Experience Colorado living at its best in this highly desirable walkout ranch in Forest Trace, perfectly positioned on a rare lot that offers exceptional privacy, peaceful open space, and a natural, treed backdrop. Unlike many suburban settings, this home does not look directly into neighboring backyards, creating a true retreat-like feel with minimal visual intrusion, quiet surroundings, regular deer and wildlife sightings, mountain views on clear days, and stunning sunset views.
Designed for effortless indoor/outdoor living, the main living area features a dramatic full accordion-style glass wall that opens directly to the deck, creating panoramic openness and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The desirable walkout ranch floor plan offers main-level living convenience, excellent long-term accessibility, bright lower-level spaces, guest separation, and ideal entertaining flow.
Inside, thoughtful upgrades elevate the home throughout, including motorized electric blinds in the living room, dining area, kitchen, and primary bedroom, upgraded modern lighting, upgraded fans, added windows for enhanced natural light, and a designer kitchen with a custom full-height premium tile backsplash. Smart and comfort features include a Tesla EV charging station with built-in 240V charging, Nest security cameras, whole-home audio infrastructure, surround-sound wiring, whole-house water filtration and softener, instant hot water, soundproofing enhancements, and a sauna.
The outdoor spaces are equally impressive with approximately $30,000+ in backyard improvements, artificial turf, landscaping, tile work, integrated outdoor audio, and a professionally installed permanent exterior lighting system for year-round ambiance, holidays, events, and celebrations. 26 solar panels add energy-efficiency appeal, while the south-facing driveway helps with faster snowmelt and easier winter maintenance.
The walkout basement is pre-plumbed for a future wet bar or kitchenette, providing flexibility for entertaining guests or for multi-generational living. Additional highlights include a roof replaced within the past 3 years, custom garage storage, nearby walking trails, easy E-470 access, and close proximity to Southlands, shopping, dining, grocery stores, fitness, coffee shops, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and more. A rare blend of privacy, upgrades, lifestyle, and convenience.
Forest Trace is a small, newer residential subdivision in southeast Aurora, located in Arapahoe County near the Tallyn’s Reach / Southlands / Saddle Rock area. It is generally described as being around S. Aurora Parkway and Smoky Hill Road, giving residents convenient access to E-470 and the Southlands shopping/dining corridor.
The neighborhood is known for newer single-family homes, many built around 2016–2018, with a mix of ranch and two-story floor plans. One neighborhood source notes Forest Trace has about 155 homes, with many properties featuring basements and some offering walkout layouts.
A major selling point is the setting: Forest Trace is often marketed for its wooded homesites, open-feeling lots, and newer construction feel, while still being close to everyday conveniences. That makes it appealing for buyers who want a more peaceful southeast Aurora setting without feeling far from shopping, restaurants, commuting routes, schools, and services.
A nearby walking trail adds to the lifestyle appeal, offering an easy loop close to the home by foot. Perfect for morning walks, evening strolls, dog walks, or simply enjoying the peaceful neighborhood setting, this convenient outdoor amenity enhances the home’s connection to nature and everyday Colorado living.
For schools, the Forest Trace Metropolitan District site lists the area’s schools as Coyote Hills Elementary, Fox Ridge Middle School, and Cherokee Trail High School. Buyers should still verify school assignments directly, but those are the schools listed by the district.
Forest Trace is served by Forest Trace Metropolitan District Nos. 1–3, and the district website states that the City of Aurora provides street and sidewalk maintenance, snow removal, and water/sanitary sewer service for the residential community. Utilities listed include Xcel Energy for electric and gas and City of Aurora for water.
