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Country Air Estates Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Acreage

Country Air Estates was developed in the late 1970s and was intended for buyers seeking acreage suitable for horses, animals, and modular homes. Lot sizes range from approximately 3.4 acres to 10.3 acres, with some lots described as irregular in shape. Elevation is approximately 6,912.72 feet. The area is primarily meadow, with some trees in the northwest and southwest corners. The subdivision sits in a valley. Homes vary in quality, reflecting the age of the neighborhood.

What to Expect

Roads within the subdivision are gravel, while County Road 225 is paved, providing only a short stretch of gravel access to most homes. There is no central water system, so each property requires an individual well and septic system. Natural gas service is not available, and bottled propane is necessary. The area is known for gas wells, so additional due diligence is recommended.

The Florida River is located approximately a quarter mile west of the entrance to the subdivision. Deer are commonly seen in the area.

Lifestyle

Country Air Estates offers acreage living with space for livestock and animals. The subdivision is approximately 18 minutes from Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel reference point) and 17 minutes from La Plata County Airport. The closest restaurant is approximately 19 minutes away. Purgatory Ski Resort is approximately 47 minutes from the neighborhood.

You'll Love

  • Lot sizes from 3.4 to 10.3 acres
  • Elevation approximately 6,912.72 feet
  • Livestock allowed: cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine
  • Developed in the late 1970s
  • Meadow setting with some trees in northwest and southwest corners
  • Florida River approximately 0.25 miles west of the entrance
  • Gravel roads with paved access from County Road 225
  • $100 annual HOA dues
  • Cross fencing observed

Location

  • 18 minutes to Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel)

  • 17 minutes to La Plata County Airport

  • 47 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort

  • 10 minutes to the Florida River

  • 18 minutes to the Animas River

  • 25 minutes to Lake Nighthorse (via private roads)

  • 32 minutes to Lemon Reservoir

  • 38 minutes to Vallecito Reservoir

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Homes and Land

Home sizes range from approximately 1,121 square feet to 5,039 square feet. Properties include modular homes and other residential structures reflecting a mix of construction quality. Lots range from 3.4 to 10.3 acres, with some described as irregular in shape.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: Basin Co-Op
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • HOA Dues: $100 per year
      • HOA Inclusions: Water
      • Buyers should verify HOA details, inclusions, and any covenants directly.

      Recreation

      Nearby trails include Horse Gulch Trail Head, Sale Barn Trailhead, ABC Trail, and the Animas River Trail & Greenway.

      Closest fishing access includes the Florida River (10 minutes), the Animas River (18 minutes), Lake Nighthorse (25 minutes via private roads), Lemon Reservoir (32 minutes), and Vallecito Reservoir (38 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.

      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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