Durango is on many home-buyers’ “wish lists.”
It is a very special place for a number of reasons:

The Homes: Homes in Durango Colorado come in a wide variety of styles. From the rustic mountain cabin to the luxury ski resort condo, you can find a house to suit your Southwest lifestyle. Horse enthusiasts may prefer a ranch or some open land to build on. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose a getaway at Vallecito Lake or in the strikingly beautiful La Plata Canyon. Downhill skiers will enjoy proximity to Durango Mountain Resort and Silverton. Cyclists can pick a retreat along Lightner Creek to ride their mountain bikes over the challenging Colorado Trail, or select a Skyridge home to provide handy access to Horse Gulch trails. Artists will find endless inspiration in the beautiful Animas Valley. Hikers can explore the vast stretches of National Forest. History buffs can visit Mesa Verde, ride the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or simply wander the County’s back roads to see old homesteads untouched by time. No matter what your passion, you can find an affordable year-round or vacation home here in Durango and enjoy the myriad wonders of Southwest Colorado.

The Land:This mountain haven offers some of the most incredible vistas in the country. Here on the ‘Western Slope’ of Colorado’sRockies, mountains mingle with high desert mesas to offer a wide range of landscapes. We have highly desirable weather as well. Thanks to our elevation and southwest exposure, the temperatures are never too extreme.

The Resources: With a true four-season climate, Durango provides so many activities! The outdoor enthusiast can choose from hiking, cycling, Gold Medal fishing, rafting, kayaking, skiing and golfing. In-town opportunities include a very active arts scene, multiple galleries, festivals and fine restaurants. As opposed to a “resort only” town, Durango offers a vibrant year round community with a four year university (Fort Lewis College), a state of the art hospital (Mercy Regional Medical Center), and the ever popular Animas River! With the Glacier Club Golf Course, Trimble Spa and Hot Springs and Durango Mountain Ski Resort all just minutes from downtown, you would have to look long and hard to find a location with as many wonderful features!

The People: Tourists frequently remark how welcomed they felt in Durango. Our community consists of a multitude of interesting and friendly people. Why? Because we are all happy to be here! Those of us who relocated did so to find quality of life in a beautiful setting. Long-time area residents have stayed for generations because Durango is the perfect place to call home.For all these reasons, Durango has attracted home-buyers from all over the country. Our real estate market has proven more solid than most places as a result of this demand. Furthermore, when compared to places such as Telluride and Aspen, Durango real estate is a bargain! Value is the bottom line when you add up all the benefits of Durango’s homes and land.

Durango truly has something for everyone. You can’t beat the Southwest with altitude!