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What makes Tallgrass a family-friendly and commuting neighborhood
About 35 minutes southeast of Denver, Tallgrass is an Aurora neighborhood that is close to both parks and the open plains. Sidewalks wind down quiet streets of single-family homes and condos, while a homeowners association oversees its residential properties and structures. Highly rated schools, retail and major thoroughfares are widely around the neighborhood, which pairs a suburban atmosphere with commuter-friendly vibes.
Tallgrass is a great community with plenty to offer.
Tallgrass is a newer community in Aurora.
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Tallgrass has Craftsman-inspired 21st-century homes
Post-2000 New Traditional homes with Craftsman details are common. Many have between three and five bedrooms, an attached two- or three-car garage and a fenced backyard. Single-family home prices range from the mid $500,000s to the lower $800,000s. Condos were also built in the area after 2000, and they feature New Traditional architecture and multistory layouts that resemble townhouses. Condos often have two to three bedrooms and are priced between the lower $400,000s and mid $400,000s.
Homeowners are required to submit exterior renovation and landscaping plans to the HOA for approval.
Newer, larger homes featuring large yards are standard fare in Tallgrass.
Tallgrass homes often have two or three car garages.
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Annual dues ensure Tallgrass is consistent across its communities
Tallgrass has a homeowners association that oversees its single-family homes and condos. Its duties include ensuring standards are consistent across its communities, including structures and architecture. “It is suburban calm. I feel like when they built it, they tried to be more cognizant of the feel of the neighborhood and calling it Tallgrass by having some of the grasses near the signs […] They have little bushes and trees and all the stuff that makes it feel like what you would think Tallgrass would look like,” says Cindy Dassinger, a broker and owner of Metro Home Finders, Inc., licensed since 2000.
The HOA is responsible for maintaining shared green spaces and contracting trash service. These efforts are funded by annual assessments, which are approximately $1,000 and fluctuate from year to year.
Homes are zoned for a top-rated district and highly rated schools
Tallgrass is in the attendance boundary of Cherry Creek Schools, a top-rated district. It offers school choice through a lottery system for magnet programs and assigns schools based on a student's home location. Tallgrass is also zoned for Dakota Valley Elementary School and Sky Vista Middle School, both of which are highly rated, as well as Eaglecrest High School, another top-rated institution.
Sky Vista Middle School serves Tallgrass students in grades 6 through 8.
Eaglecrest High School is a top-rated public school near the Tallgrass neighborhood.
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A neighborhood park and nature’s playgrounds are within a short drive
Tallgrass Park and The Park at Tallgrass include natural open spaces and a playground. Various outdoor areas are also within a 15-minute drive:
The Plains Conservation Center is home to a nature center and trails.
Aurora Reservoir has a beach and an archery range.
Cherry Creek State Park includes a dog run and an 880-acre reservoir.
Saddle Rock Golf Course is open to the public and has 18 holes and a driving range.
The Park at Tallgrass is one of two parks named after the neighborhood..
The Park at Tallgrass has an enormous open space for playing, picnics and more.
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Grocery shopping and dining out near Tallgrass
Walmart Neighborhood Market, K+Hotpot and Marco’s Pizza are to the south of Tallgrass. Within a 10-minute drive of the neighborhood, Hampden Avenue is home to:
Grocery stores, such as King Soopers and Natural Grocers
Restaurants, like Taste of Philly and Honey Bee Asian Bistro & Sushi
National retailers, including Kohl’s and Play It Again Sports
Entertainment venues, such as the Movie Tavern theater
The residents of Tallgrass can head to Walmart Neighborhood Market for their grocery needs.
Marco's Pizza is a Tallgrass treasure.
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Commute accessibility and transportation options
Tallgrass is a car-dependent neighborhood that the developers established with commuting in mind. “They knew that the [Extension] 470 was going to be like an immediate entrance to the highway from the airport all the way up […] People love it, and they want to be close to it because it's not super busy,” Dassinger says. The Denver International Airport is about a 20-minute drive north. Hampden and Quincy avenues are east- and west-running thoroughfares that connect Tallgrass to the greater Denver metropolitan area and employment centers. The Denver Tech Center is approximately a 20-minute commute and Lower Downtown is nearly a 35-minute drive away.
Hampden Avenue is a Denver thoroughfare that runs east and west.
Tallgrass residents can find many retail options on Hampden Avenue.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tallgrass
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tallgrass Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tallgrass, Aurora sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 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.
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