261 Aspen Dr

Durango, CO 81301

$877,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,901 Sq. Ft.
$225 / Sq. Ft.
3,901
Sq. Ft.
$225
per Sq. Ft.
Sold Cren Member 6/15/23
Sold Cren Member 6/15/23
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Description

Truly spectacular Colorado mountain retreat on 5.9 acres surrounded by old growth Aspen and Ponderosa Pine trees and just minutes from your wilderness escape in the National Forest. Located approximately 16 miles from historic downtown Durango, Colorado, this beautiful retreat offers 3 bedrooms, a flex room, a spacious bunk or media room, a loft/office area and 3 bathrooms. MAIN LEVEL: As you arrive at the end of the cul-de-sac at the top of the Wilderness Lake Mountain Estates subdivision, you are...Truly spectacular Colorado mountain retreat on 5.9 acres surrounded by old growth Aspen and Ponderosa Pine trees and just minutes from your wilderness escape in the National Forest. Located approximately 16 miles from historic downtown Durango, Colorado, this beautiful retreat offers 3 bedrooms, a flex room, a spacious bunk or media room, a loft/office area and 3 bathrooms. MAIN LEVEL: As you arrive at the end of the cul-de-sac at the top of the Wilderness Lake Mountain Estates subdivision, you are greeted with a sense of cozy cabin in the woods blended with current cool fixtures and finishes. The kitchen features a granite slab countertop, Knotty Pine cabinetry, stainless appliances and an eat-in kitchen dining area with a spectacular view! A wall of windows facing south brings the colors and textures inside the home…blue skies, golden Aspens and green tall Pines. The dining area flows into the great room living area accented by a corner slate tile gas fireplace and decks off of two sides. Two bedrooms and a bathroom complete this main level of the home. UPPER LEVEL: The entire upper level is a private master suite including a loft with “see-forever” views, vaulted ceilings, additional storage and a luxury 5-piece master bath. WALKOUT BASEMENT: Really a WOW factor in this home…the walkout basement offers a second living area, a giant bunk/media room, a flex room that could be used an office, storage room, a bathroom and a sliding glass door that leads to the backyard fire pit. The walkout basement carpet is brand new and the spaces are complimented by a T & G pine ceiling. Incredible attention to detail with the finishing of the walkout with mine industrial style light fixtures and tasteful furnishings. LOCATION: Situated within the Wilderness Lake Mountain Estates subdivision, this mountain retreat is just minutes from the north end of Lemon Reservoir and the Florida River. Helen's Country Store is about 20 minutes away and the Town of Bayfield is only 40 minutes. The subdivision is bounded to the North and East by U. S. Forest Service lands. Recreation on public lands in the area plays a large role in the community: fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, camping, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and star gazing! According to a report published by the Greater Lemon Reservoir Community Wildfire Protection Plan Committee June 2017, the San Juan Sledders Club grooms several miles of snowmobiling trails during the winter as the area serves as a gateway to the San Juan Mountains where opportunities to enjoy the outdoors abound. The public land stakeholders are the U. S. Forest Service, the U. S. Bureau of Land Management, the U. S Geological Survey, the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Colorado Division of Water Resources, and the Florida River Water Conservancy District water interests. A little HISTORY OF LEMON DAM AND RESERVOIR: The Florida Water Conservancy District was established in 1948 under Colorado state statutes as a political subdivision for the Florida Watershed with the task of creating water storage for the watershed. Calculations were made for the volume of water needed to irrigate the Florida Mesa agricultural corridor. The District worked with the Bureau of Reclamation to acquire land through land fees from private owners. Lemon Dam was built between 1948 – 1963 and is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation (U. S. Department of the Interior). The Keeper of the Dam resides in the house and manages the equipment barn south of the Dam on CR 243. Water is released from the Reservoir as needed and conveyed in the natural river channel to the heads of the various downstream canals and ditches that divert the flow and distribute the water to project lands. A slice of heaven in the San Juans!
  1. Listed by Jaime Marquez • Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties
  2. Listed by Luis Marquez • Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

Property Details for 261 Aspen Drive

Water Front
No
Zoning
Residential Single Family
Views
Mountains, Valley
Subdv Name
Wilderness Lake
LISTING UPDATED: 06/15/2023 11:42 AM

Property Details for 261 Aspen Drive

StatusSold Cren Member
MLS #798682
Days on Market255
Taxes$1,728 / year
HOA Fees$900 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Stick Built
Year Built2002
Lot Size5.90 AC / 257,004 SF
CountyLa Plata County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, Jaime Marquez; Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, Luis Marquez

Sold By The Wells Group of Durango, LLC, Kyle Wolff

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Building Information for 261 Aspen Drive

Stories3Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size5.90 AC / 257,004 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,496 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,277

