Windsor Historic Homes for Sale

About historic homes in Windsor

The historic homes for sale in Windsor above are every MLS listing described as historic: Victorians and Queen Annes, Denver Squares, brick bungalows, Tudors, homes in local historic districts and homes with a landmark designation. Buyers searching Windsor historic homes also search old homes, Victorian homes, homes built before 1920, landmark homes, homes in historic districts and homes with original character, and this page carries all of them. This page shows historic homes for sale in Windsor, and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes.

Designated or just old. A landmark or a home in a historic district in Windsor carries design review on exterior changes. An old home outside a district carries none. The listing does not always say; we check.

Tax credits. Colorado's state historic preservation tax credit pays 20 to 35 percent of qualified rehab costs on designated homes. It is real money for the right project.

The systems. Wiring, plumbing, sewer line, roof and foundation are the five items that decide the real price of a historic home. We inspect all five.

Windows and insulation. Original windows are protected in most districts. Storm windows and attic insulation are how a historic Windsor home gets a modern utility bill.

Insurance. Some carriers price old wiring and plumbing high or decline. We get the insurance quote during inspection, not after.

Tell us designated or just old, and original or updated. It sets the neighborhoods and the renovation budget in Windsor.

Questions people ask about historic homes in Windsor

How many historic homes are for sale in Windsor 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.

How big are the historic homes in Windsor?

Sizes vary from home to home. Use the grid filters for square footage and bedrooms; the market stats under the grid show today's price per square foot.

Which ZIP code has the most historic homes in Windsor?

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.

Do historic homes in Windsor have HOA fees?

Some do. Each listing card shows the HOA fee, and the grid filters can narrow the list to homes with no HOA. More: HOA fees in Colorado, explained.

Can I buy historic home in Windsor 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 $673K historic homes that is $23,543 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.

What does the median historic homes in Windsor 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?.

Can I remodel a historic home in Windsor?

Inside, yes. Outside, a designated home or a home in a historic district goes through design review for visible changes. Undesignated old homes have no review.

Are historic homes harder to finance or insure?

Financing is the same as any home. Insurance asks about wiring, plumbing and the roof, and a few carriers decline pre-1900 homes. We quote it during inspection. More: Financing a Colorado home.

What is the Colorado historic tax credit?

A state income tax credit of 20 to 35 percent of qualified rehabilitation costs on a designated historic home, capped per project. History Colorado runs it. More: $8000 Tax Credit Information for First time home buyers in Denver area.