Southshore

By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026

Aurora's lakefront community, Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman, and Farmhouse-style homes built around private lakes and the Aurora Reservoir shoreline. Three clubhouses (Lake House, Boathouse, Lighthouse), two pools, dog parks, and direct reservoir access for paddleboarding, fishing, and kayaking. Median listing around $842K for premium lots. Cherry Creek School District.

Typical Lot	0.10–0.25 acres
Est. HOA	$150–$200/mo (estimated)
Home Types	Single-family, Townhome, Luxury
Amenities	Lake House pool and clubhouse, Boathouse community center, Lighthouse community center with second pool, Private lakes for paddleboarding and kayaking, Dog parks and scenic trails, Aurora Reservoir adjacent, swim beach, fishing, boating

Community Anchors

Cherry Creek State Park (4,000 acres, beach, trails, campsites, dog park, marina)
Aurora Reservoir (820 acres, swim beach, fishing, paddleboarding, 7.9-mile loop trail)
Quincy Reservoir (160 acres, fishing, bird watching, 3.5-mile loop trail)
Anschutz Medical Campus / CU School of Medicine (Colorado's largest academic health center)
Stanley Marketplace (food hall and cultural hub in restored aviation hangar)
Southlands Mall (Colorado's largest outdoor lifestyle shopping center)
Aurora Cultural Arts District (Colfax Ave, galleries, sculptures, performing arts)
Saddle Rock Golf Course (18 holes, public)
Meadow Hills Golf Course (18 holes, public)
Murphy Creek Golf Course (18 holes, public)
Blackstone Country Club (18 holes, semi-private)
Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club (18 holes, semi-private 55+)
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center
Buckley Space Force Base
The Medical Center of Aurora
Children's Hospital Colorado
Sand Creek Regional Greenway (13-mile trail)
High Line Canal Trail (71 miles, portions through Aurora)