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Enchanted Forest Estates, Bayfield CO – Homes & Land

Enchanted Forest Estates is a residential community near Bayfield, Colorado, located at approximately 7,562 feet in elevation. The neighborhood includes 78 lots averaging around 3.5 acres, with homes ranging from about 960 to 3,600 square feet. The terrain includes sloping hillsides with some flat building areas and is covered with trees such as Ponderosa pine, aspen, oak, and fir. The subdivision sits in a forested setting with mountain views.

What to Expect

Roads throughout Enchanted Forest Estates are gravel and maintained by the homeowners association. Properties rely on private water wells and individual septic systems. Natural gas service is not available, so bottled propane is required.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Enchanted Forest Estates is centered around rural living with larger parcels and a forested environment. The community sits northeast of Durango off County Road 240 and provides access to nearby outdoor recreation areas and reservoirs.

You'll Love

Elevation around 7,562 feet
Homes ranging from 960 to 3,600 sq ft
Lots around 3 to 3.5 acres
Forested terrain with Ponderosa pine, aspen, oak, and fir
Mountain views
Adjacent to San Juan National Forest in some areas

Location

Downtown Durango (DoubleTree area): 26 minutes
La Plata County Airport: 30 minutes
Durango High School: 27 minutes
City Market: 23 minutes
Purgatory Ski Resort: 48 minutes
Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 25 minutes

Homes and Land

Homes in Enchanted Forest Estates range from approximately 960 to 3,600 square feet. Parcels typically range around 3 acres, with terrain that includes sloping areas and flat benches suitable for building sites.

Utilities

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Gas: Basin Co-Op
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

HOA dues are approximately $700 annually.

HOA inclusions:

Snow Removal
Road Maintenance

HOA information and covenants should always be independently verified by buyers.

Recreation

Nearby trails include:

Bear Creek Trail #698
Arbogas Loop Trail #696
Shearer Creek Trail #558

Fishing access nearby includes:

Lemon Dam – 8 minutes
Vallecito Reservoir – 12 minutes
Lemon Reservoir – 13 minutes
South Bear Creek – 17 minutes
Freeman Creek – 17 minutes
Los Pinos River – 21 minutes
Animas River – 25 minutes

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.