townhomes became the answer to residential living in cities. Its smaller footprint, vertical design, and cost-friendly construction proved to be the perfect solution to developing the Denver suburbs.

Where you'll find them:Capitol Hill, Central Park, Cherry Creek, Golden Triangle, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Lowry, West Colfax

TRADITIONAL

Popular from 1940s - Present

Known for its simple design and boxy appearance, the traditional home was an effective and efficient style back in 1940. The new style allowed for larger living quarters, much larger than the Federal Housing Authority standard plan was offering. The additional space made this style extremely popular after World War II.

Where you'll find them:Belcaro,Cory-Merrill,Green Valley Ranch,Hampden,Hilltop,Park Hill North, Southmoor Park,University,Washington Park

TRI-LEVEL HOME

Popular frm 1950s - 1990s

Also known as a split-level home, tri-level describes the building type rather than a style. With similar lines and design of a ranch, the tri-level was the revised version, connecting two additional floors at one story section, creating three staggered floor levels.

Where you'll find them:Highlands Ranch, Goldsmith, Hampden, Montbello, Southmoor Park, Virginia Village

TUDOR

Popular from 1900s - 1920s

The Tudor style is most recognizable for its steep pitched roof, half-timbering, tall, narrow windows, and late Medieval English style elements. Typically the home features a massive chimney and second-story overhang.

Where you'll find them:Belcaro, Berkeley, Country Club, Hale, Highland, Hilltop,Montclair,Park Hill South,Sloan's Lake, West Highland

VICTORIAN

Popular from 1880s - 1910s

One of the more detailed home styles, Victorian builds were highly decorative with the period's style. Its recognizable, ornate details included intricate bay windows, steeply slanted roofs with decorative shingles, and sunburst detailing.

Where you'll find them:Baker, Capitol Hill, Curtis Park/ Five Points, Highland,Montclair,Washington Park,Whittier, West Highland

Now that you can narrow your list, explore our website for helpful information, including our Denver Neighborhood Index, Mortgage Calculator, and more. Taking the time to do additional research can make all the difference in this current competitive market and alleviate some unnecessary stress. Our goal at Corcoran Perry & Co. is to match you with your dream home. We're excited to sit down with you to review all of this valuable information and kick off your home search - armed and ready to go.