Access to industry and recreation in Friendly Village
Friendly Village is a close-knit manufactured home community on the outskirts of Aurora ’s industrial district. Snowbirds are common, though there are also plenty of year-round residents, many of which work in the nearby manufacturing and distribution centers. The neighborhood is also within a mile walk of Aurora’s extensive trail system.
Friendly Village is filled with rows of brightly colored manufactured homes.
The neighborhood is 15 miles from downtown Denver.
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Housing market and neighborhood feel
Most of the neighborhood’s manufactured homes were built between the 1970s and early 2000s and range from 900 to 1,500 square feet. The properties offer minimal yard space, but small landscaped gardens and mature trees provide greenery. “Manufactured home communities offer a great lower-income snowbird setup since your neighbors can watch out for your place while you’re away,” says Realtor Jason Morris of eXp Realty, host of the Living in Aurora Colorado YouTube channel. “It’s also an accessible option for homebuyers who can’t qualify for traditional loans.” Homes range from around $50,000 to the mid $100,000s, with prices increasing with square footage and modern appliances and interiors.
Most of the area's homes were built between the 1970s and early 2000s
Manufactured homes offer a great lower-income snowbird setup.
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Community amenities
Friendly Village offers private community amenities to its residents, including two outdoor pools, a playground, volleyball and basketball courts and a clubhouse that offers occasional group fitness classes. The neighborhood also has well-maintained sidewalks throughout, that provide walkability to community recreation and nearby trails.
Nearby shopping and healthcare
East Colfax Avenue is a major thoroughfare and can take locals to shopping centers and restaurants in less than 10 minutes. “Proximity to Colfax and Interstate 225 makes it a really convenient area,” says Joshua Zelcer, a Realtor with Brokers Guild Real Estate and a member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. “Colfax is going through a big revitalization effort right now” Plans are in place to increase safety, add affordable housing and improve business opportunities along the commercial corridor. Two miles west of Friendly Village, Chambers Plaza has a King Soopers for groceries and Mi Pueblo Market for international produce. Mama Alvino’s is a popular spot for pizza and classic Italian Fare, while El Pelicano is a Mexican eatery known for its seafood dishes. Additionally, the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is about 3 miles away.
There are shops like these at the intersection of Colfax and Chambers near Friendly Village.
Chambers Plaza has a King Soopers for groceries.
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Location and commuting
Regional Transportation District operates bus routes across Denver and Aurora, with nearby bus stops along Colfax Avenue and Airport Boulevard. Downtown Denver is around 15 miles west, with Interstate 70 serving as the most direct route. For commercial flights, residents are only 13 miles from Denver International Airport.
Those who prefer driving can access Interstate 70 only a mile north of the neighborhood.
There are dozens of bus stops for local transit services lining Colfax Avenue and Tower Road.
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Aurora trails and recreation
Natural areas and athletic facilities are in abundance in Aurora, with the expansive Aurora Sport Park featuring 12 baseball diamonds and over 20 multi-use fields. The 250-acre Star K Ranch lies just northwest of Friendly Village, with walking trails and picnic shelters in a natural setting. “The neighborhood is in a pretty diverse area that has good access to open space that not many other places in the city have,” says David Footle, a Natural Resource Technician for Star K Ranch. Visitors can explore the trails and learn about the local wildlife at the Ranch’s Morrison Nature Center. Footle continues, “We see a lot of wildlife in the open space. We have native prairie dog towns and nesting birds of prey. We currently have a pair of nesting bald eagles.” Additionally, the neighborhood lies near numerous walking trails.
The paved High Line Canal Trail runs for over 70 miles
The 13-mile Sand Creek Regional Greenway winds through nearby natural areas
The Colorado Front Range Trail spans hundreds of miles from Wyoming to New Mexico
A trailhead for the 71-mile High Line Canal Trail is located along Colfax Avenue.
Friendly Village also comes with amenities like a pool and a playground for its residents.
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Aurora Public Schools
Aurora Joint School District 28 serves Friendly Village, with most students attending the nearby Altura Elementary School. East Middle School offers a middle years International Baccalaureate program and offers over a dozen clubs and extracurricular activities. Older students can attend Hinkley High School, which has a variety of career-based courses in entertainment, business and technology.
East Middle School offers an IB Middle Years Program.
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Crime and Safety
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Friendly Village
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Friendly Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Friendly Village, Aurora sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Friendly Village, Aurora over the last 12 months is $59,500, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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