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Animas City Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Animas City is a neighborhood within the Durango city limits, located north of downtown and east of the Animas River. The area sits at an elevation of approximately 6,601 feet and includes a mix of older and newer homes built primarily between 1901 and 2005. Lot sizes range from small residential parcels to larger properties, with no homeowners association.

What to Expect

Homes in Animas City are accessed from local streets, including E 5th Avenue. The neighborhood does not have an HOA or associated dues. Properties are served by public utilities as noted in MLS records.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Animas City includes close driving access to downtown Durango, grocery stores, schools, and city amenities. The neighborhood is within short driving distance of trail systems and the Animas River.

You'll Love

  • Location within Durango city limits
  • Mix of older and newer homes
  • No HOA or HOA dues
  • Residential streets north of downtown

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 7 minutes

  • La Plata County Airport: 22 minutes

  • Durango High School: 4 minutes

  • City Market: 6 minutes

  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 28 minutes

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Homes and Land

Animas City features detached single-family homes with a wide range of home sizes, from approximately 540 square feet to over 8,600 square feet. Lot sizes range from about 0.09 acres up to approximately 1.9 acres.

    Utilities

    • Water: Other
    • Sewer: Other
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      Recreation

      Trails:

      • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead

      • Animas River Trail & Greenway

      • ABC Trail

      • Horse Gulch Trailhead

      • Animas Mountain East Trailhead

      Fishing:

      • Animas River (6 minutes)

      • Lake Nighthorse (17 minutes, via private roads)

      • Florida River (23 minutes)

      • Haviland Lake (24 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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        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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