$5,900,000

47632 Highway 550 Durango, CO 81301

Estimated payment $32,048/month

Total Views 88
5 Beds
1 Bath
1,436 Sq Ft
$4,109 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Barn
  • 78.74 Acre Lot
  • Durango High School Rated A-
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Near a National Forest

About This Home

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Legacy Ranch Opportunity Near Purgatory Resort This is truly one of the most rare and breathtaking properties ever offered in the area. Once you experience it in person, you will immediately understand how extraordinary it is. There is simply no other property in the area that offers this combination of history, WATER, privacy, recreation, location, and development potential. Properties like this rarely come available. Located just 1.5 miles from world-renowned Purgatory Resort and premier golf courses, this remarkable property offers unmatched mountain views, a private spring-fed lake, and direct access to endless hiking and biking trails. Bordering National Forest on one side, the setting is private, peaceful, and absolutely unforgettable. With its incredible location and stunning natural beauty, it would make an exceptional Bed & Breakfast, luxury retreat, family compound, or legacy ranch property. Some of the highlights include, private spring-fed lake that can be stocked with fish, a second private spring both springs flow continually, one domestic well, one irrigation well, plus natural spring water which is some of the best in the world suitable for drinking, historic barn that served as the original homestead residence in the 1800s, historic home and additional outbuildings with studio apartment, fully fenced acreage with room for horses, cattle, and livestock, fertile land ideal for gardens and a fully organic lifestyle, borders National Forest for unmatched recreation and privacy, endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, horseback riding and outdoor adventure. This historic ranch was homesteaded in the 1800s and has remained in the same family ever since. It has never before been offered for sale. Schedule your private showing today.

Listing Agent

Shelly Lester

Dreamcatcher Properties, LLC License #ER40023025 Listed on: 05/18/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 78.74 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Barbed Wire
  • Wooded Lot
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels
  • Property is zoned Agriculture

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • 1,436 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Property
  • Metal Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Farming

  • Barn
  • Agricultural
  • Pasture
  • Cattle
  • Livestock

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral

Utilities

  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $100,000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 508935400006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,411

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

78.74 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: Farmranch
  • Em Holder: Title Company
  • Horse Setup: Yes
  • Legal Lot Block: SEC-TN-RG 35 & 36-39-9 TR N/2 NE/4: 2-38-9 TR E/2: 35-39-9 TR W/2 W/2: 36-39-9 47632 N US HWY 550 DURANGO 81301
  • Lot Size Acreage: 51-100 Acres
  • Parcel Id Number: 508935400006
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 4108.64
  • Property Description: Pastures, Wooded Lot, Borders National Forest
  • Tax Account Id: R019654
  • Waterfront Type: Lake/Reservoir
  • Zoning: Agriculture
  • Domestic Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Domestic Water: Spring, Well-Other, Domestic Well
  • Property Type: Agriculture, Residential/Single Family, Mountain
  • Type: With Residence
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Estimated Total Acres: 78.74
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 1436
  • Current Property Use: Cattle, Horses, Ag/Livestock, Mountain Recreation, Pasture, Grazing, Residential Single Family, Hunting
  • Em Deposit: 100000
  • Possible Property Use: Ag/Livestock, Cattle, Grazing, Horses, Hunting, Mountain Recreation, Pasture, Recreation, Residential Single Family
  • Water Rights Irrigation: Yes
  • Adjudicated Yn: Unknown
  • Barn Yn: Yes
  • Can Be Subdivided: Yes
  • Corral Yn: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Improvementsstructures: Barn, Corral, Garage
  • Irrigation Systemrights: Well, Deeded Water
  • Irr Water Descamnt: spring;wel
  • Pasture: Yes
  • Press System Yn: Unknown
  • Total Officedens: 0
  • Views Type: Lake/Pond/Reservoir, Mountains
  • Internet Service Avail: Yes
  • Total Taxes Dollar: 1411.36
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Prop Description Remarks: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Legacy Ranch Opportunity Near Purgatory Resort This is truly one of the most rare and breathtaking properties ever offered in the area. Once you experience it in person, you will immediately understand how extraordinary it is. There is simply no other property in the area that offers this combination of history, WATER, privacy, recreation, location, and development potential. Properties like this rarely come available. Located just 1.5 miles from world-renowned Purgatory Resort and premier golf courses, this remarkable property offers unmatched mountain views, a private spring-fed lake, and direct access to endless hiking and biking trails. Bordering National Forest on one side, the setting is private, peaceful, and absolutely unforgettable. With its incredible location and stunning natural beauty, it would make an exceptional Bed & Breakfast, luxury retreat, family compound, or legacy ranch property. Some of the highlights include, private spring-fed lake that can be stocked with fish, a second private spring both springs flow continually, one domestic well, one irrigation well, plus natural spring water which is some of the best in the world suitable for drinking, historic barn that served as the original homestead residence in the 1800s, historic home and additional outbuildings with studio apartment, fully fenced acreage with room for horses, cattle, and livestock, fertile land ideal for gardens and a fully organic lifestyle, borders National Forest for unmatched recreation and privacy, endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, horseback riding and outdoor adventure. This historic ranch was homesteaded in the 1800s and has remained in the same family ever since. It has never before been offered for sale. Schedule your private showing today.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Barbed Wire
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached Garage
  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

  • Electric Supplier: La Plata Electric Association
  • Gas Supplier: Propane
  • Irrigation Water District: unknown
  • Water Supplier: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Well Permit Number: 128918;128919

Schools

  • High School: Open Enrollment

Lot Info

  • Geo Subdivision: CO

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Open Enrollment
  • Middle School: Open Enrollment

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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
2025 $826 $26,130 $2,120 $24,010
2024 $707 $16,850 $2,120 $14,730
2023 $707 $19,670 $2,120 $17,550
2022 $885 $21,130 $2,120 $19,010
2021 $904 $21,780 $2,270 $19,510
2020 $817 $20,300 $2,170 $18,130
2019 $783 $20,300 $2,170 $18,130
2018 $705 $18,290 $2,190 $16,100
2017 $697 $18,490 $2,190 $16,300
2016 $663 $19,040 $2,060 $16,980
2015 $543 $19,040 $2,060 $16,980
2014 $543 $15,980 $2,360 $13,620
2013 -- $15,980 $2,360 $13,620
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/18/2026 05/18/26 For Sale $5,900,000 0.0% $4,109 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 For Sale $5,900,000 -- $3,186 / Sq Ft
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

MLS Number: 834891

Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

APN: R019654

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