Do you have a large family, or have extended family members needing to live with you?   This home could be perfect for you!

6711 S. Catawba Way, Aurora, CO  80016 - Tallyn's Reach

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5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, oversized 3-car garage, over 5,500 square feet total, 13,008 sf lot facing south

This ranch has everything on one level for empty nesters - primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, living room and dining room!    One of the bedrooms on the main level can be used for in-laws, guests, returning adult children, home office, den, or another bedroom.   The Casita has it's own living area, kitchenette, bathroom and a closet for a washer/dryer.

There are two additional bedrooms in the daylight basement with a bathroom.   Large areas for pool table, poker table, table games, and living area to watch the sporting events.    There is another flex space currently used as the exercise room, but could be used for additional guests, just add a closet. 

There is plenty of room left for storage!

The weather is still gorgeous, and nice to spend time in the back yard, enjoy the hot tub and patio area with the relaxing water feature.    The trees give you the privacy while enjoying this space.   Or, just sit on the covered patio and do some grilling!

That white stuff will be here before we are ready, and you will love that the driveway faces SOUTH!   Definitely a difference from the neighbors across the street when it comes to shoveling!

You will love this location, it is tucked into this neighborhood, but easy access to Southlands shopping center, Aurora Reservoir, E-470 and minutes from DIA, the Denver Tech Center, Meridian and Parker.

Rates are lower than they were, is it time for a new home, large enough for your entire family?

The rates decreased this past week, and we saw a flurry of activity in and around the Denver metro area with buyers securing their Dream Homes!   So good to see, as it has been a strange year with rates too high for most buyers.

The stats are out for the month of August, and the numbers reflect this strange year.   Inventory is up, sales were down, yet the value of homes continued to rise.

We are seeing approximately 1/10 of the homes currently active go pending each week.   About 300 properties come back on the market each week, and this week (9/10/24) we saw around 1,800 price reductions.  

Typically after Labor Day we see the market pick back up, but still not at the same pace we see in the Spring.   If the rates drop again (with the Fed announcement mid-September), we should continue to see a flurry of activity.

The Denver metro area has around 11,000 listings right now, but you can adjust your search for the area you would prefer to live -

Homes Currently Available in the Denver Metro Area

Buyers - if you are contemplating a purchase this year, you need to speak with a lender and get pre-approved FIRST before you start your house hunt.   There could be multiple offers, and you don't want to be left out.   The inventory has increased, so you do have some choices now.

Sellers - with all the price reductions, it is wise to price your home at Fair Market Value, so you don't have to chase the market down.   Pricing it too high, you lose out on your first buyers, which usually are your best buyers.   It may be time to cash out of your home, since you are sitting on a great mountain of equity if you have been in your home for some years!   Buyers are more apt to buy a home that is ready to move-in, versus a home needing repairs.   Want to know what your home is worth, click here and will generate your valuation. Scroll down to the icon at the bottom)

Need more information - contact me!   720-231-6373  or Joan@JoanCox.com

Overnight temperatures in the mountains is dropping, and soon we will see the aspens changing colors in our high country.   Plan today for your adventure to view the changing Fall colors in the Rocky Mountains!

Below you will find the areas - and of course, the Northern areas will be the first to change colors.

The School of Mines has an interesting tradition for those new students every year on the Friday before Fall classes begin.

Students climb Mount Zion in Golden, carrying 10-pound rocks from their hometowns and add their rocks to the "M" on the mountain.   It is called the "M Climb".   This tradition begin in 1908 and back then faculty members and a team of burros helped with the short hike up Mt. Zion.

This tradition was held August 16th this year, and temperatures were so hot, some students experienced heat issues.

This year, this climb included - 

1,774  new first-year and transfer students

516  women

538 students from underrepresented domestic ethnic or racial groups

18 percent first-generation college students

3 percent international students

3.88 median high school GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)

1400 median SAT composite score

32 median ACT score

49 states represented

21 countries represented

Top 3 U.S. states outside Colorado: Texas, California and Washington

Top 3 countries outside U.S.: Saudi Arabia, Oman and China

The School of Mines is a public research university focused on applied science and engineering.

