Beautiful "Serenity Ranch" - 18.1 acre parcel in Rafter J area. Live in the charming 3-4 BR home or build your custom home or ranch on this gorgeous, usable parcel. This ranch is 8 miles to Durango and close to the new Lake Nighthorse recreation area. This parcel has both a well and water tap from Lake Durango and there are no covenants. Plenty of room for a large estate home, barn, shop, guest house and horses should you desire. The picturesque property consists of meadows, rolling hills, piñon, juniper, and tall pines along with a view of the La Plata Mountains. There is an attractive 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home on the property that is currently rented on a month-to-month lease for reduced rent of $1200/month. Live in this while you build your dream home then use it for a guest or caretaker quarters, or keep it as a rental to help pay your mortgage. 4th bedroom/den does not have a closet and could be office or bonus room. This space was not permitted.
ManufacturedProperty Type
1987Year Built
18.1 acresLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Katie Sturm• Legacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty
Bought with Katie Sturm• Legacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty
*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
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
18.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,530
Year built
1987
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
La Plata County
APN
R013517
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Aug 20, 1999 • Active
Legacy plumbing mechanical
HVAC
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: RV Access/Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Gas Log
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl
Flooring: Linoleum, Partially Carpeted, Tile
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Master
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Architectural, Shingle
Construction Details: Modular/Prefab, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Shed, Propane Tank - Leased
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Mobile Home Information
Body Type: Double Wide
Land Information
Elevation: 7400
Current Use: Farm
Possible Use: Farm, Horses, Recreational, Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 18.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 18.1
Lot Dimensions Source: GIS Calculated
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Foothills, Pasture, Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Zoning Description: Residential Single Family
Property Information
Has VIew
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,530
Foundation Details: Permanent, Skirt
Attached Property
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,172
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
Sewer: Engineered Septic, Septic Tank
Water Source: Public, Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace, Propane
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: —
Lot Size: 18.1 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: La Plata County
APN: R013517
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.5mi
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Escalante Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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Durango High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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