My number one pick is Dalton Ranch about 10 minutes north of Durango; if you like the beauty of the Animas Valley surrounded by the red cliffs; this community should be on your short list. If you’re a golfer, it may move to the top of your list. These homes were predominately built between 1990 and 2000 and are on standard sized residential lots. Some of the homes back to the Dalton Ranch Golf Course. Trimble Crossing shopping center is nearby; the stores offer gourmet food, liquor, and hardware. The community is located 10 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from the ski area. Homes in Dalton Ranch sold in the $700,000 to $1.3M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $860,000.
The top five reasons you’ll love living at Dalton Ranch:
- Convenient location between town and ski area
- Great amenities: tennis, swimming pool, golf
- Many homes back to golf course
- Well-kept homes with similar architectural styles
- Good value for your money
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All Paved, community roads are in good condition | 8 |
| Distance to pavement | On pavement | n/a |
| Distance to Town | 12 minutes | 7 |
| Distance to nearest gas and convenience store | 8 minutes | 9 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 8 |
| Lot Sizes | Typically .20 to .30 acre | 4 |
| Proximity to Schools | 8 minutes to elementary, 15 minutes to middle and high schools | 7 |
| Natural Gas Availability | Yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | None | 10 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Almost all of the homes are very well maintained | 9 |
| Views | Most homes have upward views of red cliffs; some homes are on the golf course | 5 |
| Central Water | Yes | 10 |
| Central Sewer | Yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | Predominantly built between 1990 and 2000 | 7 |
| Architectural Requirements | Some, moderately restrictive | 5 |
| Value for Your Money | Good value | 8 |
| Appreciation Potential | good, nice community with prices under $600,000 | 7 |
| Area Landscaping | Landscaping around most homes is nice. | 8 |
| Amenities | Tennis courts, swimming pool, and golf course | 9 |
| Recreation/Facilities Nearby | Trails and access to public land | 3 |
| Average Ratings | 7.58 | |
