3279 County Road 237, Durango, CO 81301
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FOR SALE
17 ACRES

$475,000

    3279 County Road 237, Durango, CO 81301

    Est. Mortgage $2,660/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    17 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 3279 County Road 237.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Your Dream Durango Lifestyle Awaits Imagine waking up to breathtaking views and stepping out your back door directly onto one of Durango's most beloved trail systems. This extraordinary 17-acre property offers the ultimate Colorado lifestyle—where natural beauty, privacy, dark nighttime skies, and convenience converge on one of the very last remaining unbuilt lots in the prestigious Horse Gulch subdivision. Protected by a wildlife conservation easement, this private sanctuary features a generous 4.45-acre building envelope perfectly positioned with southern exposure for warmth, light, and stunning year-round vistas. Bordering the protected City of Durango Horse Gulch Trail system to the west, you are guaranteed access to open space, unmatched privacy, and front-row sunset views. You can easily bike or walk straight into town, yet the setting feels pristine, quiet, and deeply historic, featuring a large unexcavated kiva. Tucked at the end of a quiet road and surrounded by beautiful custom homes, you are never far from everything Durango has to offer—downtown dining and shopping, Mercy Regional Medical Center, and the La Plata County Airport are all just minutes away. Opportunities like this are rare. Turnkey, Shovel-Ready Opportunity — Skip the Design Delay! The sellers were ready to break ground on the construction of their home when their plans changed, offering an incredible head start for a buyer to step right in and begin building immediately: The Design: Custom plans for a 3,070 SF home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a dedicated office.The floor plan includes a 2-car garage in addition to an extra-high bay designed for camper vehicles, as well as an enclosed dog run. Floor plans are attached and ready to review. Permits & Infrastructure: Active permits with La Plata County (Permit #AP20260473). Includes a full topographic survey, soils report, septic system design, and an already installed shared well. Save months of time and expense bypassing the preliminary architectural and county approval process, or bring your own custom vision to personalize this rare parcel. Call today for more information on this turnkey building project!
    Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Amber Johnson, (970) 946-5732
    R1 Colorado
    Source: CREN, MLS#837532
    Also Listed on CREN.

    Home Details for 3279 County Road 237

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane Required
    Gas & Electric
    Has Electric on Property
    View
    Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Valley

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Frontage: County RoadNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Engineered Septic
    Farm & Range
    Does Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
    Surface & Elevation
    Topography: Level, Sloping

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 47

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 566523203001

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $475,000

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: DurangoCommunity: Horse Gulch
    School Information
    Elementary School: Riverview K-5Jr High / Middle School: Miller 6-8High School: Durango 9-12

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 837532

    HOA

    HOA Name: Horse Gulch Divide Property OwnersHas an HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 17 Acres

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 837532Attribution Contact: C: 970-946-5732

    What Locals Say about Durango

    At least 138 Trulia users voted on each feature.
    • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 87 % Say there's wildlife

    • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 76 % Say kids play outside

    • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 74 % Say parking is easy

    • 72 % Say car is needed

    • 69 % Say it's quiet

    • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 65 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 42 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 35 % Say there are community events

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Laina Marble
      "I work from home but enjoy the easy access to the grocery store and trail system. I live here to be close to family but love having the abundance of trails close by "
    • Johndmar10
      "I am retired so I do not commute. We live 14 miles outside of town and drive in to shop. It is a beautiful stretch of road north of Durango. "
    • Lee Ann Bode
      "I’ve lived in this neighborhood full time for over 4 years and love it. I know 80% of my neighbors by first name. One thing I don’t like is the short term rental properties. "
    • 9p877fp7db
      "I love the beauty of the area. There are miles of trails to walk and it is very safe and comfortable feeling neighborhood. "
    • Molly Hernandez
      "None. No one in the neighborhood decorates or celebrates any holiday in our neighborhood and it’s disappointing "
    • Jessica S. W.
      "I love living here! Winter is my favorite. I can walk everywhere. Don’t park on 3rd because of drunk drivers! Enjoy! "
    • Andra S.
      "Biking to most places downtown, steep bike up to Fort Lewis college (or drive). Walking is easy too. "
    • Marlene F.
      "Beautiful and love the views of the San Juan’s. Relaxing and peaceful. Residents have large land parcels and more views of horses and cows. "
    • Laurie F.
      "Dalton Ranch is a lovely area, it’s simply beautiful! Wonderful friendly neighbors, spectacular wild life, safe and well maintained 💕"
    • Dbltrplstuff
      "We live in our house in Durango half the year. We know all of our neighbor and love this town for all of the amazing outdoor, culinary,cultural,historic and artistic things it has to offer. And everyone loves dogs!"
    • Ashleyti12
      "We love it here!!! My kids love all of our neighbors and so do my husband and I! We live near my child’s school so it is amazing to walk with him to school some mornings! "
    • Rebecca
      "Easy. The whole town is just a few miles wide. Easy. Short commute. Express way and/or back country roads. Early morning is a bit co grated with school hours and morning traffic but otherwise, super quick and easy. "
    • Swtmelissa67
      "where my daughter lives neigh ors don't talk. but in town their Halloween this year was great. everyone was so friendly and the churches invited us all inside for festivals "
    • Sbrandon
      "Two lights and a stop sign. Very quick commute. I have never lived in such a small town and the commute is one of the benefits."
    • Ashleyti12
      "We have the friendliest neighbors and love that our children have friends all throughout the entire neighborhood! We love that we can walk to and from school without worry! It’s beautiful and an amazing place to live! "
    • Dbltrplstuff
      "Love Durango, love being close to town and the river path and amazing hiking, love the neighbors and community "
    • Ashleyti12
      "We are raising our two small children here with the comfort of a small community! We are proud to call Durango home and have made lifelong friends that live within walking distance of our home! "

