47632 N Highway 550, Durango, CO 81301
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FOR SALE
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78.74 ACRES

$5,900,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,436 sqft (on 78.74 acres)

47632 N Highway 550, Durango, CO 81301

Est. Mortgage $33,680/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1924
78.74 acre lot
$4,109/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 47632 N Highway 550.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Bordering national forestPrivate spring-fed lakeUnmatched mountain views
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Legacy Ranch Opportunity Near Purgatory Resort This is truly one of the most rare and breathtaking properties ever offered in the area. Once you experience it in person, you will immediately understand how extraordinary it is. There is simply no other property in the area that offers this combination of history, WATER, privacy, recreation, location, and development potential. Properties like this rarely come available. Located just 1.5 miles from world-renowned Purgatory Resort and premier golf courses, this remarkable property offers unmatched mountain views, a private spring-fed lake, and direct access to endless hiking and biking trails. Bordering National Forest on one side, the setting is private, peaceful, and absolutely unforgettable. With its incredible location and stunning natural beauty, it would make an exceptional Bed & Breakfast, luxury retreat, family compound, or legacy ranch property. Some of the highlights include, private spring-fed lake that can be stocked with fish, a second private spring both springs flow continually, one domestic well, one irrigation well, plus natural spring water which is some of the best in the world suitable for drinking, historic barn that served as the original homestead residence in the 1800s, historic home and additional outbuildings with studio apartment, fully fenced acreage with room for horses, cattle, and livestock, fertile land ideal for gardens and a fully organic lifestyle, borders National Forest for unmatched recreation and privacy, endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, horseback riding and outdoor adventure. This historic ranch was homesteaded in the 1800s and has remained in the same family ever since. It has never before been offered for sale. Schedule your private showing today.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Shelly Lester
Dreamcatcher Properties, LLC
Source: CREN, MLS#834891
Also Listed on CREN.

Home Details for 47632 N Highway 550

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1436 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
No CoolingNo Heating
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalFencing: Barbed WireOther Structures: Barn(s), Garage(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached Garage
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Lake/ReservoirOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Corral(s)Includes Irrigation Water Rights

Days on Market

Days on Market: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: Farm, Agriculture, Mountain, Residential/Single Family
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Usage of Home: Livestock, Cattle, Grazing, Horses, Hunting, Mountain Recreation, Pasture, Recreational, Single FamilyParcel Number: 508935400006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $5,900,000Price Per Sqft: $4,109

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: DurangoCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Open EnrollmentJr High / Middle School: Open EnrollmentHigh School: Open Enrollment

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 834891

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1436 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 78.74 Acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 834891Water ViewWater View: Lake/Pond/ReservoirAttribution Contact: lesterranchllc@gmail.com

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
$780K
$5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
Price per sq ft
$462
$16
MoM
Available listings
410
19
MoM

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
0.57
Single-Family Home
$725,000
08/27/26
3
2
1,344
0.61
Single-Family Home
$762,000
10/03/25
4
2.5
3,212
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,535,000
12/04/25
3
4
3,482
0.81
Single-Family Home
$685,000
03/24/26
2
2
1,229
0.99
Single-Family Home
$750,000
08/17/26
4
2
2,010
0.68
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
05/14/26
3
3.5
2,639
0.81
Single-Family Home
$1,694,000
06/26/26
4
3
3,280
1.40
Single-Family Home
$1,606,250
07/31/26
3
2.5
2,367
1.57
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
03/09/26
4
3.5
2,551

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
0.13
$5,900,000
Studio
-
1,852
For Sale
0.35
$450,900
-
-
-
Off Market
0.43
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.44
$425,000
-
-
-
For Sale
0.49
$6,990,000
6
6.5
8,091
For Sale
0.57
$2,541,300
3
4
3,918
Off Market
0.57
$725,000
3
2
1,344
Recently Sold
0.59
$5,495,000
4
5.5
6,824
For Sale
0.63
$1,535,000
3
4
3,482
Recently Sold
0.61
-
4
2.5
3,212
Off Market
0.68
$2,250,000
3
3.5
2,639
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 13, 2026
Source: CREN #834891
Listed For Sale
$5,900,000
Aug 6, 2026
Source: CREN #834891
ListingRemoved
$5,900,000
May 19, 2026
Source: CREN #834891
Listed For Sale
$5,900,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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Frequently asked questions about 47632 N Highway 550

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 47632 N Highway 550?
    Based on a $5,900,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 47632 N Highway 550 in Durango, CO is approximately $34,411 (about $33,058 principal & interest, $1,278 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 47632 N Highway 550 compare to homes in Durango?
    47632 N Highway 550 in Durango, CO is listed at $5,900,000, about 657% above the $780K median sale price in Durango.
  • 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 47632 N Highway 550?
    The closest schools to 47632 N Highway 550 in Durango, CO are Animas Valley Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Durango High School (rated 9/10), Miller Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • How big is the lot at 47632 N Highway 550?
    The lot at 47632 N Highway 550 in Durango, CO is about 78.7 acres.
  • Does 47632 N Highway 550 have a garage?
    Yes, 47632 N Highway 550 in Durango, CO has a garage.
47632 N Highway 550, Durango, CO 81301 is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,436 sqft single-family home built in 1924. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CREN on Sep 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 834891.