POCKET NO. 4 August 25, 2026 · Aurora, Colorado
BUY CHEAP. FINISH BASIC.
Aurora Knolls 80013
The payment wins here—not the prettiest kitchen.
Across ZIP 80013, homes with condition unreported moved in 8 days while homes marked updated took 15. Eleven of thirteen updated sales paid a concession.
Target exit$435K–$525K
Sell target7–10 days
Typical market8 days
Risk reserve$17K
THE BUY BOX
Buy this.
- Simple payment-friendly house
- 3–4 beds / 2–3 baths
- 1,500–2,100 finished sq. ft.
- 2-car garage
THE FINISH CALL
CLEAN AND SOLID WINS
- Neutral paint, durable floors, and a bright clean kitchen
- Resolve deferred maintenance before decorative upgrades
- Protect bedroom count and practical storage
- Price for the easiest monthly-payment decision
WHAT THE MARKET SAID
Four numbers. One answer.
All sales8 days
Median days on market
Median close$445K
All 55 closings
Paid concession$9.5K
Typical among paid sales
At original ask31 of 55
All closings
THE PROOF
The updated product was slower—and still gave money back
The market rewarded accessibility more reliably than finish. Updated homes carried a higher price but took twice as long to move and rarely escaped a concession.
8 daysUnreported DOM
15 daysUpdated DOM
11 of 13Updated concessions
$520KUpdated exit
BUY CHEAP. FINISH BASIC.
Keep the basis low, the product dependable, and the payment competitive. In this pocket, restraint is the finish strategy.
Do not spend on: Premium design packages · Pricing to recover every renovation dollar
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