Aurora Colorado Real Estate the Gateway to the Rockies

What Denver suburb is near DIA and skiing?  Meet Aurora real estate in a younger city Check out Aurora CO real estate southeast of downtown Denver, Colorado.  During the 1800s, Aurora the “last city of the High Plains” served as the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.  Now, as Colorado’s third largest city, Aurora is home to almost 400,000.  Aurora properties offer easy access to Denver, Denver International Airport, mountain recreation, and impressive employment options. 

Livability placed Aurora #36 on its list of Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.  Aurora ranked 9th in the book, 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family.  It helps that the cost of housing in Aurora is among the lowest across the Denver Metropolitan area.  Now Colorado’s third largest city, Aurora is home to almost 400,000.  

Amy Hitch Denver Realtor

Amy Hitch

Aurora Real Estate Agents  

Amy Hitch notes that, Aurora features many more newer homes for sale, too, than Denver.  The types of housing include everything from “starter” homes to townhomes and condominiums to “executive” estates.  I can help you with all homes in Aurora including the sought after patio and ranch homes for sale.  

You’ll love the variety of Aurora subdivisions, too.  Ask about Murphy Creek, Tallyn’s Reach, and Copperleaf as well as Aurora properties in Blackstone Country Club, Saddle Rock Golf Club South, and The Conservatory, Southshore, The Farm, Wheatlands, and Beacon Point.  See more neighborhoods below.  

Things to Do – Aurora Colorado 

Lake in Aurora with Snowcapped Front Range MountainsAurora offers lots of recreation and entertainment for everyone!  We have award-winning public golf courses—all fun no matter what the skill sets!  There are two reservoirs:  Aurora Reservoir and the Quincy Reservoir.  People go there to enjoy water sports, open space, and the Colorado sunshine!  Aurora Reservoir features beach activities, diving, and boating, and you can hike or bike more than 8 miles of trails around the perimeter.  Or change it up.  Simply cast your line and say “Here, Fishy, Fishy.”  Whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it there!

Almost 2,000 acres of developed park land spread over 100 park sites offer residents a wide variety of facilities.  Enjoy baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, a disc golf course, a skateboard bowl, and a popular water spray ground.

Even as a younger area of the Denver Metro, Aurora offers many cultural activities.  For example, at the Aurora Fox Art Center, a restored 1940s-era movie house, one can enjoy comedy, drama, and musical productions throughout the year.  Aurora History Museum tells tales of Aurora’s past and present.

Schools in Aurora, Colorado

Two school districts serve the Aurora area.  The Aurora Public School system is Aurora’s original and most diverse school district.  Cherry Creek School District in Aurora ranks as top performing school in Colorado.  Also, the popular Aurora Public Library offers seven locations to serve Aurora residents.

Entertainment and Shopping

Aurora features two large shopping malls.  Southlands Mall offers a convenient, comfortable, and charming atmosphere for shopping, dining, and entertainment.  It’s an open-air mall with more than 100 retailers and restaurants, and an AMC movie theater.  

The Town Center at Aurora has at least 125 specialty stores to fulfill all your shopping desires.  In addition, a host of entertainment venues and eateries add to the fun.  Make it an evening.  Dine at the food court before going to the movies at the Century 16 Theater. 

 You’ll quickly find out that Aurora is home to all the places you need and want to visit!

Real Estate Agents – Aurora Colorado

Call (720) 299-3554 to talk to Amy Hitch with HomeSmart.  I would love to show you homes for sale in Aurora and Greater Denver.  Let me find you a happy home or help you sell your current home.  Put my enthusiasm to work for you!

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Select Neighborhoods in Aurora – Single Family Home Communities

Adonea
Aurora Highlands
Aurora Hills
Aurora Knolls
Beacon Point
Blackstone Country Club
Copperleaf
Country Lane
Cross Creek
East Quincy Highlands
Greenfield
Hallcrafts Village East
Heritage Eagle Bend
High Plains Country Club
Highpoint
Kingsborough
Lexington East
Meadow Hills
Meadowood

Mesa
Mission Viejo
Morris Heights
Murphy Creek
Pheasant Run
Pride’s Crossing
Ridgeview Glen
Saddle Rock
Saddle Rock East
Saddle Rock Golf Club
Saddle Rock Highlands
Saddle Rock North
Saddle Rock Ridge
Seven Hills
Seven Lakes
Shenandoah on Smoky Hill
Sorrel Ranch
Southshore

Spring Creek Meadows
Sterling Hills
Summer Breeze
Summer Valley
Tallyn’s Reach
The Bluffs at Saddle Rock
The Conservatory
The Dam
The Farm
Tollgate Crossing
Tollgate Village
Traditions
Trail Ridge
Tuscany
Village East
Wheatlands
Willow Park
Willow Trace

Select Neighborhoods in Aurora – Condo Communities

Charleston Place
Crown Point
Heather Gardens

Heather Ridge
Louisiana Purchase
The Landing at Cherry Creek

Tower Ridge
Trail Ridge

Links of Interest for Aurora, Colorado

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