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Florida River Estates — Durango, CO

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Florida River Estates is a residential subdivision in Durango, Colorado, originally developed in the early 1970s. The neighborhood includes a lower and upper portion with differing characteristics and sits at an elevation of approximately 7,218 feet. Properties vary in size, with lots ranging from approximately 0.75 acres to larger parcels, and home sizes spanning from smaller residences to larger custom homes.

What to Expect

Roads in Florida River Estates are county maintained, with a mix of gravel and paved sections depending on location. Central community water service is provided, billed separately, while sewer service is handled through individual septic systems. There is no natural gas service, and propane is used for gas needs. Some areas include river access and fishing easements. Four-wheel drive is commonly recommended during winter conditions.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Florida River Estates reflects a rural residential setting north of Durango, with access to outdoor areas and moderate drive times to town services.

You'll Love

  • Mix of river-adjacent and upland parcels

  • County-maintained roads

  • Community water service

Location

  • Approximately 18 minutes to downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel area)
  • Approximately 20 minutes to La Plata County Airport
  • Approximately 39 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
  • Approximately 1 hour 36 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort
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    Homes and Land

    Homes in Florida River Estates range from approximately 864 sq ft to 5,767 sq ft. Lot sizes vary, beginning around 0.75 acres, based on MLS data. The highest reported sold home price is $1.7M.

    Utilities

    • Water: Community well

    • Sewer: Septic system

    • Gas: Propane

    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

    HOA

    • HOA dues: $158 per month

    • Reported inclusion: Fishing rights

    HOA rules, services, and fees are subject to change and should be verified by buyers during due diligence.

    Recreation

    Nearby recreation includes:

    • Rim Trail

    • Powerline Trail

    • Lions Den

    • Over the Hill Outfitters

    • Fishing access near Pastorius Reservoir, the Animas River, and Lemon Reservoir

      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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      Manoa Elementary School 808-988-1868 public KG-5
      Noelani Elementary School 808-988-1858 public KG-5
      University Laboratory School 808-956-7833 public KG-12
      Voyager - a Public Charter School 808-521-9770 public KG-8
      Halau Ku Mana - a New Century Public Charter School 808-945-1600 public 6-12
      President Theodore Roosevelt High School 808-587-4600 public 9-12
      Hanahauoli School 808-949-6461 private PK-6 Website
      Punahou School 808-943-3669 private KG-12 Website
      Montessori Community School 808-522-0244 private PK-6 Website
      Maryknoll School 808-952-7100 private KG-12 Website
      Hawaiian Mission Academy 808-536-2207 private 9-12 Website
      Hanahauoli School 808-949-6461 private PK-6 Website
      Montessori Community School 808-522-0244 private PK-6 Website
      Manoa Elementary School 808-988-1868 public KG-5
      Noelani Elementary School 808-988-1858 public KG-5
      University Laboratory School 808-956-7833 public KG-12
      Voyager - a Public Charter School 808-521-9770 public KG-8
      Hanahauoli School 808-949-6461 private PK-6 Website
      Punahou School 808-943-3669 private KG-12 Website
      Montessori Community School 808-522-0244 private PK-6 Website
      Maryknoll School 808-952-7100 private KG-12 Website
      University Laboratory School 808-956-7833 public KG-12
      Voyager - a Public Charter School 808-521-9770 public KG-8
      Halau Ku Mana - a New Century Public Charter School 808-945-1600 public 6-12
      Punahou School 808-943-3669 private KG-12 Website
      Maryknoll School 808-952-7100 private KG-12 Website
      University Laboratory School 808-956-7833 public KG-12
      Halau Ku Mana - a New Century Public Charter School 808-945-1600 public 6-12
      President Theodore Roosevelt High School 808-587-4600 public 9-12
      Punahou School 808-943-3669 private KG-12 Website
      Maryknoll School 808-952-7100 private KG-12 Website
      Hawaiian Mission Academy 808-536-2207 private 9-12 Website

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