The neighborhood I’m highlighting today is located just west of Denver in Lakewood. Keep in mind that the City of Lakewood did not come into existence until 1969. This was a rural area used primarily for farming or ranching and the early (1950′s) subdivisions still have that rural feeling today. By rural I mean large 1/2+ acre lots with no sidewalks and zoned for horses.
Of course the lack of sidewalks probably had to do more with the lack of a city to establish requirements, or provide basic services like water and sewer. That’s right! These homes initially each had a well, a septic system and an outdoor trash incinerator. (If you’ve ever been in an older home with a seemingly arbitrary strip of concrete leading from the back door to the back of the yard…there once was an incinerator there)
Here are a few of my favorites:
This subdivision was created in the 1950′s and each lot was sold to individuals for them to build whatever they wished. So, each home is unique. But only a handful of the homes fall under the “Modern” category.
What I know: Built in 1957 and remodeled in 1963. (3bd, 3ba, 2100 sq. ft., .75 acre lot, walkout basement, pool, 2 car garage, fireplace)
What I know: Built in 1953. (2bd, 1ba, 2145 sq. ft., .36 acre lot, fireplace, basement, 2 car garage)
What I know: Built in 1959. (3bd, 2ba, 2946 sq. ft., .37 acre lot, fireplace, 2 car garage, basement)
More on Denver metro modern homes: 5280mod.com
Tags:
Belmar,
Lakewood,
mid-century,
midcentury,
midcentury modern 
(This home was recently updated and they kept a lot of the great original details including built-ins and the original bath fixtures)
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