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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.

    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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