Stapleton Builder News

New Home update from Forest City Stapleton:

Historically, new home sales at Stapleton steadily increased year over year until 2006, which was when we started seeing a decline in total sales due to the economy.  This decline lasted through 2009.

The good news is that in 2010, we saw a slight increase in new home sales of 3 ½ %.  And in 2011, Stapleton rebounded with a 45% increase.  This upward trend has continued in to the 1st quarter of 2012, with a 62% increase over the 1st quarter of 2011.  

Standard Pacific Homes was recognized recently for its interior design at this year's 32nd annual BAR Awards. The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver hosts the award ceremony to recognize marketing and construction achievements across the new-home industry. “For us, it was a win … we’re certainly appealing to people outside of our own company, whom are judging homes across the Denver-Metro area,” said Mike Davidson, Standard Pacific’s Marketing Director. The builder’s Huntington model in The Vines collection won Best Interior Design (Detached Home) for the $400,001 to $500,000 price range.

The interior design concept for the home is unique for the Stapleton community. “Traditionally, a more modern look and bright color pallete has been used for models in Stapleton. We went for a more traditional look which we feel shows off our unique style of homes here” said Davidson. “The concept of this home is based on a Restoration Hardware’s, ‘Updated-Classic’ style,” said Amber Shay, the Interior Designer. “The open floor plan was enhanced with the use of contiguous, large-plank, hand-scraped, wood flooring and a soothing, neutral palette, allowing the outdoor setting to flow seamlessly into the dwelling.”

“Something different about us is that since 2009, we have not used a traditional Interior Design firm like most other new models you see around Denver, “said Mike Davidson. Instead, Standard Pacific decided to utilize the talents of their in-house decorator, and Design Studio Vice President, Amber Shay to design the interiors of their model homes. “Amber is an expert and the same design consultant who meets with all of our home buyers. We feel she is skilled in helping buyers make their design choices, and as such, has the best knowledge of what today’s homebuyer wants to see in a model home” said Dan Jacobsen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

The Vines Collection, from Standard Pacific Homes is definitely different from rest of the home collections in this well known urban community. Like many of the other homes in the nearby Central Park West neighborhood, The Vines are as energy-efficient as they come. All homes boast Energy Star 3.0 qualification and 5+ Star ratings which make these homes 20-30% more efficient than homes built just 5 years ago. However, Standard Pacific took it a step further and includes solar panels on all of their Vines Collection homes. Another unique feature for The Vines Collection is the front entry, oversized, 2-car attached garages and traditional driveways. “In a community where a majority of the homes have alley loaded rear garages, our designs have driveways in front that can become a play area and allow larger backyards” said Jacobsen. The two-story Huntington model is a brand new floorplan for the national builder which features a large, wrap around covered front porch and an open main floor with the Kitchen, Great Room and Dining Room flowing together for easy entertaining. The master bedroom and 5-piece bathroom are the focus with his & her walk in closets and a romantic Juliet balcony.

In a sign that the times are improving for home builders in Denver's Stapleton neighborhood, the days of price incentives and negotiations are coming to an end.

For the last few years, buyers have approached builder pricing sheets in about the same way that they view the MSRP on a car - as a quaint but not always relevant number. Whether builders were open to negotiations usually came down to the status of each individual home, but buyers have expected to be in the drivers' seat.  With 240+ new home sales in Stapleton last year, new designs and energy saving features being added to homes in Central Park West, and a smaller supply of available lots, builders have been encouraged to price their homes to avoid offering incentives.

Of course we will probably still see incentives and negotiations on spec and inventory homes that are unsold as they near completion (these are usually homes where the original buyer had to drop the contract). There are also a few deals left to be had where builders are closing out models and styles in areas outside of Central Park West.

Interested in a new home in Stapleton? Contact us today!

David Weekley Homes has announced that one of the first new homes in Stapleton's Central Park West neighborhood is available for sale and scheduled to close in June!

