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Lakewood Meadows Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Lakewood Meadows is a neighborhood in Durango, Colorado located at approximately 8,602 feet in elevation. Developed in the early 1970s, the area includes a mix of properties, including original A-frame cabins and a variety of home styles. Lot sizes range from approximately 1 acre to larger parcels, creating a spread-out setting. The lower portion of the neighborhood sits in a meadow area near the highway, while upper lots are more heavily treed with spruce.

What to Expect

Roads throughout Lakewood Meadows are gravel and maintained by the homeowners association. Access during winter conditions requires four-wheel drive vehicles. Each property requires a private well and septic system. Propane is used for gas service.

Lifestyle

Lakewood Meadows offers access to Electra Lake via the main entrance road, which is also the access point to the lake. The area provides proximity to Purgatory Ski Resort and nearby outdoor recreation, with access to fishing and boating at Electra Lake.

You'll Love

  • Mix of home styles, including original A-frame cabins
  • Lot sizes starting around 1 acre
  • Access to Electra Lake via neighborhood entrance road
  • Proximity to Purgatory Ski Resort (9 minutes)
  • Gravel roads maintained by HOA

Location

  • 29 minutes to Downtown Durango
  • 46 minutes to La Plata County Airport
  • 27 minutes to Durango High School
  • 24 minutes to City Market
  • 9 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
  • 2 hours 2 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort
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Homes and Land

Lakewood Meadows consists of single-family homes with a variety of architectural styles and sizes. Homes range from approximately 868 sq ft to 5,693 sq ft. Lot sizes typically start around 1 acre, with some larger parcels available.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: Mesa Propane, Inc.
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

    Recreation

    Nearby trails include:

    • Elbert Creek Trail
    • Dutch Creek
    • Animas River Trail
    • Goulding Creek

    Nearby fishing and lakes:

    • Electra Lake (6 minutes)
    • Columbine Lake (12 minutes)
    • Haviland Lake (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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