If you like living in the tall pines in a traditional neighborhood, Durango West 2 should be on your short list. The community is about 10 minutes west from town on Highway 160. Homes in the west section were built from 1975 to 1990 and the newer homes in the east section were built from 1990 to 2000. The average size lot is a third of an acre and the homes sold in the $375,000 to $885,000 range during 2021/22, with an average sales price of $558,000. Some homes back to open space and others have tree-top views of the La Plata Mountains.
Five reasons you’ll want to call Durango West 2 home:
- Beautiful trees and topography
- Only 10 minutes to town
- Central utilities and natural gas
- You get a much nicer home than an in-town home at the same price
- Trolley stop in community
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All Paved, community roads are in average plus condition | 8 |
| 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 | Typically .25 to .35 acres | 5 |
| 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 | Most of the homes are well maintained, there are a few marginally maintained homes in the older section | 7 |
| Views | Some homes have views of the La Plata Mountains | 3 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Appreciation Potential | Good, nice family community with moderate prices | 7 |
| Area Landscaping | Mostly well maintained | 6 |
| Amenities | none | 1 |
| Recreation/Facilities Nearby | Trails and public land | 3 |
| Average Ratings | 6.210 | |
