Brighton Homes under $1 million

Welcome to Brighton, Colorado – a vibrant city that perfectly blends small-town charm with modern conveniences. Nestled just 20 miles northeast of Denver, Brighton offers residents a unique lifestyle that combines the tranquility of suburban living with easy access to the urban excitement of the Mile High City. Known for its friendly community, beautiful parks, and rich history, Brighton is an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most appealing aspects of Brighton is its diverse real estate market, particularly for those seeking homes under $1 million. Here, you can find a wide variety of properties that cater to different tastes and needs. From charming single-family homes with spacious yards to contemporary townhouses with modern finishes, there's something for everyone. The affordability of homes in Brighton allows you to invest in a comfortable living space without breaking the bank, making it a smart choice for first-time homebuyers or those looking to upgrade.

The city boasts numerous amenities, including top-rated schools, shopping centers, and recreational facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby parks, trails, and the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, Brighton hosts community events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging among its residents.

If you’re considering a move to a city that offers both affordability and a vibrant community, Brighton, Colorado, is the perfect destination. Explore the available homes under $1 million and discover the lifestyle that awaits you in this delightful city!

Newest Brighton Homes under $1 million

$399,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7218799 MLS

Welcome home to this inviting 4-bedroom (1 non-conforming) ranch offering a great combination of modern updates, functional living space, and extra storage. With 1,044 square feet on the main level and 721 square feet in the basement, including approximately 435 square feet of finished space, this home offers plenty of room to spread out and make it your own. --- The main level features beautiful wood floors throughout, complemented by updated lighting and a refreshed interior. The kitchen boasts stylish butcher block countertops, adding warmth and character to the space. The full bathroom has been completely remodeled with modern finishes, while a new HVAC system provides added peace of mind. --- The basement offers additional flexible living space, including a fourth non-conforming bedroom and an additional room that could also serve as a home office, hobby room, or workout space. With approximately 435 square feet of finished basement area, there is room to create a comfortable second living area or entertainment space. --- Outside, the property features an oversized, double-length detached two-car garage, offering extra room for vehicles, tools, storage, or recreational equipment, plus an additional storage shed for even more space. When it's time to unwind, take advantage of the working hot tub and enjoy a little relaxation at home. ------ Property Highlights: 3 bedrooms + 1 non-conforming basement bedroom 1 fully remodeled bathroom 1,044 sq. ft. main level 721 sq. ft. basement, approximately, 435 sq. ft. finished Wood floors throughout the main level Kitchen with, new appliances and butcher block countertops New light fixtures New HVAC system Oversized, double-length detached two-car garage Additional storage shed Working hot tub ----- Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-updated ranch with flexible living space, exceptional garage storage, and features designed for comfortable everyday living!

111 S 9th Ave, Brighton

Courtesy of Keller Williams Avenues Realty . lukeshipley@kw.com,727-433-0734

$524,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ IR1070303 MLS

Seller offering upfront $3,000 seller concession to right offer. From inviting gathering spaces to a private backyard retreat, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and flexibility. Rich hickory hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, while renovated bathrooms upstairs and down create a fresh, move-in-ready feel. Escape to the spacious primary suite, where a stunning clawfoot soaking tub creates a spa-like retreat at the end of the day. Two additional bedrooms feature generous walk-in closets, providing exceptional storage and organization. Rare 11-foot ceilings make the expansive unfinished basement an incredible opportunity to create the space you've always envisioned-whether it's a home theater, fitness studio, recreation room, workshop, guest suite, or additional living space. Outside, your private backyard is designed for enjoying Colorado's seasons. Relax in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit, and enjoy memorable evenings with family and friends. A neighborhood park with a playground and accessible walking paths is just blocks away, while shopping, dining, major highways, and convenient access to Denver International Airport are all within easy reach. Thoughtfully updated and ready to enjoy today-with room to grow tomorrow-this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, versatility, and location.

