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Florida Acres Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Florida Acres is a residential subdivision located on Florida Mesa south of Durango, Colorado. Homes sit at 6,972 feet in elevation and are developed on lots ranging from 3 to 3.5 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 1,432 to 2,767 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $750,000. Developed in the 1980s, the subdivision is situated on former irrigated pastureland with generally level terrain and landscaped trees planted by homeowners.

What to Expect

Properties are accessed by a single gravel road maintained by the homeowners association. As of May 2026, HOA dues are $60 monthly and include irrigation and trash service. Most homes are located east of the main road, with a few situated at the end of a cul-de-sac. Properties use private wells for water, individual septic systems, and propane for gas service. The subdivision is located within an oil and gas area where additional due diligence regarding potential well sites and water wells is recommended.

Lifestyle

Florida Acres offers a rural residential setting south of Durango with convenient access to nearby services. Downtown Durango is 15 minutes away, La Plata County Airport is 11 minutes away, and Durango High School is a 17-minute drive. The neighborhood features irrigated land that was historically pasture, with deer and occasional fox commonly seen in the area.

You'll Love

Small subdivision developed in the 1980s
Parcels typically ranging from 3 to 3.5 acres
Homes under 2,000 square feet and often single-story
Irrigated former pastureland with trees typically planted by homeowners
HOA-maintained gravel road
Views of the snowcapped La Plata Mountains

Location

Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): about 15 minutes
La Plata County Airport: about 11 minutes
Durango High School: about 17 minutes
City Market: about 14 minutes
Purgatory Ski Resort: about 44 minutes
Wolf Creek Ski Resort: about 1 hour 25 minutes
Closest restaurant: about 14 minutes

Homes and Land

Homes in Florida Acres range from 1,432 to 2,767 square feet. Many homes are single-story and sit on parcels between 3 and 3.5 acres.

Utilities

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Gas: Propane
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

As of May 2026, HOA dues are $600 annually. HOA rules and permissions should be verified for individual properties.

Recreation

Nearby trails include Switcher Loop and Rail Spike Loop.
Closest fishing access includes Pastorius Reservoir (about 8 minutes) and the Animas River (about 14 minutes).

The La Plata County Assessor offers property tax history, a tax estimator, and parcel details like lot size, boundaries, and surrounding 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.