Why Live in Tallgrass
Tallgrass, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a suburban neighborhood 17 miles from Denver’s city center. It features over 700 residences, including homes, condos, and apartments, primarily built in the 2000s. The neighborhood is part of the Cherry Creek School District, with highly rated schools such as Dakota Valley Elementary, Sky Vista Middle School, and Eaglecrest High School. Tallgrass residents have access to two local parks, The Park at Tallgrass and Tallgrass Park, which offer amenities like playgrounds, picnic shelters, walking trails, a basketball court, and a disc golf course. The Plains Conservation Center, less than a mile north, provides hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Everyday conveniences include a Walmart Neighborhood Market within walking distance, and nearby dining options like K+ Hotpot, Marco’s Pizza, and Starbucks. For groceries, King Soopers and Safeway are two miles northeast. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal. Home styles in Tallgrass range from two-story new traditional homes with garages and driveways to Craftsman-inspired bungalows, ranchers, townhomes, and a few condominiums. Residents can reach Denver International Airport 21 miles north and Centennial Hospital 9 miles southwest. For entertainment, Two22 Brew offers a local microbrewery experience, and the Movie Tavern provides a full-service theater experience two miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallgrass a good place to live?
Tallgrass is a good place to live. Tallgrass is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Tallgrass is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Tallgrass has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.2 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $146,915 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 51.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Tallgrass are home owners, with 9.7% of residents renting and 90.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Tallgrass can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Tallgrass neighborhood guide.
Is Tallgrass, CO a safe neighborhood?
Tallgrass, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Tallgrass?
The median home price in Tallgrass is $649,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $129,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,190 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $137K a year to afford the median home price in Tallgrass. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Tallgrass is $147K.
What are the best public schools in Tallgrass?
The best public schools that serve Tallgrass are:
What are the best private schools in Tallgrass?
The best private schools that serve Tallgrass are:
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Home Trends in Tallgrass, CO
On average, homes in Tallgrass, Aurora sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Tallgrass, Aurora over the last 12 months is $640,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$640,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$670,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$426,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$420,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$649,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
