1,650 homes · 55+ restricted · $600s–$1Ms · William Lyon / Taylor Morrison · Resort amenities · E-470 access
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Talk to a Specialist →Hilltop at Inspiration is the largest active 55+ community currently building in the Denver area — 1,650 planned homes in Aurora, Arapahoe County. Built by William Lyon Homes (now Taylor Morrison) starting in 2015, with new construction still active as of 2026. Priced from the $600s to over $1M. This is Denver’s closest equivalent to a Del Webb resort-scale community.
The Hilltop Club is the community’s resort anchor: a 20,000+ square foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce, a demonstration kitchen, and a full-time lifestyle director. At 1,650 homes, the social programming depth is genuine — dozens of clubs, organized events, and a population large enough to sustain real community life.
Hilltop at Inspiration sits at E-470 and Inspiration Drive in Aurora — the southeast Denver metro’s fastest-growing corridor. Southlands Mall (one of Denver’s largest open-air shopping and dining destinations) is minutes away. UCHealth and AdventHealth medical campuses are accessible. The E-470 toll road connects directly to Denver International Airport — approximately 25 minutes — and to the entire southeast metro ring.
The views from Hilltop are genuine: the community sits on elevated terrain with Rocky Mountain views to the west. On clear days, the entire Front Range from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak is visible. For buyers who want Colorado mountain views from their daily life without living in the mountains, this is the Denver metro answer.
Arapahoe County’s effective property tax rate of approximately 0.60% is among the lowest of any major metro market in the country. On a $700K Hilltop home, annual property taxes run approximately $4,200 — compared to $9,940 in Spalding County Georgia (Sun City Peachtree) or $5,950 in Sarasota County Florida. The 20-year cumulative gap between Hilltop and Sun City Peachtree at $700K is approximately $111,600 in property taxes alone.
Colorado offers one of the most generous senior property tax exemptions in the nation: residents 65 and older who have owned and lived in their primary residence for 10 or more years receive a 50% exemption on the first $200,000 of assessed value. At Arapahoe County rates, this saves approximately $600/year. It is not automatic — apply with the Arapahoe County Assessor by July 15.
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Hilltop at Inspiration is right for buyers who want resort-scale amenities, new construction options, Rocky Mountain views, and Arapahoe County’s low tax rate in a large active community. At 1,650 homes with a lifestyle director, this is the only community in the Denver market that delivers true Del Webb-scale programming.
Wrong for buyers who want a quiet, intimate community — at 1,650 homes this is a full resort. Also not for buyers who prioritize proximity to downtown Denver — Hilltop is on the southeast edge of the metro, 30+ minutes from LoDo.
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