Tamarron Condominiums is my sixth rated community in the Condominiums over $450,000 category with a rating of 6/10. Located about half way between Durango and the Purgatory ski area, the Tamarron condominiums are a good choice if you do not want to be too far from town but like living in the tall pines with views of the cliffs and Glacier Club golf course. Larger Tamarron condos (over 900 square feet) sold in the $300,000 to $800,000 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $561,500. There are many smaller units available for well below $450,000 in the Tamarron community. Owners have access to a fitness room, swimming pool, and extensive walking trails. As with most condominium communities at or near the ski area, vacation rentals are allowed and they have a rental office located in the main lodge building.
Five reasons you’ll want to have a home at Tamarron:
- Beautiful surroundings – tall pines and rock formations
- Extensive walking trails
- Near expensive homes at modest prices
- Good amenities
- Exteriors recently renovated and updated
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | 15 minutes to town, 20 minutes to downtown, 15 minutes to ski area | 4 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to high | 3 |
| Yard / Patio Size | decks at front door and or rear | 7 |
| Proximity to Schools | 10 minutes to elementary, 18 minutes to middle and high schools. School bus service available | 3 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Some units near or facing Highway 550 have noise | 6 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | All homes in the area are well maintained | 8 |
| Views | Some units have golf course and/or mountain views | 6 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 2000 and newer; a number of the nearby homes have values over $1 million | 9 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value, but there are high HOA fees | 7 |
| Appreciation Potential | Good because of proximity to expensive homes and beautiful surroundings | 8 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units are available. Some of the bedrooms are open lofts with spiral staircases or small converted bedrooms | 4 |
| Age of Community | 1973 | 7 |
| Interior Finishes | Standard, Homes need updating if not already completed | 3 |
| Financing Availability | Conventional with 10% down | 5 |
| Landscaping | Good and well maintained | 7 |
| Garages | none | 1 |
| Owner Occupancy | Most units are second homes or vacation rentals | 4 |
| Amenities | Club house, fitness room, and swimming pool. Golf course surrounds community, but not associated with Tamarron. | 7 |
| HOA dues | $466 to $800 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. | 3 |
| Average Ratings | 6.00 | |
