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Deer Island Preserve Neighborhood Map — Durango, CO

Deer Island Preserve — Durango, CO

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Deer Island Preserve is a residential neighborhood located off Jack Rabbit Trail in Durango, Colorado. Homes are situated at 6,456.693 feet in elevation and are developed on parcels ranging from 9.78 to 13.6 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 2,535 to 5,245 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $2,650,000. The neighborhood consists of large residential properties in a rural setting west of Durango.

What to Expect

Deer Island Preserve properties are accessed from Jack Rabbit Trail in Durango, Colorado. HOA dues have been reported at $250 annually. HOA includes snow removal, fishing rights, and road maintenance.

Lifestyle

Deer Island Preserve offers a rural residential setting with access to nearby services and recreation. Downtown Durango is approximately 13 minutes away, City Market is about 12 minutes away, Durango High School is roughly a 15-minute drive, and La Plata County Airport is approximately 18 minutes away. The closest restaurant is about 8 minutes away. Purgatory Ski Resort can be reached in approximately 41 minutes, while Wolf Creek Ski Resort is about 1 hour and 35 minutes away. The location provides convenient access to shopping, dining, schools, and year-round outdoor recreation.

You'll Love

9.78–13.6 acre lots
Homes from 2,535–5,245 sq ft
Elevation of 6,456 feet
Mountain views
Access to the Animas River via easements
Private fishing rights

Location

13 minutes to Downtown Durango (Duranglers Fly Fishing Shop)
18 minutes to La Plata County Airport
15 minutes to Durango High School
12 minutes to City Market
41 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
1 hour 35 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort
8 minutes to closest restaurant

Homes and Land

Deer Island Preserve features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 2,535 to 5,245 square feet. Lot sizes range from 9.78 to 13.6 acres. Development consists of large residential properties on expansive rural parcels in a mountain setting.

Utilities

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Gas: Propane
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

HOA dues are $250 annually as of May 2026. HOA services include snow removal, fishing rights, and road maintenance. Short-term rentals are not allowed.

Recreation

Nearby trails include:

Animas River Trail
Nighthorse Trail
Sale Barn Trail
South Rim Extension
Cowboy

Closest fishing locations:

16 minutes to Animas River
17 minutes to Lake Nighthorse
19 minutes to Lake Durango
22 minutes to Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch

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.