Are there HUD homes for sale in Thornton, Colorado? As of November 14, 2026, Thornton has 1 HUD home listed and Adams County has 2. To buy one, you bid through a HUD-registered agent on HUD Home Store, and owner-occupant buyers get the first 15 days on insured listings.
This guide answers what people ask about HUD homes in Thornton, CO and HUD homes near me in Thornton and the north Denver suburbs: how many are listed, what they cost, which loans work, how the bid window runs, and what to check before you bid. The live Thornton HUD list is below, refreshed twice a day from HUD Home Store. The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC is a HUD-registered brokerage based in Centennial that works HUD listings across the Denver metro. Call or text 303-955-4220 to get on the alert list for the next Thornton listing.
How many HUD homes are for sale in Thornton and Adams County right now?
Thornton has 1 HUD home listed today. Adams County has 2. Colorado has 25 HUD homes for sale statewide, with a median list price of $200,000, as of 7:28 AM on November 14, 2026.
| City | HUD homes listed |
|---|---|
| Thornton | 1 |
| Denver mailing address (80229, unincorporated Adams County) | 1 |
| Adams County total | 2 |
Counts move every week. The Colorado HUD inventory report shows the current numbers by county, city, price band and financing code.
Live HUD homes for sale in Thornton
HUD homes available now in Thornton
Pulled from HUD’s live inventory and refreshed twice a day. Bid deadlines move and homes drop off the day a bid is accepted, so confirm any of these with us before you plan around it. Only a HUD-registered agent can place your bid. That is us; ask how buyer-broker compensation works for the property.
Full details on each HUD home in Thornton
Photos, every fact HUD publishes, the financing code, the $100 down flag and the HUD documents for the home, on one page each.
- 4210 E 94th Avenue Unit F$150,000
Quick answers
Are there HUD homes for sale in Thornton right now?
Yes. 1 HUD home is listed in Thornton right now. This page refreshes from HUD Home Store twice a day, and each home has its own page with photos, the listing code and the HUD documents.
Can I bid on a HUD home in Thornton myself?
No. Every bid on hudhomestore.gov has to be placed by a HUD-registered broker. The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC is registered and regularly assists Colorado buyers with HUD bids. HUD typically offers buyer-broker compensation as shown in the property's listing and sales documents, and we explain any buyer-broker compensation before you sign an agreement.
What loan works for a HUD home in Thornton?
It depends on the listing code. IN (Insured) takes a standard FHA loan with 3.5% down, or VA, conventional or cash. IE (Insured with Escrow) adds a repair escrow. UI (Uninsured) needs an FHA 203(k) rehab loan, a conventional renovation loan, or cash. Owner-occupants using FHA can often use the $100 down program.
Every home above is a verified HUD-owned listing, checked against HUD Home Store on Nov 14, 2026 7:28 am Mountain time. Official source: HUD Home Store guidance at hud.gov; if anything differs, the federal listing controls.
See every Colorado listing on HUD homes for sale, or the city page for HUD homes in Thornton.
How often do HUD homes come up in Thornton?
Several times a year. A HUD home is a house that had an FHA-insured mortgage, went through foreclosure, and was taken back by HUD. FHA loans are common in Thornton and across Adams County, so Adams County is one of the steadier sources of Colorado HUD listings. When a Thornton home lists, it often sells inside the owner-occupant window. The fastest way to see it first is a saved alert on HUD home alerts. Read what a HUD home is for the full background.
Who can bid on a HUD home in Thornton first?
Buyers who will live in the home bid first. On insured listings (codes IN and IE), the owner-occupant exclusive period is 15 days. On uninsured listings (code UI), it is 5 days. Investors bid only after that window closes, and only if no acceptable owner-occupant bid came in. Owner-occupants sign a certification that they will live in the home for 12 months. The full steps are on how to buy a HUD home.
Can I bid on a Thornton HUD home myself?
No. HUD accepts bids only from HUD-registered real estate brokers with a NAID number. Your agent submits the bid on HUD Home Store. HUD pays the agent’s commission at closing, so the buyer does not pay the buyer’s agent. The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC is registered under NAID MSTRSR6204. Find an agent on find HUD agents.
What loans work on a HUD home in Thornton?
It depends on the financing code on the listing.
- IN (insured): FHA, VA, conventional or cash. The home is expected to meet FHA standards.
- IE (insured with escrow): FHA with a repair escrow of up to $5,000, plus VA, conventional or cash.
- UI (uninsured): cash, a 203(k) renovation loan, or a conventional or portfolio loan that accepts the condition.
Many Colorado HUD homes carry the $100 down flag, which lets an owner-occupant buy with an FHA loan and $100 down. HUD pays up to 3% of the price toward closing costs if you request it in the bid. Rates matter on every one of these loans: the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average was 7.11% for the week of November 12, 2026, down from 7.18% the week before. Details are on HUD financing and HUD $100 down in Colorado.
How much do HUD homes in Adams County cost?