12235 Kalispell St, Brighton

Courtesy of LoKation Real Estate . 7203631849

$429,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4547868 MLS

A GARDENER'S PARADISE IN THE HEART OF OLDE TOWN BRIGHTON! Welcome to 50 S 6th Avenue, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offering approximately 1,600 square feet of living space on a gorgeous, spacious lot bursting with color, character, and possibilities! From the moment you arrive, the inviting curb appeal sets the tone, but the real magic awaits outside! This incredible property features beautifully established three-season flower beds, flourishing vegetable and fruit gardens, and an abundance of mature fruit trees that create a truly special outdoor retreat. Whether you love gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing in your own private oasis, this yard is something to behold! A private non-potable well provides a valuable water source for irrigation, while a rare ROOT CELLAR adds old-fashioned charm and practical storage for your garden harvests. WOW! Inside, enjoy the warmth and character of an established Brighton home with generous living space and plenty of potential to make it your own. Covered parking plus ample additional parking in the rear adds everyday convenience. The location is another standout! Nestled in desirable Olde Town Brighton, enjoy the charm of an established neighborhood with convenient access to downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and local amenities. Leave the car behind and explore the neighborhood! Properties offering this combination of LOT SIZE, GARDENS, FRUIT TREES, PRIVATE WELL, ROOT CELLAR, and OLDE TOWN LOCATION don't come along every day. A truly special opportunity for those who appreciate outdoor living, gardening, and the character of historic Brighton. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

50 S 6th Ave, Brighton

Courtesy of 1 Percent Lists Front Range Realty . andy1bedard@gmail.com,720-839-4300

$465,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ IR1070291 MLS

3-bedroom plus a loft and across from beautiful park. No packing up your baby to take the kids to the park, just enjoy from your front porch! In the desirable Brighton Crossing community. With an open layout, abundant natural light, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location, this home offers comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The main level features a convenient mudroom just inside the front door, along with a bright and spacious living room, kitchen, and dining area. The open-concept design creates an inviting flow throughout the main floor. Step from the kitchen and dining area onto the amazing patio, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying views of the green park and playground directly across the side walk. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom offers great natural light, updated features, a private en suite bathroom, and a huge walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. The unfinished basement offers excellent potential for future living space, storage, or a recreation area. The detached garage is an impressive bonus, providing room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Enjoy an exceptional Brighton Crossing location close to parks, playgrounds, the Venture Center, pool, fitness center, sport courts, dog park, splash park, and other neighborhood amenities. This home offers an ideal combination of space, natural light, outdoor living, and community convenience.

4684 Crestone Peak St, Brighton

Courtesy of HomeSmart . 3034371784

$339,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1867029 MLS

*******SELLER MOTIVATED BRING US AN OFFER!!!! Selling willing to provide a one-year home warranty with an acceptable offer. Bring us an offer!!!****** ****Freshly painted, vacant, and ready for its next chapter, this inviting 3-bedroom Brighton townhome offers a comfortable layout, generous storage, and the privacy buyers want—with no shared living walls. The open main level creates an easy flow between the living area and kitchen, making the space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, a large pantry, and plenty of room to make the space your own. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms provide flexibility for sleeping space, guests, a home office, hobbies, or additional storage. Step outside to a private, fully fenced backyard featuring a fire pit and garden beds—an outdoor space ready for relaxing, entertaining, pets, or future landscaping plans. Additional highlights include fresh interior paint, an attached garage, and a tree-lined neighborhood setting. Everyday conveniences are close by, including King Soopers, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ziggi’s Coffee, Starbucks, restaurants, shopping, and services throughout Prairie Center and the surrounding Brighton area. Bromley East Charter School is also nearby, while convenient access to I-76 helps simplify travel to Denver, DIA, and surrounding communities. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or your next investment opportunity, this refreshed and move-in-ready property offers space, convenience, and value at an approachable price point. Seller may consider concessions with an acceptable offer—ask about options that could assist with closing costs or an interest-rate buydown. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information.

