Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 sit at 7,500 feet in the foothills of the La Plata Mountains, surrounded by ponderosa pine, aspen, and oak, 7 miles from historic downtown Durango. No HOA. Established since the late 1970s.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 sit across the street from each other in the wooded foothills west of Durango, independently governed.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 are residential neighborhoods located approximately 7 miles west of historic downtown Durango, CO along Highway 160, in La Plata County. Both sit at around 7,500 feet in the foothills of the La Plata Mountains and are surrounded by ponderosa pine, aspen, and Gambel oak. Both were established in the late 1970s and are served by public water and sewer. The two neighborhoods sit across the street from each other and are independently governed.
Durango West 2 maintains approximately five miles of internal trails through its own open space, used year round for hiking, biking, running, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. La Plata Canyon opens into the La Plata Mountains and surrounding National Forest, offering camping, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, and 4x4 mountain roads. Hesperus Ski Area, a local hill with night skiing, is nearby (currently temporarily closed).
Neither neighborhood has a homeowners association. Both are served by independent Metropolitan Districts, Colorado Special Districts and units of local government, that provide water, sewer, road maintenance, snow removal, and common area upkeep. It's worth noting that both neighborhoods do have covenants recorded on property titles, but those covenants are currently not enforced by the Metro Districts, which are not structured to do so. Buyers should review the covenants for their specific property as part of their due diligence.
Students attend Durango School District 9-R schools: Park Elementary, Escalante Middle School, and Durango High School.
Hiking, mountain biking, camping, backcountry skiing, and 4x4 mountain roads in La Plata Canyon and the National Forest.
DW2 maintains ~5 miles of internal trails. Both neighborhoods have quick connections to local trail networks.
A local ski hill with night skiing, nearby. Currently temporarily closed.
No homeowners association in either neighborhood. Governed by Metro Districts that provide services, not rules.
Founded in the late 1970s, both neighborhoods have mature trees and established lots.
Park Elementary, Escalante Middle, and Durango High School serve both neighborhoods.
Two distinct neighborhoods with different price points, lot sizes, and character. Here's how they compare.
Smaller lots · Established 1978 · 2025 median $415,000
Larger lots · Internal trail system · Established 1979
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Established homes on smaller lots. 2025 median sold price $415,000.
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Larger lots and an internal trail system. 2025 median sold price $752,000.
Search DW2 Homes →2025 calendar year MLS sales data for Durango West 1 and Durango West 2, Durango, CO.
Includes sales from Durango West 1 and Durango West Mobile & Modular sub area. Data reflects all property types sold through CREN MLS. Updated June 2026.
Includes all residential sales in Durango West 2. Durango West 2 had larger lots and homes than Durango West 1, reflected in higher median prices. Data reflects all property types sold through CREN MLS. Updated June 2026.
Durango West does not have a homeowners association. Both neighborhoods are served by independent Metropolitan Districts.
A Metro District is a Special District and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, a local government, not a private corporation. It collects service fees for water, sewer, roads, and snow removal. Unlike an HOA, it does not enforce covenants, manage neighbor disputes, or restrict how you use your property. You pay for services received, not dues to a private organization.
That said, both Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 do have covenants recorded on property titles. The nuance: those covenants are currently not enforced by the Metro Districts, which are not structured or authorized to do so. This is a somewhat unusual situation, there are covenants on paper, but no active enforcement mechanism. Buyers should review the covenants attached to any specific property they're considering as part of their title review and due diligence, and discuss the practical implications with their agent.
For buyers searching Durango West homes for sale, Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 are established mountain neighborhoods in La Plata County with direct access to the outdoors. This guide covers how the two neighborhoods differ, what the buying process looks like, and what to budget for.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 sit across the street from each other. Durango West 1 has smaller lots and lower prices. The 2025 median sold price in Durango West 1 was $415,000, with a median of 50 days on market.
Durango West 2 has larger lots, with 2025 sales ranging from 0.25 to 1.78 acres, and larger homes. The neighborhood maintains approximately five miles of internal trails. The 2025 median sold price in Durango West 2 was $752,000, with a median of 62 days on market. Combined, 22 homes sold across both neighborhoods in 2025.
Neither DW1 nor DW2 has an HOA, but both have Metro District service fees that buyers need to understand and budget for. These are monthly service fees, not HOA dues, that cover water, sewer and wastewater treatment, road maintenance, snow removal, and common area upkeep. Fire mitigation work is completed in years the budget allows. DW1 fees run approximately $210/month; DW2 fees run approximately $170/month. Fees vary month to month based on water usage, so your actual costs will depend on your household's consumption. Your lender will factor these into your qualifying ratios, so it's worth understanding them early in the process. Request current fee schedules from each district before making an offer.
