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Elkhorn Mountain Estates

Elkhorn Mountain Estates

Homes for sale in Elkhorn Mountain Estates, Durango CO represent Colorado living at its finest with luxury properties on expansive 25 to 35-acre lots offering majestic mountain and valley views. This exclusive high-elevation community features custom homes with private wells and septic systems, natural gas service, and horses allowed for the ultimate mountain lifestyle. The subdivision provides annual HOA dues of $2,000 covering snow removal and road maintenance, essential services for this elevated setting starting around 6,700 feet. Located 31 minutes from downtown Durango yet convenient to Purgatory Resort, Glacier Club, and Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Elkhorn Mountain Estates attracts discerning buyers seeking privacy, acreage, and stunning vistas in the San Juan Mountains while maintaining reasonable access to world-class amenities and outdoor recreation.

Location

  • Proximity to Downtown Durango (Durangler's Fly Fishing Shop): 31 mins
  • Proximity to La Plata County Airport: 47 mins
  • Proximity to Durango High School: 27 mins
  • Closest Grocery Store (City Market): 26 mins
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Homes and Land

  • Highest Sold Home Price: $8,250,000
  • Home Sizes: 8,551 sq ft
  • Lot Sizes: 25 – 35 acres

Utilities

  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Gas: Atmos Energy
  • Electricity: La Plata Electric Association

HOA Details

  • Dues: $2,000 Annually
  • Services: Snow Removal, Road Maintenance

Features

  • Elevation: 7,798.556 ft (starting at 6,700 ft)
  • Livestock Allowed: Horses
  • Views: Mountains, Valley
  • Short Term Rental: No

Recreation

  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 28 mins
  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 2 hrs 7 mins

Disclaimer:
All neighborhood information, including HOA details, fees, and community guidelines, is subject to change. HOA dues may increase over time, and other property-specific details may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please contact our team directly.

Schools In The Area

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Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
Durango High School 970-259-1630 Public 9-12
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 Public PK-5
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 Private PK-KG Website
Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5 Website
St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8 Website
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 Public PK-5
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8 Website
Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5 Website
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9 Website
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8 Website
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9 Website
Durango High School 970-259-1630 Public 9-12
Animas High School 970-247-2474 Public 9-12
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 Public 9-12
Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 Private 9-12 Website
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9 Website

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