AMAZING VIEWS! Enjoy pure serenity on top of the world in a "Green" Home with spectacular mountain and valley views when you own this Southwest-stylehome. Your home sits on 6.3 acres on the ridge in Rafter J by King Mountain. New updated features throughout! New granite slab kitchen, new paint and updated fixtures throughout the home. You will enjoy vaulted ceilings, archways and window seats in each bedroom! Roof recently maintained, and the home is ready for you to spend the winter months looking out over the amazing snowy mountains. Over $52,000 worth of upgrades and improvements were completed in 2011: a complete re-model of the master bathroom with radiant floor heating in the bathroom. This home has a whole new attitude!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
6.3 acresLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by HOLLIE DOWD• Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC
Bought with Jerome Bleger• Coldwell Banker Heritage House
Source:cren #663555
Redfin Estimate
$840,920
$486K since sold in August 2013$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($975K) of 6 comparable homes.
AMAZING VIEWS! Enjoy pure serenity on top of the world in a "Green" Home with spectacular mountain and valley views when you own this Southwest-stylehome. Your home sits on 6.3 acres on the ridge in Rafter J by King Mountain. New updated features throughout! New granite slab kitchen, new paint and updated fixtures throughout the home. You will enjoy vaulted ceilings, archways and window seats in each bedroom! Roof recently maintained, and the home is ready for you to spend the winter months looking out over the amazing snowy mountains. Over $52,000 worth of upgrades and improvements were completed in 2011: a complete re-model of the master bathroom with radiant floor heating in the bathroom. This home has a whole new attitude!
cren #641924
Nov 8, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2011
Listed
$365,000
$188/sq ft
cren #626466
Apr 16, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2009
Listed
$429,900
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 2004
Sold
$395,000
$204/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,602 (+38.8%)
$14,890 + $32,530
$47,420
2024
$1,875 (+16.8%)
$14,890 + $32,530
$47,420
2023
$1,606 (+14.4%)
$11,800 + $26,440
$38,240
2022
$1,404 (−0.5%)
$10,290 + $22,770
$33,060
2021
$1,411 (+11.1%)
$10,590 + $23,420
$34,010
2020
$1,270 (+4.3%)
$10,590 + $20,970
$31,560
2019
$1,217 (+9.7%)
$10,590 + $20,970
$31,560
2018
$1,110 (+2.1%)
$10,590 + $20,970
$31,560
2017
$1,087 (+4.4%)
$10,660 + $18,150
$28,810
2016
$1,041 (+17.5%)
$12,400 + $17,540
$29,940
2014
$886
$12,400 + $17,540
$29,940
Tax history for 859 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,602 (+38.8%)
$14,890 + $32,530
$47,420
2024
$1,875 (+16.8%)
$14,890 + $32,530
$47,420
2023
$1,606 (+14.4%)
$11,800 + $26,440
$38,240
2022
$1,404 (−0.5%)
$10,290 + $22,770
$33,060
2021
$1,411 (+11.1%)
$10,590 + $23,420
$34,010
2020
$1,270 (+4.3%)
$10,590 + $20,970
$31,560
2019
$1,217 (+9.7%)
$10,590 + $20,970
$31,560
2018
$1,110 (+2.1%)
$10,590 + $20,970
$31,560
2017
$1,087 (+4.4%)
$10,660 + $18,150
$28,810
2016
$1,041 (+17.5%)
$12,400 + $17,540
$29,940
2014
$886
$12,400 + $17,540
$29,940
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Custom/Designer/Estate
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAFTER J OPEN A
Living Sq. Ft: 1,941
Building Sq. Ft: 2,601
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION: RAFTER J OPEN A BLOCK: 0 LOT: 109 RAFTER J 859 RIDGE RD DURANGO 81303
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 660
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Finished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 274,428
Legal Lot Number: 109
Acres: 6.3
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,941
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: La Plata County
APN: R010033
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.8mi
8/10
Escalante Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
Durango High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
9/10
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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
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Durango, CO • 81303
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In this area, properties receive around 11.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$799,000 – $968,000
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