Colorado HUD homes listed today run from about $95,200 to $575,000, with a median of $200,000. The one Thornton listing today is a condo unit on E 94th Avenue at $150,000, below the state median. It is in the extended listing period, which means the owner-occupant window has closed and both owner-occupants and investors can bid now. HUD prices from an FHA appraisal, and the list price can drop after a period with no acceptable bids. Read how HUD appraisals work before you set a bid.
What earnest money and closing timelines apply?
- Earnest money: $500 on homes under $50,000; $1,000 on homes $50,000 and up.
- Cash closes in 30 days. Financed purchases close in 45 days.
- Closing extensions run in 15-day blocks and cost $375 to $750 per block.
- The Colorado HUD asset manager is Raine and Company. They issue the contract and run the closing side.
What should I watch out for on a Thornton HUD home?
HUD sells every home as-is. HUD does not make repairs, and the seller disclosures are minimal. These are the mistakes buyers make most often:
- Skipping the inspection. You can inspect before bidding, and the house may be winterized. Utility activation for an inspection takes a request through the listing broker.
- Missing metro district taxes. Many newer Thornton subdivisions sit inside a metro district. Metro district mill levies add to the property tax bill. Check the tax record before you bid.
- Ignoring HOA dues or liens. Ask what HUD pays at closing and what you take on.
- Bidding on a condo or townhome your loan cannot use. An FHA loan on a condo needs an FHA-approved complex. Check before you bid, not after.
- Bidding with the wrong buyer type. An investor who signs the owner-occupant certification breaks the rules. HUD pursues it.
- Losing earnest money. Canceling for the wrong reason, or missing the closing date without an extension, can cost the deposit.
Is there help for Thornton homeowners behind on an FHA loan?
Yes. Before a home becomes a HUD home, the FHA servicer must review the owner for loss mitigation: a repayment plan, a partial claim, a loan modification, or an FHA pre-foreclosure sale (short sale). An FHA short sale needs the net proceeds to reach 88%, 86% or 84% of the appraised value depending on how long the home has been marketed, and an eligible owner can receive up to $3,000 toward relocation. Thornton foreclosures run through the Adams County Public Trustee. See FHA short sales in Colorado and short sale help, or call or text 303-955-4220 to talk it through privately.
Thornton HUD home FAQs
How do I find HUD homes near me in Thornton?
Use the live Thornton list on this page, the Thornton HUD homes page, and a saved alert. Nearby Westminster, Northglenn, Commerce City and Brighton listings are a short drive from Thornton.
Are HUD homes in Thornton cheaper than other homes?
Often, but not always. HUD lists at appraised value in as-is condition. The discount usually reflects repairs the buyer takes on.
Can I use down payment assistance on a Thornton HUD home?
Yes, when the loan program allows it. CHFA and metroDPA programs can pair with FHA loans on owner-occupied HUD homes. See down payment assistance.
Do investors ever buy HUD homes in Thornton?
Yes, after the owner-occupant period ends with no acceptable bid. Investors cannot use the $100 down program, which is for owner-occupants only.
Does Good Neighbor Next Door apply in Thornton?
Only when HUD lists a specific home in a designated revitalization area for the program. Check Good Neighbor Next Door for current rules.
Where to go next
- HUD homes for sale in Thornton
- HUD homes in Adams County
- HUD homes in Aurora: buyer guide
- HUD homes in Englewood: buyer guide
- HUD home FAQs
- HUD listing broker in Colorado
Disclosure: HUD home counts, prices and financing codes on this page come from HUD Home Store listings for Colorado and Adams County as of November 14, 2026, and change daily. HUD homes in Thornton, Colorado are sold as-is with no seller repairs; buyers should inspect and verify condition, HOA and metro district status, and loan eligibility before bidding. Mortgage rates shown are national weekly averages, not a loan offer or rate quote. Information about foreclosure, FHA short sales and loss mitigation is general education, not legal, tax or credit advice; homeowners near me in Thornton facing foreclosure should speak with their servicer, a HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney. The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC (The Kenna Group) is a HUD-registered team brokered by Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC, Centennial, Colorado. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Written and reviewed by
Brian Lee Burke, Colorado HUD home specialist and team leader
Licensed Colorado real estate professional since 2003 · REALTOR® · Team leader and licensed broker of the Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC, a group that regularly bids on HUD homes through Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC, a HUD-registered brokerage · Author of The Real Estate Playbook and Mastering Real Estate. Brian’s full HUD biography.
Last reviewed: November 14, 2026 · Sources: HUD Home Store (hudhomestore.gov) and HUD program guidance, HUD Handbook 4000.1, REcolorado MLS data via kennarealestate.com, and the Kenna Group’s own HUD transaction files.
Contact: call or text 303-955-4220 or homes@kennarealestate.com. During office hours you reach a live local agent of The Kenna Group, not a robot or a national call center. Brokerage: Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC (the Kenna Group is a group of brokers there), 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80111. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated. The Kenna Group is an independent real estate team and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HUD or any government agency; official property information comes from HUD Home Store. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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