5158 Goshawk St, Brighton

Courtesy of Key Team Real Estate Corp. . 720-609-0729

$409,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 9479726 MLS

Welcome to 696 Fulton Avenue! This darling updated home is located on a secluded quiet street in Brighton, across from a very pretty park with walking trails and restrooms. This area has no HOA or Metro taxes. It is on a large large fenced lot, with lush landscaping and multiple beautiful mature trees. Close to shopping and restaurants. The home has plenty of space, with two bathrooms and three bedrooms. Freshly painted and well maintained. The newer roof was replaced in 2023, and the furnace was replaced in 2024. The kitchen has an upgraded gas range, stainless steel farm sink and faucet, newer appliances, quartz countertops, and a vintage island with a butcher block top. Floors are wood grained vinyl plank. The added sun room is a lovely family room area with lots of natural light. The large treed back yard has a covered deck plus a garden area with raised garden beds, as well as two storage sheds. This area allows chickens, and there's also a small chicken coop area for your feathered friends! Gated front drive for security. the two storage sheds give you lots of extra storage area. The shed at the front of the property is accessible to the driveway and is currently set up as a workshop, complete with power, a propane heater, electric heater, and two window A/C units. The sauna in the sun room is excluded from the sale but is negotiable for purchase.This home has an assumable 3% FHA loan for approximately $190K, asK listor for details.

696 Fulton Ave, Brighton

Courtesy of iGo Realty . juliet@julietwright.com,303-818-0242

$475,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 3720320 MLS

!!Sellers offering a $10,000 credit toward closing costs or an interest rate buydown with a strong, reasonable offer.!! Close your eyes for a second. Imagine stepping out your front door, taking an easy stroll, and six blocks later you're in Historic Downtown Brighton. Grab your favorite coffee, browse local boutiques and shops, meet friends for a microbrew or dinner, or catch a summer concert at the historic 1921 Armory Performing Arts Center. It’s the kind of neighborhood where you can leave the car at home and actually enjoy where you live. Welcome to 347 N 6th Avenue, where small-town charm and everyday convenience come together. This renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch is truly move-in ready. The bright, open main level offers plenty of natural light and a comfortable dining area made for family dinners or game nights. The kitchen features granite countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances, gas range with vent hood and plenty of workspace. Two spacious bedrooms and a remodeled full bath with tiled tub surround complete the main level. Downstairs are two more conforming bedrooms, an updated 3/4 bath and a flexible family room perfect for a media room, playroom or guest retreat. Step outside and unwind beneath the covered private patio overlooking the backyard. The oversized drywalled two-car garage offers added storage plus an attached workshop with thermostat-controlled heat—room for vehicles, a workbench, home gym, woodshop or hobby space. Major updates include a main-floor furnace and A/C installed in 2024 and basement furnace and water heater installed in 2017. Radon mitigation and double-pane windows are already in place. The xeriscaped front yard and green backyard are both served by sprinklers. Brighton Park, Montoya Park and Brighton High School are just blocks away, with Barr Lake State Park a short drive from home. Historic downtown. A renovated home. A huge garage and workshop. And a neighborhood that still feels like a neighborhood.

347 N 6th Ave, Brighton

Courtesy of Guardian Alliance Realty . jeff@guardianalliancerealty.com,303-847-3526

$625,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2005303 MLS

The kind of home that feels right from the moment you walk through the door! Built in 2019, this ranch-style home offers an inviting open floor plan, spacious kitchen, LVP flooring, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a gas range, 42-inch cabinetry, a large island, and a walk-in pantry. The main-level primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious five-piece bath. An additional bedroom, study/non-conforming bedroom, and convenient main-level laundry complete the first floor. Downstairs, the finished basement provides even more space to spread out, with a generous recreation area, workout space, bedroom, 3/4 bath, and built-in mini bar—ideal for movie nights, entertaining, or hosting guests. Outside, the low-maintenance backyard is designed for easy living, with turf, established landscaping, a covered patio, deck, and drip irrigation. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and just a short walk from the community pool, this home makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the neighborhood. The three-car garage adds plenty of room for vehicles, gear, and storage. Conveniently located in Brighton near parks, recreation, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, 438 Iris St. offers the space, functionality, and comfort you’ve been looking for. Come see it for yourself—you may just feel right at home.

