Farmhouse Horse Property Minutes from Downtown Durango! A rare opportunity to enjoy the charm of farm, ranch, and equestrian living while being just minutes from downtown Durango. Located in the established Florida River Estates neighborhood, 7156 County Road 240 offers a unique property and a charming Colorado farmstead setting. The original two-story farmhouse features 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 full baths, and 1,922 square feet. A welcoming front porch and a covered back porch and patio overlook the barn and pasture. The property also includes a detached 368-square-foot cottage with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath. A detached 2-car garage and a separate bonus room provide ample space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, and projects. The grounds capture the character of a true farmstead, featuring a beautiful barn, beautiful horse pasture, vegetable garden, original apple orchard, a mature pear tree and river fishing rights. The pasture and open acreage provide an excellent setting for horses and other agricultural pursuits, with 8 acre feet of water supplied by the Florida Ditch. One of the property's most notable features its three water sources. The home is served by the Florida River Estates central water systems. The property has irrigation water from the Florida Ditch as well one of the few remaining City of Durango raw water taps, providing up to 16,000 gallons per month. The Florida River Estates Water Company provides water, use and maintenance of the community pond. The pond offers fishing, swimming, paddle boarding as well as a place to gather. With farmhouse character, horse-friendly acreage, detached ADU, barn, orchard, irrigated pasture, multiple water sources, river and pond fishing rights, and convenient proximity to downtown Durango, this is a truly special opportunity to enjoy the Colorado horse and ranch lifestyle without giving up easy access to town. Property is being sold AS-IS.
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$965,000
7156 County Road 240, Durango, CO 81301
3beds
2,290sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1925
4.86 Acres Lot
$913,400 Zestimate®
$421/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate bonus roomMature pear treeHorse-friendly acreageVegetable gardenDetached aduOriginal two-story farmhouseWelcoming front porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Steiner 970-769-2488,
Wells Group Real Estate
Source: CREN,MLS#: 839637
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining
Heating
- Hot Water Baseboard, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Wood Stove, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,290
- Total interior livable area: 2,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,586
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Irrigation Water, Landscaping, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 4.86 Acres
- Features: Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Garage(s), Greenhouse, Guest House
- Parcel number: 567108101029
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
- Other equipment: Farm Equipment
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Rock and Mortar
- Roof: Architectural Shingles,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Central Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane-Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Florida River
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durango
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $421/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $642,870
- Annual tax amount: $2,323
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$913,400
$868,000 - $959,000
$3,426/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $965,000+105.3%$421/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Sold | $470,000-5.1%$205/sqft |
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| 12/6/2015 | Listing removed | $495,000$216/sqft |
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| 9/12/2015 | Listed for sale | $495,000$216/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,695 +15.3% | $40,180 +13% |
| 2024 | $1,471 -15.4% | $35,560 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,739 +1.2% | $36,880 -2.2% |
| 2022 | $1,718 | $37,700 -0.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $37,960 -3.4% |
| 2020 | $1,727 +12.8% | $39,300 |
| 2019 | $1,531 | $39,300 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $1,531 | $35,840 |
| 2017 | $1,531 +1.9% | $35,840 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $1,503 +36.7% | $33,680 |
| 2015 | $1,100 | $33,680 +5.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $31,950 |
| 2013 | -- | $31,950 -5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,730 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,730 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $36,160 |
| 2009 | -- | $36,160 +0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $35,950 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,950 +19% |
| 2005 | -- | $30,210 |
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Neighborhood: 81301
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverview K-5
- Middle: Miller 6-8
- High: Durango 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






