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Taylor Ranch Neighborhood, Durango CO – Acreage Homes

Taylor Ranch is located in the Durango area at an elevation of approximately 7,979.003 feet. Parcels in the area are approximately 20 acres. Listings note mountain and valley views. Access is off Taylor Ranch Road, and some properties are located within a gated mountain community.

What to Expect

Water is provided by private wells, and sewer is handled by septic systems. Gas service is propane, and electric service is provided by La Plata Electric Association. HOA dues vary by property. One property reflects $1,200 annually (including road maintenance), while others reflect no HOA dues (2021). Short-term rentals are allowed on certain properties as noted in MLS records.

Lifestyle

Taylor Ranch offers large acreage parcels in a gated mountain community setting at approximately 8,000 feet elevation. Listings describe wildlife sightings including deer, elk, and turkey. Some properties include heated shop space, RV hook-ups with water and sewer, engineered septic systems, and designated building sites for custom homes. Access to the San Juan National Forest is noted up the road from the subdivision.

The neighborhood is described as being approximately 11 miles from downtown Durango and approximately 22 minutes from the Durangler’s Fly Fishing Shop area. La Plata County Airport is approximately 28 minutes away. Durango High School is approximately 23 minutes away, and City Market is about 22 minutes from the area. The closest restaurant is approximately 22 minutes away.

You'll Love

  • Approximately 20-acre parcels (some 35-acre properties noted)
  • Gated mountain community setting on some parcels
  • Mountain and valley views
  • Private wells and septic systems
  • Access to San Juan National Forest up the road
  • Wildlife sightings including deer, elk, and turkey
  • Short-term rentals allowed on certain properties

Location

  • 22 minutes to Downtown Durango (Durangler’s Fly Fishing Shop area)
  • 28 minutes to La Plata County Airport
  • 23 minutes to Durango High School
  • 22 minutes to City Market
  • 35 minutes to Rocky Mountain General Store
  • 32 minutes to The Grocery Store at Bayfield
  • 46 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort
  • 1 hour 44 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Resort

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Homes and Land

Home sizes range from approximately 1,974 to 4,260 square feet. The highest recorded home sale price is approximately $1,339,000. Lots are approximately 20 acres, with some listings describing 35-acre parcels.

    Utilities

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

      HOA

      HOA dues vary by property.

      • 2632 Taylor Ranch Rd: $1,200 annually (includes Road Maintenance)

      • 580 Taylor Ranch Rd: None (2021)

      • 740 Taylor Ranch Rd: None (2021)

      Road Maintenance Dues: $1,200 per year (as noted in listing).

      Covenants and HOA requirements may apply. Buyers should review all governing documents for current rules, restrictions, and fees.

      Recreation

      Nearby recreation includes:

      • Pioneer Trail

      • Mud Springs

      • Missionary Mini

      • Missy Connector

      • Radio Tower 1

      • Smokejumper

      Fishing access:

      • 20 minutes to the Animas River

      • 33 minutes to Lake Nighthorse

      • 22 minutes to Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch

      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.

      Schools In The Area

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      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
      Durango High School 970-259-1630 Public 9-12
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 Public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
      Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 Private PK-KG
      District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 Public PK-5
      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 Public PK-5
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 Public PK-5
      Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 Public PK-5
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
      District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 Private PK-5
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 Public 4-8
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 Public 6-8
      Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 Private PK-8
      District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
      Durango High School 970-259-1630 Public 9-12
      Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 Public 9-12
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 Public 6-12
      District 9-R Shared School 970-247-5411 Public KG-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 Private 3-9
      Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 Private 9-12

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