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River Oaks — Durango, CO

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River Oaks is a residential neighborhood located off River Oaks Drive in Durango, Colorado. Homes sit at 6,385 feet in elevation. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 1,555 to 4,868 square feet, lot sizes range from 0.13 to 0.47 acres, and the highest reported sale price is $1,480,000.

What to Expect

As of May 2026, properties are accessed from River Oaks Drive via paved roads. The neighborhood is served by city-maintained streets and does not have a homeowners association.

Lifestyle

River Oaks offers convenient access to downtown Durango, nearby services, and outdoor recreation. Downtown Durango is 8 minutes away, City Market is 11 minutes away, and Durango High School is 11 minutes away. Durango-La Plata County Airport is 14 minutes away. The neighborhood is also near local restaurants, trail systems, rivers, and reservoirs, providing easy access to both everyday conveniences and outdoor activities.

You'll Love

Valley and stream/river views
No HOA
Close proximity to downtown Durango
Access to nearby trails including Animas River Trail and Horse Gulch area trails
City water service

Location

Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 8 minutes
Durango-La Plata County Airport: 14 minutes
Durango High School: 11 minutes
City Market: 11 minutes
Purgatory Ski Resort: 37 minutes
Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 30 minutes

Homes and Land

River Oaks features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 1,555 to 4,868 square feet. Lot sizes range from 0.13 to 0.47 acres. Homes are located along River Oaks Drive within the neighborhood.

Utilities

Water: City of Durango
Sewer: South Durango Sanitation District
Gas: Atmos Energy
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

Recreation

Nearby trails include Animas River Trail, Smelter Mountain Trail, Mesa Connector, Grandview Ridge & Horse Gulch, and Horse Gulch Road.

The Animas River is approximately 8 minutes away.
Pastorius Reservoir is approximately 11 minutes away.
Durango Regulatory Reservoir is approximately 11 minutes away.
Short Reservoir is approximately 12 minutes away.
Lake Nighthorse is approximately 15 minutes away via private roads.
Los Pinos River is approximately 23 minutes away.
Turner Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.
Keeler Reservoir is approximately 27 minutes away.

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.