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Sunny Vale

Sunny Vale

Neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado

Arapahoe County 80010

$439,206 Average Value
$287 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Enjoying the Colorado sun in Sunny Vale

Flanked by the state-of-the-art Lowry Sports Complex, the bustling Hangar district and CommonGround Golf Course, Sunny Vale is full of shining opportunities and welcoming residents. Locals love to engage in outdoor recreation, and the housing market attracts more buyers daily. “After the Lowry Air Force Base was decommissioned, the city really built up the area, and Sunny Vale got caught up in the middle,” says Realtor Jason Morris of eXp Realty, who hosts a YouTube channel about living in Aurora. “But since it’s an older community, the housing stock is still more affordable than other areas.”

Sunny Vale has great proximity to Lowry and it's famous Hangar district.
Sunny Vale has great proximity to Lowry and it's famous Hangar district.
You'll find brick ranch style homes in Sunny Vale.
You'll find brick ranch style homes in Sunny Vale.
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Free-range access to CommonGround Golf Course

The neighborhood has plenty of options nearby for enjoying the Colorado sunshine. Folks can visit McMullen Park, where a vibrant blue and green playscape beckons kids to run free. For those who like to golf, residents can load up their clubs and head to CommonGround Golf Course for a prairie golfing experience framed by the picturesque Front Range. Designed by Tom Doak, this par 71 course accommodates the greenest rookies and the most seasoned pros. Pet owners like to take morning strolls along Lowry Dam Trail, which offers sprawling mountain views from its elevated route. Visitors then stop off at Lowry Dog Park and let their pup run free or practice some new tricks on the agility equipment. Athletes visit the Lowry Sports Complex 2 miles west, which offers space for basketball, baseball and street hockey. Those who prefer ice hockey can head next door to Big Bear Ice Arena.

CommonGround Golf Course is another nearby attraction.
CommonGround Golf Course is another nearby attraction.
Golfers at CommonGround Golf Course enjoy great mountain views.
Golfers at CommonGround Golf Course enjoy great mountain views.
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Air Force history and good eats

To the west of the sports complex, Hangar 2 captures all the energy of a 1940s Air Force base and pairs it with a bustling shopping and dining complex. The area is home to the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, where visitors can learn about the former Lowry Air Force Base’s history. Afterward, folks can grab a drink at Lowry Beer Garden and chow down on classic pub grub with an artisan twist. For a more laidback experience, North County’s Baja-style menu transports diners to the coast with fresh fish tacos and charcoal-grilled oysters. Closer to home, locals can indulge in classic Italian dishes at Pomodoro Pizza Pasta, which serves everything from aromatic garlic knots to eggplant parmigiana. Groceries are only 1 1/2 miles away in Hoffman Heights shopping center; King Soopers is the nearest grocer and offers weekly deals on fresh produce and foodstuffs.

Nearby Lowry has lots of great date night options in the Hangar District - like North Country.
Nearby Lowry has lots of great date night options in the Hangar District - like North Country.
Aviation enthusiasts will love how close Sunny Vale is to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.
Aviation enthusiasts will love how close Sunny Vale is to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.
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New construction has finally arrived

Buyers can find midcentury brick ranches with three to five bedrooms throughout the neighborhood; these listings typically run between $350,000 and $560,000. Many homes feature well-manicured front yards with paved walkways. Deep backyards offer space for playsets, gardens and patios, and most homes include a driveway and a garage. Developers with fresh ideas are brightening Sunny Vale up with contemporary three-story town houses on the east side of the community, some of which are already outpricing most single-family homes at almost $550,000. “That area used to be an old retail development and a big facility for a local telephone company, but it had been vacant for about 20 or 30 years,” Morris says. “Around 2022, they finally got the okay to demolish it and redevelop the area.” As construction continues and is completed, the developers have additional plans to create a plaza surrounding the homes, featuring shared courtyards, retail spaces and art installations.

Commuting to the Community College of Aurora

Students in Sunny Vale can apply to attend any district school through the Open Enrollment program. However, students are zoned for Fulton Academy of Excellence, which has a C-minus on Niche. Sixth through 12th grade students are served by Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, which has been given a Performance Level rating by the Colorado Department of Education, the highest rating that can be granted to a Colorado school. If students are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, sports medicine or visual and performing arts, they may consider transferring to Aurora Central High School for ninth through 12th grade. Both schools have a C on Niche. The neighborhood is also right beside the Community College of Aurora Lowry Campus, which earns a B-minus on Niche.

Getting around Sunny Vale

Commuters who travel by car are about 2 1/2 miles from Interstate 225 and 1 1/2 miles from U.S. Highway 287. Regional Transportation District bus stops are all along East 6th Avenue and Colorado State Route 30, also known as Havana Street. For long-distance travel, Denver International Airport is a little under 15 miles northeast. In the event of an emergency, locals are within 4 miles of UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the Aurora Police Department and a fire rescue station.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

26 min drive

Bus

Alameda Ave & S Havana St

Bus

Havana St & 1st Ave

Bus

6th Ave & Dayton St

Bus

S Havana St & Bayaud Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sunny Vale US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$520,500
Median Single Family Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Price
$534,990
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$150,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$130,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$499,990
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
397
Median Year Built
1961
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,760
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,683
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
881
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
648
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    500 Fulton St, Aurora, CO 80010

    $440,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,506 Sq Ft
    • 500 Fulton St
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome home to 500 Fulton Street! Situated on a huge corner lot, this mid mod brick ranch features an open floor plan with two living rooms, a primary bedroom with attached bath, attached garage, original hardwood flooring, and newer major systems such as sewer, boiler, and whole house fan. Enjoy the light filled front living area with big windows or cozy up to the fireplace in the family room

    Jennifer Gentry GREEN DOOR LIVING REAL ESTATE

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,674
Median Age
36
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,559
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,794

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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