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Florance Heights Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Florance Heights is a neighborhood in Durango, Colorado, located at approximately 6,578 feet in elevation. Homes range from 960 to 2,968 square feet on lot sizes between 0.14 and 0.5 acres. The area includes properties with stream and river views and is situated in a central Durango location.

What to Expect

Florance Heights does not have an HOA. Properties are located off Bennett Road. The neighborhood is connected to city utilities, including water and sewer through the City of Durango, with natural gas and electric service available.

Lifestyle

Florance Heights offers access to nearby stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and daily services within a short distance. The neighborhood provides access to the city bike path and nearby trails, along with proximity to the Animas River.

You'll Love

  • Home sizes ranging from 960 to 2,968 sq ft
  • Lot sizes from 0.14 to 0.5 acres
  • No HOA
  • City water and sewer
  • Natural gas and electric service
  • Stream and river views
  • Access to the Animas River
  • Access to the city bike path and nearby trails
  • Walking access to nearby stores, restaurants, and coffee shops
  • Close proximity to Animas City Park

Location

  • 6 minutes to Downtown Durango (Durangler’s Fly Fishing Shop)
  • 24 minutes to La Plata County Airport
  • 4 minutes to Durango High School
  • 2 minutes to City Market
  • 26 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
  • 1 hour 40 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort
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Homes and Land

Florance Heights includes residential properties with a range of home sizes and lot sizes. Homes vary from smaller residences to larger properties, with some located along the river.

    Utilities

    • Water: City of Durango
    • Sewer: City of Durango
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

    Recreation

    Nearby trails include:

    • Animas River Trail

    • Crestview Trail

    • Ella Vita

    • Brown’s Ridge

    • 8 Bells

    • Hogsfoot

    • Rim Trail

    • Powerline Trail

    Fishing and water access nearby:

    • 1 minute to Animas River

    • 17 minutes to Lake Nighthorse

    • 17 minutes to Lake Durango

    • 21 minutes to Pastorius Reservoir

    • 22 minutes to Short Reservoir

    • 22 minutes to Florida Canal

    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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