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1350 Lion Road, Durango, CO, 81303

1beds
1baths
729sqft
$499,000
$684price/sqft
$2,932/moest. monthly cost
$117,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

80-Acre Grid-Independent Homestead with Stick Built Home | Solar Power, Solar Well, Cistern, Septic | Southwest Colorado This is a fully operational off-grid property, not raw land or a half-finished project. Located in Southwest Colorado, this 80-acre holding includes a stick-built residence with independent power, water, and waste systems already in place, offering immediate functionality with room to expand. The home is powered by a solar energy system designed for year-round living, paired with battery storage and infrastructure suitable for redundancy and future upgrades. A solar powered well feeds a cistern, providing layered water security independent of municipal systems. A permitted septic system is installed and operational. An owned propane tank supports key household functions, eliminating lease dependency. The land itself offers scale, privacy, and flexibility. Eighty acres provides space for food production, hunting, livestock, additional dwellings, outbuildings, or multi-family use. Topography and layout allow for multiple use zones while maintaining separation and privacy. There is no HOA, and the property is suited to buyers seeking autonomy rather than regulation-heavy development. Access is year-round with road maintenance and snow plowing done by county and oil/gas companies. Elevation and regional climate support four-season living while avoiding many of the humidity, flooding, and population-density risks found elsewhere. This property is best suited for buyers who value: Grid independence and redundancy, Proven infrastructure over theoretical plans, long-term resilience and self-reliance, and expandability for future needs. This is not a “retreat” or vacation cabin. It is a working off-grid homestead platform with the hard, expensive work already done.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

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6/10
Escalante Middle SchoolGrades 6-88.7 mi
9/10
Durango High SchoolGrades 9-1212.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1999

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Stick Built

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet-Partial
  • Fireplace features: Basement,Living Room,Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 729
  • Total interior livable area: 729 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 594905300107
  • Zoning description: Residential Single Family

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s)
  • Horses can be raised: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 80 Acres
  • Features: Adj to Open Space,Off Grid

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Avalanche
    AvalancheModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Wildfire
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Avalanche
Drought
Earthquake
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties

Fire
Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,523$30,276
Home Insurance *$111$1,332
Property Taxes $112$1,344
Electricity $186$2,232
Total$2,932$35,184
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$100,525/yr
40% on housing$87,960/yr
45% on housing$78,186/yr

Colorado FAIR Plan Programs

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.4%
13.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.7%
3.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$684This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 81303$514
La Plata County$490

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 81303$412
La Plata County$436

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-01-02Listed for sale$499,000
2005-05-06Sold$68,000
1995-05-03Sold$40,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMatthew Arias
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC

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