Lakewood Meadows

Homes for sale in Lakewood Meadows, Durango CO feature properties in a mountain community developed in the early 1970s at 8,602 feet elevation offering diverse housing from original A-frame kit cabins to modern homes with views of the Hermosa Cliffs. This varied community showcases homes ranging from 868 to 5,693 square feet on lots up to 1 acre among aspen and spruce trees, with lower meadow lots paralleling the highway and upper wooded lots providing enhanced cliff views. The subdivision requires private wells, septic systems, and propane service with gravel roads maintained by the homeowners association and no HOA dues, though four-wheel drive vehicles are essential for winter access in this snow country setting. Located 29 minutes from downtown Durango and 9 minutes from Purgatory Resort with the main entrance road also providing fee-based public access to Electra Lake for boating and trout fishing, Lakewood Meadows attracts buyers seeking affordable mountain living with recreational lake access and flexible covenants allowing diverse architectural styles.