Very old, very layered
Nearly half of Englewood's homes were built before 1960, a higher share than Denver itself. Brittle, layered coatings on trim, porches and window sashes are normal, and so is old paint containing lead in the bottom layers.
Englewood, Colorado
Painters in Englewood, CO
One of the oldest housing stocks in the metro, packed onto small lots south of Denver.
Direct answer
Painter Hotline paints houses in Englewood, Arapahoe County. 68.4% of homes there predate 1980, so every scope starts with the year built. Free estimates: 720-208-5645.
Local conditions
What painting in Englewood involves
Arapahoe Acres
Arapahoe Acres is a mid-century modern subdivision listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Original flat-roof houses with exposed beams and large glass need careful wood prep and colors that respect the design.
Close neighbors
Small lots and narrow side yards mean neighbors are a few feet away. Masking, containment and daily cleanup are planned in, especially when old paint is being scraped.
Storefronts on Broadway
Small businesses along Broadway and Hampden get phased or after-hours work so they can stay open.
Local dataWhen Englewood's homes were built (dark orange: built before 1980)
How old Englewood's homes are
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates, table B25034.
Show the numbers
| Built | Englewood | Arapahoe County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 11% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| 1940s | 8.8% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| 1950s | 25.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| 1960s | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| 1970s | 13.4% | 22.5% | 16.5% |
| 1980s | 9.5% | 21.7% | 13.5% |
| 1990s | 5.7% | 13.1% | 15.2% |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 15.4% | 16.7% |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 9.6% | 12.2% |
| 2020 or later | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Before 1980, total | 68.4% | 38.9% | 40.6% |
Englewood has about 17,283 homes, and an estimated 68.4% of them predate 1980, far above Colorado's 40.6% and far above Arapahoe County's 38.9%. The 1950s added the most (25.9%); 16.3% are from 2000 on.
What the numbers mean for Englewood jobs
- Lead paint under newer coats is a real possibility on many Englewood houses. The federal rule for that work.
- 45.7% predate 1960. EPA figures: lead paint is likely in 69% of 1940–1959 homes and 87% of pre-1940 homes.
- Owner-occupied: 47.7%. Rentals are common, and landlord work on pre-1978 units never gets the homeowner exemption.
| County | Arapahoe County |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 80110, 80112 and 80113 |
| Neighborhoods | Old Englewood, Hampden Hills, Bates-Logan, Arapahoe Acres, the Broadway corridor, CityCenter and the medical district around Swedish |
Questions
Englewood painting questions
Can you paint a storefront on Broadway without closing it?
Yes. We phase the work by section or schedule it after hours so customers can still get through the door.
Do you work on mid-century homes in Arapahoe Acres?
Yes. Those houses reward careful prep on exposed wood and a restrained palette. If your home is part of a designated district, check any review requirements before we pick colors.
How many Englewood homes might have lead paint?
By the Census count, 68.4% of homes in Englewood predate 1980, and any of those could hide lead paint (banned for homes in 1978). Tell us your year built.