Durango West 1 Homes for Sale
Lots of 0.10 to 0.18 acres and a $497,000 median sold price over the last 12 months, including stick built, manufactured, and modular homes.
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Homes for Sale in Durango West, Durango, CO
Two neighborhoods across the street from each other, 7 miles west of downtown Durango. Metro District services, no HOA.
- Durango West 1 median sold price
- $497,000
- Durango West 2 median sold price
- $712,500
- Closed sales in both neighborhoods
- 26
- Metro District services instead
- No HOA
CREN MLS closed sales, closings from September 29, 2025 through July 24, 2026. Updated September 2026.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 in Durango, Colorado
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 are residential neighborhoods in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 7 miles west of historic downtown Durango on Highway 160. Durango West 1 (also written Durango West I, or DW1) was established in 1978, and Durango West 2 (Durango West II, or DW2) in 1979. The two sit across the street from each other, and each is governed by its own Metropolitan District instead of a homeowners association: Durango West Metropolitan District No. 1 and Durango West Metropolitan District 2.
Both sit at around 7,500 feet in the foothills of the La Plata Mountains among ponderosa pine, aspen, and Gambel oak. Homes are on public water and sewer from the Metro Districts, which jointly own a wastewater treatment plant on the other side of Highway 160. Covenants are recorded on property titles in both neighborhoods, and the Metro Districts do not enforce them.
- Location7 miles west of downtown Durango on Highway 160, La Plata County
- La Plata CanyonCamping, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, and 4x4 roads in the canyon and surrounding National Forest
- Durango West 2 trailsRoughly five miles of trails through district open space, used for biking, walking, and running
- Hesperus Ski AreaA local hill with night skiing, nearby; check its current operating status
- Neighborhood amenitiesTennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and greenspace trails
- UtilitiesWater and sewer from the Metro Districts (no private wells or septic systems), natural gas from Atmos Energy, electric from La Plata Electric Association
- Durango School District 9-RPark Elementary, Escalante Middle School, and Durango High School
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Current Durango West homes for sale in Durango West 1 and Durango West 2, from the CREN MLS on yourdurangorealestate.com.
Durango West 2 Homes for Sale
Single family lots of 0.26 to 5.67 acres and a $712,500 median sold price over the last 12 months, with approximately five miles of internal trails.
Search Durango West 2 HomesDurango West 1 vs. Durango West 2: 12 Months of Sales
In CREN MLS closed sales from September 29, 2025 through July 24, 2026, Durango West 1 homes sold at a median of $497,000 and Durango West 2 homes sold at a median of $712,500, across 26 sales.
Durango West 1
Established 1978, smaller lots
Price
- Median sold price
- $497,000
- Median price per sq ft
- $380
- Sold price range
- $199,000 to $650,000
Market
- Closed sales
- 16
- Median days on market
- 52
- Median sold vs. original list
- 99.6%
Property
- Lot size range
- 0.10 to 0.18 acres
- Square feet range
- 700 to 1,800
- Year built, homes sold
- 1977 to 2001
Monthly cost
- Metro District fee reported in MLS
- $206 to $226 per month
Durango West 2
Established 1979, larger lots and internal trails
Price
- Median sold price
- $712,500
- Median price per sq ft
- $333
- Sold price range
- $435,000 to $1,120,000
Market
- Closed sales
- 10
- Median days on market
- 46
- Median sold vs. original list
- 98.4%
Property
- Lot size range (single family)
- 0.26 to 5.67 acres
- Square feet range
- 1,108 to 3,480
- Year built, homes sold
- 1979 to 2005
Monthly cost
- Metro District fee reported in MLS
- $170 per month
Durango West 1 figures combine 11 sales recorded as Durango West 1 and 5 recorded as Durango West Mobile & Modular, including 6 manufactured or modular homes. Durango West 2 figures include 1 condo sale, which is excluded from the lot size range. Metro fees are as reported in MLS listing records and vary with water usage.
Durango West Map and Location
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 sit across the street from each other, about 7 miles west of downtown Durango along Highway 160, in La Plata County. Durango West Metropolitan District 2 publishes a trail map of its open space and roughly five miles of trails.
Durango West Metro Districts: Fees and Services
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 have no HOA. Each is served by a Metropolitan District, a unit of Colorado local government, that charges a monthly fee. In MLS records for the last 12 months of sales, that fee was $206 to $226 in Durango West 1 and $170 in Durango West 2, and it varies with water usage.
