The Mears House near downtown Durango is my third rated community in the Condominiums over $450,000 category with a rating of 7.18/10. These homes are located one block from downtown. This multi-level building has elevator service from the underground parking to the top residential level. Some of the units have two story floorplans and others are one level. Mears House condos sold in the $480,000 to $787,000 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $637,375. If you like being near downtown and desire care-free living, the Mears house is a must see.
Five reasons you’ll want to live at the Mears House Condominiums:
1) It’s one blocks to downtown
2) The community is well kept and appealing
3) Central, convenient location
4) Near historic district
5) Underground parking
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | In town, block away from downtown | 10 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 9 |
| Yard / Patio Size | small balconies or patio areas | 5 |
| Proximity to Schools | 3 minutes to elementary, 10 minutes to middle and high schools | 8 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Some units facing west have low noise from road and moderate train operation noise | 5 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Some homes in the area are well maintained, others poorly maintained | 5 |
| Views | Some units have rooftop mountain views, others have no views | 3 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 1890 and newer | 4 |
| Value for Your Money | Fair value | 5 |
| Appreciation Potential | Above average because of proximity to downtown | 6 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | 2 bedrooms and 3 bedroom homes available, floorplans are okay | 6 |
| Age of Community | 2003 | 8 |
| Interior Finishes | Nice initial finishes when built | 8 |
| Financing Availability | Conventional, VA, and FHA | 10 |
| Landscaping | Minimal, well maintained | 3 |
| Garages | Units either have 2 parking spots in common garage under the buildings | 7 |
| Owner Occupancy | Most units are owner-occupied some rentals | 8 |
| Amenities | None, walking distance to downtown | 4 |
| HOA dues | $339 per month | 5 |
| Average Ratings | 7.181 | |
