Custom home builder in Broomfield and Erie.
Custom homes in the north Denver metro, between Boulder and Denver, where county and city lines overlap.
Building in the north metro
The north metro, where county lines overlap.
Colorado Custom Home Builder plans and builds custom homes in Broomfield, Erie, Westminster, Arvada and the communities between Boulder and Denver. Jurisdiction lines here are unusually tangled, so the first question for any lot is simply who governs it.
- Broomfield
- Broomfield is a consolidated city and county, so one government handles what a city and a county would split elsewhere.
- Erie
- The Town of Erie sits in two counties: Boulder County west of County Line Road and Weld County east of it.
- Views and exposure
- Open ground gives long views west to the Front Range, and the same openness brings wind and hail exposure worth designing for.
Local conditions
What shapes a custom home in the north metro.
Confirm the jurisdiction
City, county, town and special district boundaries overlap across the north metro. The answer decides which building code, fees and review process apply.
Metro districts
Many newer Colorado neighborhoods sit inside metropolitan districts, which finance roads and utilities through an added property tax. Check the district and its tax before buying a lot.
Old coal mines
Parts of the area sit over the historic Boulder-Weld coal field. Where old mines run beneath a lot, subsidence belongs in the geotechnical review.
Covenants and design review
Newer subdivisions often have covenants and architectural review. Knowing those rules early keeps the design from being redrawn for approval.
Before you buy a lot in Broomfield
- Confirm the city, county and town that govern the lot.
- Look up any metro district and its property tax.
- Ask the geotechnical engineer to address old mine workings where they might exist.
- Read the subdivision covenants and design guidelines.
Where we build around Broomfield
We plan custom homes across the north Denver metro, from infill lots to larger parcels near its open edges.
- Broomfield
- Erie
- Westminster
- Arvada
- Thornton
Local questions
Broomfield building questions.
Is Erie in Boulder County or Weld County?
Both. The part of Erie west of County Line Road is in Boulder County and the part east of it is in Weld County. The county affects property taxes and some services, so check which side a lot is on.
What is a metro district, and why does it matter for a new home?
A metropolitan district is a special taxing district that pays for infrastructure in a new neighborhood, often through a property tax added on top of city and county taxes. It can meaningfully change the cost of owning a home, so review the district before you buy.
How do I find out if a lot sits over old coal mines?
The Colorado Geological Survey has published information on the Boulder-Weld coal field and its historic mines. Share the lot with a geotechnical engineer, who can review that information and advise whether subsidence needs further study.
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Considering a lot in the north metro?
Send the address. We'll help you confirm the jurisdiction, districts and ground conditions before design starts.