- Water supply and distribution
- Sewer collection and wastewater treatment
- Road maintenance and paving
- Snow removal on district roads
- Common area and open space upkeep
- Fire mitigation when the budget allows
Metro District vs. HOA
A Metro District is a Special District and political subdivision of the State of Colorado. It collects fees for the services it provides. The districts in Durango West do not enforce covenants or review exterior changes.
Recorded covenants
Covenants are recorded on property titles in both neighborhoods, and the Metro Districts do not enforce them. Review the recorded covenants for a specific property with your title company and agent before you buy.
Why MLS listings may say HOA: Yes
The MLS records fees in a combined HOA/Metro Fees field. In the last 12 months of sales, the HOA Y/N field read Yes on 8 of 16 Durango West 1 records and 2 of 10 Durango West 2 records. The fees listed are Metro District fees.
John's take on Metro Districts
As a REALTOR, I think the Metro Districts are kind of nice. You get to live in a rural setting without having to manage or worry about a well or a septic system. You pay a monthly fee for water and sewer service instead of large lump sums to drill a new well or put in a new septic system.
It also simplifies a sale. In La Plata County, homes on a septic system face permit and inspection rules at closing, and Durango West homes on district sewer are not on septic. Read my guide to septic systems and real estate closings in La Plata County
Durango West Metropolitan District 2 draws water from Lake Durango Water Authority surface water and four district wells. District websites: durangowest.org for Durango West 1 and dgowest2.com for Durango West 2.
Buying a Home in Durango West: Buyer's Guide
How much do homes cost in Durango West?
In the last 12 months of CREN MLS data, Durango West 1 homes sold at a median of $497,000, with sold prices from $199,000 to $650,000. Durango West 2 homes sold at a median of $712,500, with sold prices from $435,000 to $1,120,000. Median price per square foot was $380 in Durango West 1 and $333 in Durango West 2.
How big are homes and lots in Durango West?
Durango West 1 homes that sold ranged from 700 to 1,800 square feet on lots of 0.10 to 0.18 acres. Durango West 2 homes ranged from 1,108 to 3,480 square feet, and single family lots ranged from 0.26 to 5.67 acres.
What are the monthly costs beyond the mortgage?
Both neighborhoods carry a monthly Metro District fee instead of HOA dues: $206 to $226 in Durango West 1 and $170 in Durango West 2, as reported in MLS records for recent sales. Lenders count the fee in qualifying ratios, so request current fee schedules from the district before you make an offer. In exchange, there is no private well or septic system to maintain or replace.
How old are the homes in Durango West?
Homes that sold in the last 12 months were built between 1977 and 2005. Durango West sits on expansive soils, which can shift with moisture changes and move foundations and drywall. There's a saying among Durango contractors that there are two kinds of drywall in Durango West: drywall that's cracked, and drywall that will crack. Ask your inspector to evaluate foundation, grading, and drainage, and factor condition into your offer.
What types of homes sell in Durango West?
In Durango West 1, 6 of the 16 homes sold in the last 12 months were manufactured or modular and the rest were stick built. In Durango West 2, 9 of the 10 sales were stick built single family homes and 1 was a condo. Ask your lender how the property type affects your loan options.
What should buyers know about wildfire and wildlife?
Durango West sits among ponderosa pine, so ask your insurance agent about homeowners coverage and wildfire exposure early. Durango West Metropolitan District 2 publishes fire mitigation, evacuation, and living with wildlife guidance for residents, including bear awareness, and the Metro Districts perform fire mitigation work in years the budget allows.
How far is Durango West from downtown Durango?
Durango West is approximately 7 miles west of historic downtown Durango on Highway 160. La Plata Canyon, the La Plata Mountains, and the surrounding National Forest are to the west.
Why work with a Durango West real estate agent?
Durango West real estate involves details that differ from neighborhoods in town: two separate Metro Districts with different fees, recorded covenants the districts do not enforce, older housing stock on expansive soils, and La Plata County rules rather than City of Durango rules. I'll walk you through both neighborhoods and negotiate on your behalf.
Selling a Home in Durango West: Seller's Guide
What is my Durango West home worth?
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 price as separate micro markets. In the last 12 months, Durango West 1 sold at a median of $497,000 and $380 per square foot. Durango West 2 sold at a median of $712,500 and $333 per square foot. A comparative market analysis built from recent sales inside your own neighborhood, adjusted for lot size, condition, views, square footage, and updates, sets the list price.
