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The Cliffs of Durango Colorado, Neighborhood – Homes & Lifestyle

The Cliffs of Durango is a gated residential community located above the Animas River Valley, accessed from Florida Road. The neighborhood sits at an elevation of approximately 7,638 feet and includes large-acreage homesites ranging from roughly 32 to 35 acres. Lots are positioned high above the valley floor, with paved road access leading to elevated building sites surrounded by mature ponderosa pine and aspen trees.

What to Expect

Access to the neighborhood is gated, with paved roads leading to individual properties. Many lots require long driveways to reach primary building sites. Each fiber optic internet connections. Homes use individual septic systems, water wells and bottled propane. HOA services include snow removal.

Lifestyle

Daily life in The Cliffs of Durango includes living in a low-density, gated setting with direct access to private trails within the community and connections into adjacent national forest land.

You'll Love

  • Gated community access

  • Large-acreage homesites

  • Private trail system within the neighborhood

  • Direct access to national forest land

Location

  • Approximately 14 minutes from downtown Durango

  • Approximately 23 minutes from La Plata County Airport

  • Approximately 36 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort

  • Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Resort

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    Homes and Land

    Homes in The Cliffs of Durango range from approximately 3,600 to 5,598 square feet. Lot sizes range from approximately 32.148 to 35.04 acres. 

      Utilities

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

        HOA

        HOA dues are approximately $720 per quarter. HOA services include snow removal. No additional HOA documents are available.

          Recreation

          • Private neighborhood trail system
          • Nearby trails includes Missionary Ridge Trail

          • Parallels Neighborhood

          • Approximately 13 minutes to the Animas River
          • Approximately 22 minutes to Pastorious Reservoir
          • Approximately 24 minutes to Lake Nighthorse 

            The La Plata County Assessor provides access to property tax history, a tax estimator for future taxes, and parcel details such as lot size, boundaries, and adjoining 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.

            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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