Discover the perfect balance of rustic charm and modern luxury in this recently remodeled, high-end log cabin nestled on 2.5 serene acres in a peaceful pine forest. With over 2,000 sq ft of beautifully designed living space, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers breathtaking mountain views in every direction—including iconic vistas of the La Platas. Sunlight pours into the open-concept living areas through expansive south-facing windows, creating a warm and inviting ambiance year-round. Designed for comfort and efficiency, the home features radiant heat flooring throughout, as well as three mini-split systems providing zoned AC and heating. This home also boasts a lovely landscaped area and a salt water hot tub and an infrared sauna in a room that could also be an office. With trails nearby and Lake Nighthorse just a few miles down the road there is unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. Tucked away in a private enclave with no streetlights and minimal traffic, this property offers rare seclusion while remaining highly accessible—plowed roads ensure easy, year-round access, and downtown Durango is just a 12-minute drive away. Being located in a cul de sac creates for a peaceful living spot. The way these lots are layed out you really don't see any neighbors and the lots all back up to a canyon so what you see all around you will never change. With tall trees all around you and with the lots built out it is truly and amazing spot so close to town. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment property, this one-of-a-kind mountain sanctuary delivers style, space, and solitude—all within reach of Colorado's most beloved mountain town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
2.6 acresLot Size
$458Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tina Miely• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
Bought with Rex Wehrman• Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC
Beautiful, well maintained hand hewn log home tucked amongst the tall pines in Rafter J. The home features both a main level master with en-suite bath, upper level master with en-suite bath and private deck, a guest bedroom, bonus office/den and guest bath. The owners have made recent upgrades which include enclosing the front porch entry and creating a convenient, heated mudroom with lots of storage. A bonus office/den was also enclosed within the great room. The square footage of the home has been maximized by these recent upgrades. Beautiful slate flooring and gorgeous log construction and log accents spotlight this home. The main level of the home features an open floor plan with both the kitchen and dining areas open to the great room. A wall of windows brings in lots of natural light and offers passive solar gain year round. There is an expansive deck with hot tub off the great room which is perfect for entertaining plus a large fire pit with privacy fencing for enjoying those mountain evenings. A large storage shed is also included with this property. Low maintenance landscaping has been completed around the perimeter of the home and there is a level area ready for the new owner if they choose to build a garage. The logs and decks have recently been resealed. The Rafter J subdivision features paved roads, convenient location to town and low HOA fees.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2012
Sold
$369,100
$175/sq ft
cren #661995
Mar 1, 2012
Sold
$369,000
$175/sq ft
Sep 5, 2011
Listed
$379,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1994
Sold
$170,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,720 (+38.2%)
$15,180 + $34,400
$49,580
2024
$1,969 (+16.8%)
$15,180 + $34,400
$49,580
2023
$1,686 (+14.9%)
$12,080 + $28,070
$40,150
2022
$1,467 (−0.5%)
$10,490 + $24,070
$34,560
2021
$1,475 (+11.2%)
$10,790 + $24,760
$35,550
2020
$1,326 (+4.3%)
$10,790 + $22,170
$32,960
2019
$1,271 (+9.8%)
$10,790 + $22,170
$32,960
2018
$1,158 (+2.1%)
$10,790 + $22,170
$32,960
2017
$1,134 (+4.4%)
$10,870 + $19,190
$30,060
2016
$1,086 (+17.8%)
$12,640 + $18,590
$31,230
2014
$922
$12,640 + $18,590
$31,230
Tax history for 325 Sawmill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,720 (+38.2%)
$15,180 + $34,400
$49,580
2024
$1,969 (+16.8%)
$15,180 + $34,400
$49,580
2023
$1,686 (+14.9%)
$12,080 + $28,070
$40,150
2022
$1,467 (−0.5%)
$10,490 + $24,070
$34,560
2021
$1,475 (+11.2%)
$10,790 + $24,760
$35,550
2020
$1,326 (+4.3%)
$10,790 + $22,170
$32,960
2019
$1,271 (+9.8%)
$10,790 + $22,170
$32,960
2018
$1,158 (+2.1%)
$10,790 + $22,170
$32,960
2017
$1,134 (+4.4%)
$10,870 + $19,190
$30,060
2016
$1,086 (+17.8%)
$12,640 + $18,590
$31,230
2014
$922
$12,640 + $18,590
$31,230
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,112
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R008611
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Nov 7, 2016 • Active
Residential - plumbing
Gas
Plumbing
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