This is the retreat you’ve been waiting for! Beautifully situated home offering peace and quiet, this recently updated residence sits on 3.5 utilizable acres with views of mountain ridges and sits among pines trees. The 1,945-square foot residence features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bonus room, 1-car garage, and outside deck living. The Rafter J subdivision has paved roads, and is located only 6 miles from downtown Durango. The seller made many improvements to this home over the course their ownership. Some of the upgrades include: installed new deck made with IPE (Brazilian hardwood) and railings, added insulation to the walls in the house, new two door sliding doors and all new windows (excluding ground level), installed pellet stove, replaced baseboard heating throughout, except for upstairs bathroom, installed new flooring and molding throughout the house, installed 50-gallon water heater, new doors, replaced wood paneling with drywall, converted laundry room into master bathroom, added subfloor heat to master suite, replaced kitchen appliances and moved washer-dryer to pantry, installed soap stone counters with stainless sink and faucet, the list is endless, and complete list of improvements is under the associated documents. The seller estimated that he put over $150,000 in the improvements and labor during his possession. The home is situated at the end of cul de sac to ensure privacy and peacefulness. You will love the living room with a wall of windows, vaulted ceilings, bamboo flooring and pellet stove for cozy evenings. The light just pours in the space and it's so inviting. The enormous deck is accessible from the master bedroom, living room and dining area; enjoy outside living and the views in all directions. The pellet stove heats much of the house in the cool winter months, and adds warmth to the living area. The kitchen is conveniently located next to the dining area with soap stone countertops; plenty of cabinets, nice appliances, double sink, and the brick walls adds character to this room. The walk-in closet is equipped with refrigerator and washer/dryer. The master suite is a retreat not to be missed with plenty of windows, door leading to the outside deck, and a nice size closet. The master bath is equipped with a double vanity and gorgeous walk-in glass shower. The upper level has two identical bedrooms which one of them has brand new engineered wood flooring, and a full spacious bathroom can be found on this level as well. The lower level consists of a bonus room with floor to ceiling wall of windows, a three-quarter bathroom, and very handy storage room. The oversized one car garage includes built-in shelving and a work bench. The outside area includes two carports, fenced area next to the house, and wood shed. If you are horse lover, you can have up to two horses on this property per the Covenants. You will love being surrounded by well-spaced, tall pines, yet clear enough to be open, and sunny with views of the mountain ridges. This area offers a beautiful wilderness environment, ideal for sharing outdoor adventures yet close to downtown Durango!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gabi Bergstrom• RE/MAX Pinnacle
Bought with Melissa Mayer• The Wells Group of Durango, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,084
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R007302
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Mar 9, 2026 • Final
Residential - addition
Remove a portion of the existing deck and construct a new attached garage according to the provided plans.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carpot
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Basement Information: Concrete
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Living Room, Pellet Stove
Equipment
Satellite Dish
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer