Century Communities Debuts Two Collections at Award-Winning Colorado Community

Rhea-AI Summary

Century Communities (NYSE: CCS) is now selling two home collections at Painted Prairie in Aurora, Colorado, with a Grand Opening on January 17, 2026. Homes start from the mid $500s and include two collections (Haven I & Haven II) of single- and two-story plans with 3–4 bedrooms, 2–3 bathrooms, 2-bay garages, and 1,743–2,410 sq ft. Community amenities include 10+ parks, trails, gardens and a future town center. Models open Jan 17 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; attendees can tour models, learn about Grand Opening savings, enjoy refreshments and enter a giveaway. Century also offers an online Buy Now process with electronic deposits and DocuSign contracts for Colorado homes.

News Market Reaction – CCS

-0.88%

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-0.88% News Effect

On the day this news was published, CCS declined 0.88%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Home prices: mid $500s Grand Opening date: January 17 Grand Opening time window: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. +5 more

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Home prices mid $500s Painted Prairie collections starting price

Grand Opening date January 17 Painted Prairie official Grand Opening

Grand Opening time window 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event duration at Painted Prairie

Bedrooms range 3 to 4 bedrooms Painted Prairie home layouts

Bathrooms range 2 to 3 bathrooms Painted Prairie home layouts

Home size range 1,743 to 2,410 square feet Painted Prairie floor plans

Community parks 10+ parks Painted Prairie community amenities

Garage capacity 2-bay garages Standard parking for homes

Market Reality Check

Price: $57.68 Vol: Volume 361,712 is 1.41x t...

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$57.68 Last Close

Volume Volume 361,712 is 1.41x the 20-day average of 256,026, indicating elevated pre-news activity. normal

Technical Trading above the 200-day MA at 60.21, reflecting a sustained longer-term uptrend into this announcement.

Peers on Argus

CCS was up about 3.05% while several close peers like FOR, FPH, HHH and VTMX sho...

CCS was up about 3.05% while several close peers like FOR, FPH, HHH and VTMX showed declines, and only SDHC posted a notable gain of 7.26%, pointing to a largely stock-specific move rather than a broad sector rotation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 07 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 07	Community launch	Positive	-3.2%	New Willow Glenn community and grand opening in Yelm, WA.
Jan 06	Community launch	Positive	+0.4%	Century Complete announces Crawford Ridge community in Albertville, AL.
Dec 29	Community launch	Positive	+1.1%	Grand Oaks community grand opening and sales in Mont Belvieu, TX.
Dec 17	Earnings date set	Neutral	-0.5%	Sets date for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and call.
Dec 04	Community launch	Positive	-5.5%	New Timbers community now selling near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Pattern Detected

Community launch and grand opening announcements have produced mixed reactions, with both gains and notable selloffs, suggesting investors do not consistently reward this news type.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, CCS has repeatedly highlighted new communities and grand openings, with homes priced from the $200s to the $500s across Alabama, Washington, Texas and Michigan. These releases often emphasize floor plan variety, smart-home packages and online "Buy Now" capabilities. Price reactions have varied, including moves of -5.49%, -3.24%, and modest gains, indicating that similar expansion updates did not always translate into sustained upside, making today’s Colorado launch one more step in a broader geographic growth narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights CCS’s continued geographic expansion, adding two home collections at Pa...

Analysis

This announcement highlights CCS’s continued geographic expansion, adding two home collections at Painted Prairie with prices from the mid $500s and floor plans from 1,743 to 2,410 square feet. It reinforces a pattern of new community launches across multiple states, supported by the company’s online buying platform. Investors may watch how traffic at the January 17 Grand Opening, contract activity, and future financial reports reflect demand for these higher-priced Colorado homes.

Key Terms

earnest money deposit

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earnest money deposit financial

"Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit"

An earnest money deposit is a sum of money paid by a buyer to show serious intent to purchase a property or asset. It acts as a guarantee that the buyer is committed, and if the deal goes through, it is usually applied toward the purchase price. For investors, it provides reassurance that the other party is genuine, helping to build trust and secure the transaction.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Top national builder now selling at Painted Prairie, with a Grand Opening event scheduled for January 17

AURORA, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies and World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—revealed the Company is now selling at Painted Prairie, Aurora's award-winning planned community, featuring exceptional amenities like 10+ parks, open space, upscale community gardens, recreational trails, and a future town center with restaurants, a coffee shop and more. Homebuyers can choose from two inspired home collections, starting from the mid $500s, offering a versatile selection of single- and two-story floor plans.

A Grand Opening event is planned for Saturday, January 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can tour stunning new model homes, explore available inventory, learn about Grand Opening savings, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and enter to win a special giveaway.

Learn more, RSVP for the Grand Opening, and explore pre-Grand Opening opportunities at www.CenturyCommunities.com/PaintedPrairieGO.

"We're thrilled to introduce two new home collections at Painted Prairie, an incredible concept community blending Colorado's prairie landscape with urban living," said Regional President Todd Baker. "Offering quality single-family homes, innovative amenities, and a prime location with easy access to Denver Metro amenities, there's so much here for homebuyers to love. With our Grand Opening, it's the perfect time to explore available options and savings opportunities to find your best fit."

PAINTED PRAIRIE | AURORA, CO 
Now selling from the mid $500s | Official Grand Opening on January 17

• Two single-family home collections (Haven I & Haven II)
• Single- & two-story floor plans
• 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, 2-bay garages
• 1,743 to 2,410 square feet
• Open-concept layouts with LG stainless-steel appliances, Kohler water fixtures, granite countertops, the builder's Century Home Connect® smart home package and more included
• Quick access to E-470 and I-70 for easy commutes to downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, the Denver Tech Center, and other regional amenities
• Community amenities include 10+ parks, trails, open space, gardens, and a future town center

Community Location:
20163 E. 59^th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80019
303-557-2054

DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:

Century Communities is proud to feature its industry‑first online homebuying experience on all available homes in Colorado.

1. Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
2. Click "Buy Now" on any available home
3. Fill out a quick Buy Online form
4. Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
5. Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
6. Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying. 

About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a recognized industry leader in online home sales. Newsweek has named the Company one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years, and one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies (2025). Century Communities has also been designated as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For (2025–2026). Through its Century Communities and Century Complete brands, Century's mission is to build attractive, high-quality homes at affordable prices to provide its valued customers with A HOME FOR EVERY DREAM®. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Company operates in 16 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers mortgage, title, insurance brokerage, and escrow services in select markets through its Inspire Home Loans, Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and IHL Escrow subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.

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SOURCE Century Communities, Inc.

FAQ

When is Century Communities' Painted Prairie Grand Opening (NYSE: CCS)?

The Grand Opening is on January 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

What price range do Century Communities homes at Painted Prairie (CCS) start from?

Homes at Painted Prairie start from the mid $500s.

What floor plans and sizes are offered at Painted Prairie by Century Communities (CCS)?

Two collections (Haven I & Haven II) offer single- and two-story plans with 3–4 bedrooms, 2–3 bathrooms and 1,743–2,410 sq ft.

Where is the Century Communities Painted Prairie community located (CCS)?

The community address is 20163 E. 59th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80019 with quick access to E-470 and I-70.

How does Century Communities' online Buy Now process work for Painted Prairie homes (CCS)?

Buy Online lets buyers click Buy Now, complete a form, submit an initial earnest deposit electronically, and sign the contract via DocuSign.

What amenities and features are included in Painted Prairie homes by Century Communities (CCS)?

Homes include LG stainless-steel appliances, Kohler fixtures, granite countertops and the Century Home Connect® smart home package; the community offers parks, trails, gardens and a future town center.