It's also worth understanding what Metro District fees are not. Because each district is a Colorado government entity, not an HOA, there are no covenants being enforced, no approval process for exterior changes, and no risk of fines or liens for lifestyle or aesthetic choices.
Durango West homes were built primarily from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, so buyers are looking at established construction rather than new builds. In Durango West 1, 2025 sales ranged from about 1,000 to 1,800 square feet, on lots between 0.10 and 0.20 acres. In Durango West 2, 2025 sales ranged from under 1,800 to over 3,800 square feet, on larger parcels. All homes in both neighborhoods are on public water and sewer through the Metro Districts, not wells or septic systems.
Because these are older homes, prepurchase due diligence matters. A thorough inspection is essential, and any competent local Durango inspector will be familiar with what to look for in these neighborhoods. One item worth knowing upfront: Durango West sits on expansive soils, which means the ground can shift with moisture changes. This is a common condition in the area and experienced inspectors know how to evaluate it, but it's not unusual to see some foundation movement or cracking in older homes here. 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. It's said with a knowing smile, not alarm, but buyers should understand what they're looking at and factor condition into their offer accordingly.
The western location of Durango West is a defining feature. Seven miles from downtown Durango on Highway 160 means residents are further from downtown restaurants, the Animas River Trail, and Fort Lewis College than in town neighborhoods. In exchange, La Plata Canyon, the La Plata Mountains, and the surrounding National Forest are close by. Hesperus Ski Area, currently temporarily closed, is nearby. The western location suits buyers focused on outdoor recreation rather than walkability to downtown.
These are year round residential neighborhoods, not vacation rental communities.
Buying in Durango West requires understanding nuances that don't apply to in-town or master planned community purchases. The Metro District structure, the distinction between DW1 and DW2 in terms of fees and services, the older housing stock and its inspection implications, the role of La Plata County regulations versus city of Durango rules, all of these call for an agent who knows the area specifically. Durango is a small market, and local knowledge helps buyers navigate these specifics.
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Schedule a Consultation →Selling a home in Durango West differs from selling in other Durango neighborhoods. The established character of the homes, the Metro District structure, and the recreation access nearby all shape how a Durango West real estate listing is positioned. This guide walks through the key considerations for selling in Durango West 1 or Durango West 2, from pricing strategy to how to present the neighborhood.
Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 list at different price points. In 2025, the median sold price was $415,000 in Durango West 1 and $752,000 in Durango West 2. Durango West 2 also has larger lots and the internal trail system. A listing can highlight the features that apply to the specific property and neighborhood: price point and lower maintenance lots in Durango West 1, and lot size and trail access in Durango West 2.
Pricing in Durango West requires careful comparable analysis within each neighborhood, not across Durango broadly. Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 are their own micro markets. In Durango West 1, the 2025 data shows a median of $415,000 and a median $347 per square foot, with 50 median days on market. In Durango West 2, the median was $752,000 at $337 per square foot over 62 days. These are baselines, and individual properties vary based on lot size, condition, views, square footage, and the year the home was built and last updated. A comparative market analysis using verified recent sales from within the neighborhood supports accurate pricing.
One pricing trap specific to older neighborhoods: sellers sometimes anchor to replacement cost or neighbor anecdote rather than market reality. Homes built in the late 1970s and 1980s compete on condition rather than a new construction premium. Well maintained, updated homes tend to present better than homes with deferred maintenance at the same asking price. Whether presale investment makes sense depends on the property.
Condition and presentation matter. A home that is well maintained and honestly presented tends to show better than one staged to hide problems. Curb appeal matters: lot presentation, exterior condition, and overall upkeep shape the first impression from the road.
Kitchens and bathrooms are common interior priorities. Updated finishes can affect both sale price and days on market. At higher price points, dated kitchens and baths may draw more buyer negotiation.
Every Durango West listing can cover both the home and the neighborhood: the recreation access, the no HOA structure, and the established setting. Photography that captures the lot, the surrounding landscape, and the trees gives context that interior photos alone do not. For Durango West 2 listings, drone footage can show trail access and open space.
Many searches happen online, so a Durango West listing should rank for neighborhood specific terms like "Durango West homes for sale" rather than only "Durango CO real estate." An agent with digital marketing capability and specific neighborhood knowledge can help a listing reach that audience.
The 2025 sales were spread across the calendar year. Well priced, well presented homes in Durango West 1 and Durango West 2 sold in multiple months.
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