Why Live in Aurora
The small city of Aurora rests about 30 miles outside of Springfield, and it is home to about 7,000 people. “It’s a good place to live with a lot of nearby job opportunities,” says Linda Woolery, a Realtor with ReeceNichols who has lived in the area for more than 30 years. “You’re right along the Route 60 corridor, so it’s easy to get to Monett, Republic and Springfield.”
According to local historians, servicemen from the area were known as Houn Dawgs because they fought with tenacity and determination, and the Houn Dawg later became the high school's mascot. Today, the city reflects signs of that same spirit of perseverance. “Aurora’s in the process of revitalization,” Woolery says. Buyers are restoring old homes, and nonprofit organizations are uplifting small businesses and community members.
In recent years, Aurora’s housing market has undergone some changes. “People are buying older homes and fixing them up, and there are some builders adding new construction as well,” Woolery says. In the city center, homes may rest on about a quarter of an acre of land, but multiacre properties are sometimes available on the outskirts. Sidewalks are common throughout the downtown, and
Home Trends in Aurora, MO
On average, homes in Aurora, MO sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Aurora, MO over the last 12 months is $243,600, up 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$243,600
Median Single Family Sale Price
$189,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Last 12 months Home Sales
120
Median List Price
$189,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
50%
