454 Academy Drive,Durango, CO 81301
Durango, CO 81301
Description
Home to a college-preparatory boarding school for the past 50+ years, this property is now being offered for sale and offers a multitude of uses. Opportunity abounds on this 42-acre property with 1000' of Animas River frontage and stunning 360 degree views. With 20 cabins, a dining hall, commercial kitchen, recreation lodge, and multiple classroom buildings, everything is in place for someone to step in and open a school, seasonal camp, or corporate retreat. The Animas Valley zoning district allows for further residential development of the property as well. The property could also be developed into a family compound, or as your own private Colorado mountain homesite or mini ranch. The property slopes gently towards the Animas River and has a combination of tall pine trees and open meadows. Located less than 15 minutes from Purgatory Resort, five minutes from two championship golf courses, and with access to thousands and thousands of acres of National Forest just a stone's throw away, this is truly an exceptional property. Only 15 minutes from historic downtown Durango, this one of a kind property was once home to Pinkerton Hot Springs. Opportunities like this are few and far between, with large acreage properties along the Animas River rarely being available for purchase.
Details
| MLS # | 834679 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Days On Site | 112 |
| Listing Provided By | Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties | Todd Sieger |
Features
| Zoning | Commercial,Residential Single Fa |
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| Acreage | 42.00 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Fishing Rights, Pasture, Wooded, Sloped |
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Utilities
| Utilities | Cellular Phone Reception, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
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Other
| List Aor | Durango Area Association Of Realtors |
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Area Information
| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | La Plata |
| City | Durango |
| Zip Code | 81301 |
| Area | Durango Rural |
| Community Name | Not Applicable |
| School District | Durango 9-12 |
| Elementary School | Animas Valley K-5 |
| High School | Durango 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in Not Applicable) | |
Price: $3,500,000 low | high Med: $875,000 On site: 112 low | high Med: 96 | |
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| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | La Plata |
| City | Durango |
| Zip Code | 81301 |
| Area | Durango Rural |
| Community Name | Not Applicable |
| School District | Durango 9-12 |
| Elementary School | Animas Valley K-5 |
| High School | Durango 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in Not Applicable) | |
Price: $3,500,000 low | high Med: $875,000 On site: 112 low | high Med: 96 | |
