If you want a home on a large lot, in the tall pines, at a reasonable price; my fifth pick, Durango Hills, may be exactly what you’re looking for. These homes are 10 to 15 minutes northwest from Durango on three to six acre lots; some of the homes have great views south to New Mexico. The homes in this community were all built individually, so they have diverse architectural styles and vary in age. Homes in Durango Hills sold in the $387,000 to $1.4M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $804,000.
Five reasons you’ll want to live in Durango Hills:
- Conveniently located near Durango
- Homes have privacy
- Large Trees and beautiful topography
- Reasonably priced homes
- Varying architectural styles
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | Unpaved roads throughout community – marginally maintained | 1 |
| Distance to pavement | ½ to 4 miles depending on location within community | 5 |
| Distance to Town | 10 to 20 minutes, depending on location within community | 8 |
| Distance to nearest gas and convenience store | 8-18 minutes, depending on location within community | 8 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to high | 3 |
| Lot Sizes | 3 to 6 acre lots are the typical size | 6 |
| Proximity to Schools | 12 to 22 minutes to elementary, 15 to 25 minutes to middle and high schools | 5 |
| Natural Gas Availability | no | 1 |
| Road / Other Noise | Low noise | 9 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most homes in the area are well maintained | 7 |
| Views | About 30% of the homes have some views, 10% have good views | 4 |
| Central Water | no | 1 |
| Central Sewer | no | 1 |
| Age of area homes | Predominantly built between 1980 and 2000 | 5 |
| Architectural Requirements | None | 10 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value | 8 |
| Appreciation Potential | Good because of close proximity to town | 7 |
| Area Landscaping | Mostly natural | 5 |
| Amenities | none | 1 |
| Recreation/Facilities Nearby | Trails and public land | 3 |
| Average Ratings | 4.9 | |
