$2,775,000
SOLD FEB 14, 2025

1540 Sheep Springs Rd Durango, CO 81301

4 Beds
5 Baths
5,467 Sq Ft
35 Acres

Recently Sold

$508 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • 35 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2025

This craftsman-inspired mountain home was the personal residence of the founders of Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, one of the finest custom home builders in the region. Their primary residence was constructed with the exacting standard of quality their company is notorious for, without compromise from foundation to finish. It's little wonder this home was the 2007 First Place People’s Choice Award Luxury Category in the Durango Parade of Homes. The two-story exterior of this home features a combination of old-world stone masonry, timber-framing and cedar shingle siding that sets this home apart. Every room offers panoramic views of the La Platas, Twin Buttes, Bodo Mountains or San Juan Mountains. The 5400+ sq. ft. home includes five bedrooms and five baths (two are half baths), a separate recreation room, enclosed breezeway, plus three viewing decks, 2100 sq.ft. of stone patios, and a three car garage, all on 35 beautiful acres in Durango Ridge Ranch approximately nine miles west of Durango off Highway 160. The interior is breathtaking: walking through the custom entry, one looks east into great room wall of glass and endless mountain views. Vaulted ceilings and expansive gabled windows take advantage of the views. Slate and hardwood floors complement the mission style custom cherry cabinetry and stone features in the great room, and the recently renovated gourmet kitchen, complete with all new appliances and a quartz countertop island. Bathrooms are also wrapped in the warmth of natural stone and wood finishes. The stair and bridge railings and the finish trim throughout the home are detailed from clear cedar in the craftsman tradition. Over 40 years of building exceptional homes for clients with the highest standards has earned Mantell-Hecathorn Builders a remarkable reputation and this is one of their finest and most fully envisioned custom showplaces. The current owners have made exceptional upgrades to the property inside and out, and have maintained this property meticulously, including the custom media center in the living room, upgrades to the master bathroom, the addition of a covered porch to the rear and stunning custom stone planter wall, re-staining the entire exterior in 2019, repainting the interior in 2021, and more. Please see Associated Docs for a full features list and additional information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Rinderle

Durango Land and Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Hartwell

RE/MAX Pinnacle

RE/MAX Pinnacle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,857

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 35 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 5,467 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Tongue and Groove Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • 1 Home Office
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Construction
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Park K-5 Elementary School
  • Escalante 6-8 Middle School
  • Durango 9-12 High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Well
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Engineered Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 566119100288

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, road maintenance
  • Durango Ridge HOA
  • Durango Ridge Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,857

