The Aurora Highlands · September 2026
The Aurora Highlands Market Report
Inventory is the headline, while one closing is not a trend. The dataset shows 52 unique active listings and 13 unique pending homes, but only one September closing. That makes property level comparisons more useful than the community average this month.
The Quick Answer
September’s average describes one large home, not the whole community.
The Aurora Highlands recorded one closed sale in September 2026, compared with six in September 2025. The September 2026 property sold for $750,000, contained 5,060 square feet and had five bedrooms.
Because the current sample contains only one sale, the 34.3% increase in average sold price should not be read as a community wide value increase. The home was 88.7% larger than the average home sold last September, while its price per square foot was 33.9% lower. For homeowners, the most useful comparison is a narrow one based on property type, size, plan, basement finish, lot and condition.
Two September Samples
The homes behind the averages were materially different.
- Average home size5,060 sq. ft.
- Average price per sq. ft.$148
- Average days on market92
- Sold-to-original-list ratio90.9%
- Average home size2,682 sq. ft.
- Average price per sq. ft.$224
- Average days on market40.5
- Sold-to-original-list ratio92.1%
How to read this: green and red show direction, while blue marks a property mix difference. With one current sale, these changes are descriptive rather than proof that every home in The Aurora Highlands moved the same way.
Year-Over-Year Detail
Lower volume makes the comparison sensitive to a single property.
| Metric | September 2026 | September 2025 | Change or context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 1 | 6 | −83.3% |
| Average sold price | $750,000 | $558,640 | +34.3% |
| Average home size | 5,060 sq. ft. | 2,682 sq. ft. | +88.7% · larger mix |
| Average price per sq. ft. | $148 | $224 | −33.9% |
| Average days on market | 92 | 40.5 | 51.5 days longer |
| Sold-to-original-list ratio | 90.9% | 92.1% | −1.2 percentage points |
| Sold within 7 days | 0 of 1 · 0% | 0 of 6 · 0% | No change |
| Price reduced before sale | 1 of 1 · 100% | 4 of 6 · 66.7% | +33.3 points |
| New listings, prior 30 days | 4 | 6 | −33.3% |
Pricing Response
The only September sale required time and a price adjustment.
One transaction cannot establish a neighborhood pricing rule. It can still show the importance of launch price and current competition: the property was originally listed at $825,000, later asked $774,900 and closed at $750,000.
Current Supply
Most available properties are single family homes, and most are recently built.
After reconciling duplicate MLS-feed records, the workbook contained 52 unique active listings and 13 unique pending homes. The active selection ranged from $425,000 to $1,439,990, with a median asking price of $631,665. Active and pending figures are current snapshots, not year-over-year comparisons.
- Single family homes48
- Duplex listings3
- Townhome listings1
- Built in 2025 or 202639 · 75.0%
Active asking-price mix
What the pipeline says
13 homes were pending, with a median asking price of $799,950. Pending asking prices are not final sold prices.
Four new listings entered during the prior 30 days, compared with six during the same window one year earlier.
The one September sale was in the $750,000–$999,999 range, so a sales-price distribution chart would describe only that single closing.
Months of inventory: the required formula is 52 active listings divided by one September closing, or 52.0 months. That mechanical result is unusually unstable because the month had only one sale. The 13 pending homes show a larger contract pipeline, but they cannot be counted as closed until final sale prices are recorded.
A Newer-Home Market
Current competition is shaped by recently built inventory.
For an existing homeowner, the most relevant competition may include very recent homes with different warranties, landscaping, window coverings, appliances, incentives or completion timelines. Compare the full written terms of each alternative rather than asking price alone.
Price Trend
Monthly averages have moved with volume and home mix.
From September 2025 through September 2026, monthly average sold prices ranged from about $506,000 to $750,000. Monthly closing counts ranged from one to 12. September 2026 is the thinnest sample on the chart, so its $750,000 point should be read as one transaction.
Recorded Sold-Price Range
The full dataset spans $414,950 to $893,341.
These are the lowest and highest valid sold prices across all 84 unique closed records in the supplied dataset, not September-only figures.
Closed February 27, 2026
Closed January 30, 2026
The source workbook labels the final amount “Sold Price.” It is treated as equivalent to “Close Price” for every final-sale metric and the dataset-wide high and low.
Homeowner Decisions
Compare the home you own with the choices buyers have now.
For The Aurora Highlands sellers
- Build the comparison around similar property type, plan, finished area, lot and year built rather than the $750,000 monthly average.
- Review active competition across the full price range, especially the 34 listings between $500,000 and $749,999.
- Compare recently built homes and resales on total terms, installed improvements and move-in timing.
- Set the opening price carefully. The only September sale closed 9.1% below its original list price after 92 days.
For The Aurora Highlands buyers
- Use the 52 unique active listings to compare property type, layout, finished space, lot and current surroundings.
- Ask for the complete written cost comparison, including any fees, incentives, lender conditions and items not included with the home.
- Track the 13 pending homes, but wait for recorded closing details before treating their asking prices as comparable sales.
- Do not assume September’s single closing defines negotiating room for every price tier.
Should you finish the basement, add a bedroom or keep a large open recreation area?
Finish for daily use
Prioritize comfortable, permitted space that solves a real need. Compare ceiling height, light, storage and finish quality with nearby alternatives.
Add a legal bedroom
Confirm egress, permits, heating, ventilation and layout before counting a room as a bedroom. More bedrooms do not guarantee a matching resale return.
Keep flexible space
An open recreation area can serve several uses. Consider whether buyers in your home’s price tier value flexibility more than an additional enclosed room.
This report cannot isolate the value of a particular renovation. The current month contains one five bedroom sale, while five of the six prior-year sales had three bedrooms. Before starting work, compare truly similar homes and review the project with a qualified contractor, permit authority and real estate professional.
Financing Context
Mortgage rates remain part of the monthly payment decision.
The average weekly 30-year fixed mortgage rate was approximately 6.86% in September 2026, compared with approximately 6.35% in September 2025. A buyer’s actual rate depends on credit, down payment, loan program and timing. Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey archive.
What Do These Numbers Mean?
The Aurora Highlands market report questions
Did The Aurora Highlands home values rise 34.3%?
Not based on this comparison alone. September 2026 had one closing, and it was 88.7% larger than the average home sold in September 2025. A home-specific review needs closely matched properties.
Does 52.0 months of inventory mean homes cannot sell?
No. The calculation divides 52 unique active listings by one September closing, so the result is highly sensitive to the unusually small monthly sales count. The 13 pending homes provide additional pipeline context but are not closed sales.
Why were duplicate listings removed?
The workbook includes listings from more than one MLS feed. Two active properties, two pending properties and one closed sale appeared twice. They were counted once so the report reflects unique properties rather than feed entries.
Are “Sold Price” and “Close Price” the same in these reports?
Yes. This workbook labels the final recorded sale amount “Sold Price.” It is treated as equivalent to “Close Price” for pricing metrics and the dataset-wide high and low.
Can this report tell me what my home is worth?
No. It provides community context. A useful value range requires a review of your home’s property type, size, plan, condition, improvements, basement, lot, location and the most comparable recent sales.
Local Real Estate Guidance
Put The Aurora Highlands numbers in context for your home.
John Nichols
Real Estate Advisor | Coldwell Banker Realty
720.877.1940 · CORealestateJohn@gmail.com
ColoradoBuyAndSellHomes.com
This report is for general informational purposes only. It is not an appraisal and does not guarantee the value, marketability or future sale price of any individual property. Verify property details and obtain advice specific to your circumstances.
