El Rancho Florida

Homes for sale in El Rancho Florida, Durango CO feature properties on 3 to 5-acre lots within a well-established subdivision that began development in the 1970s, offering La Plata Mountain views across rolling terrain with the Florida River flowing through the western portion of the community. This mature residential development showcases homes from 1,365 to 3,176 square feet at 6,827 feet elevation, served by the El Rancho Florida Metropolitan District providing central water through natural springs and wells plus 220,000 gallons of storage capacity for the 129 households. The subdivision offers exceptional amenities including 27 acres of common areas with 15 acres banking the Florida River, a community pond with picnic facilities, and a historic steel-girder bridge from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad era that serves as the entrance to the development. Located 20 minutes from downtown Durango with $140 monthly HOA dues covering water service, snow removal, and gravel road maintenance, El Rancho Florida attracts buyers seeking established mountain living with central utilities and recreational water access in the arid foothills setting.