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Sailing Hawks Neighborhood, Durango CO – View Homes

Sailing Hawks is located just outside the Durango city limits at an elevation of approximately 7,506 feet. Developed in the 1970s, the subdivision is situated on a steep hillside with benches carved into the terrain for homes and roads. Lot sizes range from approximately 1 to 1.3 acres. The neighborhood is known for La Plata Mountain views and overlooks the Junction Creek Valley. Native vegetation includes Ponderosa pine and Gamble Oak.

What to Expect

Sailing Hawks features paved roads that are maintained in the winter, though four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for winter access due to the steep hillside setting. Water is provided by a community well. Sewer is handled by individual septic systems. Natural gas is not available; propane service is provided by Basin Co-Op. Electric service is through La Plata Electric Association. HOA dues are approximately $800 quarterly.

Subdivision services include water, road maintenance (including driveway plowing), and garbage removal. Cable TV and internet are available.

Lifestyle

Sailing Hawks offers a hillside setting with expansive views of the La Plata Mountains and Junction Creek Valley. The neighborhood is located approximately five minutes from Durango city limits and about ten minutes from the Colorado Trailhead at the end of Junction Creek Road. From this point, forest service roads extend into the San Juan National Forest, and the Colorado Trail continues toward Denver.

Residents are approximately 13 minutes from Downtown Durango (DoubleTree area), 27 minutes from La Plata County Airport, and 42 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango High School is approximately 16 minutes away, and City Market is about 13 minutes from the neighborhood. The closest restaurant is approximately 13 minutes away.

You'll Love

Lot sizes from approximately 1 to 1.3 acres
La Plata Mountain views
Paved roads with winter maintenance
Community well water
Adjacent to national forest lands
Close access to the Colorado Trail

Location

13 minutes to Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel area)
27 minutes to La Plata County Airport
16 minutes to Durango High School
13 minutes to City Market
42 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort

Homes and Land

Home sizes range from approximately 1,461 to 6,486 square feet. The highest recorded home sale price is approximately $1,950,000. Lots range from approximately 1 to 1.3 acres. Homes were originally developed in the 1970s, with many properties described as well maintained.

Utilities

Water: Community Well
Sewer: Septic
Gas: Basin Co-Op (Propane)
Electric: La Plata Electric Association

HOA

HOA dues are approximately $800 quarterly.
Subdivision services include water, road maintenance including driveway plowing, and garbage removal.
Covenants and HOA requirements apply. Buyers should review all governing documents for current rules, restrictions, and fees.

Recreation

Nearby recreation includes:

Animas River Trail & Greenway
Overend Mountain Park Trailhead
Horse Gulch Trail Head
ABC Trail
Big Canyon Trailhead
Animas Mountain East Trailhead

Additional recreation access:

Sailing Hawks Trail (0.9 miles) via Dalla Mountain Park
Access to the Colorado Trail at the end of Junction Creek Road

Fishing access:

12 minutes to the Animas River
28 minutes to Lake Nighthorse (via private roads)
28 minutes to the Florida River

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.