Needles Condominiums is the fourth rated community in the Condominium Under $450,000 Category with a rating of 6.68/10. If you like skiing and other outdoor activities, Needles Condominiums may be the perfect choice. It’s located about 1 mile from the Purgatory Ski Area and 27 miles to the Durango City limits. The homes have garages and are located in the tall pines, a very beautiful place to live. As with most condominium communities north of town and near the ski area, vacation rentals are allowed. Needles condos sold in the $275,000 to $716,500 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $565,700.
Five reasons you’ll want to live in the Needles Community:
- Close proximity to Purgatory Ski Area
- Units come with a garage
- Walking distance to liquor and convenience stores
- Prices represent a good value
- Lots of open space and tall pines
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | About 25 miles north of town | 1 |
| Snow Levels | High | 2 |
| Yard / Patio Size | Patios out to natural landscape | 8 |
| Proximity to Schools | 20 minutes to elementary, 28 minutes to middle and high schools. School bus service available | 2 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Moderate road noise from Hwy 550 | 3 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | All homes in the area are well maintained | 8 |
| Views | Upward mountain views and surrounding open space | 7 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 1980 and newer; most newer than 1995 | 8 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value | 8 |
| Appreciation Potential | Consistent with area condominiums and townhomes | 6 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | Homes have two bedrooms, floorplans are typical for 1980s construction; homes are townhome style (legally condos) | 9 |
| Age of Community | 1984 | 5 |
| Interior Finishes | Standard, homes that haven’t been updated will need to be updated | 6 |
| Financing Availability | Conventional or local bank financing with 10% or more down | 7 |
| Landscaping | Basic around homes and well maintained, natural beyond homes | 6 |
| Garages | Units have two-car garages | 10 |
| Owner Occupancy | Most units are owner-occupied or second homes, some are rentals | 7 |
| Amenities | None, community is 1 mile away from ski area. Lots of trails and open space in area | 7 |
| HOA dues | $563 per month; HOA dues in higher elevations are typically $200 – $300 a month higher than similar communities located in lower elevations. Dues are adequate to fund future capital improvements. | 7 |
| Average Ratings | 6.681 | |
