Homes for sale in River Valley Estates, Durango CO feature properties on 4.78 to 18.79-acre lots within a private gated 500-acre master-planned community offering Florida River access, trout fishing, and La Plata Mountain views across broad grasslands and wildlife corridors at 6,778 feet elevation. This higher-end residential development showcases land prices from $215,000 to $1.895 million with carefully located building envelopes designed to maximize privacy and river views, plus central water system and irrigation water rights through the homeowners association. The subdivision allows horses and 4-H animals with $270 quarterly HOA dues covering insurance, road maintenance, and snow removal, while providing exceptional fishing access along the Florida River both on individual properties and throughout the community. Located 23 minutes from downtown Durango with La Plata County Airport just 7 minutes away and Mercy Regional Hospital 13 minutes via Wrangler Way, River Valley Estates attracts buyers seeking premium acreage living with gated privacy and recreational amenities while maintaining convenient access to medical facilities and urban services in this exclusive natural setting.