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Los Ranchitos

Los Ranchitos

Homes for sale in Los Ranchitos, Durango CO feature properties in a very nice country subdivision nestled in the mountainside about 15 minutes from downtown, offering splendid mountain and valley views with guaranteed privacy on timbered lots. This elevated community showcases homes ranging from 1,344 to 5,272 square feet on lots from 2.84 to 10 acres among ponderosa pine, spruce, and aspen trees, with 8-10 lots having enough meadow/pastureland for horses. The subdivision provides central water service with septic systems and propane, plus quarterly HOA dues of $380 for gravel road maintenance, with the Florida River running through the south section creating larger, more expensive riverfront homes. Located 27 minutes from downtown with 3 lots adjoining National Forest at the top and west boundary adjoining Colorado Trails Guest Ranch, Los Ranchitos attracts buyers seeking country living with abundant wildlife including deer, elk, and bear while maintaining convenient access to Lemon Reservoir and the natural beauty of this elevated 8,091-foot setting with some lots adjoining 1,000 acres of BLM land.

Location

  • Proximity to Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 27 mins
  • Proximity to La Plata County Airport: 30 mins
  • Proximity to Durango High School: 27 mins
  • Closest Grocery Store (City Market): 24 mins
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Homes and Land

  • Home Sizes: 1,344 sq ft – 5,272 sq ft
  • Lot Sizes: 2.84 ac – most are about 3 ac

Utilities

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

HOA Details

  • Dues: $150 Monthly
  • Manufactured Homes Allowed: No
  • Services: Sewer, Trash, Water, Snow Removal, Fishing Rights

Features

  • Elevation: 8,091 ft
  • Livestock Allowed: Horses
  • Views: Mountains, Valley
  • Short Term Rental: Yes

Recreation

  • Purgatory Ski Resort: Approx. 49 mins
  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: Approx. 1 hr 35 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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