The home, located at 3492 Trenton Street, is 2175 sq ft (plus an 1,100 sq ft unfinished basement) and offers 3 bedrooms plus a loft, 2 1/2 baths, and a 2 car garage on a corner lot with mountain views.  The $416,705 purchase price includes 42' maple cabinets, hickory hardwood floors, granite slab counters in the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, tankless water heater, and more!

Contact us today for more information.

Parkwood Homes is getting ready to move into their new model home in Stapleton's Central Park West neighborhood, so their current model home is for sale!  This stunning home has nearly 4,000 finished square feet (2903 above ground and 1081 sq ft in the finished basement), 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths.  The third floor loft is completely finished. The basement includes a wet bar.  The yard is completely landscaped with amazing outdoor spaces, and the home is just 2 blocks from Stapleton's 80 acre Central Park.

Expect this one to sell FAST!

Contact us today for details.

New home info just received from Wonderland Homes in Stapleton:

Artisan Plazas at Stapleton Closeout

We are down to the final two townhomes at Artisan Plazas, and prices have never been more attractive. If you are looking for a new townhome this spring, there's no better place than Artisan Plazas, and no better time than the present.

Denver Traditions at Stapleton

Looking for an oversized lot in Stapleton? Don't miss the incredible buys in our Denver Traditions Collection. These dazzling single-family designs include ranch and two-story plans guaranteed to suit the taste of discriminating buyers. There are still great opportunities to move into a new home at Stapleton this month, including well-appointed homes, priced from the low $300's.

Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for new locations, and a whole new selection of innovative products in Stapleton's Central Park West neighborhood. Joining our already-popular Denver Traditions Collection are two exciting, contemporary selections in The Edge and Innovations at Stapleton.

Aptly christened, The Edge will showcase spacious, sophisticated urban townhomes enhanced by upscale standard features, clean lines, and lots of modern styling. Ranging in size from approximately 1,500 to over 1,800 finished square feet, homes at The Edge will offer private, outdoor courtyards, full basements with nine-foot ceilings, and much more.

Innovations at Stapleton comprise five brand new single family plans enhanced by low-maintenance exteriors, unique contemporary styling, and dazzling interiors designed to satisfy the most urbane palate. The ranch and two-story designs will include two or three bedrooms, a study, a minimum of two full baths, plus an unfinished lower level, perfect for expansion.

Watch for floorplans and pricing on The Edge, Innovations, and our new and improved Denver Traditions in the next 30 to 60 days!

KB Home has announced that there are only NINE homesites left for new Martha Stewart homes in Stapleton! If you are considering building a new home in Stapleton, this is a great opportunity - and it won't last long. Once these nine homes have been sold, there won't be any additional KB Martha Stewart homes built in Stapleton.

In addition, there is one inventory home (move-in ready) available at 3595 Xanthia Street - at a newly reduced price!

Standard Pacific will introduce their brand new Central Park Collection in the spring of 2011 in Stapleton’s Central Park West Neighborhood. There will be two model homes located on the corner of 35th Ave and Uinta St. Base prices will start from the mid to high $400,000s and designs will include four floor plans from 2,298 – 2,585 square feet.

These innovative single-family homes were thoughtfully planned by a team of the nations top architects with exteriors that blend an east coast feel with new and innovative Colorado design features. The Central Park Collection will be built with standard solar photovoltaic energy systems and an integrated system for monitoring overall energy consumption. The four plans have also been designed to meet and exceed the latest Energy Star standards.

The most unique feature will be oversized side-drive garages facing the street and driveways that will integrate outdoor play-areas for bikes, trikes and basketball hoops. Another distinctive feature will be outdoor living space in the backyard with options for outdoor fireplaces. The interiors will feature finished basement options, large master suites, “launch pad” mud rooms, 3-5 bedrooms and a wealth of flex space for a play or work from home atmosphere. Standard Pacific is known for having the largest selection of choices in finishing touches and as a top builder in new home quality, design and customer satisfaction.

Here are a couple of PRELIMINARY elevation drawings, which are still subject to change without notice.