    Market trends in Durango

    Last updated August 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $775K
    $11.5K
    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    97.9%
    0.1%
    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $447
    $2
    MoM
    Available listings
    410
    19
    MoM

    Home Value

    Trulia Estimate
    $364K
    Since last month
    Decreased$5K (-1.3%)
    Since last year
    Decreased$19K (-5%)
    Since last sale
    Increased$84K (+29.9%)
    Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Trulia Estimate

    The of this home's value increased by +66% in the last 10 years
    MonthEstimated value
    2026
    August 2026$364K
    August 2026$361K
    July 2026$368K
    June 2026$399K
    May 2026$380K
    April 2026$383K
    March 2026$431K
    February 2026$371K
    January 2026$371K
    2025
    2024
    2023
    2020

    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    1.94
    Lot/Land
    $376,200
    05/29/26
    -
    -
    1.98
    Lot/Land
    $625,000
    05/19/26
    -
    -
    2.46
    Lot/Land
    $275,000
    01/23/26
    -
    -
    2.52
    Lot/Land
    $340,000
    06/04/26
    -
    -
    2.67
    Lot/Land
    $275,000
    08/21/26
    -
    -
    2.83
    Lot/Land
    $290,000
    04/01/26
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    0.59
    $2,765,000
    3
    4
    5,238
    Recently Sold
    0.57
    $422,600
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    0.62
    $2,083,400
    4
    3.5
    3,637
    Off Market
    0.60
    $1,023,600
    4
    3.5
    3,398
    Off Market
    0.69
    $2,250,000
    4
    3.5
    3,943
    Recently Sold
    0.71
    $1,400,000
    4
    3
    3,754
    Recently Sold
    0.74
    $1,127,100
    4
    2.5
    2,404
    Off Market
    0.75
    $1,492,500
    4
    2.5
    3,136
    Off Market
    0.72
    $2,650,400
    4
    4.5
    4,790
    Off Market
    0.75
    $943,900
    3
    2.5
    2,289
    Off Market
    0.76
    $878,000
    3
    2
    2,741
    Recently Sold

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jul 26, 2026
    Source: CREN #837532
    Listed For Sale
    $475,000
    Mar 3, 2022
    Source: CREN #778661
    ListingRemoved
    Sep 13, 2021
    Source: N/A
    Sold
    $280,000
    Feb 12, 2021
    Source: CREN #778661
    Listed For Sale
    $285,000
    Jul 26, 2019
    Source: N/A
    Sold
    $219,000

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    Amber Johnson, R1 Colorado
    Agent Phone: (970) 946-5732
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    Frequently asked questions about 3279 County Road 237

    • How big is 3279 County Road 237?
      3279 County Road 237 in Durango, CO is about 17 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 3279 County Road 237?
      3279 County Road 237 in Durango, CO is listed at $475,000, or about $30K per acre.
    • What do residents say about Durango?
      Residents describe Durango, CO as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Durango, CO.
    • What are the closest schools to 3279 County Road 237?
      The closest schools to 3279 County Road 237 in Durango, CO are Durango High School (rated 9/10), Escalante Middle School (rated 5/10), Florida Mesa Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).
    • Does 3279 County Road 237 have irrigation?
      Yes, 3279 County Road 237 in Durango, CO has irrigation.
    3279 County Road 237, Durango, CO 81301 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CREN on Jul 26, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 837532.