The Cottonwood townhomes is my number five rated community in the Townhomes over $600,000 category with a rating of 7.5/10; if you love being in the prestigious Animas Valley with spectacular cliff views, The Cottonwoods should be on your short list. These homes are located near Animas Valley Elementary School and about 9 minutes away from the Durango city limit. The homes have nice finishes and great floor plans. They sold in the $805,000 to $1M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $798,000.
Five reasons you’ll want to call the Cottonwoods home:
- Lots of open space and great red cliff views
- Exterior of homes are very well maintained
- Interior finishes are very nice
- It’s 9 minutes to town and 25 minutes to the ski area
- Located in the desirable Animas River Valley
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | 8 minutes to city limits, 15 minutes to downtown | 5 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 7 |
| Yard / Patio Size | Small covered patio leading to grassy area | 7 |
| Proximity to Schools | Animas Valley Elementary within a few blocks, middle and high school 12 minutes away | 4 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Moderate road noise from Hwy 550 | 6 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | No poorly maintained homes in immediate area | 10 |
| Views | Upward views to mountains and cliffs | 6 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 1980 and newer | 9 |
| Value for Your Money | These are very nice homes built after 2000, Average value in this price range | 5 |
| Appreciation Potential | Moderate – New similar townhomes at Trimble Crossing have been and will continue to be coming on the market | 4 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | Good floorplans | 8 |
| Age of Community | 2008 and newer | 10 |
| Interior Finishes | Initial finishes were very nice | 9 |
| Financing Availability | 30 year fixed available with 10% down | 8 |
| Landscaping | Very nice and well-maintained | 9 |
| Garages | Large two car side by side | 10 |
| Owner Occupancy | Mostly occupied by primary and second home owners | 10 |
| Amenities | None, walking distance to Trimble Crossing retail shops and Animas River | 3 |
| HOA dues | $315 a month | 8 |
| Average Ratings | 7.50 | |
