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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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      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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