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Active living near the Animas River
Located between the Animas River and some of Durango’s most scenic trails, West Avenues attracts people who want to be close to nature. “If someone weren’t into outdoor activities, I’d be curious why they were looking at West Avenues,” says Jessica Palmer of Colwell Banker Realty, who has three decades of experience in Durango. “People in the neighborhood walk their kayaks down to the river or their bikes to the trails, and just like that, they’re off.” The Animas River is a popular destination for kayaking, rafting and fishing on the neighborhood’s southern border, and its accompanying Animas River Trail is a 7-mile paved path where locals run or walk their dogs. The northern end of the neighborhood touches the Animas Mountain Trail System, a 5-mile advanced mountain biking and trail-running loop. The Overend Mountain Park Trail System is an intermediate trail, where locals snowshoe in the winter.
The Animas River runs to the south and east of West Avenues.
You can hike all of the Animas Mountain trail that is 5.8 miles long.
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Rodeo at La Plata County Fairgrounds
In addition to the river and trails, West Avenues is also close to parks and recreation centers. Locals can take private fitness classes at the Durango Community and Recreation Center a block east of the neighborhood. The nearby La Plata County Fairgrounds harkens back to Durango’s Old West history with rodeos throughout the year. But even people who don’t rodeo like the fairgrounds. “We have a neighbor who owns a horse, and they can house it at the fairgrounds and walk down to wash, feed and exercise it,” says Anne Zalbowitz of Keller Williams, who has over two decades of experience in Durango. “Our daughter takes riding lessons there from a local high schooler for $30 an hour, and you can’t beat that.” Animas City has a playground, a pavilion and picnic tables on the north side of the neighborhood, and Durango’s only skate park, Schneider Park, is just south of West Avenues. The city recently opened a seven-court pickleball complex at Schneider Park, which can be accessed from the Animas River Trail.
There are many events in nearby Downtown Durango.
Enjoy watching the picklers play round of pickleball at Schneider Park.
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Dinner at Happy Pappy's or Frida's
Residents can walk to Happy Pappy’s Pizza n Wings, which has a full wall of beers on tap. The casual spot has rooftop seating with picnic-style tables shaded by umbrellas and murals painted by local artists. Frida’s Mexican has street tacos and happy hour margaritas in a lively atmosphere with brightly colored walls and festive paintings above the booths. Locally owned, 81301 Coffee House and Roasters is a rustic setting for a morning latte. Specials are written on a chalkboard and posters advertise local events on the walls. Dozens of other homegrown restaurant options are available just minutes away in The Grid. Natural Grocers is a store focused on natural and organic products located just a block south of West Avenues. “People here are very into healthy eating and buying organic and locally sourced products whenever possible,” says Zalbowitz. Residents can also buy local from the Durango Flea Market each Sunday at the fairgrounds.
You can mix your own smoothie at the Durango Farmers Market by bike.
Frida's Mexican serves the freshest Mexican cuisine to the West Avenue community.
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New Traditional and Craftsman homes
West Avenues is a narrow, rectangular neighborhood encompassing West Second and Third Avenues from east to west. Many of its older homes have been remodeled or completely torn down and rebuilt. These homes are typically New Traditional Victorian and Craftsman builds with gardens and modest fenced-in yards. Short driveways and private garages are common, but parked cars still line the narrow roads. Homes cost between $500,000 and $900,000, with rebuilt properties costing more. For a townhouse, prices are between $300,000 for a one-bedroom and $470,000 for a two-bedroom. “It’s more affordable than The Grid, and you still have access to downtown without having as many tourists in the neighborhood,” says Palmer. The prices are also lower due to the noise from Main Avenue, which borders the neighborhood to the east. Realtors suggest looking into flood and fire insurance.
Large custom built homes fetch higher than the average price of $509,746 in West Avenues.
Homes in West Avenues sit on an average lot size of 6,000SF.
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Miller Middle has a new building
Kids in the area head to Durango School District No. 9-R, beginning at Needham Elementary School. Needham has a B rating on Niche and was named one of the top five public elementary schools in La Plata County. Next is Miller Middle School, which also has a B grade on Niche. Teens head to Durango High School, which has an A-minus Niche score and plenty of support from the community. “The theatre department is great, and tons of locals go to the productions they put on throughout the year,” says Zalbowitz.
Miller Middle School is a Public Middle School in Needham, Durango CO.
Durango High School is a Public High School in West Avenues, Durango CO.
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Quick access to Durango-La Plata Airport
Public transportation is not an option, so residents need cars, typically trucks and SUVs, to get around. Route 550 borders the neighborhood and provides access to Telluride, Silverton and more ski resorts to the north. The Durango-La Plata Airport is about 25 miles from West Avenues and has daily flights to Dallas, Denver and Phoenix.
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On average, homes in West Avenues, Durango sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Avenues, Durango over the last 12 months is $725,000, up 75% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
In the heart of Durango, this rare in-town gem just two blocks from the Animas River Trail, was completely rebuilt, down to the studs, in 2005! This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers timeless appeal in a prime location. With 2,506 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the property sits in one of Durango’s most convenient neighborhoods, just minutes from historic downtown and
Brooke PhillipsLegacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty
This unique property provides the potential for development of duplexes, multifamily dwellings and single family homes. It is located in the city of Durango, only a few blocks from hiking trails, a grocery store, trolley stops, the Durango Rec Center, the river trail and the Animas River, popular for rafting, kayaking, tubing, surfing, paddle boarding and fishing. Only minutes away from
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