Tucked away on 3.85 private, pristine acres in the highly desirable Animas Valley, this extraordinary luxury estate offers an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle with unobstructed, panoramic vistas of the Hermosa Cliffs and Missionary Ridge. The meticulously manicured grounds serve as a true sanctuary, boasting an impressive 900 linear feet of pristine Hermosa Creek frontage, water rights and flows from the Hermosa and Animas Consolidated Ditches, two scenic ponds, lush lawns, and a mature forest. Inside, the custom-built 3,654-square-foot residence features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, anchored by a magnificent great room with towering cathedral ceilings, exposed timber beams, a cozy gas fireplace, and a massive wall of windows that frame the scenery. The gourmet epicurean kitchen is fully equipped with elite appliances, rich granite countertops, and a generous center island that flows seamlessly into the open dining area, making it perfect for entertaining. The main-level primary oasis is a recently renovated master suite exuding classic elegance, complete with a dual-sided gas fireplace, deep soaking tub, separate custom walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs, the flexible layout houses a quiet office space and a large bonus room or potential secondary master suite that functions beautifully as elite guest quarters. Built for premium comfort and seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home features wrapping exterior decks with an integrated hot tub, a built-in home sound system, evaporative cooling, and radiant floor/baseboard heating. Complete with an attached three-car garage with a custom storage wing, this home has been meticulously maintained to offer a Durango legacy property. This home has been used as an Airbnb with total income of $133K in 2024 and $182K in 2025.
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$2,995,000
8243 County Road 203, Durango, CO 81301
5beds
4,023sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1994
3.85 Acres Lot
$2,757,700 Zestimate®
$744/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Meticulously manicured groundsLush lawnsTwo scenic pondsSeparate custom walk-in showerMature forestDeep soaking tubBuilt-in home sound system
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katie Sturm C:970-799-3975,
Legacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty,
Melissa Mayer 970-759-1892,
Legacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty
Source: CREN,MLS#: 836928
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Kitchen Bar, Kitchen/Dining
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Wired/Cable TV, All Furnishings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Media Room
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Den/Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,023
- Total interior livable area: 4,023 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Irrigation Pump, Irrigation Water, Landscaping, Lawn Sprinklers
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake/Pond/Reservoir,Stream/River
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 3.85 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 559703100171
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Central Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Natural Gas Connected, Phone - Cell Reception, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durango
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $744/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,145,790
- Annual tax amount: $13,900
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$2,757,700
Estimated sales range
$2.45M - $3.09M
Rent Zestimate®
$4,014/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+99.7%$744/sqft |
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| 11/16/2018 | Sold | $1,500,000-6.2%$373/sqft |
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| 7/22/2018 | Pending sale | $1,599,000$397/sqft |
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| 4/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000-5.7%$397/sqft |
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| 7/27/2017 | Listing removed | $1,695,000$421/sqft |
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| 4/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+5.9%$421/sqft |
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| 6/26/2015 | Listing removed | $1,599,900$398/sqft |
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| 4/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,599,900+14.3%$398/sqft |
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| 11/24/2012 | Listing removed | $1,399,900$348/sqft |
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| 9/25/2012 | Price change | $1,399,900-3.4%$348/sqft |
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| 8/27/2012 | Price change | $1,449,000-3.3%$360/sqft |
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| 5/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000$373/sqft |
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| 11/5/2011 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$373/sqft |
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| 5/5/2011 | Price change | $1,499,000-6.3%$373/sqft |
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| 4/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000$397/sqft |
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| 11/13/2010 | Listing removed | $1,599,000$397/sqft |
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| 8/5/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+36.1%$397/sqft |
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| 6/13/2005 | Sold | $1,175,000$292/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,293 +16.3% | $196,620 +53.1% |
| 2024 | $5,413 +29.3% | $128,460 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $4,185 -0.6% | $133,250 +39.6% |
| 2022 | $4,210 | $95,430 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $98,180 -0.7% |
| 2020 | $4,116 +7.6% | $98,850 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $3,824 | $97,790 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $3,824 | $96,760 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Animas Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Miller Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 9/10Durango High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Animas Valley 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.
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