My California buyer had a lot on his plate when he closed his new home in Castle Rock.   Moving is stressful to start with, but when the arrival time is two weeks after you get to your new home, is really tough.   After he finally got his belongings and bought a few more things to get settled, I sent a link for a review.

This is a very good client, it was a B***H of a transaction, but we both got through it!

Just makes your day (and week) when you receive rave reviews from your clients!

Are you a buyer in today's market and wondering what neighborhood would be best for you?   Check out this information on Tallyn's Reach below!

Tallyn's Reach is located in Southeast Aurora near E-470 and Smoky Hill Road in Arapahoe County. You will find homes (two stories & ranches) in Tallyn´s Reach ranging from 1,347 square feet to almost 9,000 finished square feet total and ranging in price from $600,000 to many over a million. The 2000 Parade of Homes was featured in Tallyn´s Reach, and can find an area of this community with custom and semi-custom homes. This neighborhood probably has the most diversity with single-family (with a wide price range), a few paired homes, and patio homes. You will find some of these homes have mountain views, some with walk-out basements, and some are finished. You will find two-car garages to a few rare homes with four and five-car garages. This neighborhood now has a total of approximately 1,800 homes.

• Within minutes to three shopping centers - Southlands, Park Meadows & Aurora
• Within minutes to three hospitals - Parker Adventist, Sky Ridge & Aurora Medical Center
• Within minutes to Aurora Reservoir for water activities & 8 miles of trails
• Within minutes to any dining options you are craving (Aurora, Parker, Lone Tree & DTC)
• Within minutes to commute to anywhere in Aurora, Parker, DTC, Meridian and Lone Tree
• Within minutes to grocery stores and any other retail outlet you are looking for. 
• Easy access to E-470 to Denver International Airport (20 minutes)
• There is an annual garage sale each year.

1.   No matter what you need, it is a quick drive to anything you are looking for!

2.   Tallyn's Reach offers many housing options in many price ranges.  Today (8/29/24), there are 15 homes to choose from and priced from $650,000 to $2,200,000.   There are paired/patio homes and single-family homes including some custom homes on larger lots.   Some even have fabulous mountain views!   These homes were built from 2000 to 2018.  

3.   Tallyn's Reach offers amenities!   There is a community pool, with areas for the toddlers to play, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a clubhouse!    There is a massive park to the west of the clubhouse for picnics, and playing ball with the kiddos or pups!    You can rent the clubhouse out for special events. (and is very reasonable)

4.  This area is beautiful!   Some of this neighborhood will feel like you are in the mountains!  There is an abundance of pine trees in the area, and they sure smell good!   There are many open space throughout the neighborhood.

5.   All school-age children in Tallyn's Reach will attend the highly acclaimed Cherry Creek Schools.  (unless they go to a private school)    Check out the scores!

Ready to see what is currently available in Tallyn's Reach?     Here are all the listings!

When you find some you are interested in, give me a call.   I think this is a special neighborhood, and think you will too!

When a homeowner wants to list their home, they usually know what they want to list their home for.   I recently went on a listing appointment, and he is down the street from my client.    Because they did so much in their backyard, he automatically thought his home was worth much more.

So much goes into the value of a home.

On top of these points, it matters whether you are comparing to a similar style.  Ranch homes are usually worth more, as more buyers would prefer a ranch, no matter what their ages.    Do you back to open space?  Do you have mountain views, or a smidge of a view?   What is the lot size?   Land matters!

Over my many years in the business, I have been to several classes with the instructor being an appraiser.   They have given us a basis of what values are depending on each and every home.

Denver's home prices have soared, leaving some first-time buyers out in the cold.    Some potential buyers have opted to live at home with the parents until they have stashed away enough for a big enough payment to afford a home.   

