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Durango Ridge Ranch Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Durango Ridge Ranch is a rural residential subdivision located off Highway 160 West, just beyond the Durango West II subdivision in La Plata County, Colorado. The community sits in a valley at an elevation of approximately 7,641 feet and includes large ranchette-style homesites. The terrain ranges from rolling to steep, with areas containing ponderosa pine trees and other sections covered in gamble oak.

What to Expect

Durango Ridge Ranch is a gated subdivision with gravel roads maintained by the homeowners association. Water is obtained through individual private wells, and sewer service is provided by individual septic systems. There is no natural gas service. Electric service is provided by La Plata Electric Association. HOA dues are reported at approximately $1,300 annually.

Lifestyle

The subdivision adjoins Colorado Division of Wildlife lands. Many properties are used for rural living, and MLS and third-party descriptions note that residents commonly keep horses. The neighborhood is located approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel).

You'll Love

  • Large acreage homesites

  • Gated subdivision setting

  • Gravel roads maintained by the HOA

  • Adjoining Colorado Division of Wildlife lands

  • Rural valley location west of Durango

Location

  • Approximately 20 minutes to Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel)

  • Approximately 36 minutes to La Plata County Airport

  • Approximately 23 minutes to Durango High School

  • Approximately 20 minutes to City Market

  • Approximately 49 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort

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Homes and Land

Homes in Durango Ridge Ranch range from approximately 2,252 square feet to 6,008 square feet. Lot sizes range from approximately 35 acres to 105 acres. The highest recorded home sale price is approximately $4.5M.

    Utilities

    • Water: Private well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: Propane
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • Durango Ridge Ranch has a homeowners association with annual dues reported at approximately $1,300.
      • No additional HOA inclusions were noted in MLS.
      • HOA regulations apply.

        Recreation

        Nearby trails include:

        • Animas River Trail & Greenway

        • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead

        • Horse Gulch Trail Head

        • Big Canyon Trailhead

        • Animas Mountain East Trailhead

        Nearby fishing access includes:

        • Animas River (approximately 20 minutes)

        • Lake Nighthorse (approximately 26 minutes via private roads)

          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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