Arvada Fixer-Upper Homes for Sale

Fixer-upper homes in Arvada: the numbers this week

What $500K buys among fixer-upper homes in Arvada this week: the median fixer-upper homes at 1,850 square feet, $277 a foot. 11 in all, $200K to $1.73M; the price bands, bedrooms, ZIP codes, monthly cost and the questions buyers ask are below.

Fixer-upper homes in Arvada by ZIP code

What the median fixer-upper homes in Arvada costs per month

About fixer-upper homes in Arvada

The fixer-upper homes for sale in Arvada above are every MLS listing that says it needs work: handyman specials, as-is sales, estate sales, investor specials and homes priced for their condition. Buyers searching Arvada fixer-uppers also search cheap homes, as-is homes, handyman specials, homes that need work, investment properties, distressed homes and flip opportunities, and this page carries all of them. As of September 28, 2026 this page shows 11 fixer-upper homes for sale in Arvada , and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes.

Price minus repairs. The right price is the finished value minus the repair cost minus your margin. We build that number before you tour a Arvada fixer.

Cosmetic versus structural. Paint, floors and a kitchen are cosmetic and cheap. Foundation, sewer line, roof and wiring are the four that eat budgets. We inspect for the four first.

Financing. FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans roll the repairs into the mortgage. Cash and hard money buy the ones a lender will not touch.

Competition. Investors watch Arvada fixers daily. A pre-approval, a fast inspection and a clean offer beat them more of the time than a low number does.

Questions people ask about fixer-upper homes in Arvada

How many fixer-upper homes are for sale in Arvada right now?

11 this week, $200K to $1.73M, median $500K. The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list and refreshes daily.

Can I buy fixer-upper home in Arvada with a low down payment?

Yes. Colorado down-payment assistance works at a 620 credit score, FHA takes 3.5 percent down, VA zero where the buyer qualifies, and a seller credit covers closing costs. On the median $500K fixer-upper homes that is $17,497 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.

How big are the fixer-upper homes in Arvada?

900 to 2,593 square feet across this week's sample, 3 beds most common. Price per square foot runs $277 at the median.

What does the median fixer-upper homes in Arvada cost per month?

About $3,730 a month on the median $500K fixer-upper homes with 5 percent down at a 7 percent note rate: $3,160 principal and interest, $229 property tax, $146 insurance, $198 mortgage insurance. A seller-paid 2-1 buydown cuts year one by $611. More: Can I afford a home now?.

Do fixer-upper homes in Arvada have HOA fees?

Some do: 2 of 11 sampled carry a fee (median $375 a month); 9 do not. More: HOA fees in Colorado, explained.

Which ZIP code has the most fixer-upper homes in Arvada?

80003 with 4 in this week's sample, then 80004 with 4.

Can I get a loan on a fixer-upper in Arvada?

Yes. FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans finance the home and the repairs on one mortgage when the home is livable or the repairs are scoped. Our lender partners close them. More: Financing a Colorado home.

How much should I offer below asking?

Offer the finished value minus repairs minus margin, not a percentage off. Some Arvada fixers are priced right; some are not. The math decides. More: Seller concessions for Colorado buyers.