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Vallecito Valley Neighborhood, Bayfield CO – Homes & Land

Vallecito Valley is a residential community located in Bayfield, Colorado. Homes sit at 7,693 feet in elevation and are developed on lots ranging from 0.27 to 2.28 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 407 to 4,529 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $1,371,394. The community includes properties near Mushroom Drive and surrounding roads, with some homes offering stream or river views.

What to Expect

As of May 2026, properties in Vallecito Valley are accessed from Mushroom Drive. Some properties are part of an HOA with annual dues of $250. Properties are connected to central water and sewer through Upper Valley Sanitation, with propane and electric services available. Short-term rentals are not allowed based on the provided property examples.

Lifestyle

Vallecito Valley offers convenient access to local services and outdoor recreation. City Market is 9 minutes away, and Rocky Mountain General Store is 5 minutes away. The community is also near Vallecito Reservoir and surrounding trail systems, providing easy access to fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.

You'll Love

Lot sizes ranging from 0.27 to 2.28 acres
Some properties with HOA, others without
Access to central water and sewer
Proximity to Vallecito Reservoir (7 minutes)
Access to nearby trails

Location

42 minutes to Downtown Durango
47 minutes to La Plata County Airport
42 minutes to Durango High School
9 minutes to City Market
5 minutes to Rocky Mountain General Store
30 minutes to The Grocery Store at Bayfield
1 hour 4 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
1 hour 37 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort

Homes and Land

Vallecito Valley features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 407 to 4,529 square feet. As of May 2026, lot sizes range from 0.27 to 2.28 acres. The area consists of residential homes on a mix of smaller and larger parcels.

Utilities

Water: Upper Valley Sanitation
Sewer: Upper Valley Sanitation
Gas: Basin Co-Op
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

As of May 2026, annual HOA dues are $250. HOA inclusions include water, sewer, trash service, and snow removal.

Recreation

Nearby trails include:

Endlich Mesa Trail #534
Vallecito Trail #529
Beri ATV Trail #812
Runlett Parl Trail #530
East Creek Trail #535
North Canyon Trail #656

Nearby fishing and lakes:

Berri Creek (3 minutes)
D Creek (5 minutes)
Grimes Creek (6 minutes)
Vallecito Reservoir (7 minutes)
Freeman Creek (10 minutes)
Lemon Reservoir (29 minutes)

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.