4245 CR 240, Durango, CO 81301

Just 2 minutes from the City of Durango, this rare mountain home offers freedom, privacy, and potential on a coveted 5.5-acre parcel with NO Covenants and NO HOA. Nestled on a leveled mountainside lot with views of the ridgeline and pastures below, this versatile property invites you to live, earn rental income, and explore on your own terms. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout offers ensuite bedrooms on each floor—ideal for multi-gen living, privacy, or future income. Cozy up by the pellet stove or take in the fresh air from the expansive second-story deck. A private well, septic system, and all-electric infrastructure (no gas) ensure simplicity and self-sufficiency. Recently added high speed, hard wired, 1 Gig Spectrum internet lines make working from home seamless—combining mountain living with modern connectivity. The open-concept design features an airy living space with soaring vaulted ceilings. The lofted living and dining areas flow seamlessly to a spacious second-story deck—creating an inviting three-season outdoor living space perfect for entertaining or unwinding. The generous kitchen features ample counter space, plenty of cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry, plus a window over the sink and another at the back of the kitchen—perfect for watching bluebirds flit through the trees while you cook. Each of the home’s three levels features a private bedroom with an attached full bath and ceiling fan in each bedroom, offering exceptional privacy and flexibility. The top-floor suite is especially spacious, showcasing vaulted ceilings, two closets, and a luxurious bath with dual granite-topped vanities, a deep soaking tub, and a large, beautifully tiled no-step shower that adds both style and accessibility. On the first floor, in addition to the bedroom with en-suite, you'll find a second living room warmed by a wood-burning stove and an energy-efficient ETS heater, offering a cozy and flexible space for relaxing, working, or hosting guests. The attached two-car garage connects directly to the front foyer and a spacious storage area—ideal for stashing your Colorado gear, from paddleboards and ski equipment to bikes and boots. Also on the main floor is a laundry room with a washer, dryer, utility sink and extra storage. This property is equipped with a private well, with a permit allowing for use up to three (3) single family dwellings, animal watering, fire protection, plus 1 acre-foot of water for lawn irrigation and gardening. Water is stored in an underground cistern before being pumped up to the pressure tank in the garage. An extensive peroxide and UV light filtration system ensures high-quality water throughout the home, with an additional filter at the kitchen sink. Plus, there’s a water spigot next to the RV pad for added convenience. Outside, enjoy an RV pad with hookups, a lengthy and extensive fenced-in dog run, and multiple driveway pullouts for guest parking. Want chickens? Done. Hoping to hunt your own land (with the proper tags)? You can. With no HOA and NO Covenants, short-term rentals are permitted, making this a smart and flexible investment. Just minutes to Bread Bakery, Pop Sushi, Star Liquors, and the Bread Express trailhead into Horse Gulch—plus easy access to the paved city path leading straight to the Animas River Trail and downtown. This is Durango living without city limitations—where lifestyle, flexibility, and opportunity converge on your very own 5.5-acre mountain retreat.