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La Plata Estates Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

La Plata Estates is a residential neighborhood located off Rio Grande Drive north of Durango, Colorado. Homes are situated at approximately 6,791 feet in elevation and are developed on parcels ranging from about 0.51 to 1.324 acres. Home sizes recorded in MLS range from approximately 3,479 to 5,184 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $1,395,000. Mountain and valley views are noted in MLS listings.

What to Expect

Properties in La Plata Estates are accessed from Rio Grande Drive. An HOA is present for some properties, with reported quarterly dues. HOA inclusions vary by address and may include irrigation, snow removal, road maintenance, or other services as listed in MLS. Some properties report no HOA dues while still listing HOA inclusions. Short-term rental permissions are not consistently specified and should be verified individually.

Lifestyle

La Plata Estates is located within driving distance of downtown Durango and surrounding services. Downtown Durango is approximately 17 minutes away, City Market is about 17 minutes away, and Durango High School is roughly a 15-minute drive. The neighborhood is also within driving distance of Purgatory Ski Resort.

You'll Love

  • Larger single-family homes

  • Lots ranging from approximately 0.51 to 1.324 acres

  • Mountain and valley views noted in MLS listings

  • Quarterly HOA structure for some properties

Location

  • Downtown Durango (Durangler’s Fly Fishing Shop): 17 minutes

  • City Market: 17 minutes

  • Durango High School: 15 minutes

  • La Plata County Airport: 36 minutes

  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 16 minutes

  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 52 minutes

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Homes and Land

La Plata Estates features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 3,479 to 5,184 square feet. Development consists of residential homes on medium to large parcels within the subdivision.

    Utilities

    • Water: Animas Water Company
    • Sewer: Hermosa Sanitation District
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      An HOA is present in La Plata Estates for some properties, with reported dues of approximately $325 per quarter. HOA inclusions vary by address and may include irrigation, snow removal, road maintenance, or other services as listed in MLS. Other properties report no HOA dues. HOA rules and permissions should be verified for each specific property.

            Recreation

            Nearby trails and recreation areas include:

            • Steven’s Creek Trail #728

            • Jones Creek Trail #518

            • Hermosa Creek Trail

            • Church Camp

            Fishing and water access includes:

            • Animas River: approximately 13 minutes

            • Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch: approximately 6 minutes

            • Hermosa Creek: approximately 6 minutes

            • Coon Creek: approximately 11 minutes

                  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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