Located halfway between downtown Durango and Purgatory Resort, this property offers a prime location with easy access to year-round outdoor recreation in the surrounding national forest. Recently operated as a successful vacation rental, the home generates approximately $50K annually (with the owner occupying the property quite frequently), due to its sought-after location and consistent demand. It is currently able to sleep 10 people, has gorgeous views of the Animas Valley, and has an open floor plan. It’s well-positioned for investors or those seeking a lock & leave part time residence with income potential. $500 a year road maintenance agreement. Paved road/driveway with good southern exposure allows for well maintained 4 season access. The furnishings are negotiable and can be discussed outside of the purchase contract. Located at 6780' elevation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$653Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marley Caliendo• Wells Group Real Estate
Price reduced and seller is now offering a $85,000 credit to buyer at closing for a garage addition. See rendering in photos. Prime Animas Valley location with mountain and valley views and convenient access to all of the wonderful amenities Durango offers. Lockes Mountain allows vacation rentals and this home would be a fantastic candidate for VRBO or Airbnb. There are 2 other VRBO homes in the subdivision and they average over $500 per night. Local property management company owner estimates this home could do $70,000 annually. This home is available for immediate occupancy. The seller is in the process of upgrading the septic system to accommodate for a 4th bedroom and LaPlata Electric recently updated the power lines to the property. The Pine Needles House offers a 3 acre setting above the valley floor, surrounded by old growth Pines, offering great red cliff and valley views all in a quaint 4 lot subdivision. This renovated 3 bedroom, 4 bath (all ensuite) home features 3,115 gross square feet of interior/ exterior space with 2,293 square feet of heated space. Open living concept with 3 timber and cedar covered porches and 500 square feet of updated open decks allow for great indoor/ outdoor living. The yard has a large gathering area with fire pit and boulders. Lockes Mountain subdivision has BLM to the west and James Ranch Land Conservation for open space to the east. The main level of the home features an open vaulted concept with a custom kitchen open to the living room and Dining which leads to covered indoor/outdoor living area for dining and grilling. Wired for sound. All enhanced with newly installed tall wall of glass to soak up the incredible red Cliff and Valley view's. There is also a main level bedroom with a full bathroom including clawfoot tub, walk in closet with laundry and private outdoor sitting area and private hot tub access. The main level offers a bright Foyer with adjacent porch seating area and separate large family room which could be converted into a 4th bedroom if needed or media room/home theater. The upper level of the home has a nice loft area with mountain views overlooking the great room below that could be used in a variety of ways including kids play area, office, guest sleeping, reading area or art studio. There is a large second master suite on this level with a full bathroom with new vanity cabinet and sinks, vintage claw foot tub, walk-in closet and private covered deck overlooking the valley. In addition there is another bedroom with ensuite bath. There is plenty of room directly adjacent to the house that would be ideal for a garage addition or outbuilding. The current owners have created a parking spot across from the home for additional vehicles or an RV. The James Ranch is across the road and offers a quaint market, restaurant and lots of open space. A short four minute ride to the south is Dalton Ranch golf and country club, Durango Hot Springs and PJ's gourmet market and Trimble hardware store. Skiing at Purgatory Resort is a 15 minute drive to the north and golf at Glacier Club is only an eight minute drive. Also nearby; 2-fishing/paddle boarding lakes, river access, mountain bike trials, multiple valley and north county restaurants. This is a tremendous location in the Animas Valley.
cren #788027
Dec 7, 2021
Listing Removed
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Oct 21, 2021
Listed
$1,445,000
$631/sq ft
cren #651345
Jan 9, 2012
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 2010
Listed
$459,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 2007
Sold
$470,000
$205/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,792 (+27.1%)
$22,550 + $62,800
$85,350
2024
$3,771 (+16.3%)
$22,550 + $62,800
$85,350
2023
$3,243 (+62.7%)
$20,200 + $54,560
$74,760
2022
$1,994 (−0.6%)
$19,670 + $25,800
$45,470
2021
$2,006 (+17.5%)
$20,240 + $26,540
$46,780
2020
$1,707 (+4.2%)
$18,920 + $22,070
$40,990
2019
$1,638 (+7.3%)
$18,920 + $22,070
$40,990
2018
$1,527 (+2.1%)
$18,920 + $22,070
$40,990
2017
$1,496 (+4.1%)
$17,850 + $20,800
$38,650
2016
$1,437 (+11.6%)
$19,000 + $21,170
$40,170
2014
$1,288
$19,000 + $21,170
$40,170
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,292
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,292
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R021997
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 Aug 7, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 85° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Durango, CO • 81301
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Durango. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 151 Lockes Mountain Rd
$1,442,292
$53K under list price of $1.50M
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