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Lake Purgatory

Homes for sale in Lake Purgatory, Durango CO feature luxury properties in a development with numerous phases at 8,793 feet elevation offering the greatest mix of properties near Purgatory Ski Resort, from A-frame cabins built in the early 1970s to multimillion-dollar homes constructed in recent years. This diverse mountain community showcases homes ranging from 784 to 6,690 square feet on lots from 0.5 to over 20 acres with Columbine Lake access for all property owners through easements allowing fishing, canoeing, and kayaking with motorized boats prohibited. The subdivision provides rocky terrain requiring blasting for foundations among spruce and aspen trees, private wells, septic systems, and propane service with annual HOA dues of $700 covering trash and snow removal on reasonably maintained gravel roads. Located 36 minutes from downtown Durango and 6 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort with over 300 inches of annual snow requiring four-wheel drive, Lake Purgatory attracts buyers seeking Colorado beautiful living where they can wake up to picture postcard views of Hermosa Cliffs, Spud Mountain, Western Needles Mountains, and even Electra Lake while enjoying limitless cross-country skiing and hiking in adjacent San Juan National Forest.

Location

  • Proximity to Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 36 mins
  • Proximity to La Plata County Airport: 51 mins
  • Proximity to Durango High School: 34 mins
  • Closest Grocery Store (City Market): 32 mins
  • Proximity to Bayfield (Eagle Park): NA
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Homes and Land

  • Highest Sold Home Price: $3.5M
  • Home Sizes: 784 sq ft – 6,690 sq ft
  • Lot Sizes: 0.5 ac – 20.22 ac

Utilities

  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Gas: Ferrellgas
  • Electricity: La Plata Electric Association

HOA Details

  • Dues: $700 annually
  • Services: Trash, Snow Removal

Features

  • Elevation: 8,793 ft
  • Livestock Allowed: No
  • Views: Mountains
  • Short Term Rental: Subject County Guidelines

Recreation

  • Distance from Purgatory Ski Resort: 6 mins
  • Distance from Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 2 hrs 9 mins

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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Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Durango High School 970-259-1630 Public 9-12
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 Public PK-5
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 Private PK-KG
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
Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 Public PK-5
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5
District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
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
Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 Public 9-12
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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