Aurora median
~$485K
Population
~400K
CHFA + MetroDPA stack
Up to ~$25K
Aurora Housing Authority
Local DPA
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Overview
The Aurora, Colorado Housing Market at a Glance for First-Time Buyers
Zillow Home Value Index: $458,000. Redfin median sale price: $450,000 (-3.2% YoY). Median days on market: 77. Months of supply: 1.8. Single-family homes median ~$509,000; townhomes ~$375,000; condos ~$250,000.
Local language. Locals say the Med Campus for CU Anschutz, Stapleton for the old airport site (now Central Park), I-225, Colfax for East Colfax Avenue.
Neighborhoods worth a first-time buyer's attention
Stapleton / Central Park (eastern edge)
Shared with Denver on the west. Mixed-income master-planned community. Median $765,000 but realistic first-time-buyer product lives in townhomes at $450K–$600K. Walk to parks; close to the Med Campus.
Saddle Rock
Established suburban, family-oriented. Median $550,000 (April 2026 per Homes.com). Townhouses $400K–$600K. Good schools (Cherry Creek School District). Best fit for a two-earner first-time-buyer household.
Southlands
Newer master-planned with Southlands Mall retail anchor. Townhomes and smaller SFH $450K–$600K. Strong retail and dining amenity base; family-focused.
Downtown Aurora / Colfax corridor
Revitalization district along East Colfax. Older condo and smaller SFH inventory in the $300K–$450K band — the single most affordable walkable Aurora submarket.
New supply
Development, Employment & What's Being Built
CU Anschutz Medical Campus continues to expand; UCHealth hospital investments ongoing. Aurora's housing market is the 2026 Denver-metro case study in buyer-friendlier conditions: 77-day DOM (up significantly YoY) and 1.8 months of supply flags a shift in buyer leverage.
Supply & demand
Supply, Demand, and What It Means for Your Offer
The Denver metro as a whole sits at 3.2 months of supply with DOM at 56 days (April 2026 per Colorado Association of REALTORS). The statewide picture: 15.9% of listings have had a price cut vs. 10.7% nationally. For first-time buyers, that means real negotiating leverage on inventory that's sat past 30–45 days. In Aurora specifically, DOM runs 77 days and supply sits at 1.8 months — still competitive but easing.
Median home price, last 5 years
Source: Zillow Home Value Index / local realtor association (quarterly, smoothed). Values in $ thousands.
Median days on market, last 24 months
Source: Redfin Data Center / local realtor association. The slope through 2025 reflects the buyer-favorable shift.
Months of supply, last 24 months
Source: local realtor association / Redfin Data Center. Balanced markets sit at 4–6 months.
Forecasts
What the Major Forecasters Are Saying
The consensus for 2026 Colorado appreciation is roughly 2–4% across Zillow, Redfin, NAR, and Fannie Mae — modest, with buyer-favorable conditions as inventory builds. Mortgage rates are projected to settle near 5.9% by year-end 2026 per Fannie Mae's ESR commentary. For a first-time buyer holding 7–10 years, the Aurora long-term story is driven by local employment anchors and ongoing metro development.
Affordability & DPA
Colorado DPA: CHFA, MetroDPA, and Local Programs
Colorado has one of the most generous state DPA stacks in the country. The core path for Aurora first-time buyers:
- CHFA DPA Grant. Up to 3% of loan amount (max $25,000), non-repayable. Credit 620+. Income caps vary by county. CHFA.
- CHFA HomeAccess Second Mortgage. Up to $25,000, 0% interest, deferred until payoff. Stacks with CHFA FirstStep mortgage.
- CHFA FirstStep & FirstGeneration. 30-year fixed FHA/VA/USDA mortgages with DPA. FirstGeneration is for buyers whose parents or guardians never owned a home — a meaningful program.
- City of Aurora Down Payment Assistance Program. Up to $10,000, 0% deferred loan. First-time buyers, low-to-moderate income, primary residence in Aurora. Contact Housing Department (303) 739-7000. aurora.gov.
- MetroDPA also applies (Aurora is within the coverage area).
- FHA, VA, USDA. FHA 3.5% down; VA 0% down; USDA 0% down on eligible rural parcels (verify by address).
- CHAC / Impact Development Fund / Habitat for Humanity. Nonprofit pathways for lower-income households.
| Program | Level | Amount | Form | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHFA Down Payment Assistance Grant | State | Up to 3% of loan (max $25,000) | Non-repayable grant | CHFA |
| CHFA HomeAccess Second Mortgage | State | Up to $25,000 | 0% deferred, repay at payoff | CHFA |
| CHFA FirstStep / FirstGeneration | State | 30-yr fixed FHA/VA/USDA + DPA | n/a | CHFA FirstStep |
| FHA Loan | Federal | 3.5% down | No | HUD |
| VA Loan | Federal | 0% down | No | VA |
| USDA Rural Development | Federal | 0% down (eligible areas) | No | USDA |
| HUD Good Neighbor Next Door | Federal | 50% off list (eligible) | Yes, 3 yr | HUD |
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By Frank Rohde · Founder & CEO, Ownify
By Frank Rohde · Founder & CEO, Ownify
Frank Rohde is Founder and CEO of Ownify, the leading fractional homeownership platform in the U.S. He also manages the Ownify Home Funds, co-investing with qualified first-time homebuyers. Prior to Ownify, Frank was CEO of Nomis Solutions, the leading mortgage-pricing engine globally. He's a 3x fintech founder and entrepreneur with deep experience in data science, machine learning, real estate, and pricing. Prior to Nomis, Frank was Vice President of Product Management at FICO — the maker of the credit score. Frank started his career at Oliver Wyman after graduating with a BS in Finance and Real Estate from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Frank is a licensed North Carolina Realtor (NCREC 340356) and a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS 2723220). Watch Frank's TEDx talk on how we can help young people become homeowners.
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About this report
Not financial, legal, or real-estate advice. Data sourced from Zillow, Redfin, Houzeo, Colorado Association of REALTORS, CHFA, MetroDPA, local city and county housing offices, and Colorado local news. Third-party forecasts attributed to their authors, not Ownify.
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Photo credits
- Suburban Aurora, Colorado neighborhood — via Unsplash.