438 Iris St, Brighton

Courtesy of MB Team Lassen . info@teamlassen.com,303-668-7007

$450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2064730 MLS

Welcome to this beautiful home in Brighton Crossings! Showcasing lovely front landscaping and fantastic curb appeal, this residence offers a bright, modern floor plan designed for effortless daily living. Step inside to an open main-level living space where the inviting living room flows naturally into the dining area and kitchen. Light and bright, the kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a center island with sink and breakfast bar seating. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead directly outside, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A main-floor half bath and direct access to the attached 2-car garage add incredible everyday convenience. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a relaxing retreat, complete with an en-suite 3/4 bath and a spacious walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a full hallway bathroom, and a dedicated upper-level laundry room round out the top floor. Out back, the low-maintenance backyard is designed for pure enjoyment! Relax under the shaded deck with pergola, surrounded by privacy fencing, clean stone accents, and high-quality artificial turf for year-round green without the lawn work. Located just steps from local parks, scenic walking paths, and everyday shopping, with quick access to I-76 for an easy commute around town!

4763 Ambrose Pl, Brighton

Courtesy of Redfin Corporation . mitchell@thegonzaleshometeam.com,303-210-2982

$875,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 9283625 MLS

Gorgeous remodeled one of a kind custom home on a serene 3.14-acre lot! Enter the foyer and into your abode away from the city. Beautiful, airy, light & bright, with an open floor plan that encompasses the great room, kitchen, and dining area. Vaulted ceilings at the entrance extend into the dining area. The show stopping chef's dream kitchen is extra-large and is absolutely stunning! Featuring a generous island, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, and a backsplash. The great room overlooks the backyard and has a gas fireplace. A half bath and a laundry room completes the tour of the main floor. The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and an en-suite bath that has dual vanities and tile floors. There are two more spacious bedrooms on the upper floor plus a full bathroom. The finished basement has a large family room, a 3/4 bathroom, an additional/4th bedroom and a bonus/storage room that could be converted into a 5th bedroom. Step outside onto the sprawling, private deck and enjoy the tranquil beauty of your expansive backyard. Whether you're hosting summer barbecues with friends or simply enjoying a quiet evening under the stars, this outdoor space is sure to impress (the backyard of this home offers unobstructed starlight views on clear skies). There is a storage shed in the back yard for your tools, garden supplies and mower. Quiet and peaceful, yet close to restaurants, shopping, and coffee shops-this property blends modern comfort, outdoor living, and country charm all in one! This beautiful home is sure to please; schedule your showing right away! [Contact the listing agent for a private showing]

16000 Great Rock Way, Brighton

Courtesy of Light & Salt Realty LLC . owenk1@msn.com,720-260-2838

$499,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5349110 MLS

Welcome home to 6662 E 123rd Drive, a beautifully updated two-story with style around every corner. A covered brick porch leads into a light-filled living room with soaring vaulted ceilings, wood-look tile floors, and plenty of room to gather. The kitchen is a showstopper: crisp white shaker cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area framed by elegant wainscoting and a statement chandelier. A stylish powder room and a dedicated laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, with a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring a marble-look walk-in shower and matte black fixtures. Two more bedrooms and an updated full bath share the upper level. The finished basement adds a spacious fourth bedroom with its own walk-in closet, ideal for guests, a home office, or a hobby space. Outside, the private fenced backyard offers lush lawn and a patio made for summer evenings. Solar panels help keep energy costs down, and the attached two-car garage adds storage. The home’s solar system is seller-owned with an existing loan. As a condition of sale, the buyer will need to assume the solar financing and meet the lender’s qualification requirements. Details available upon request. Close to parks, shopping, and easy commuter access. Come see it today!

6662 E 123rd Dr, Brighton

Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Downtown LLC . monicavc@kw.com,720-435-8160

$565,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7827564 MLS

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering an open, inviting layout and plenty of space to spread out. The spacious primary suite features a large private bathroom, creating a comfortable retreat at the end of the day. Enjoy the updated kitchen and living spaces, designed with an open-concept feel that’s perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The unfinished basement offers excellent potential for future living space, a home gym, office, or recreation room. With a great combination of updates, space, and opportunity, this home is ready for its next owners!

4286 Windmill Dr, Brighton

Courtesy of Insight Realty Team LLC . kristincohomes@gmail.com,303-917-1191

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