Boulder Craftsman Homes for Sale

About craftsman homes in Boulder

The Craftsman homes for sale in Boulder above are every MLS listing styled Craftsman: the 1905 to 1930 Craftsman bungalows with the tapered porch columns, exposed rafters and built-ins, the Arts and Crafts two-stories, and the new-build Craftsman plans builders sell today. Buyers searching Boulder Craftsman homes also search Craftsman bungalows, Arts and Crafts homes, homes with built-ins, homes with a front porch, historic Craftsman and Craftsman style new construction, and this page carries all of them. This page shows Craftsman homes for sale in Boulder, and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes.

The original details. Tapered columns on brick piers, exposed rafter tails, wide trim, built-in bookcases and a colonnade between living and dining. Missing them means a remodel took them; keeping them means a premium in Boulder.

New Craftsman plans. Builders in Boulder sell Craftsman elevations on modern plans: the porch and the columns outside, an open plan inside. Different house, same search.

Old-house systems. A 1915 Craftsman has had its wiring, plumbing, sewer and roof replaced at least once. Ask when; the answers set the price.

Woodwork and paint. Original fir and oak trim under decades of paint strips back for $5,000 to $20,000 and adds it back at resale.

Historic districts. Some Boulder Craftsman blocks sit in a district with exterior design review. Porches and windows go through it.

Questions people ask about craftsman homes in Boulder

How many craftsman homes are for sale in Boulder right now?

The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list: it updates the moment a home lists or closes, and the market stats under it show today's median price.

What is the median price of craftsman homes in Boulder?

The market stats under the grid show today's median list price and price per square foot, and they update with every new listing. More: Can I afford a home now?.

What should I check before making an offer on craftsman homes in Boulder?

The price per square foot against the other listings on this page (the market stats under the grid show today's median), the days on market, the HOA or metro district if there is one, the sewer line and roof age on older homes, and whether the seller pays a closing-cost credit or a rate buydown. More: Seller concessions for Colorado buyers.

Can I buy craftsman home in Boulder 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 $2.2M craftsman homes that is $77,000 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.

What does the median craftsman homes in Boulder cost per month?

It depends on the price, your down payment and today's rate. Put the price of the home you like into the Colorado mortgage calculator at kennarealestate.com/colorado-mortgage-calculator for the full monthly cost. More: Can I afford a home now?.

Which ZIP code has the most craftsman homes in Boulder?

It changes as homes list and sell. Switch the grid to map view to see where today's listings cluster, or open the ZIP code pages linked on this page for each ZIP's live count.

What is the difference between a Craftsman and a bungalow?

A bungalow is a shape: one story, low roof, porch. Craftsman is a style: the tapered columns, rafter tails and built-ins. Most Boulder Craftsman homes are bungalows; not every bungalow is a Craftsman.

Are Craftsman homes expensive to own?

The systems are the cost on an old one. Once done, they cost less to keep than a 1990s frame house, and the resale premium is real.

Where are the Craftsman homes in Boulder?

On the blocks platted from 1905 to 1930, and in the new pocket neighborhoods with Craftsman elevations. Your Kenna agent knows both.