Aurora CO Popular Metro Denver Real Estate

Aurora Colorado is the third largest city in the State of Colorado. It is located just to the east of downtown Denver, Colorado.  Homes in Aurora CO, Gateway to the Rockies, began popping up in the tiny farming community of Fletcher 1891.  Aurora CO real estate is split between Adams County and Arapahoe County, with a small portion in Douglas County.

Today, the cost of real estate in Aurora, Colorado is very affordable.  There are 450+ neighborhoods to choose from with a variety of housing styles. Residents can enjoy care-free townhome living, starter-type homes and executive homes with million dollar views of the Rocky Mountains.  There are hundreds of restaurants featuring cuisine from all around the world.  Most neighborhoods have easy access to grocery stores and retails shops.

Aurora has a large military presence due to the proximity of Buckley Air Force Base.  The golf ball looking structures on the base are part of the extensive radar operation enforce at Buckley. In a study done by Lee and Saralee H. Rosenberg, Colorado placed 9^th in the 50 Fabulous Places to Raise your Family.

Quincy Reservoir and Aurora Reservoir offer fishing, boating, hiking, biking and an abundance of wild life.  Aurora has set aside approximately 3000 acres of park land as well as soccer and softball fields.  Many neighborhoods have neighborhood parks within walking distance of the homes. Aurora boasts a number of outstanding golf courses.

In 2004, Aurora was written up in Sports Illustrated as Colorado's Sports Town.  The title was for the support the city has given to both professional and amateur sports.  Many of the Denver professional sports figures have chosen to live in Aurora.

Aurora and the Arts.  The Aurora Fox Art Center offers a variety of productions throughout the year.  It is a 1940s style movie theater that has been restored and is certainly worth at least one trip to the facility.

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