Crimson Cliffs is my fifth rated community in the Condominiums under $600,000 category with a rating of 6.24/10; if you like drop-dead beautiful Animas Valley and the red cliffs Crimson Cliffs should be strongly considered; it is located just north of the city limits, some of the homes have views of the Animas Valley and the majestic red cliffs. The community is near the new Oxbow Park on the Animas River; the River trail is scheduled to be extended nearby very soon. Crimson Cliffs townhomes sold in the $510,000 to $590,000 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $544,500.
Five reasons you’ll want to call Crimson Cliffs home:
- Beautiful location in the Animas Valley
- Some homes have views of the Animas River and red cliffs
- Homes have large side-by side two-car garages
- Trolley stops right in front
- Homes have nice interior finishes and tall ceilings
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | Right on the northern city limits; about 7 miles to downtown | 4 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate | 8 |
| Yard / Patio Size | Unfenced green belts between buildings; very small balcony areas | 3 |
| Proximity to Schools | About 6 miles to elementary school, 4 miles to middle and high schools | 3 |
| Natural Gas Availability | Yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Community is downhill from Hwy 550, moderate road noise. Train tracks run along one side of homes; they run 4-6 times a day in the summer. | 4 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | There are some poorly maintained homes and commercial properties in the area | 4 |
| Views | Most homes have rooftop views of surrounding hills and/or mountains | 3 |
| Central Water/Sewer | City | 10 |
| Value for Your Money | Good area north of town, nice finishes in homes; decent value | 7 |
| Appreciation Potential | Average, there are more units being constructed in the community and a number of other townhome communities in the immediate area | 5 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | Three levels, good floorplans | 7 |
| Age of Community | Original construction 2006/07. Recent construction 2014/15/16 | 8 |
| Interior Finishes | Very nice finishes | 8 |
| Financing Availability | 30 year fixed with 3% down available | 10 |
| Landscaping | Minimal, green belts between buildings | 4 |
| Garages | Two car tandem | 7 |
| Owner Occupancy | Community primarily occupied by owners | 7 |
| Amenities | None, near Oxbow wilderness area and Animas River | 2 |
| HOA dues | $200 a month | 7 |
| Average Ratings | 6.24 | |
