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Juniper Heights Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Juniper Heights is a residential subdivision located south of Durango in southeast La Plata County, Colorado. Homes sit at 6,666 feet in elevation and are developed on lots ranging from 3.6 to 7.9 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 1,530 to 3,434 square feet, with the highest reported sale price of $905,000. Developed in the early 1990s, the subdivision features piñon and juniper trees, with some meadow and pastureland. Homes are set back from Highway 550, providing convenient access while maintaining a rural setting.

What to Expect

Juniper Heights properties are accessed by gravel roads maintained by the homeowners association. As of May 2026, HOA dues are $400 annually and include snow removal and road maintenance. 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

Juniper Heights offers a rural residential setting south of Durango with convenient access to nearby services. Downtown Durango is 21 minutes away, La Plata County Airport is 17 minutes away, and Durango High School is a 24-minute drive. The neighborhood provides convenient access to Highway 550 while maintaining a private, rural setting with piñon and juniper trees.

You'll Love

Lots ranging from 3.6 to 7.9 acres
Homes between 1,530 and 3,434 square feet
Developed in the early 1990s
Homes set back at least ¼ mile from Highway 550
HOA-maintained gravel roads
Piñon and juniper tree setting with some meadow areas

Location

Approximately 21 minutes to Downtown Durango
Approximately 17 minutes to La Plata County Airport
Approximately 24 minutes to Durango High School
Approximately 21 minutes to City Market
Approximately 50 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
Approximately 1 hour 41 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort

Homes and Land

Juniper Heights consists of single-family homes built on larger rural parcels. Homes range in size from 1,530 to 3,434 square feet. Lot sizes range from 3.6 to 7.9 acres.

Utilities

Water: Private Well
Sewer: Septic
Gas: Ferrellgas (Propane)
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

As of May 2026, HOA dues are $300 annually. HOA inclusions include road maintenance. HOA rules and permissions should be verified for individual properties.

Recreation

Horse Gulch trails
Animas River Trail
Approximately 13 minutes to Pastorius Reservoir
Approximately 20 minutes to the Animas River

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.