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Forest Groves Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Forest Groves is a single-family home community located approximately 11 miles east of Durango along the Florida River. Developed in the 1970s, the neighborhood sits at an elevation of approximately 7,631 feet and includes privately owned homes and lots. The setting is generally flat, with a ridge along the south side of the development, and the community includes river frontage and shared common areas.

What to Expect

Forest Groves is a low-traffic neighborhood with gravel roads maintained by the Homeowners Association. The HOA also manages water, wastewater treatment facilities, snow removal, and common areas. Homes are accessed via Forest Groves Lane.

Lifestyle

Residents have access to shared river areas and designated fishing easements along the Florida River. Daily life includes living within a managed HOA community with maintained roads and utilities.

You'll Love

  • Access to the Florida River

  • Fishing rights along the river through a designated easement

  • HOA-managed roads, water, sewer, and snow removal

Location

  • Approximately 23 minutes from downtown Durango

  • Approximately 25 minutes from La Plata County Airport

  • Approximately 44 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort

  • Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Resort

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    Homes and Land

    Forest Groves includes a mix of older homes originally built in the 1950s and 1960s, along with year-round residences added from the 1980s forward. Home sizes range from approximately 1,024 to 3,254 square feet. Lot sizes vary, with recorded sizes including approximately 0.250 to 3.24 acres and parcels measuring approximately 181 by 150 square feet. 

      Utilities

      • Water: Community Well
      • Sewer: Community Sewer 
      • Gas: Propane
      • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

        HOA

        The Homeowners Association charges $375 per month. HOA services include water, sewer, snow removal, fishing rights, and road maintenance.

          Recreation

          • Florida River access within the neighborhood
          • Vallecito Reservoir approximately 18 minutes away
          • Lemon Reservoir approximately 13 minutes away
          • Closest restaurant is 23 minutes
          • Closest trail (Shearer Creek) is 1 minutes away

            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
            Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
            Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5
            St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
            Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 Private PK-KG
            District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            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
            Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
            Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
            District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
            Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5
            St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
            Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
            Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
            Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
            St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
            District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
            Durango High School 970-259-1630 Public 9-12
            Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 Public 9-12
            Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
            District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
            The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
            Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 Private 9-12

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