Aurora, CO homes and investment property
Aurora is where the metro's rental math still works. It's also large and uneven enough that the submarket you choose matters more than the city name.
What to know about Aurora
Aurora is the metro's second-largest city and spans an enormous footprint across two counties, from older stock near Colfax to newer subdivisions out past E-470. Generalizing about "Aurora" is the most common mistake buyers make here.
For investors, it's the most reliable place in the metro to find a purchase price that supports actual cash flow, backed by durable rental demand from the Anschutz Medical Campus, Buckley Space Force Base, and the DIA corridor.
For owner-occupants, the eastern subdivisions offer newer construction at prices that would be out of reach in Douglas County — with the honest caveat that commutes west are long and that Cherry Creek School District coverage varies by parcel.
Aurora listings
No Aurora listings are on the public market through MyCasa right now — inventory here moves quickly.
Get Aurora listings firstAurora questions, answered
Is Aurora a good place to buy a rental property?
It's the most common answer in this metro for cash-flow-oriented buyers, because entry prices are lower while rental demand stays strong. Underwrite by submarket and by specific property condition, never by city average.
Which school district serves Aurora?
Several — Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek, and Adams-Arapahoe portions all appear. It varies by address and materially affects value.
What should I watch for in older Aurora homes?
Sewer line condition, roof age after hail seasons, aluminum wiring in certain vintages, and permit history on any finished basement.
Thinking about Aurora?
Justin Grimm will send you what's actually available — including listings before they hit the portals.