This is the retreat you’ve been waiting for just 6 miles from town! Beautifully situated with peace and quiet, this Colorado-style home on 3-acres with a small pond set amoung the Pines and Aspen trees. This beautiful 2,842 square feet home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, office, bonus room and outside deck living. The previous seller has updated new light fixtures in most of the rooms, new refrigerator, , new septic pump, new installed closet in master bedroom, new interior paint, touched up trim of exterior. The home is located in Rafter J, all on paved roads and only 6 miles from downtown Durango. The home is tucked away off the road to ensure privacy and peacefulness. You will love the living room with windows on 3 sides and vaulted ceilings making it one of the best spaces for your family to share. The light just pours in here and it's so inviting. The private back deck is accessible from the living room; enjoy the outside living and the views in all directions. The wood stove heats much of the house in the cool winter months, and adds coziness to the living area. The kitchen is conveniently located between the dining and living room with a large open wall giving even more light throughout the living area with a roomy walk-in pantry, and newer refrigerator. The privately located master suite is the only room on the upper level and includes 2 full-size closets, bathroom, plus a small room that could be used as an office, nursery, or reading room. The lower level consists of a bedroom, bonus room or is it an office. A full bath, and laundry room with new washer and dryer included, and a lower level that the former garage was converted to an extra living space that could easily be converted into a mother-in laws quarters. The current sellers replaced the hot water heater 3 years ago, new deck in 2020, new stove 3 years ago, washer dryer new in 2020. This level is great for guests, teenagers, roommates, or in-laws with its own separate entrance. You will love being surrounded by tall pines yet being cleared enough to be open and sunny. This area offers a beautiful wilderness environment, ideal for sharing outdoor adventures yet close to downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tina Miely• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
Bought with Tina Miely• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
Price reduced to $345,000! This is the retreat you’ve been waiting for! Beautifully situated with peace and quiet, this Colorado-style home on 3-acres with a small pond set amoung the Pines and Aspen trees. This beautiful 2,422 square feet home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bonus room, 2-car garage, and outside deck living. The seller recently updated: new light fixtures in most of the rooms, new refrigerator, new washing machine and dryer, new septic pump, new aerator for pond, recently stained decks, new installed closet in master bedroom, new interior paint, touched up trim of exterior. The home is located in Rafter J, all on paved roads, only 6 miles from downtown Durango. The home is tucked away off the road to ensure privacy and peacefulness. You will love the living room with windows on 3 sides and vaulted ceilings making it one of the best spaces for your family to share. The light just pours in here and it's so inviting. The private back deck is accessible from the living room; enjoy the outside living and the views in all directions. The wood stove heats much of the house in the cool winter months, and adds coziness to the living area. The kitchen is conveniently located between the dining and living rooms with a roomy walk-in pantry, and newer refrigerator. The privately located master suite is the only room on the upper level and includes 2 full-size closets, bathroom, plus a small room that could be used as an office, nursery, or reading room. The lower level consists of a bedroom, bonus room, a full bath, and laundry room with new washer and dryer included, and a 2-car garage. This level is great for guests, teenagers, roommates, or in-laws with its own separate entrance. The private pond includes a boat, fish, and a new aerator that restores aquatic ecosystems naturally by adding oxygen throughout the water. You will love being surrounded by tall pines yet being cleared enough to be open and sunny. This area offers a beautiful wilderness environment, ideal for sharing outdoor adventures yet close to downtown.
cren #668688
Jul 19, 2013
Sold
$317,500
$112/sq ft
May 22, 2012
Listed
$324,000
$114/sq ft
+12
BRAND NEW ROOF! Set amongst the towering Pines and quaking Aspen trees, this large, clean home is move in ready. The home is located in Rafter J just a short drive from downtown Durango, but the setting makes it feel like you're miles away from anything. The home is tucked off the road to ensure privacy and peacefulness. Enjoy the warm summer months on the extremely private back deck and enjoy the views in all directions. The home itself has been well maintained and was just given a thorough cleaning making it ready for immediate occupancy. There are hardwood floors in the den, and new carpet in the living room, as well as a wood stove which heats much of the house in the cool winter months. The master suite is the only room located on the upper level and includes a sitting room or office area. The lower level consists of two bedrooms and a full bath, and has a separate entrance which would be ideal for an in-law suite. There is a two car garage and a large parking area for all your guests.
cren #659410
Dec 21, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2011
Listed
$365,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
May 11, 2004
Sold
$325,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,182 (+18.5%)
$7,230 + $32,540
$39,770
2024
$1,841 (+16.8%)
$7,230 + $32,540
$39,770
2023
$1,577 (+14.4%)
$5,720 + $31,830
$37,550
2022
$1,378 (−0.5%)
$5,000 + $27,460
$32,460
2021
$1,385 (+13.1%)
$5,140 + $28,250
$33,390
2020
$1,224 (+4.3%)
$5,140 + $25,290
$30,430
2019
$1,174 (+12.5%)
$5,140 + $25,290
$30,430
2018
$1,043 (+2.1%)
$5,140 + $25,290
$30,430
2017
$1,021 (+8.1%)
$5,180 + $21,890
$27,070
2016
$945 (+21.6%)
$6,020 + $21,150
$27,170
2014
$777
$6,020 + $21,620
$27,640
Tax history for 560 West Fork Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,182 (+18.5%)
$7,230 + $32,540
$39,770
2024
$1,841 (+16.8%)
$7,230 + $32,540
$39,770
2023
$1,577 (+14.4%)
$5,720 + $31,830
$37,550
2022
$1,378 (−0.5%)
$5,000 + $27,460
$32,460
2021
$1,385 (+13.1%)
$5,140 + $28,250
$33,390
2020
$1,224 (+4.3%)
$5,140 + $25,290
$30,430
2019
$1,174 (+12.5%)
$5,140 + $25,290
$30,430
2018
$1,043 (+2.1%)
$5,140 + $25,290
$30,430
2017
$1,021 (+8.1%)
$5,180 + $21,890
$27,070
2016
$945 (+21.6%)
$6,020 + $21,150
$27,170
2014
$777
$6,020 + $21,620
$27,640
*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
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,922
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R010028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Jun 25, 2026 • Final
Residential - garage with storage
Addition
New construction
Mar 14, 2024 • Active
Residential - convert use
Remodel
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
Yes
Basement Information: Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Features: Family Room
Interior Features
Unfurnished
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Effective: 2017
Construction Details: Cedar
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Possible Use: Recreational, Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3
Lot Features: Wooded
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,378
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Name: Rafter J HOA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,922
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: La Plata County
APN: R010028
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
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Schools
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.8mi
8/10
Escalante Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Durango High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
16% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$808,000 – $978,000
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