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Additional Comments: Great job, Becca! Happy to welcome your clients!
  • Appliance Inclusions: Range Top, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven
  • Estimated Total Acres: 35
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Common Facilities: Gated Community
  • Em Deposit: 50,000
  • Em Holder: Land Title Guarantee
  • Exterior Inclusions: Landscaping, Patio, Deck, Covered Porch
  • Interior Inclusions: Window Coverings, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Granite Counters, Guest Quarters, Pantry, T&G Ceilings, Walk In Closet, Garage Door Opener, Game Room, Mud Room
  • Legal Lot Block: Subdivision: DURANGO RIDGE RANCH Block: 0 Lot: 27 DURANGO RIDGE RANCH, FILING NO 2 1540 SHEEP SPRINGS RD DURANGO 81301
  • Livestock Allowed: Horses
  • Lot Size Acreage: 35+
  • Parcel Id Number: 566119100288
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 507.59
  • Real Estate Included: Yes
  • Realist Id: 5661-191-00-288
  • Residence Stories: Two Story
  • Sale/Rent: For Sale
  • Sold Price Sq Ft: 507.59
  • Street Descriptionaccess: Private Winter Maintenanc
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Tax Account Id: R417671
  • Zoning: Residential Single Family
  • Type: Stick Built
  • HOA Fees: Yes
  • Internet Provider: AlignTec
  • Internet Service: Yes
  • Total Taxes Dollar: $2,839.20
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Foreign Owned Y N: No
  • Prop Description Remarks: This craftsman-inspired mountain home was the personal residence of the founders of Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, one of the finest custom home builders in the region. Their primary residence was constructed with the exacting standard of quality their company is notorious for, without compromise from foundation to finish. It's little wonder this home was the 2007 First Place People’s Choice Award Luxury Category in the Durango Parade of Homes. The two-story exterior of this home features a combination of old-world stone masonry, timber-framing and cedar shingle siding that sets this home apart. Every room offers panoramic views of the La Platas, Twin Buttes, Bodo Mountains or San Juan Mountains. The 5400+ sq. ft. home includes five bedrooms and five baths (two are half baths), a separate recreation room, enclosed breezeway, plus three viewing decks, 2100 sq.ft. of stone patios, and a three car garage, all on 35 beautiful acres in Durango Ridge Ranch approximately nine miles west of Durango off Highway 160. The interior is breathtaking: walking through the custom entry, one looks east into great room wall of glass and endless mountain views. Vaulted ceilings and expansive gabled windows take advantage of the views. Slate and hardwood floors complement the mission style custom cherry cabinetry and stone features in the great room, and the recently renovated gourmet kitchen, complete with all new appliances and a quartz countertop island. Bathrooms are also wrapped in the warmth of natural stone and wood finishes. The stair and bridge railings and the finish trim throughout the home are detailed from clear cedar in the craftsman tradition. Over 40 years of building exceptional homes for clients with the highest standards has earned Mantell-Hecathorn Builders a remarkable reputation and this is one of their finest and most fully envisioned custom showplaces. The current owners have made exceptional upgrades to the property inside and out, and have maintained this property meticulously, including the custom media center in the living room, upgrades to the master bathroom, the addition of a covered porch to the rear and stunning custom stone planter wall, re-staining the entire exterior in 2019, repainting the interior in 2021, and more. Please see Associated Docs for a full features list and additional information.
  • Subdv Name: Durango Ridge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 19

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood, Tile
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 5467
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarters: 2
  • Fireplace Location Type: Living Room
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper Level
  • Total Office Den: 1

Exterior Features

  • Windows: Double Pane
  • Views: Mountains, Valley

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 3

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electric, Propane-Tank Owned, Internet, Internet - DSL, Phone - Cell Reception, Phone - Landline
  • Cooling: Ductless system
  • Electric Supplier: La Plata Electric Association
  • Gas Supplier: Propane
  • Heating System: Floor Radiant, Fireplace, Thermal Storage
  • Sewer Supplier: Septic
  • Water Supplier: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Well Permit Number: 201897

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • Hoa Inclusions: Trash, Road Maintenance
  • Hoametro Fees: $3000
  • HOA Metro Fees Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Name: Durango Ridge

Schools

  • Elementary School: Park K-5
  • Middle School: Escalante 6-8
  • High School: Durango 9-12
  • High School: Durango 9-12

Green Features

  • Green Efficient: Construction, Insulation, Windows, Heating, Water Heater
  • Green Remarks: Energy efficient home; Radiant in-floor heating throughout using an ETS energy efficient boiler; R38 Insulation in the ceilings; EPA approved energy-efficient wood-burning fireplace;

Lot Info

  • Geo Subdivision: CO

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Park K-5
  • Middle School: Escalante 6-8

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $2,775,000 -4.1% $508 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2024 11/25/24 For Sale $2,895,000 0.0% $530 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2024 08/24/24 For Sale $2,895,000 -- $530 / Sq Ft
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,857 $92,650 $3,110 $89,540
2023 $3,857 $96,250 $3,230 $93,020
2022 $3,309 $99,930 $3,350 $96,580
2021 $3,228 $78,470 $2,970 $75,500
2020 $3,079 $77,180 $2,810 $74,370
2019 $3,100 $81,080 $2,810 $78,270
2018 $3,078 $80,620 $5,370 $75,250
2017 $3,014 $80,620 $5,370 $75,250
2016 $2,839 $82,370 $5,760 $76,610
2015 -- $82,370 $5,760 $76,610
2014 $1,258 $74,790 $5,750 $69,040
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,773,312 New Conventional
Previous Owner $389,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $556,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $750,000 Construction
Previous Owner $150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $2,775,000 Land Title Guarantee
Warranty Deed $1,450,000 Land Title Guarantee Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $300,000 Land Title
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

MLS Number: 817381

Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

APN: R417671