Animas Riverfront Estate – 14.94 Acres, Minutes from Downtown Durango. Experience the ultimate blend of privacy, functionality, and natural beauty with this stunning 4,437 sq ft custom home set on nearly 15 irrigated acres with approximately 1,500 feet of Animas River frontage. Located just 8 miles from downtown Durango in the scenic South Animas River Valley, this property is a rare gem for those seeking space, Animas river access, and versatility—whether for recreation, horses, or peaceful country living. Ample water rights feed the trout pond, and produced gravity irrigation to irrigate the pasture. Step inside to a grand entry that opens to a vaulted great room with expansive windows overlooking lush pastureland and the river beyond. The well-designed layout offers three guest bedrooms on the main level, while the primary suite occupies the upper level for added privacy. A spacious recreation room on the main floor offers the potential to convert into a main-level primary suite if desired. Above the 3-car garage is a charming 750 sq ft guest house with a private entrance, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a cozy living area, and a kitchenette—ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the large back patio with serene views of the Animas River and irrigated pasture. The property features spring-fed pond, automated irrigation & sprinkler systems, ample water rights, gated entry with paved driveway, fenced pasture, corral, and room for a barn or riding arena. This is a turnkey equestrian-friendly property that offers incredible potential with plenty of flat, usable land. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a rare riverfront property with proximity to town and year-round access. Be sure to explore the 3D tour and floorplan in the virtual tour link!
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$1,769,500
505 Rainbow Road, Durango, CO 81303
5beds
4,438sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1992
14.94 Acres Lot
$1,650,000 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spring-fed pondFenced pastureVaulted great roomPrimary suiteRecreation roomExpansive windowsLarge back patio
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 12:39am
Listed by:
John Wells 970-749-1440,
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC,
Abbi Munn 970-759-2217,
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC
Source: CREN,MLS#: 825045

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Kitchen Bar, Kitchen/Dining, Separate Dining
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Guest Quarters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Slate, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,438
- Total interior livable area: 4,438 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,437
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Irrigation Pump, Irrigation Water, Landscaping, Lawn Sprinklers
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Stream/River
- Waterfront features: Pond, River Front
Lot
- Size: 14.94 Acres
- Features: Borders Public Land, Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 590530200570
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Corral(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane-Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: Animas View Estates
Location
- Region: Durango
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $399/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,728,130
- Annual tax amount: $7,790
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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