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The Cove Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Lifestyle

The Cove is a residential subdivision located along Hermosa Meadows Road in the Animas Valley north of Durango, Colorado. The neighborhood sits at an elevation of approximately 6,585 feet and consists of single-family homes on smaller residential lots ranging from about 0.10 to 0.15 acres. Homes in The Cove are governed by a homeowners association.

What to Expect

Homes in The Cove are accessed from Hermosa Meadows Road. The subdivision has an HOA with annual dues that vary by property, along with recorded covenants. HOA services may include road maintenance, snow removal, irrigation, fishing rights, and common area taxes depending on the property.

Lifestyle

Daily life in The Cove includes driving access to downtown Durango, grocery stores, schools, and regional amenities. The neighborhood is within driving distance of trail systems, the Animas River, and Purgatory Ski Resort.

You'll Love

  • Elevation around 6,585 feet

  • Single-family homes on compact residential lots

  • HOA-managed services depending on property

  • Proximity to Animas Valley amenities

Location

  • Downtown Durango (Durangler’s Fly Fishing Shop): 15 minutes

  • La Plata County Airport: 34 minutes

  • Durango High School: 13 minutes

  • City Market: 11 minutes

  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 19 minutes

  • Wolf Creek Ski Resort: 1 hour 51 minutes

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Homes and Land

The Cove is made up of single-family homes, including newer construction, on small residential lots. Development consists of detached residences within an HOA-governed subdivision.

    Utilities

    • Water: Animas Water Company
    • Sewer: Hermosa Sanitation District
    • Gas: Atmos Energy
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • HOA: Yes
      • HOA Name: The Cove
      • HOA Dues: $1,400 annually
      • HOA Transfer Fee: Yes
      • Covenants: Yes

      HOA inclusions may vary by property and are based on MLS information.

        Recreation

        Trails:

        • Animas Mountain Loop

        • Upper Spur Trail

        • Ponderosa

        • Animas River Trail

        • Wilbert’s Way

        • Haflin Creek Trail

        Fishing:

        • Animas River (11 minutes)

        • Junction Creek (15 minutes)

        • Bear Creek (21 minutes)

        • Lake Nighthorse (26 minutes)

          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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