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Ponderosa Homes Neighborhood, Bayfield CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Ponderosa Homes is a residential area located at the north end of Vallecito Lake past the north marina in the Vallecito Valley floor, near W Vallecito Creek Road in Bayfield, Colorado. The neighborhood sits at approximately 7,743 feet in elevation. Homes range from 800 to 2,931 square feet on lots between 0.48 and 2.905 acres. The area includes mountain and stream/river views and features a mix of smaller A-frame cabins and year-round log homes.

What to Expect

Access is via W Vallecito Creek Road. A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary for winter access due to snowfall conditions. Some areas are located in a flood plain and may require flood insurance. HOA dues are present.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Ponderosa Homes includes access to Vallecito Reservoir and nearby trail systems, with Durango approximately 45 minutes away. Grocery stores, schools, and additional services are located in Durango.

You'll Love

  • Located on Vallecito Creek (as noted in MLS remarks)
  • Mountain and stream/river views
  • Access to nearby trails including Vallecito Trail #529 and Bear Creek Loop #810
  • Close proximity to Vallecito Reservoir
  • Located near San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness (as noted in description)

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 45 minutes
  • La Plata County Airport: 47 minutes
  • Durango High School: 44 minutes
  • City Market: 42 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 1 hour 7 minutes
  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 42 minutes

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    Homes and Land

    Homes in Ponderosa Homes range from 800 to 2,931 square feet. Lot sizes range from 0.48 to 2.905 acres. The neighborhood includes a mix of smaller cabins and larger log homes.

      Utilities

      • Water: Well
      • Sewer: Upper Valley Sanitation
      • Gas: Propane
      • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      HOA dues: $100 annually

      Recreation

      Nearby trails include:

      • Emerald Lake – Vallecito Creek
      • Vallecito Trail #529
      • Beri ATV Trail #812
      • Bear Creek Loop #810

      Fishing and water access:

      • Vallecito Reservoir: 8 minutes
      • Lemon Reservoir: 31 minutes
      • South Bear Creek: 27 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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