Aurora, CO 80012 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 80012
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: COLD
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of April 2026, the real estate market in Aurora, CO (80012) is characterized by a median sold price of $436,000, reflecting a cooling trend in home values. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics. This decline in sold prices suggests that buyers are gaining leverage, as elevated inventory levels have led to longer selling times and increased opportunities for negotiation.

The market is currently experiencing median days on market of 227, which points to slower sales velocity and a moderate transaction volume. With elevated inventory relative to sales activity, the market temperature is classified as cold, further emphasizing the challenges sellers face in achieving their listing price expectations. The overall environment is marked by elevated interest rate pressure, contributing to the cooling trend and affecting buyer sentiment.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Aurora, CO are averaging 6.38% as of March 26, 2026, which is 0.13% higher than the average rate of 6.25% observed in early 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price is $436,000, which has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a softening market.

2. With median days on market at 227, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting buyers are taking more time to make decisions.

3. The median listing price stands at $375,000, creating a notable pricing gap that may lead to negotiation opportunities for buyers.

4. The market temperature is classified as cold, reflecting a challenging environment for sellers amid elevated inventory levels.

5. Median market rent is $2,449, which has also shown a downward trend, indicating potential shifts in rental demand.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.