If you like newer homes and great views, you’ll love the Skyview/Hillcrest and surrounding neighborhoods, my number 1 pick for the Durango In-Town Area. It is located east of downtown on the top of the mesa with Fort Lewis College and Hillcrest golf course. There is a large variety of homes for buyers with a range of income levels; free-standing homes sold in the $550,000 to $1.7M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $920,000. Some homes in the upper section have magnificent La Plata Mountain and golf course views. There are parks, tennis courts, wetlands, and plenty of open space.
Five reasons you’ll love living in the Skyridge/Hillcrest Area:
- Great convenient location
- Public transportation runs throughout the community
- Great parks, open areas, wetlands, and tennis courts
- Homes are newer and generally well-maintained
- Wide variety of homes and price ranges
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Downtown | 8-10 minutes | 8 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 8 |
| Yard / Lot Size | Most homes are on normal size lots; homes in upper Skyview are on oversized residential lots. Some patio homes on small lots exist in lower Skyview, Tierra Vista Village, and Villas at Hillcrest. | 7 |
| Proximity to Schools | Park Elementary School is about 8 minutes away. 10- 12 minutes to middle and high schools | 7 |
| Proximity to neighbors | About 85% of the lots are standard sized residential lots, the remaining 15% are on larger than normal lots or small lots | 8 |
| Road / Other Noise | Most of the area is quiet | 10 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most homes are well maintained | 8 |
| Views | Some homes in Hillcrest and Skyview have fantastic views. Others have views of golf course and/or of the La Plata Mountains. | 6 |
| Age of area homes | Almost all homes were built from 1983 to 2010 | 8 |
| Proximity to the River Trail | The river trail is 10 minutes away | 4 |
| Proximity to public transportation | There are trolley stops in and around the neighborhood | 10 |
| Architectural Requirements | Most of the homes are located in subdivisions with architectural requirements. | 6 |
| Value for Your Money | Because of proximity to the golf course, views, and Fort Lewis College, buyers in this area pay a small premium. | 8 |
| Appreciation Potential | Moderate to high | 8 |
| Area Landscaping | Generally very well maintained | 8 |
| Nearby Recreation | Parks, Tennis Courts, Hillcrest Public Golf Course, and mountain biking trails. | 7 |
| Average Ratings | 7.705 | |
