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La Plata Estates — Durango, CO

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La Plata Estates is a residential neighborhood located off Rio Grande Drive north of Durango, Colorado. Homes are situated at 6,791 feet in elevation and are developed on parcels ranging from  0.51 to 1.324 acres.  As of May 2026, home sizes range from 3,479 to 5,184 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $1,395,000.

What to Expect

Properties in La Plata Estates are accessed from Rio Grande Drive. An HOA is present for some properties, with reported quarterly dues. HOA inclusions vary by address and may include irrigation, snow removal, road maintenance, or other services. Some properties report no HOA dues. Short-term rental permissions are not consistently specified and should be verified individually.

Lifestyle

La Plata Estates is located within driving distance of downtown Durango and surrounding services. Downtown Durango is approximately 17 minutes away, City Market is about 17 minutes away, and Durango High School is roughly a 15-minute drive. The neighborhood is also within driving distance of Purgatory Ski Resort.

You'll Love

  • Larger single-family homes

  • Lots ranging from approximately 0.51 to 1.324 acres

  • Quarterly HOA structure for some properties

Location

  • Downtown Durango (Durangler’s Fly Fishing Shop): 17 minutes

  • City Market: 17 minutes

  • Durango High School: 15 minutes

  • La Plata County Airport: 36 minutes

  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 16 minutes

  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 52 minutes

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Homes and Land

La Plata Estates features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 3,479 to 5,184 square feet. As of May 2026, lot sizes range from medium to large parcels within the subdivision. Development consists of residential homes in a low-density community setting.

    Utilities

    • Water: Animas Water Company
    • Sewer: Hermosa Sanitation District
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      As of May 2026, some properties in La Plata Estates report HOA dues of $325 per quarter. HOA inclusions may include irrigation, snow removal, road maintenance, or other services. Other properties report no HOA dues. HOA dues and inclusions vary by property.

            Recreation

            Nearby trails and recreation areas include:

            • Steven’s Creek Trail #728

            • Jones Creek Trail #518

            • Hermosa Creek Trail

            • Church Camp

            Fishing and water access includes:

            • Animas River: approximately 13 minutes

            • Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch: approximately 6 minutes

            • Hermosa Creek: approximately 6 minutes

            • Coon Creek: approximately 11 minutes

                  Property tax history, a tax estimator, and parcel information—including lot size, boundaries, and what a property backs up to—are available through the La Plata County Assessor.

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                  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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                  Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
                  Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
                  Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
                  Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
                  Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
                  Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
                  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
                  The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
                  St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
                  Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
                  Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
                  Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website
                  Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
                  Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
                  Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
                  Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
                  St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
                  Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
                  Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
                  Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
                  Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
                  Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
                  Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
                  Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
                  The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
                  St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
                  Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
                  Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 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
                  The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
                  St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 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

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