Parkwood Homes is building the 'Georgetown Collection' of homes in Stapleton's new Central Park West neighborhood. In addition to a few new plans, the Georgetown Collection includes updates of some of Parkwood's current Stapleton models.

The new Parkwood homes will offer three to five bedrooms and begin around 2200 square feet. Finished 3rd floor space and optional carriage house over the garage (two features with help separate Parkwood from other Stapleton builders) will continue to be available.

Parkwood has home sites available now on 'mews' lots - facing a 40 foot grass area instead of a street!

Among the most requested items on the original www.BuildingStapleton.com website were builder floorplans, and we are busily scanning our archives to make sure that we have ALL of the Stapleton builder floorplans available on the new website.  With 21 builders and well over 100 different model homes, this is a pretty big project!

From a quick review of our files it looks like we have most of the floorplans for discontinued models in Stapleton and all of the current floorplans, and we are working with a couple of other sources to track down the few plans that we haven't been able to find.

If you are looking for floorplans from any Stapleton homebuilder, please check out our builder section and the individual pages for each builder. We will be adding more plans over the next few days until everything is available online.

Parkwood Homes is now allowing prospective buyers to 'get on the priority list' for their new homesites. Parkwood builds new homes in Stapleton beginning in the upper $300s, and is offering new floorplans on larger lots in the soon-to-build Central Park West Neighborhood.

Excitement is building for these new Parkwood homes. if you are interested in these, or other new or resale homes in Stapleton, please contact us today!

And if you are thinking about buying a new home through a builder, make sure to read this important info onwhy you should have a Buyer's Agent to represent you.

In Final Closeout. Down to last seven townhomes. These smart, beautiful homes were being offered at great low prices, and now are incredibly priced even better at new reduced prices. Don't miss these opportunities to own a new Wonderland Artisan Plazas townhome in Stapleton. At these new prices, they'll sell out quickly.

These are the final new-construction Artisan Plaza homes in Stapleton. if you are interested in these, or other new or resale homes in Stapleton, please contact us today!

And if you are thinking about buying a new home through a builder, make sure to read this important info on why you should have a Buyer's Agent to represent you.

Final closeout pricing has been announced for the three remaining John Laing new construction homes in Stapleton.

3407 Akron Ct. - $398,900! Originally listed at $434,900 2205 sq. ft. w/3 beds + loft, 2.5 baths, 2.5 car garage & 1122 unfinished sq. ft. basement

7932 E. 29th Place - $329,900!! Originally listed at $369,900 1958 sq. ft. w/2 beds + loft, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage & 850 unfinished sq. ft. basement

3527 Xanthia St. - $479,900!! Originally listed at $499,900 2625 sq. ft. w/3 beds + loft, 2.5 baths, 2.5 car garage & 1100 unfinished sq. ft. basement

These deals won't last long! if you are interested in these, or other new or resale homes in Stapleton, please contact us today!

And if you are thinking about buying a new home through a builder, make sure to read this important info onwhy you should have a Buyer's Agent to represent you.

Parkwood Homes has announced that there are just three homes remaining in the limited 'Lighthouse Series' they are building in Stapleton. Homes are available, starting at just $349,900.

The Morgans Point and Stratford Point prices include a design center allowance. The Palmer Island includes an unfinished third floor - a perfect storage solution!  all three homesites offer mountain views, and they are conveniently located across from the Denver School of Science and Technology.

These deals won't last long! if you are interested in these, or other new or resale homes in Stapleton, please contact us today!

And if you are thinking about buying a new home through a builder, make sure to read this important info onwhy you should have a Buyer's Agent to represent you.

Brand new Stapleton home from David Weekley!

8966 E. 35th Ave. - $474,900 Originally listed at $513,941 2847 sq. ft. w/3 beds + loft, 2.5 baths, & 1422 unfinished sq. ft. basement December 2010 close!

This deal won't last long! if you are interested in this, or other new or resale homes in Stapleton, please contact us today!

And if you are thinking about buying a new home through a builder, make sure to read this important info on why you should have a Buyer's Agent to represent you.