How close to list price do Durango West homes sell?
The median sale closed at 99.6% of original list price in Durango West 1 and 98.4% in Durango West 2. These percentages compare sold price with original list price, so they measure how accurately homes were priced when they first went on the market.
How long does it take to sell in Durango West?
Median days on market was 52 in Durango West 1 and 46 in Durango West 2. Closings in this data landed in September through December 2025 and in March through July 2026.
How should a Durango West listing be marketed?
List it for the searches buyers use, like "Durango West homes for sale" and "Durango West 2 homes for sale," not only "Durango CO real estate." Show the lot and setting in photography, use drone footage for Durango West 2 trail access, and disclose known conditions, including any foundation or drywall movement.
Get an estimate, then a comparative market analysis built from Durango West sales.
Durango West Real Estate FAQ
CREN MLS data for the last 12 months (closings from September 29, 2025 through July 24, 2026) shows a median sold price of $497,000 across 16 sales in Durango West 1, including 5 sales in the Durango West Mobile & Modular sub area. Durango West 2 had a median sold price of $712,500 across 10 sales. Combined, 26 homes sold across both neighborhoods in that period.
No. Neither Durango West 1 nor Durango West 2 has a homeowners association. Each neighborhood is served by an independent Metropolitan District, a Special District and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, that collects monthly service fees for water, sewer and wastewater treatment, road maintenance, snow removal, and common area upkeep. Covenants are recorded on property titles in both neighborhoods, and the Metro Districts do not enforce them.
The MLS records fees in a combined HOA/Metro Fees field. In the last 12 months of sales, the HOA Y/N field read Yes on 8 of 16 Durango West 1 records and 2 of 10 Durango West 2 records. Neither neighborhood has a homeowners association; the fees listed are Metro District fees.
In MLS records for the last 12 months of sales, reported monthly fees ranged from $206 to $226 in Durango West 1 and were $170 in Durango West 2. Fees vary with water usage. Request current fee schedules from each district before making an offer.
Yes. Durango West 1 is also written Durango West I or DW1, and Durango West 2 is also written Durango West II or DW2. Each is served by its own Metropolitan District: Durango West Metropolitan District No. 1 and Durango West Metropolitan District 2.
The two neighborhoods sit across the street from each other and are independently governed. Durango West 1 (established 1978) had lots of 0.10 to 0.18 acres and a median sold price of $497,000 in the last 12 months of sales. Durango West 2 (established 1979) had single family lots of 0.26 to 5.67 acres, a median sold price of $712,500, and maintains approximately five miles of internal trails. The districts share a wastewater treatment plant and water infrastructure but have separate boards, budgets, and fees.
Durango West has tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and greenspace trails. Durango West Metropolitan District 2 maintains roughly five miles of trails through its open space, used for biking, walking, and running.
Water and sewer service comes from the Durango West Metropolitan Districts, so homes are not on private wells or septic systems. Natural gas is provided by Atmos Energy and electric service by La Plata Electric Association.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 are served by Durango School District 9-R. The assigned public schools are Park Elementary School, Escalante Middle School, and Durango High School.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 are approximately 7 miles west of historic downtown Durango along Highway 160, in La Plata County. Durango West Metropolitan District 2 publishes a trail map of its open space on its website, dgowest2.com.
Investment outcomes depend on the property, price, and market conditions, and are not guaranteed. For context, in the last 12 months of CREN MLS data, the median sold price came in at 99.6% of original list price in Durango West 1 and 98.4% in Durango West 2, with median days on market of 52 and 46.
Work with Someone Who Knows Durango West
John Mace
REALTOR®, Your Durango Real Estate at R1 Colorado
Since 2010, I have worked, played, got married and started a family in Durango, CO. After graduating from the University of South Florida, I was relocated here for a position with a Fortune 500 company, and it was love at first sight; there was no going back!
I am a full time Realtor and my business is built on relationships, not on volume. I have an extensive background of marketing, sales and good old fashioned customer service, which has enabled me to develop a diverse toolkit of skills and solutions that I bring to the table.
Whether you're buying in Durango West 1, moving to a larger lot in Durango West 2, relocating from out of state, or selling, you work directly with me from our first conversation through closing. No team handoffs.
Designations: ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert), PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor), and RSPS (Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist).