Custom home builder in Littleton and the south Denver metro.

Custom homes from Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village to Centennial, Littleton and Highlands Ranch.

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Building in the south metro

Large lots, mature trees and a patchwork of cities.

Colorado Custom Home Builder plans and builds custom homes across the south Denver metro: Littleton, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Englewood and Highlands Ranch. Many custom projects here replace or rework older homes on generous lots, and each city writes its own rules.

Many jurisdictions
Littleton alone spans parts of three counties, and its neighbors are separate cities with their own codes. Highlands Ranch isn't a city at all; it's unincorporated Douglas County.
Lot size
Cherry Hills Village and parts of Greenwood Village are known for large lots, which bring room for a bigger footprint along with larger drainage and landscape questions.
Corridors
The South Platte River and the High Line Canal run through the area, with floodplains, trails and old trees along both.

Local conditions

What shapes a custom home in the south metro.

  1. Teardown or renovation

    Older homes on good lots raise the question of whether to renovate or start over. Foundation condition, the existing layout and zoning limits usually decide it more than finishes do.

  2. Trees and drainage

    Mature trees and wide lawns are part of the appeal. Protecting root zones and managing drainage on a large lot take planning before excavation.

  3. Canal and river corridors

    Lots near the High Line Canal or the South Platte can involve floodplain limits, easements and trail edges that affect where a house can sit.

  4. Community associations

    Planned communities such as Highlands Ranch have associations with architectural review. Their guidelines shape exterior design and need approval alongside the permit.

Before you buy a lot in Littleton

  • Confirm which city or county governs the address.
  • Get the community association's design guidelines if one applies.
  • Check for floodplain limits or easements near the High Line Canal or South Platte.
  • If you're considering a renovation, start with a structural assessment.

Where we build around Littleton

We plan custom homes across the south Denver metro, from established estate neighborhoods to planned communities.

  • Littleton
  • Cherry Hills Village
  • Greenwood Village
  • Centennial
  • Englewood
  • Highlands Ranch
  • Lone Tree

Local questions

Littleton building questions.

Is Highlands Ranch a city?

No. Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, so building permits come from Douglas County. Most of it also falls under a community association with its own architectural review.

Should I renovate or tear down an older south metro home?

It depends on the foundation, how much of the existing layout works, and what zoning allows you to add. A structural look at the house and a quick zoning review usually make the answer clear before design money is spent.

Do Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village have different rules than Littleton?

Yes. Each is a separate city with its own zoning, building codes and design standards, so lot size minimums, setbacks and review steps differ from one to the next. Check the rules for the specific city before design starts.

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Own a south metro lot or older home?

Tell us the address and which way you're leaning, renovation or a rebuild. We'll talk through what the lot and local rules allow.

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