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Deer Valley Estates Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Deer Valley Estates is a residential subdivision located near Bayfield, Colorado. Homes are situated at 7,188 feet in elevation and are developed on lots starting at 3 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 688 to 4,470 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $940,000. The subdivision borders the San Juan National Forest and features pastureland, meadows, and Ponderosa pine trees with mountain views.

What to Expect

As of May 2026, Deer Valley Estates properties are accessed from US Highway 160 and HOA-maintained subdivision roads. HOA dues are $990 annually. HOA inclusions include trash service, snow removal, and road maintenance. Properties require a private well and individual septic system. Electric and telephone utilities are underground, and some roads provide direct access to the San Juan National Forest. HOA rules and permissions should be verified for individual properties.

Lifestyle

Deer Valley Estates is located near Bayfield, which provides access to a grocery store, bank, and churches. The subdivision is considered a bedroom community for those working in Durango. The surrounding San Juan National Forest provides direct access to outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and snowmobiling.

You'll Love

Lots starting at approximately 3 acres
Adjacent to San Juan National Forest
Direct access to forest gates from some roads
Mix of pasture, pine trees, and meadow terrain
Mountain views
Located 5–6 miles from Bayfield
Access via paved, year-round maintained highway
HOA includes trash service
Wildlife in the area including deer, elk, and wild turkey

Location

33 minutes to Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel)
26 minutes to La Plata County Airport
38 minutes to Durango High School
38 minutes to City Market
1 hour 4 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
1 hour 10 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort

Homes and Land

Deer Valley Estates features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 840 to 4,470 square feet. As of May 2026, lot sizes start at 3 acres. Homes are located throughout the subdivision on larger forested and meadow parcels adjacent to the San Juan National Forest.

Utilities

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Gas: Bob’s LP Gas
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

As of May 2026, HOA dues are $990 annually. HOA inclusions include trash service, snow removal, and road maintenance. HOA rules, fees, and permissions should be verified for individual properties.

Recreation

Nearby trails include:

Black Draw Trail #699
Lange Canyon Trail #712
608 Connector #694
Horizon Loop Trail #701
Skimmer Trail #718
Ridge Trail #807
Sauls Creek Trail #531

Fishing and water access nearby:

11 minutes to Freeman Creek
15 minutes to Los Pinos River
27 minutes to Pastorius Reservoir
30 minutes to Vallecito Reservoir
33 minutes to Animas River
33 minutes to Lemon Reservoir
34 minutes to Borns Lake Reservoir
34 minutes to Pinon Lake Reservoir

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.