$436,713Average Value$277Average Price per Sq Ft39Homes For Sale
A well-rounded suburban experience with expansive green space near Denver
Aurora Highlands embraces the concept of a suburban lifestyle with an emphasis on green space. Residents here have a plethora of options when it comes to getting active from expansive parks to long trails. Homes here are well maintained and come with sizeable fenced-in yards. For commuting to downtown, locals find the proximity to major highways and traffic ways appealing. After work, Aurora Highlands caps off its residential experience with great restaurants and grocery options.
You can find colorful homes throughout the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.
Aurora Highlands makes good use of the land it has with the Powerline Trail.
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From 1970s split-level and ranch-style homes to new-traditional homes with stone features
Homes in Aurora typically sit on curving streets that fork off from main thoroughfares like Telluride Street. Homebuyers most frequently find 1970s split-level and ranch-style homes that have been well maintained and even renovated, with sizeable fenced-in yards. “While some homes in Aurora Highlands are older, they sit on larger lots, and most have 2-car garages,” Donna Jarock, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has been selling homes in Aurora for the last 27 years, says. “Homebuyers find the larger lots to be an appealing aspect of the neighborhood.” The split-level and ranch-style homes in Aurora Highlands sell for between $320,000 and $600,000. New-tradition two-story homes with stone features are also common and sell for between $500,000 and $650,000. A mixture of brick and wood materials in cream and tan creates visual continuity across the housing stock in Aurora Highlands, but locals can find pops of reds and blues accenting the doors and the attached garages that are common here.
Aurora Highlands embraces the concept of a suburban lifestyle with modern amenities
Find one and two-story homes in Aurora Highlands, CO.
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Children head to schools in the Aurora Join School District No. 28
Residents in Aurora Highlands may send their children to Vassar Elementary School before heading to Mrachek Middle School. Vassar Elementary earned a B-minus grade from Niche, while Mrachek earned a C. For high school, locals may head to Rangeview High School, which earned a B-plus grade from Niche. In 2023, Rangeview was the one institution from Aurora Public Schools to participate in the Colorado Technology Student Association, a statewide STEM competition.
Mrachek Middle School serves over 900 students in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.
Rangeview High School develops and honors the curiosity of it's Aurora Highlands students.
Aurora Highland's Vassar Elementary School, is a community of learners.
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Trails galore between Powerline Trail and Panorama Park
Options to get active are not at a premium in Aurora Highlands. The Powerline Trail runs through the southern stretch of Aurora Highlands, providing residents with the perfect place for a run or a bike ride. Locals love to head over to Mountain View Park for some slow-pitch softball or to Highland Hollow Park for a game of pickup basketball. Another option for bike-riding enthusiasts is Panorama Park, which has a loop trail.
Aurora Highlands makes good use of the land it has with the Powerline Trail.
Panorama Park is a neighborhood park with trails, a playground and sports courts.
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From chicken wings at Piazza’s to brews and barbecue at Six Capital
After spending the day at one of the many neighborhood parks and trails, residents enjoy heading over to locally owned Piazza’s Sports Bar, which offers up crispy chicken wings and creative cocktails in a dimly lit setting. The restaurant also includes a billiards room where pool tournaments are hosted. Other residents enjoy the environment over at Six Capital Brewing & BBQ. Six Capital serves up Colorado craft beer and chef-driven barbecue. For groceries and everyday essentials, residents head to either Safeway or King Soopers.
Aurora Highlands is home to Six Capital Brewing Company.
Grab a beer and some BBQ at Six Capital Brewing in Aurora Highlands.
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Commuters can use the Regional Transportation District’s bus and rail system to get to Denver
Aurora Highlands is a 13-mile commute into downtown Denver. Commuters can also take advantage of Denver’s Regional Transportation District’s bus and rail system. The bus system has a handful of stops along South Buckley Road, while the closest station for the rail is 3 miles west. Denver International Airport is a 19-mile drive from Aurora Highlands, while the nearest hospital, University of Colorado Hospital, is a 7-mile drive.
RTD has many bus routes through the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.
Aurora Highlands has easy access to the RTD.
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From bowling at AMF Aurora Lanes to the Plains Conservation Center
AMF Aurora Lanes is the neighborhood’s spot for a couple games of bowling. Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy the Plains Conservation Center, which is close by. This outdoor education center is like a living museum, with replicas of a Cheyenne tribe camp and a pioneer homestead, plus 1,000 acres of the prairie ecosystem.
The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education center just outside Aurora Highlands.
AMF Aurora Lanes is a long-standing chain of bowling alleys in Aurora Highlands.
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Proximity to Buckley Space Force Base
“Something that draws people to Aurora Highlands is its proximity to Buckley Space Force Base,” Jarock says. “If you’re in the military, this is a big benefit.” The base is just a 2-mile drive from the neighborhood. Noise from the base does impact Aurora Highlands as Risk Factor gave the neighborhood a Sound Score of 74 out of 100.
Buckley Space Force Base is just minutes from the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.
Aurora Highlands residents will occasionally hear jets from Buckley Space Force Base overhead.
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Parks in this Area
Mountain View Park
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Highland Hollow Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Panorama Park
Bike Trails
Tennis
Trails
West Toll Gate Creek
Fishing
Trails
Ankle Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Alta Vista Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Denver International
26 min drive
Bus
S Buckley Rd & Mexico Ave
Bus
S Buckley Rd & Arkansas Pl
Bus
S Buckley Rd & Arkansas Ave
Bus
S Buckley Rd & Asbury Ave
Bus
Louisiana Ave & S Tower Rd
Bus
S Buckley Rd & S Pitkin Way
Bus
S Tower Rd & Iowa Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Aurora Highlands
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Aurora Highlands, Aurora sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Aurora Highlands, Aurora over the last 12 months is $436,910, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Come see this spacious 3-bed/3-bath townhome in the conveniently located Deer Pointe Village. 3 bright bedrooms on the upper floor. The primary room has a large closet, ceiling fan, and south-facing window w/ on-suite bathroom. Large oval tub, skylight and ample counterspace! The hall bathroom has a tile floor and much counter space as well. The living room has excellent views of the mountains, a
Come and see this updated townhome in Somerset Village! This three bed, three bath home features several recent updates including vinyl plank flooring throughout, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and a tile backsplash. Additional recent upgrades include a HVAC replacement and ceiling fans in every room. Featuring an open floor plan, there is ample space for settling in and
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This spacious 4 Bedroom/ 2 Bath House with Billiard Room is in walking distance to schools. Enjoy a split level floor plan. The upper level enjoys a good sized living room, kitchen with granite counters and sunroom area. Also on this level is two bedrooms and one bathroom. On the lower level is a large living room area, 2 more bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Adjacent to the garage is a large
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,285
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,553
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,175
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
24.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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