Big Price Adjustment, now $4,200,000! Welcome to the majestic 5L Ranch. This immaculate 143-acre ranch property features a custom crafted 6000 square foot log home built surrounded by a picturesque pastoral landscape. This one-of-a-kind property is being sold with existing ranch equipment including Kubota M9540 tractor, Meteor snowblower, Rhino 72” Brush Hog, double auger snowblower, corral disk harrow, Cummins 25KW standby generator, and much more! The property comes with a large barn and riding arena. This property features glimpses of the La Plata Mountains just over the valley ridge and offers seclusion while being located just 7 miles West of Downtown Durango. The ranch is composed of three contiguous 35-acre parcels and one contiguous 38-acre parcel. Two of the parcels are a part of Durango Ridge Ranch subdivision, while the other two are located in a ponderosa pine forest off of Highway 160 in a conservation easement. All three undeveloped parcels allow for an additional single home and one additional outbuilding; including the 3 drilled water wells on the ranch. The property has been fire-mitigated and lined with beautiful fencing with weed-mitigated pastures for horses and cattle. The 5L Ranch and Durango Ridge Ranch is close to over 3000 acres of Colorado Public Land providing options for a wide range of outdoor activities. The meticulously maintained 5 bed, 4-and-a-half-bathroom log home offers the rustic warmth and coziness of lodgepole pine log construction mixed with modern conveniences, and large windows. Stepping through the large craftsman wood door into the entryway, an archway invites guests directly into the great room with a large river-rock wood-burning fireplace and flagstone mantel. The kitchen features slate gray countertops, Crestwood Cherry cabinetry, a Farm Sink with Reverse Osmosis Water System, and a spacious island with river rock surround. The walk-in pantry and laundry room features a GE Deluxe washer and dryer, storage cabinets, and a utility wash tub. Across from the kitchen, the open dining area features oak plank flooring. French doors lead outside to a cozy deck with built in Viking BBQ grill for dining outdoors and enjoying the views. The master suite is located on the main floor featuring large windows looking out at the valley views; a river rock fireplace, and French doors lead to a private deck. A spacious walk-in closet is connected to the master bath featuring a double vanity, walk-in shower, and a water closet. The main floor is finished out by a powder room next to the entryway and kitchen, and a heated two-car garage. A stunning twisted wood staircase leads to the second floor with a flybridge that overlooks the living room. A private upper en-suite bedroom features a full bathroom and a balcony. On the other side of the bridge is an office space with a custom built-in desk, two additional bedrooms, a bathroom and multiple enclosed storage areas. The beautiful custom wood stairs lead to the downstairs opening up into a large family room. A spacious basement bedroom includes multiple beds, with a roomy walk-in closet with a sliding barn door. On the opposite side sits a huge artist’s studio. A full bath is located off the family room, with a sink, tub and built-in storage. The masterfully built equestrian barn offers 5 stalls, a large lounge with sitting area and heated baseboards, a powder room, saddle storage area, workshop, and a large loft area for hay storage. The barn also boasts a covered RV site and lean-to for additional covered parking or storage, horse-riding arena. The main home has undergone major upgrades designed to make the house maintenance-free including, asphalt shingle roof with ice melt system, gutters, radon mitigation, 1,850-gallon water cistern, septic tank and leach field, porcelain floor tiles with in-floor heating, whole home water softener, security cameras, installation of an automatic gate, and more. 5L Ranch offers Colorado living at its finest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
143 acresLot Size
$693Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gabi Bergstrom• RE/MAX Pinnacle
Bought with Tammie Bates• United Country Real Estate Western Land & Lifestyle Properties
The 5L Ranch is a majestic, immaculate 143-acre ranch property with a custom 6008 square feet log home, with barn and is being sold turnkey, including the furnishings and the ranch equipment. The property is located 7 miles West of Downtown Durango. The 5L Ranch is composed of three contiguous 35-acre parcels and one contiguous 38-acre parcel. Two of the parcels are a part of Durango Ridge Ranch, one of the parcels allow for an additional single home and one outbuilding while two parcels bordering on HWY 160 are under a conservation easement that allows for one home and one outbuilding each. There are 3 drilled water wells on the ranch. Many areas around the house and barn are fenced with either wood post and rail or post and non-barb wire fencing. The entire property has been weed and fire mitigated. The 5L and Durango Ridge Ranch is inviting to many outdoor activities with close access to over 3000 acres of State of Colorado land. The residence features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, great room, office, family room and heated 2-car attached garage. The meticulously maintained log house structure offers the rustic warmth and coziness of its natural materials composed of lodgepole pine logs and river rocks. The interior of the house offers a very modern rustic feeling with many glass windows and doors as well as recently installed LED lighting throughout. The house has undergone numerous costly upgrades designed to make the house maintenance-free including these recent improvements: asphalt shingle roof with ice melt system and gutters, Cummins 25KW standby generator, radon mitigation system, 1850 gallons buried water cistern, septic tank and leach field, porcelain floor tiles on upper and lower levels, water softener, security cameras, installation of lower driveway automatic gate, and much more. The oversized designer wood door welcomes you at the entry. The arch carved out of the logs leads you into the great room with the large wood-burning fireplace topped off by a flagstone mantel, and framed by river rock. The kitchen features abundant countertops, Crestwood Cherry cabinetry, Farm sink with Reverse Osmosis Water System, and an island with river rock surround. The walk-in pantry/laundry room features newer GE Deluxe washer/dryer on pedestals, storage cabinets, and utility wash tub. Next to the kitchen is the dining room with Oak plank flooring. The French doors lead to the TREX deck with built in Viking BBQ. Next to the entry is the powder room. Also on the main level is the master suite with propane river rock fireplace, and French doors which open to the private deck. Past the walk-in closet is the master bath with double vanity, walk-in shower, and a water closet. Head up the stunning twisted sculptural wood staircase to the second floor with a flybridge that overlooks the main entry and living room with North facing La Plata Mountains. A private upper en-suite features a balcony, and a full bathroom. On the other side of the bridge is an office nook with a custom built-in desk, two bedrooms, bathroom and enclosed storage area. The upper level has new porcelain tiles with in-floor heating. Downstairs opens to the large family room with new porcelain tiles and track LED lighting. Additionally, there is one bedroom and an artist’s studio. The spacious bedroom boasts one King and one Queen bed and has a barn door leading into a large walk-in closet. The full bath is located in the hallway with a sink, tub and built-in storage. The masterfully built equestrian barn offers 5 stalls, tack room heated by electric baseboard heat, powder room, saddle storage area, workshop, and second level for hay storage. The barn also boasts a covered RV site. The outdoor, horse-riding arena is located just below the barn. The 5L Ranch offers Colorado living at its best with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while only a few minutes from historic Downtown Durango.
Public Records
Mar 9, 2005
Sold
$1,200,000
$200/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2016
$3,013
$5,760 + $81,670
$87,430
Tax history for 542 Sheep Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2016
$3,013
$5,760 + $81,670
$87,430
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,860
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R417676
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 6, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Yes
Basement Information: Finished
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Bedroom, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room