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Stardust Neighborhood, Bayfield CO – Homes & Lifestyle

Stardust is a residential area located near Ellington Lane in Bayfield, Colorado. Homes sit at 7,821 feet in elevation and are developed on 1-acre lots. As of May 2026, home sizes are 3,320 square feet, with the highest reported sale price at $675,000. The neighborhood is situated at the south end of Vallecito Lake and offers mountain and stream or river views in a setting surrounded by pines and aspens.

What to Expect

Properties are accessed from Ellington Lane. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended during winter due to snowfall conditions. The area has no HOA.

Lifestyle

Stardust offers convenient access to nearby recreation areas and outdoor activities. Downtown Durango is approximately 39 minutes away, and La Plata County Airport is 36 minutes away. The neighborhood also provides access to nearby services within the Vallecito area.

You'll Love

  • Located at the south end of Vallecito Lake
  • Mountain and stream/river views
  • Access to nearby trails including North Canyon Trail #656 and Pine-Piedra Trail #524
  • Proximity to Vallecito Reservoir (12 minutes)
  • Nearby cross-country ski trails (as noted in description)

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 34 minutes
  • La Plata County Airport: 36 minutes
  • Durango High School: 34 minutes
  • City Market: 31 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 55 minutes
  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 41 minutes
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Homes and Land

Stardust features single-family homes with recorded sizes of 3,320 square feet. As of May 2026, lot sizes are 1 acre. Homes are located near Ellington Lane within the neighborhood. The neighborhood is situated at the south end of Vallecito Lake and offers mountain and stream or river views in a setting surrounded by pines and aspens.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: Propane
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

    Recreation

    Nearby trails include:

    • North Canyon Trail #656
    • East Creek Trail #535
    • Pine-Piedra Trail #524
    • Bera Creek Trail #698

    Fishing and water access:

    • Vallecito Reservoir: 12 minutes
    • Lemon Reservoir: 26 minutes
    • Pine River: 24 minutes
    • Freeman Creek: 16 minutes
    • Animas River: 38 minutes
    • Los Pinos River: 31 minutes

    The La Plata County Assessor offers property tax history, a tax estimator, and parcel details like lot size, boundaries, and surrounding properties.

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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.

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