Aspen Trails

Homes for sale in Aspen Trails, Durango CO feature diverse mountain properties in a community developed in the late 1960s–early 1970s as a recreational subdivision with improved roads and infrastructure through a 2003 Metropolitan District formation. This elevated setting showcases homes ranging from 504 to 3,830 square feet on lots from 0.7 to 6 acres among abundant aspen and spruce trees at 8,000 to 8,400 feet elevation with a small creek running through the property. The community allows diverse housing types including A-frame cabins, double-wides on permanent foundations, seasonal campers, and traditional mountain homes, with private wells, septic systems, and propane service plus annual Metro District fees of $300 for road maintenance. Located 23 minutes from downtown with considerably more snowfall requiring four-wheel drive vehicles, Aspen Trails attracts buyers seeking mountain living with National Forest adjacency, wildlife neighbors including deer, bear, and elk, and just minutes to Lemon Reservoir and Vallecito Lake recreation opportunities.