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Sailing Hawks Neighborhood, Durango CO – View Homes

Sailing Hawks is a residential subdivision located just outside the Durango city limits in Colorado. Homes are situated at 7,506 feet in elevation and are developed on lots ranging from 1 to 1.3 acres. Developed in the 1970s, the neighborhood is built on a steep hillside with benches carved into the terrain for homes and roads. The subdivision is known for its La Plata Mountain views and overlooks the Junction Creek Valley. Native vegetation includes Ponderosa pine and Gamble Oak. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 1,461 to 3,656 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $1,950,000.

What to Expect

Sailing Hawks properties are accessed by paved roads and are part of an HOA with quarterly dues of $800. HOA inclusions include water service, road maintenance, driveway plowing, and garbage removal. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for winter access due to the subdivision's steep hillside setting. Water is provided by a community well, and properties utilize individual septic systems. Natural gas service is not available; propane service is provided by Basin Co-Op. Electric service is provided by La Plata Electric Association. Cable TV and internet service are available within the neighborhood.

Lifestyle

Sailing Hawks offers a hillside setting with views of the La Plata Mountains and Junction Creek Valley. It is about 5 minutes from Durango city limits and about 10 minutes from the Colorado Trailhead at Junction Creek Road, with access to forest service roads and the San Juan National Forest. Downtown Durango (DoubleTree area) is about 13 minutes away. Durango High School is about 16 minutes away, City Market is about 13 minutes away, and the closest restaurant is roughly 13 minutes away. La Plata County Airport is about 27 minutes away, and Purgatory Ski Resort is about 42 minutes away.

You'll Love

Lot sizes from 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

Sailing Hawks features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 1,461 to 6,486 square feet as of May 2026. The highest recorded sale price is $1,950,000. Lot sizes range from 1 to 1.3 acres. Homes were 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 $800 quarterly as of May 2026. HOA services include water, road maintenance with driveway plowing, and garbage removal. Covenants and HOA requirements apply, and buyers should review governing documents to verify 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.