Exceptional golf-course living awaits at 868 N Dalton Ranch Road, beautifully positioned in the coveted Cottonwoods neighborhood of Dalton Ranch. Set along the 15th fairway with expansive golf-course and Hermosa Cliff views, this impressive 4,735-square-foot home combines generous living spaces, thoughtful updates, beautiful outdoor areas, and an exceptional Animas Valley setting. Built in 2005 and extensively enhanced over the years, the home offers four bedrooms plus a flexible ensuite den/office that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom, along with 4.5 baths and multiple living and entertaining spaces. The expansive great room is anchored by a newer gas fireplace and opens to views of the beautifully landscaped grounds and golf course beyond. Overlooking the great room, an additional loft living area with its own bar creates a wonderful second gathering space—ideal for entertaining, watching a game, or simply relaxing away from the main living area. The gourmet kitchen offers abundant workspace and storage and connects easily to the breakfast nook, formal dining room, and surrounding living spaces. A separate wet bar adds another layer of convenience for entertaining. The generously sized laundry room provides excellent functionality and storage. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring dual closets and a large primary bath, while the ensuite den/office provides tremendous flexibility for guests, work, or an additional bedroom. A newer guest-suite addition further enhances the home, creating a comfortable and private space for visiting family and friends. Outdoor living is a standout feature of the property. A fabulous entertaining area with a fireplace and pergola provides the perfect place to gather, dine, or unwind while taking in views across the 15th fairway toward the dramatic Hermosa Cliffs. Beautiful, mature landscaping is accented by thoughtfully placed art, creating outdoor spaces that feel distinctive, established, and perfectly suited to the surroundings. Additional features include solar, a newer boiler, newer air-conditioning condenser units, and an oversized 3+ car garage offering abundant room for vehicles, recreational equipment, and storage. Located in the prestigious north Dalton Ranch/Cottonwoods area, 868 N Dalton Ranch Road offers a rare combination of substantial square footage, flexible living spaces, extensive amenities, golf-course frontage, and beautiful Animas Valley views. From the updated interiors and private guest accommodations to the exceptional outdoor living areas overlooking the fairway, this is a home designed to fully embrace the Dalton Ranch lifestyle. Some photos of this listing may include virtually staged amenities, furniture or fixtures.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$634Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Samantha Gallant• Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC
Custom built executive home on the Dalton Ranch Golf Club, overlooking the 15th fairway, in the Animas Valley. This is the original model home for The Cottonwoods and an architecturally designed masterpiece perfect for entertaining groups of any size. The immaculate exterior of the home features stucco, rock and metal with extensive landscaping enhancing the front, back and sides. Irrigation water for landscaping included with the HOA fee. The patio in the back includes a beautiful new gas fireplace, new grill and entertainment area. The inviting entryway leads to a magnificent great room with floor to ceiling windows and amazing views of the red cliffs. The great room has warm walnut hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling stacked stone gas fireplace and beautiful built in shelving. Adjoining the great room and kitchen is the wet bar, including wine refrigerator and abundant storage plus a connecting wine room with cork floor. The chef’s kitchen features Sub Zero refrigerator, 48” Wolf range, warming tray, trash compactor, new Bosch dishwasher, oversized slab granite prep island with vegetable sink, gorgeous built-in buffet, bountiful cabinetry, large walk-in pantry, a dining counter and a separate breakfast area with mountain views. Attention to detail includes 8’ solid hardwood doors throughout the home and finely upgraded door handles. The separate dining room is casual, yet elegant, with 42” wainscoting and views of Hermosa Mountain. The uniquely shaped office, with cliff and mountain views, has a closet so could be used as a fourth bedroom and has a connecting full bath. Two air conditioners keep it cool in the summer and radiant in floor heat keeps it warm in the winter. In floor heat extends to the garage and the entire driveway for snowmelt. The master bedroom has its own fireplace and large windows with views of the golf course and red cliffs. Five-piece master bath and walk-in closet are both well oversized. Bath includes jetted soaking tub and large steam shower with multiple shower heads. The second floor contains a spacious loft with built in cabinetry and wet bar as well as a granite counter used as a second office. Also on the second floor are two guest bedrooms with a full bathroom in between. The three car garage of nearly 1000 square feet contains several storage compartments. All of this in one of Southwest Colorado’s finest golf course communities, close to Purgatory Ski Resort and minutes to Historic Downtown Durango.
cren #771399
Aug 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 2020
Listed
$1,449,500
$306/sq ft
cren #720606
Sep 27, 2016
Sold
$1,125,000
$238/sq ft
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$1,195,900
$253/sq ft
cren #571982
Apr 1, 2010
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2009
Listed
$1,399,900
$296/sq ft
cren #535197
Sep 29, 2005
Sold
$1,300,000
$275/sq ft
Jan 6, 2005
Listed
$1,395,000
$295/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 2004
Sold
$918,000
$194/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,470 (+61.2%)
$29,670 + $138,990
$168,660
2024
$5,874 (+27.7%)
$29,670 + $138,990
$168,660
2023
$4,598 (−0.4%)
$22,690 + $83,300
$105,990
2022
$4,617 (−0.6%)
$20,420 + $84,870
$105,290
2021
$4,646 (+12.6%)
$21,010 + $87,320
$108,330
2020
$4,126 (+4.2%)
$17,780 + $81,320
$99,100
2019
$3,961 (+8.3%)
$17,780 + $81,320
$99,100
2018
$3,658 (−1.1%)
$17,780 + $81,320
$99,100
2017
$3,698 (+5.5%)
$15,870 + $79,670
$95,540
2016
$3,505 (+14.2%)
$14,840 + $83,110
$97,950
2014
$3,070
$14,840 + $83,110
$97,950
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
4,735
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
4,735
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R423629
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 81° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Durango. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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