Aurora Homes for Sale

Aurora Colorado is one of the most desired real estate markets in the country and the third-largest city in Colorado. We do a lot of business in Aurora.  That’s right, The Storck Team does a lot of business in Aurora. We don’t only do business in Aurora, we live there as well, since 2004.  And whether you are looking to relocate to Aurora, Colorado or you’re selling to move in-state or out-of-state our team has you covered. Existing or new construction (yes you need representation when buying new construction) we are the team locals and newbies to Colorado turn to for all their real estate needs.

As urban dwellers look for suburban homes they are increasingly looking at Aurora. The comfortably close proximity to Denver makes Aurora an ideal location for those looking to escape the city life without sacrificing all that Denver has to offer. Our team has been buying and selling properties in Aurora for nearly twenty years. Why take a chance on someone that doesn’t know the area.  Count on experience, knowledge and community relationships to help support your real estate needs in Aurora, Colorado.

A Brief Look at Aurora, Colorado

Since 2010 Aurora’s population has grown more than 17 percent and is growing on average just over 1 percent annually.  The real estate market in Aurora is expected to continue growing as more people exit Denver due to rising home prices. What was once a small suburb of Denver has become a sprawling suburb with all the amenities we’ve come to expect.

Aurora Real Estate Demographics Quick Stats

• Population: 400,669
• Median Age: 34.8 years
• Married: 48.1%
• High School or Higher: 22.36%
• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18.68%
• Homeowners: 61.65%
• Median Home Price: $500,000
• Average Household Income: $78,184
• Unemployment: 4.7%
• Driving Distance Denver Tech Center: 10.8 mi
• Driving Distance Downtown Denver: 8.9 mi

Read More: City of Aurora Official Website

More about Living in Aurora, CO

The “relatively” lower cost of homes versus Denver and some of the “other” suburbs makes Aurora a great place to buy a house or condo. With median household pricing well below the surrounding areas like Parker, Denver, and Centennial buyers can get more house for less money. At only 10 miles to Denver and DTC, commuting from Aurora should only take about 30 minutes…maybe 45 in heavy traffic. In addition to a thriving real estate market, commercial businesses, shopping and healthcare options help to make Aurora an extremely desirable destination for all ages and sizes of families.

Cost of Living in Aurora

The nationally recognized Sperling’s Best Places Index indicates the cost of living to be 118.9 compared to the national average of 100. While that’s 19% higher than the national average, housing is 18% less expensive than Colorado’s state average.  Practically a bargain!

Aurora Schools

In addition to the Aurora Public Schools where students come from more than 130 countries and speak more than 160 languages, some of neighborhood’s feed into the coveted Cherry Creek School District. These sought-after schools are some of the best in Colorado. GreatSchools rates Aurora Quest K-8 as a 9 out of 10 and Grandview High school an 8 out of 10, making them some of the best schools in Aurora.

Shopping

Southlands Shopping Mall is an upscale outdoor mall considered one of the largest in the US. In addition, Aurora residents enjoy shopping at The Town Center at Aurora and thousands of other local shops and eateries with a wide variety of culturally and ethnically diverse options.

Food and Drink

Aurora is well known for having a diverse selection of eateries from Korean BBQ to traditional BBQ, Sushi to Sandwiches and everything in between. Based on it’s cultural diversity,  it would be hard to think of a food type that’s not available in Aurora.

Entertainment

There is no shortage of entertaining things to do in Aurora. From the Gaylord Rockies Resort to Cherry Creek State Park, indoor and outdoor activities are endless. The Air and Space Museum, Railroad Museum, breweries, and distilleries are just a few attractions waiting for you in Aurora.

Aurora is a hot destination in the Colorado real estate market and competition is high for buyers. Redfin ranks Aurora real estate at an 84 out of 100 for competitiveness, making it one of the most competitive cities in Colorado. Don’t let the competition scare you. With The Storck team, we will help you find the right property at the right price.

The real secret to selling real estate in Aurora is preparing the house for sale.  That could mean painting, replacing the carpet, completing projects on the “honey-do list,” staging, and marketing. No matter what it means to each individual property, The Storck Team’s HOMenhance program delivers on helping to ensure the home is prepared to sell for the most money in the shortest amount of time.