My number one pick in this category is The Knolls neighborhood south east of the city limits. These homes were all built in the late 1990s and are on about one half acre lots. The community has 3 and 4 bedroom homes that sold in the $399,500 to $865,000 range during 2021/22, with an average sales price of $569,000. It’s located about one third of the way between the Durango city limits and the La Plata County Airport. Some of the homes have nice upward views of the La Plata Mountains. If you like a sunny, open area and homes that are similar in style, The Knolls could be the ideal location for your new home.
Five reasons you’ll want to call The Knolls community home:
- Sunny, warm, and low snow levels
- Only 10 minutes to town
- Central utilities
- Very affordable, you get a lot for your money.
- Good sized residential lots
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All Paved, community roads are in average plus condition | 8 |
| Distance to pavement | On pavement | n/a |
| Distance to Town | 10 minutes | 8 |
| Distance to nearest gas and convenience store | 3minutes | 10 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 8 |
| Lot Sizes | Typically .40 to .60 acres | 6 |
| Proximity to Schools | 3 minutes to elementary, 20 minutes to middle and high schools | 6 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Moderate noise from Hwy 172 | 6 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most of the homes are well maintained, | 8 |
| Views | Some homes have views of the La Plata Mountains | 4 |
| Central Water | Yes | 10 |
| Central Sewer | Yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | Built between 1998 and 1999 | 8 |
| Architectural Requirements | None | 10 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value | 7 |
| Appreciation Potential | Good, nice family community with moderate prices | 7 |
| Area Landscaping | Mostly well maintained | 6 |
| Amenities | none | 1 |
| Recreation/Facilities Nearby | Elementary School and Airport | 2 |
| Average Ratings | 6.789 | |