With healthcare at all-time high prices, putting aging parents into assisted living can be financially impossible.   It is nice to have your parents close so you can personally care for them, or have home care come in and assist.

Both of these scenarios are happening, and many families have come to a conclusion, living together just makes sense for the entire family!   

I have the perfect home - 6711 S. Catawba Way, Aurora, CO  80016

It has a Casita (fully equipped with a bedroom, kitchenette, living room and bathroom with hook-ups for a stackable washer/dryer) for the parents who cannot do stairs!   OR, you could rent this out as a one-bedroom apartment to supplement your house payment!   OR, you could use it for guests that come often, and they can come and go as they please, as there is a separate entrance on the front porch!

There is a beautiful primary bedroom with a spa-like en-suite and walk-in closet that has already been remodeled with an organizer.   There is also access from the primary room to the deck for those dips in the hot tub under the stars!

There is still another guest room on the main, but two more guest rooms in the basements.   Needing more than one office?    This could be the answer!   OR, when the entire family comes and visits, there are plenty of rooms for the kids and grandkids.   Even the flex room could be utilized as a bedroom for those occasional visits, it is spacious!

You can entertain with the wet bar, pool table, and plenty of room for poker tables, Foosball or air hockey tables!

If you do outdoor entertaining, there is a covered trex deck, and also, plenty of room on the lower patio for tables and chairs to gather, and be serenaded by the water feature.   SO calming!    There is a grassy space behind the fence on the west side of the home for pups, or the kids to play.

Located within the acclaimed Cherry Creek School District, easy access to Southlands & Park Meadows for retail therapy, and dining options within minutes.    It is only minutes to Parker Adventist Hospital, and easy access to DTC, DIA and E-470.

Call me if you have questions, or would like a private showing of this beautiful home.

Joan Cox - 720-231-6373

This beautiful ranch home is located in Tallyn's Reach - Aurora CO  80016, and within the acclaimed Cherry Creek School District.   

With rates being still on the high side, the thought came to mind to offer Buyers a $25k incentive to go towards a rate buy down and/or closing costs.   If paying cash, take it off the sales price!   Buyer Chooses!

I have had showings, where the agent has said - they weren't really sure what a Casita is, or what it was for.   Well - here's some details - 

It has a separate entrance, so your in-laws, adult children, or even house guests could stay with you, and come and go as they please.    There is a separate bedroom, living area/kitchenette, and a 3/4 bathroom with hook-ups for a stackable washer/dryer.    It was the beginning of multi-generational living!

Details for this home - 

5 bedrooms (includes Casita), 4 bathrooms

Over 5,500 total square feet including the garden-level basement

Built in 2015

Oversized garage that will fit longer vehicles and has 816 square feet

So many upgrades throughout the home

Beautiful and serene backyard with water feature and hot tub (grassy area on the west side of the home)

Location, Location, Location!   This home has easy access to Southlands, lots of retail, dining options, E-470 to DIA or Parker, and to DTC!

Listed for $1,150,000.

This beautiful ranch home is located in Stroh Ranch, Parker CO.    The location is great - backing to the greenbelt with walking trails!

Priced at $600,000

12637 Prince Creek Drive, Parker CO  80134

This home features - 

4 bedrooms (3 on the main floor and 1 in the basement)

3 bathrooms (2 on the main floor and 1 in the basement)

1,424 square feet finished above ground and 826 in the basement with 80% finished

2-car attached garage

Home built in 2001

You will find a remodeled kitchen (includes all kitchen appliances) and the primary bath with beautiful tile features.    Enjoy the open floor plan, hardwood flooring in the kitchen, dining, and living rooms.    The dining room has built-ins for additional storage.

The basement has a large flex room with a wet bar and counters for crafts or woodworking with lots of light.    Two large closets for storage, along with a crawlspace.

The trex deck has a pergola and plenty of room to have those summer BBQs with family and/or friends.    This home backs to a greenbelt, so no house directly behind you.

Children will attend Douglas County Schools.