Homes for sale in Ponderosa Homes, Bayfield CO feature properties at the north end of Vallecito Lake at 7,743 feet elevation offering the perfect combination of mountain views and creek-side living directly on Vallecito Creek among pines and aspens. This secluded community showcases homes ranging from 800 to 2,931 square feet on lots from 0.48 to 2.9 acres including combined lots, providing private wells, Upper Valley Sanitation sewer service, and annual HOA dues of $100 with deer, elk, bear, and turkey as common neighbors. The area sits close to 2,000 feet higher than Durango with abundant winter snow requiring four-wheel drive vehicles for winter access, while some properties may require flood insurance due to flood plain locations. Located 45 minutes from Durango and 8 minutes from Vallecito Reservoir with access to one of Colorado's largest and most beautiful bodies of water featuring over 22 miles of shoreline, Ponderosa Homes attracts buyers seeking creek-side mountain living where they can enjoy both great mountain views and waterfront access with outstanding recreational activities in this pristine valley floor setting.
