#822198, Taylor Leeder, Listing office: R1 Colorado
#1504074·
Listing office: Lucchesi Property Group·
Listing agent: Daniel Lucchesi·
Listing office phone: 303-999-1568
$1,285,000 List price
249 Valle Escondido Dr Durango, CO 81303
4 beds
1 full, 3 partial
3,410 sqft
5.2 acres
$377 / sqft
House
Property details
About 249 Valle Escondido Dr
This is your chance to live in one of Durango's best-kept secrets, soaking in the unparalleled views of the La Plata Mountains. Valle Escondido is a small, quiet paved community of just 20 homes, with amenities like paved streets, natural gas, city sewer, and private wells — only 12 minutes to downtown and 3 minutes to Mercy Hospital and Three Springs. This beautiful home was designed to maximize mountain views from almost every room. The smart layout places the primary bedroom suite on the top floor to capture the best views, complete with a private balcony and jacuzzi tub. The main level has two additional bedrooms (or offices), a 3/4 guest bath, and a laundry room. It's built for entertaining with the kitchen, breakfast nook, and large dining room all opening onto their own decks. Fireplaces in the primary bedroom, dining room, and living room keep things cozy. Grand front steps lead to an oversized living room with gas fireplace and a back deck that flows into the natural landscape. The private backyard is peaceful, and a pre-wired hot tub pad is ready to go. There are three garage spaces for all your gear, a paved driveway for easy winter maintenance, and an extra covered carport for storing equipment on 5+ acres. The lower level offers two garage bays and a private-entry studio apartment or offices with its own large kitchenette and bathroom. Modern heating with New furnace and central AC, hot water systems, and recent exterior paint updates keep the home efficient and fresh. Don’t miss this exceptional mountain retreat — check out the 3D virtual tour and schedule your showing today! New Furnace 11/2023 and New Central AC 5/2025!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Wood
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,410 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size5.18 Acres
Year built1997
MLS #1504074
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceDining Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
ViewMountain(s)
Virtual tour
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite, Smoke Free, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- View: Mountain(s)
- Exterior: Lighting, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Wood
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,285,000
- Price/SqFt: $376
- HOA Amount: $850 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,580
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Many Trees, Mountainous, Near Ski Area
- Directions: Directions from Durango: Head east on Hwy 550/Hwy 160, stay on Hwy 160, turn right onto Valle Escondido Drive just east of Three Springs. Directions from Bayfield: Head west on Hwy 160, turn left on Valle Escondido Drive just west of Elmore's Corner/Hwy 172.
- Year Built: 1997
- Living Area: 3,410 SqFt
- Lot Size: 5.18 Acres
- MLS Number: 1504074
- MLS Name: RECOLORADO
- Office Name: Lucchesi Property Group
- Office Phone: (303) 999-1568
- Listing Agent: Daniel Lucchesi
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2015 | Home Sold | $695,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,880 | $2,580 |
| 2022 | $52,310 | $2,241 |
| 2021 | $54,990 | $2,303 |
| 2020 | $54,240 | $2,205 |
| 2019 | $54,240 | $2,114 |
| 2018 | $51,490 | $2,005 |
| 2017 | $51,490 | $1,964 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•216 Highway 172
8
Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.8 mi
•510 E 6th Ave
5
Riverview Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.8 mi
•2900 Mesa Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,590. Most Durango, CO residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Monster Trucks
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 249 Valle Escondido Dr
The listing price of 249 Valle Escondido Dr property is $1,285,000.
The property 249 Valle Escondido Dr is a house located in Durango, Colorado, 81303.
Active Listing: 249 Valle Escondido Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 249 Valle Escondido Dr are: Florida Mesa Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Riverview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Escalante Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Miller Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mountain Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Durango Big Picture High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Southwest Colorado Eschool (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Durango High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,580 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 24, 2015 for $695,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 249 Valle Escondido Dr has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 3 half bathrooms.
The property 249 Valle Escondido Dr is 3,410 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 249 Valle Escondido Dr is 1997.
This home is located at 249 Valle Escondido Dr in Durango, CO and zip code 81303. This 3,410 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 5.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,285,000.
Between May and June 2025, Durango, CO real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 30.9%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 101 days, the median list price was $998,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.