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River Oaks Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

River Oaks is a residential neighborhood located along River Oaks Drive in Durango, Colorado, with an elevation of approximately 6,385 feet. The area includes homes with valley and stream/river views in a residential setting south of downtown.

What to Expect

Homes are situated along River Oaks Drive with access via paved roads. The neighborhood does not have an HOA.

Lifestyle

Living in River Oaks offers convenient access to downtown Durango, local restaurants, and nearby trail systems, along with proximity to rivers and reservoirs.

You'll Love

  • Valley and stream/river views
  • No HOA
  • Close proximity to downtown Durango
  • Access to nearby trails including Animas River Trail and Horse Gulch area trails
  • City water service

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 8 minutes
  • Durango-La Plata County Airport: 14 minutes
  • Durango High School: 11 minutes
  • City Market: 11 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 37 minutes
  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Homes and Land

The neighborhood consists of residential homes located along River Oaks Drive.

    Utilities

    • Water: City of Durango
    • Sewer: South Durango Sanitation District
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

    Recreation

    Nearby trails include Animas River Trail, Smelter Mountain Trail, Mesa Connector, Grandview Ridge & Horse Gulch, and Horse Gulch Road.

    • The Animas River is approximately 8 minutes away.
    • Pastorius Reservoir is approximately 11 minutes away.
    • Durango Regulatory Reservoir is approximately 11 minutes away.
    • Short Reservoir is approximately 12 minutes away.
    • Lake Nighthorse is approximately 15 minutes away via private roads.
    • Los Pinos River is approximately 23 minutes away.
    • Turner Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.
    • Keeler Reservoir is approximately 27 minutes away.

    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.

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