The Riverview/Animas City area is my number 2 pick. It’s mostly located between North Main Avenue and Florida road north to the city limits. There is a mix of homes built in the early 1900’s to very new construction. There are a number of architectural styles to choose from. Riverview Elementary School, the Animas River Park, recreation center, and raft/tube launch area are located in the neighborhood. The middle and high schools are nearby. Homes in this area sold in the $425,000 to $2.175M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $851,500. This community is perfect for buyers who like a central location and a diversity of home styles.
Five things you will like about the Riverview/Animas City area:
- Varying architectural styles and construction eras
- Great central, convenient location
- Near the Animas River, parks, and river trail
- Public transportation runs throughout community
- Moderately priced homes in well-kept neighborhoods
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Downtown | Within 8 to 18 blocks | 8 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 8 |
| Yard / Lot Size | Most homes are on normal size lots, some homes are on oversized residential lots | 7 |
| Proximity to Schools | Riverview Elementary School located in the area, 5- 10 minutes to middle and high schools | 9 |
| Proximity to neighbors | About 90% of the lots are standard sized residential lots, the remaining 10% are on larger than normal lots | 9 |
| Road / Other Noise | Homes near Main Avenue and Florida Road have road noise, most of the area is quiet | 8 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most homes are well maintained; some homes south are marginally maintained. | 7 |
| Views | Most of the homes do not have views, some homes in Easter Heights and eastern area have views | 3 |
| Age of area homes | Most were built from 1880 to 1970; there are some infill newer homes. In some sections, the high concentration of older marginally maintained homes is a negative. In some areas, nicely restored/maintained older homes add to the desirability. | 6 |
| Proximity to the River Trail | The river trail is within 8 blocks | 8 |
| Proximity to public transportation | There are trolley stops in and around the neighborhood | 10 |
| Architectural Requirements | Very few of the homes are located in subdivisions with architectural requirements. | 9 |
| Value for Your Money | Because of proximity to downtown, the river, parks, and the river trail, buyers in this area pay a small premium. | 7 |
| Appreciation Potential | Moderate to high | 7 |
| Area Landscaping | Generally well maintained | 6 |
| Nearby Recreation | Parks, Animas River, River Trail, Recreation Center | 8 |
| Average Ratings | 7.65 | |
