Everything you might want to know about living at, building in, and investing in Elevation Park.
The Community
Phase 1 includes 37 single-family lots and 14 townhomes on about 11 acres. Phase 2 is planned for 3 single-family homes, between 40 and 50 townhome units, and a 1-acre park — roughly another 11 acres.
As of June 1, 2026, thirty single-family homes and 7 townhomes have been completed. Five more single-family homes and 7 more townhomes are in various stages of construction.
In August 2025 we received preliminary plat approval from the Joint Planning Commission for Phase 2 infrastructure. We broke ground in December 2025 and expect to complete that work by the end of summer 2026. Construction of homes and apartments in Phase 2 will begin after the infrastructure is complete.
Yes. Phase 2 will include a 1-acre park and possibly a dog park.
Driving time to downtown is about 10 minutes.
Currently the subdivision is in La Plata County. However, the City of Durango may annex it at some future date. When it does, Durango will take over responsibility for road maintenance.
Homes, Lots & Building
Phase 1 lots range from 4,080 sq ft to 6,400 sq ft. The three single-family lots in Phase 2 are approximately 7,900 sq ft.
The most recent lot sale was $145,000 in 2025. Several lots will be for sale beginning in late 2026. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Yes — we broke ground on 14 townhomes in 2024. These homes feature 1,271 sq ft of conditioned space plus a 467 sq ft attached, side-by-side two-car garage. The ground floor has the garage plus one bedroom and one full bath. The second floor has the primary bedroom suite, living room, kitchen, laundry room, and a balcony with a north view of the La Plata Mountains.
Yes. Owners or builders may build a custom home or spec home. All designs must be approved by the HOA's design review committee. As of June 2026, only 3 vacant single-family lots remain in Phase 1, and 3 more will be created in Phase 2 by the end of 2026.
Yes. Owners or builders may build a custom home or spec home, subject to approval of the exterior design by the HOA's design review committee.
Yes. The HOA has a design review committee that must approve the exterior appearance of all buildings in the subdivision.
Zoning limits house size in two ways: a lot coverage ratio of 37.5% for two-story buildings (or 40% for single-story), and a floor area ratio of 45% on all single-family residences. Floor area ratio tends to be the most important limiting factor — it is primarily conditioned space plus garage. Please refer to the City of Durango codes for exact definitions.
Two apartment buildings are planned for Phase 2, totaling 84 units. Those are expected to be built in 2027 or later.
Costs, HOA & Metro District
Annual dues for 2026 are $550. 2027 dues will be finalized when a budget is adopted later in the year and will likely be similar. The townhomes have their own HOA, with dues of $150 per month.
HOA dues cover road maintenance and repair, snow plowing, landscape maintenance, and administrative costs. The City of Durango intends to annex the subdivision at some point in the future; when that happens, the city will take over road maintenance, relieving the HOA of that responsibility.
Yes — the Elevation Park Metropolitan District. Buyers pay a one-time development fee of $2,500 when a lot or home is sold for the first time in the subdivision (townhome development fees are $1,500). The district also imposes an annual property-tax mill levy of 60 mills, adjusted based on assessed valuation rates. In 2025 the rate was 71 mills; in 2026 it decreased to 68.634 mills. The mill levy ends in 2051 and may be reduced with sufficient appreciation of home values.
Rentals
Medium-term rentals are allowed for 3 or more months.
No. Short-term rentals are not allowed. The minimum rental period is 3 months.