Pear Tree Condominiums is my number one rated community in the Condominium Under $450,000 Category with a rating of 7.45/10. It is located near the northern Durango city limits and the newly created Oxbow recreation area on the Animas River. The Durango river trail is scheduled to be extended into the area in the near future. Some of these two bedroom homes have large two car garages and patio areas. The trolley stop is located right out front. If you like getting a lot for your money and a convenient location, Pear Tree could be perfect. Pear Tree condos sold in the $282,000 to $331,500 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $306,750.
Top six reasons you’ll like to live in the Pear Tree community:
- The prices are a good value
- You can choose a home with a large two-car garage
- Some of the homes have a patio area with grass
- The buildings are very well maintained
- Beautiful location in the Animas Valley
- The trolley sops right out front and the river trail is nearby
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | In town, 8 minutes to downtown; trolley stop nearby | 8 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 9 |
| Yard / Patio Size | Some units have small patios and grass area at rear, others have decks | 8 |
| Proximity to Schools | 9 minutes to elementary, 8 minutes to middle and high schools | 8 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Units at rear of community have moderate road noise from Hwy 550 | 6 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most homes in the area are well maintained and nice ; there are some marginally maintained homes, camp ground, and a trailer park nearby | 7 |
| Views | Some units have limited views | 3 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 1980 and newer; most newer than 1995 | 8 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value | 10 |
| Appreciation Potential | Good | 8 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | Homes have 2 bedrooms, floorplans are typical of 1980s construction – average | 5 |
| Age of Community | 1983 | 7 |
| Interior Finishes | Standard, homes that haven’t been updated need updating | 4 |
| Financing Availability | Conventional, VA, and FHA | 10 |
| Landscaping | Basic and well maintained | 5 |
| Garages | About one half of the units have large two car garages | 7 |
| Owner Occupancy | Most units are owner-occupied | 9 |
| Amenities | None, near Animas River and Oxbow natural preserve. Extension of River Walk will be nearby in the near future | 6 |
| HOA dues | $150 per month; dues appear to be inadequate to fund future capital improvements. | 6 |
| Average Ratings | 7.45 | |
