It’s no secret that the housing market in Durango, and across the world is facing an all-time inventory low. Over the past year, we have experienced an influx of baby boomers and satellite professionals seeking homes away from cities. At Legacy Properties West, we know that finding the perfect place to call home is important, even during a housing shortage. As warmer weather kicks off a new season, new construction is increasing. In our market, new housing developments are opening up inventory and offering more options in price range and location to buyers.
Located off of Florida Drive, Jameson Court is a pocket development, minutes from Downtown Durango. This subdivision developed by Durango real estate experts offers 10 single-family homes gathered around a central courtyard. The community aesthetic is modern meets classic farmhouse design. Each home in the development offers fine modern interiors with open concept living areas. Choose from three floor plans that offer ground floor master suites and private garages in a unique development minutes from downtown.
Located west of town off of Highway 160, the Twin Buttes subdivision currently lists 22 lots for sale. Most of the lots are designated for single-family homes, but townhomes and some duplex homes will be developed as well. The development covers 220 acres within Durango city limits, up to 130 additional dwelling residential units, up to 115,000 square feet of commercial space and up to 25,000 square feet of community space. Twin Buttes also includes 10 miles of new trails in the Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and the San Juan National Forest.
On Durango’s west side, you can find the newest Agave neighborhood, Rincon. This development is close to trails, schools, the recreation center, restaurants and more. Each of the modern homes is designed to meticulously utilize the space to create privacy while fostering a friendly social scene. Rincon is a micro-neighborhood of single-family homes, built the Agave way and all homes have been approved to allow an accessory dwelling unit or ADU.
Sunny, large, dream home ready lots – perfectly situated in a quiet, convenient location across from a city park and the Animas River. Rare opportunity to build in town with ADU potential, across from the newly completed River Trail, blocks from the Durango Rec Center, grocery store, coffee shops, restaurants and the Animas Mountain trailhead. 5 lots ranging from $219,000-$325,000 or potential for a Planned Unit Development of higher density.
Eight Twenty One
To Durango’s north side, just off 32nd street are the Eight Twenty One residences. An in-town development with a prevalent location fully annexed with the City of Durango. Enjoy being within walking distance from the Animas River, city parks and the river trail. Lots are zoned for townhomes or single-family residences and several of them are approved for ADUs.
Head a little farther north on Highway 550 through the Animas Valley area to arrive at Estancia.
This subdivision offers 42 sites for single-level, single-family homes that allow buyers to choose their home site and finish package. The Animas Valley is 8 miles out of town and offers stunning views as well as niceties like a gourmet market, and hot springs spa. This development sits at the ideal location for recreational mountain living and just 20 miles from Purgatory Ski Resort.
Current market conditions may have diminished the housing supply, but new homes are being built every day. We know that being a homebuyer in a seller’s market can leave you with limited options. But at Legacy Properties West we believe that for every hurdle, there is a solution. Contact us today to see how we can help make your home buying dream a reality.