My number four pick, Durango West 1, is a community of homes in the tall pines with affordable prices. There is central water and sewer and paved streets. If you are looking for a nice community 10 minutes from town on a tight budget, this may be the ideal place to live. The homes are on standard size residential lots; they were predominantly built between 1975 and 2000. Homes in Durango West 1 Homes in Durango West 1 sold in the $329,500 to $645,000 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $447,300.; most of the homes are standard construction, with some manufactured and modular homes that sell in the lower end of the price range.
Five reasons you’ll want to call Durango West 1 home:
- Beautiful trees and topography
- Only 10 minutes to town
- Central utilities and natural gas
- Very affordable
- Trolley stop in community
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All Paved, community roads are in average condition | 7 |
| Distance to pavement | On pavement | n/a |
| Distance to Town | 10 minutes | 8 |
| Distance to nearest gas and convenience store | 8minutes | 8 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate | 5 |
| Lot Sizes | 5,000 to 7,000 square feet | 3 |
| Proximity to Schools | 20 minutes to elementary, 15 minutes to middle and high schools | 4 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Moderate noise from Hwy 160 | 5 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Some homes in the area are poorly maintained homes and old manufactured homes predominantly in the eastern area of the community | 3 |
| Views | none | 1 |
| Central Water | Yes – currently water limits | 7 |
| Central Sewer | Yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | Predominantly built between 1975 and 2000 | 4 |
| Architectural Requirements | None | 10 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value | 8 |
| Appreciation Potential | Moderate due to minimal community covenants and older manufactured homes in community | 4 |
| Area Landscaping | Mostly adequately maintained | 4 |
| Amenities | none | 1 |
| Recreation/Facilities Nearby | Trails and public land | 3 |
| Average Ratings | 5.526 | |
