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Utah Park draws buyers with its location and outdoor recreation
Situated between the businesses lining Mississippi Avenue and the wide-open spaces of south Aurora, Utah Park is a conveniently located suburb with easy access to recreation and major employers. Interstate 225 and the Regional Transportation District light rail make it an ideal area for commuters, while a namesake park and nature trails offer recreation without leaving the neighborhood. Established homes built in the 1970s line the streets and offer affordable price tags compared to surrounding south Aurora neighborhoods. Additionally, the HCA HealthONE Aurora hospital is on the community’s east side, drawing healthcare workers to the area.
An established housing scene with multi-family options
Most homes in Utah Park were built in the 1970s, from split-levels and brick ranch-style homes to townhouses and spacious Colonial Revivals. Attached garages and fenced-in yards are common, and most single-family homes have wide driveways in addition to on-street parking. On the north side of the neighborhood, you can find a variety of two to four-bedroom condos and townhouses. “You can find a little below median pricing for the Denver metro area in Utah Park,” says Jay Sandstrom, a broker associate at Your Castle Real Estate. With a median home price of around $390,000, the neighborhood tends to be more affordable compared to nearby communities like Village East and Aurora Hills, which have medians of $535,000 and $430,000, respectively. Single-family options here start in the mid-$300,000s and reach the low $600,000s, while multi-family units range from the low $200,000s to the low $400,000s.
Colonial Revivals line the neighborhood's streets.
Bi-level houses are common in Utah Park.
The area has many ranch style homes.
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Aurora Public Schools and open enrollment
The area is served by Aurora Public Schools (APS), with both Aurora Hills Middle and Gateway High School less than a mile away. Like all Colorado districts, APS offers an open enrollment program, so families can apply to schools outside of their designated attendance zone. Here are some important things to know about open enrollment in the area:
Priority is always given to students living within a school’s attendance zone, but families can apply to any school inside or outside of their district.
Admission is granted on a space-available basis, not through a lottery system like many other Denver-area districts.
The application period is typically from mid-January to early May.
Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the family if a student is accepted through open enrollment to a school outside their designated attendance zone.
A spacious namesake park and more nearby recreation
The southwest side of the neighborhood is home to the community’s spacious namesake park, which has baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a playground and lakeside picnic tables. “The park also has a rec center with a swimming pool with swim lanes, diving boards and a water playground for young kids,” says Sandstrom. Nearby, Jewell Wetlands Park offers 46 acres of preserved animal habitat and winding nature trails. The expansive Cherry Creek State Park sits a few miles south of Utah Park and is known for its hiking, camping and waterside recreation.
Utah Park's picnic area allows for a relaxing afternoon.
The community's namesake park offers recreation close to home.
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Senor Ric's Bar serves as a popular watering hole.
Shopping and dining on Mississippi Avenue
When it’s time to stock up on groceries and essentials, you can visit the nearby GW Supermarket, Sam’s Club or Walmart. Mississippi Avenue lies just north of the neighborhood and is lined with chain restaurants and locally owned businesses. For a meal out, you can:
Grab a bite at Señor Ric’s Mexican Restaurant
Enjoy Salvadorian fare at Tipicos Deli
Sample the build-your-own-hotpot menu at Aki Asian Hotpot
Pick up some ice creme or crepes for dessert at Leche Y Miel
Commuting from Utah Park
Utah Park’s central location allows for easy travel across the city, whether you’re driving or using public transit. Interstate 225 lies just east of the neighborhood and offers a direct, 8-mile route to the Denver Tech Center. Buckley Space Force Base, another major employment hub, is about 6 miles east via Mississippi Avenue. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates over 80 bus routes across the greater Denver region, with nearby stops along Mississippi Avenue and Peoria Street. RTD also operates a light rail system, with the nearby Florida Station on the R line. The R line connects with the A line, which can take commuters west to downtown Denver or east to Denver International Airport.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Utah Park
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Utah Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Utah Park, Aurora sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Utah Park, Aurora over the last 12 months is $412,475, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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