Sterling Hills

By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026

A southeast Aurora neighborhood popular with outdoor enthusiasts, homes are larger and newer than surrounding areas with easy access to Cherry Creek State Park and Aurora Reservoir. Average around $512K, up 2% year-over-year. Cherry Creek School District zoning. A strong value for buyers wanting newer construction and outdoor recreation.

Typical Lot0.10–0.20 acres
Home TypesSingle-family
AmenitiesProximity to nature and outdoor recreation, Larger and newer homes than surrounding areas, Daily amenities within easy reach
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)
Nearby Schools
  • Sunrise Elementary
  • Horizon Middle School
  • Eaglecrest High School
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Price Range
$300K$800K
$450K–$600K
Mid-tier of Aurora
Era Built
1990–2010
19002026
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century

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