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Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch is a gated community located off Cougar Way in Hesperus, Colorado. The elevation is approximately 8,011 feet. Lot sizes range from approximately 35.01 acres to 70.02 acres. Home sizes range from approximately 1,780 square feet to 3,798 square feet. Lightner Creek runs through the property. The landscape includes grassy meadow land and rising hills, with vegetation consisting of aspen, spruce, gamble oak, and ponderosa. Mountain views are noted in MLS records.

What to Expect

The community is gated with gravel roads that are maintained by the Association. There is no natural gas service. Owners drill private wells for water and install septic systems. HOA dues are determined annually. Snow removal is included. Horses are allowed. Fencing types noted include chain link and partial property fencing.

Lifestyle

Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch is approximately 24 minutes from Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel) and approximately 41 minutes from La Plata County Airport. Durango High School is approximately 27 minutes away. City Market is approximately 24 minutes away. The closest restaurant is approximately 46 minutes away.

You'll Love

  • Gated community with gravel roads
  • Lot sizes from approximately 35.01 to 70.02 acres
  • Home sizes from approximately 1,780 to 3,798 square feet
  • Elevation of approximately 8,011 feet
  • Horses allowed
  • Mountain views noted in MLS

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 24 minutes
  • La Plata County Airport: 41 minutes
  • Durango High School: 27 minutes
  • City Market: 24 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 42 minutes

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Homes and Land

Homes range from approximately 1,780 square feet to 3,798 square feet. Lots range from approximately 35.01 acres to 70.02 acres. High-end homes have been constructed in the area. Conservation easements have been placed on portions of some properties.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: None
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • HOA dues: Determined annually

      • HOA inclusions: Snow Removal
      • There is no formal HOA structure. All owners contribute to road maintenance and snow removal, with costs determined annually and billed accordingly.

      Recreation

      • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead

      • ABC Trail

      • Animas River Trail & Greenway

      • Horse Gulch Trail Head

      • Big Canyon Trailhead

      Closest fishing access:

      • Animas River: 19 minutes

      • Lake Nighthorse: 26 minutes (via private roads)

      The La Plata County Assessor provides access to property tax history, a tax estimator for future taxes, and parcel details such as lot size, boundaries, and adjoining properties.

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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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      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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