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Animas City — Durango, CO

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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 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. 

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

  • Close proximity to downtown Durango
  • Nearby downtown restaurants, shops, and local amenities
  • Close proximity to the Animas River
  • Located within Durango city limits
  • Mix of older and newer homes throughout the neighborhood
  • No HOA or HOA dues reported
  • Residential streets located north of downtown Durango

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 540 square feet to over 8,600 square feet. As of May 2026, Lot sizes range from 0.09 acres up to 1.9 acres.

    Utilities

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

      Recreation

      Trails:

      • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead
      • Animas River Trail & Greenway
      • ABC Trail
      • Horse Gulch Trail System
      • Animas Mountain

      Fishing & Recreation:

      • Animas River (6 minutes)
      • Lake Nighthorse (17 minutes, via private roads)
      • 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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        Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
        Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
        Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
        Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
        Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
        Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
        Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
        Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
        Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
        Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
        The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
        St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
        Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
        Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
        Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website
        Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
        Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
        Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
        Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
        St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
        Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
        Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
        Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
        Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
        Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
        Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
        Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
        The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
        St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
        Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
        Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
        Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
        Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
        Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
        The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
        St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
        Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
        Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
        Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
        Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
        Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website

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