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Destination Ranch Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Destination Ranch is a gated subdivision located off Lightner Creek Road, also known as County Road 207 in Durango, Colorado. The elevation is approximately 7,601 feet. Lot sizes are approximately 70 acres. Home sizes range from approximately 1,200 square feet to 4,820 square feet. Lightner Creek runs through the property. The landscape includes grassy meadow land and rising hills, with vegetation consisting of aspen, spruce, gamble oak, and ponderosa.

What to Expect

The community is gated with gravel roads maintained by the Association. Annual HOA dues are $1,200. Owners install septic systems. Natural gas service is not available. Water service requires drilling a private well. 

Lifestyle

Destination Ranch offers a private setting within a community of six estates, set on 35 acres of meadow and timber. The landscape includes Ponderosa and Limber Pine, Gambel Oak, Douglas Fir, and Mountain Juniper. The property features southern exposure and open meadow areas, along with a two-story barn with electric and water connections and a 100x200’ arena. A separate graded building site with septic is also in place.

The subdivision provides direct access to public land, some of which is accessible to homeowners within the community. Wildlife noted in the area includes elk, deer, and turkeys. The property is located approximately 10 miles from historic downtown Durango.

You'll Love

  • Gated subdivision with gravel roads
  • Approximately 70-acre lot sizes
  • Home sizes from approximately 1,200 to 4,820 square feet
  • Elevation of approximately 7,601 feet
  • Mountain views noted in MLS
  • Approximately 20 minutes to Downtown Durango

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 20 minutes
  • La Plata County Airport: 36 minutes
  • Durango High School: 23 minutes
  • City Market: 20 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 49 minutes

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Homes and Land

Homes range from approximately 1,200 square feet to 4,820 square feet. Lots are approximately 70 acres. High-end homes have been constructed in the area. Some properties have conservation easements on portions of the land.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: None
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • HOA Dues: $1,200 annually

      • Gravel roads are maintained by the Association

      Recreation

      • Animas River Trail & Greenway

      • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead

      • Horse Gulch Trail Head

      • Big Canyon Trailhead

      • Animas Mountain East Trailhead

      Closest fishing access:

      • Animas River: 19 minutes

      • Lake Nighthorse: 26 minutes (via private roads)

      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.

      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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