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The Cove — Durango, CO

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The CoveLake / Trail

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 6,585 feet and consists of single-family homes on smaller residential lots ranging from 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 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 nearby trail systems, backs up to the Animas River, and is located in close driving proximity to Purgatory Ski Resort.

You'll Love

  • Elevation at 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

As of May 2026, 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 include irrigation, snow removal, fishing rights, and golf course access.

        Recreation

        Trails:

        • Animas River Trail
        • Haviland Creek Trail
        • Stevens Creek Trail
        • Hermosa Creek Trail
        • Jones Creek Trail

        Fishing & Recreation:

        • Animas River (11 minutes)
        • Lake Nighthorse (26 minutes)
        • Haviland Lake (17 minutes)
        • Electra Lake (20 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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          Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
          Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
          Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
          Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
          Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
          Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
          Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
          Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
          Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
          Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
          The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
          St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
          Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
          Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
          Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website
          Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
          Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
          Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
          Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
          St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
          Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
          Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
          Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
          Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
          Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
          Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
          Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
          The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
          St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
          Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
          Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
          Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
          Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
          Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
          The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
          St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
          Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
          Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
          Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
          Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
          Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website

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