NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Turtle Lake Meadows Dr Durango, CO 81301

Durango Area

Estimated Value: $528,465

3.1 Acres
$170,473 Price per Acre
135,036 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 17, 2026

Last sale price $525,000

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,342 / mo

303 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Pasture
  • Stream Seasonal
  • Corner Lot

About This Lot

As of March 2026

This magnificent 3-acre parcel is primed and ready to build your dream home. Located in the coveted Turtle Lake Meadows that lives in the heart of a recreation paradise in Durango, Colorado, and just a 10 minute drive to the vibrant downtown community. This corner lot has an elevated “prepared” building envelope that captures stunning views of mountains, Falls Creek meadows, and the beautiful Turtle Lake valley. You will enjoy plentiful sun exposure year-round with great accessibility and proximity to the downtown area, shopping, the Library, Recreation Center, Schools, and the Colorado Trail. There is so much to offer with this quintessential Colorado backdrop for hiking, paddling, cycling and even world class bouldering. Utilities are ready to go, including a Well that was installed in 2023, electricity and an engineered and approved plans for a seven bedroom septic system. This truly is a unique and rare opportunity to own your personal utopia in Southwest Colorado. Architectural plans and permits are available for the buyer who shares a similar vision. Please contact agent for details!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Truitt

Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties Listed on: 04/14/2025

Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Rinderle

Durango Land and Homes

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Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,203

Lot Details

  • 3.1 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Cleared Lot

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Schools

  • Needham K-5 Elementary School
  • Miller 6-8 Middle School
  • Durango 9-12 High School

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Well
  • Engineered Septic

Community Details

  • Association fees include road maintenance
  • Turtle Lake Meadows HOA
  • Stream Seasonal

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $7,000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 566506317002

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,203

Lot Details

3.1 Acres

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: Land
  • Em Holder: Title Company
  • Fronts: Meadows, Mountains, Lake
  • Legal Lot Block: Subdivision: TURTLE LAKE SUB Lot: 2 PROJ 2006-0122 31 TURTLE LAKE MEADOWS DR DURANGO 81301
  • Lot Size Acreage: 1-5 Acres
  • Parcel Id Number: 566506317002
  • Property Description: Cleared, Corner, Boundaries Marked, Corners Marked, Boundaries Surveyed, Pasture
  • Street Descriptionaccess: County, Paved, Gravel
  • Street Designation: Drive
  • Waterfront Type: Seasonal Stream/Spring
  • Zoning: Residential Single Family
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Domestic Sewer: Engineered Septic
  • Domestic Water: Tap Paid, Domestic Well, Tap Installed
  • Type: Residential
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Estimated Irrigation Acres: 0.1
  • Estimated Total Acres: 3.1
  • Current Property Use: Recreation, Residential Single Family, Mountain Recreation
  • Em Deposit: 7000.00
  • Water Rights Irrigation: Yes
  • Irrigation Systemrights: Well, Open Ditch
  • Irr Water Descamnt: 0.10
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Topography: Level
  • Price per Sq Ft: 4.44
  • Sold Priceacre: 169354.84
  • Water Tap Available: Yes
  • Water Tap Installed: Yes
  • HOA Fees: Yes
  • Total Taxes Dollar: 4203.00
  • Prop Description Remarks: This magnificent 3-acre parcel is primed and ready to build your dream home. Located in the coveted Turtle Lake Meadows that lives in the heart of a recreation paradise in Durango, Colorado, and just a 10 minute drive to the vibrant downtown community. This corner lot has an elevated “prepared” building envelope that captures stunning views of mountains, Falls Creek meadows, and the beautiful Turtle Lake valley. You will enjoy plentiful sun exposure year-round with great accessibility and proximity to the downtown area, shopping, the Library, Recreation Center, Schools, and the Colorado Trail. There is so much to offer with this quintessential Colorado backdrop for hiking, paddling, cycling and even world class bouldering. Utilities are ready to go, including a Well that was installed in 2023, electricity and an engineered and approved plans for a seven bedroom septic system. This truly is a unique and rare opportunity to own your personal utopia in Southwest Colorado. Architectural plans and permits are available for the buyer who shares a similar vision. Please contact agent for details!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Views: Lake/Pond/Reservoir, Mountains, Valley

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity
  • Water Tap Paid: Yes
  • Electric Supplier: La Plata Electric Association
  • Gas Supplier: Propane
  • Irrigation Water District: Turtle Lake
  • Water Supplier: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Well Permit Number: 87376 - F

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • Hoa Inclusions: Road Maintenance
  • Hoametro Fees: $500.00
  • Hoa Name: Turtle Lake Meadows

Schools

  • High School: Durango 9-12

Lot Info

  • Geo Subdivision: CO

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Needham K-5
  • Middle School: Miller 6-8

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ashley Truitt
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Buyer's Agent
Christina Rinderle
Durango Land and Homes
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-12.35%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$528,465

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,465
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ashley Truitt
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Truitt
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$308,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-7.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.37%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$525,000 Land Title Guarantee
$308,750 Land Title Guarantee
$229,500 Colorado Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $1,050,000
Previous Owner $247,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2026 03/17/26 Sold $525,000 -12.4% --
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2025 11/17/25 For Sale $599,000 +14.1% --
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Off Market $525,000 -- --
04/14/2025 04/14/25 For Sale $599,000 +94.2% --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Sold $308,500 -7.9% -- View Prior Sale
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $335,000 -- --
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

Tax History

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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
2026 $4,813 $88,630 $88,630
2025 $4,203 $92,040 $92,040
2024 $3,615 $83,330 $83,330
2023 $3,615 $83,330 $83,330 $0
2022 $2,747 $86,620 $86,620 $0
2021 $2,686 $62,640 $62,640 $0
2020 $2,427 $58,290 $58,290 $0
2019 $2,330 $58,290 $58,290 $0
2018 $2,613 $66,120 $66,120 $0
2017 $2,560 $66,120 $66,120 $0
2016 $2,320 $64,820 $64,820 $0
2015 $2,186 $64,820 $64,820 $0
2014 -- $57,420 $57,420 $0
2013 -- $57,420 $57,420 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

MLS Number: 822930

Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

APN: R425255

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