Property Taxes

$144

HOA Dues

$75

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Property Information for 261 Aspen Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Year Remodeled: 2022
  • Directions: From downtown Durango, head East on County Road 240 "Florida Road" to County Road 243, stay left and continue past Lemon Reservoir. From the end of pavement go approximately 4.5 miles to Wilderness Lake Estates entrance, Wilderness Drive, then right on McCoy Creek, right on Forest, right on Aspen Drive and the house is on the right at end of the cul-de-sac.
Parking
  • RV Parking: No
  • Carport Y/N: No
  • Garage Type: Attached Garage
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Riverview K-5
  • Middle School: Miller 6-8
  • High School: Durango 9-12
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA/Metro Fees: 900
  • HOA Inclusions: Snow Removal, Road Maintenance
  • Tax Account ID: R010209
  • HOA Name: Wilderness Lake
  • HOA Y/N: Yes
  • HOA Dues Y/N: Yes
  • HOA Transfer Fees Y/N: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Total Taxes $: 1728
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Property
Property and Assessments
  • Domestic Water Source: Domestic Well
  • Domestic Sewer Source: Septic System
  • FIPS Code: 08067
  • Legal/Lot Block: WILDERNESS LK MT EST Block: 0 Lot: 5 WILDERNESS LAKE MT EST 261 ASPEN DR DURANGO 81301 Parcel #5375-304-02-006
  • Foreign Owned Y/N: No
  • Photo Count: 34
  • New Construction Y/N: No
Lot Information
  • Special Assemnt Y/N: No
  • Water Rights/Irrigation: No
  • Lot Size/Acerage: 5-9.99
  • Current Property Use: Residential
  • Possible Property Use: Residential
  • Well Permit #: 243474
  • Parcel ID #: 5.37530402006E11
  • SqFt Source: appraisal
  • Elevation: 8600
  • Property Description: Wooded Lot, Cul-de-sac
Green Features
  • Green Certification Y/N: No
  • HERS Rated Y/N: No
  • Energy Star Qualified Y/N: No
  • LEED for Homes Y/N: No
  • NAHB/NGBS-ICC 700 Y/N: No
Utilities
  • Internet Service Y/N: Yes
  • Internet Provider: Hughes Net
  • Water Heater: Propane Water Heater
  • Utilities: Electric, Propane-Tank Owned
  • Addit Living Quarters: No
  • Water Well: Yes
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Residence Stories: Three Story
Interior and Exterior Features
Room Information
  • 1/2 Baths: 0
  • 3/4 Baths: 1
  • 1/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Descr: 3 Full Baths
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper Level
  • Dining: Kitchen/Dining
  • Great Room: Yes
  • Total Office/Den(s): 0
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Main SF: 1607
  • Upper SF: 764
  • Finished Bsmt SF: 1530
  • Florring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood, Tile
  • Foundation/ Basement: Slab, Basement-walk out, Basement-partial finish
  • Heating Fuel/Source: Propane
  • Appliance Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Interior Inclusion: Window Coverings, Part Furnished, Ceiling Fan(s), W/D Hookup, Vaulted Ceiling, Granite Counters, Pantry, T&G Ceilings, Walk In Closet, Game Room, Media Room
  • Fireplace/Location/ Type: Living Room
Exterior Features
  • Residence Style: Contemporary, Cabin, A Frame
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Architectural Shingles
  • Exterior Inclusions: Satellite Dish, Deck
  • Siding: Wood

Property History for 261 Aspen Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2025

Withdrawn

CRENMLS #825598

—
Jun 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #825598

$1,149,000—
Jun 14, 2023

Sold

CRENMLS #798682

$877,500—
Jun 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513393836

$877,500

+14.6% / yr

Jun 1, 2023

Pending

CRENMLS #798682

—
Apr 28, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$974,000—
Apr 17, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$999,000—
Apr 3, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,049,000—
Mar 15, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,099,000—
Nov 9, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,149,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,199,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,149,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,099,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,049,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$999,000—
Oct 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #798682

$974,000—
Dec 14, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #687349720

$625,000—
Dec 10, 2020

Sold

CRENMLS #775569

$625,000—
Nov 4, 2020

Pending

CRENMLS #775569

—
Oct 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #775569

$599,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2025

Withdrawn

CRENMLS #825598

—
06/18/2025

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #825598

$1,149,000
06/14/2023

Sold

CRENMLS #798682

$877,500
06/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513393836

$877,500

+14.6% / yr

06/01/2023

Pending

CRENMLS #798682

—
04/28/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$974,000
04/17/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$999,000
04/03/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,049,000
03/15/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,099,000
11/09/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,149,000
10/02/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,199,000
10/02/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,149,000
10/02/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,099,000
10/02/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$1,049,000
10/02/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #798682

$999,000
10/02/2022

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #798682

$974,000
12/14/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #687349720

$625,000
12/10/2020

Sold

CRENMLS #775569

$625,000
11/04/2020

Pending

CRENMLS #775569

—
10/13/2020

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #775569

$599,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 261 Aspen Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,530Additions$45,270Total$50,800
Tax Record2025$2,946 ($246 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,386 SqFtStories2Lot Size257,004 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002CountyLA PLATAAPN5375-304-02-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Aspen Drive

This home is within Durango 9-R School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riverview Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Miller Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Durango High School
Public - 9 to 12
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Miller Middle School
Public6 to 8

Durango High School
Public9 to 12

Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, Jaime Marquez; Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, Luis Marquez

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