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Animosa/AlbrechtLake / Trail

Animosa / Albrech is a rural residential area located north of Durango. Elevation is 6,607 feet. The neighborhood consists of large residential parcels ranging from 3 acres to nearly 9 acres, with single-family homes set along Animosa Drive and Albrecht Lane. The area includes a mix of properties with private utilities.

What to Expect

Access to the neighborhood is provided via Animosa Drive. HOA responsibilities where applicable include road maintenance and snow removal. Properties rely on wells for water and septic systems for sewer.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Animosa / Albrech includes a rural setting within driving distance of Durango. Homes are spaced across large parcels, and the area provides access to nearby trails and water features as listed below.

You'll Love

  • Large acreage residential lots

  • Mountain views

  • Stream and river views on some properties

Location

  • Approximately 17 minutes to downtown Durango
  • Approximately 37 minutes to La Plata County Airport
  • Approximately 14 minutes to Durango High School
  • Approximately 17 minutes to City Market
  • Approximately 19 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
  • Approximately 1 hour 53 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort
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Homes and Land

Animosa / Albrech includes single-family homes on large acreage lots. As of 2026, recorded home sizes range from 1,992 square feet to 6,068 square feet. Lot sizes range from 3 acres to 8.9 acres.

    Utilities

    • Water: Private well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      HOA dues are $1,250 annually as of May 2026. HOA services include snow removal and road maintenance.

        Recreation

        • Animas River Trail
        • Lions Den
        • Animas Mountain Loop
        • Approximately 1 minute to Hermosa Creek Trail
        • Approximately 12 minutes to the Animas River
        • Approximately 14 minutes to Stevens Creek
        • Approximately 15 minutes to Haviland Creek
        • Approximately 18 minutes to Jones Creek Trail
        • Approximately 24 minutes to Haviland Lake
        • Approximately 29 minutes to Lake Nighthorse
        • Approximately 34 minutes to Electra Lake

          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.

          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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