$781,034Average Value$414Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Living on the Animas River
Riverview is a quiet and accessible neighborhood near many of Durango’s biggest draws. “It feels the most like the Durango of 10 or 15 years ago,” says Anne Zalbowitz of Keller Williams, who has over two decades of experience in the area. “You don’t have the massive new builds that are higher in the mountains, and you don’t have all the traffic on Main.” The neighborhood is located between busy Florida Road, which is full of dining options and the Animas River and its accompanying trail with 7 miles of paved running and biking pathways.
The average lot size in Riverview is 10,000SF.
The Animas River Trail runs through Riverview.
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Chapman Hill Ski Area, Hillcrest Golf Club and more
Folsom Park is in the heart of the neighborhood and offers a baseball field, basketball hoops and playgrounds for children. When locals want to ski but don’t want to drive far, they head to Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area. The one-slope ski mountain produces artificial snow to ensure conditions are always right. The complex also has ice and roller rinks with skating lessons and hockey leagues. The Hillcrest Golf Club is the only public course in Durango. The 18-hole course has views of the La Plata Mountains, a driving range and a full pro shop. Residents can visit the Durango Botanical Gardens, surrounding the Durango Public Library, for an afternoon picnic.
You can find sports events at Folsom Park.
Chapman Hill features seasonal ice skating and Ski hill.
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Dining at Pop Sushi and Still Life Coffee & Botanicals
Riverview is purely residential, but restaurants and shops are minutes away on Florida Avenue. Still Life Coffee & Botanicals serves breakfast and coffee; diners can enjoy a latte and baked goods at a barstool or peruse the tropical houseplants for sale. Spicy salmon and tuna rolls are on the menu at Pop Sushi, a lively Japanese restaurant with neon signs behind the bar and murals above the tables. J. Bo Pizza & Rib Company has the red and white checkered tablecloths of a classic pizzeria, plus an outdoor patio with ping pong tables. Customers can grab a slice or a beer and enjoy a game of pinball. City Market and Albertsons both have grocery essentials.
Still Life Coffee is the perfect place to grab a drink and a spot to do work in Riverview.
Durango Beer and Ice is the perfect place to grab a drink and listen to live music.
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Mid-century and Craftsman homes
Most homes in Riverview are mid-century ranch-style builds with a few updated Craftsman homes. Houses cost between $600,000 and $900,000, and many come with private driveways and attached garages. Many houses feature modest front and back yards and are on lots close to their neighbors. Over the past few years, apartments and condos have sprung up in Riverview. “Some residents, especially the locals in the service industry, were being priced out of Durango, and this provides another option,” says Zalbowitz. Two-bedroom condos are priced between $400,000 and $500,000. Durango’s dry summers and plentiful pines make the area susceptible to wildfires, so insurance is necessary.
Solar is a great option in Riverview with over 266 days of sun.
The average price of a home in Riverview is up 18 percent.
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Durango High School passes the test
Kids in the area head to Durango School District No. 9-R, beginning at Riverview Elementary School. Riverview holds a B ranking on Niche. Next is Miller Middle School, which also has a B grade and opened a new campus prior to the 2024 school year. Durango High School holds an A-minus rating and is known for its theatre program. “People in the community go to the plays just like they would go to a football game,” says Zalbowitz. “The school has support from the community in every area."
Durango High School is a Public High School in West Avenues, Durango CO.
Riverview Elementary School is a Public Pre-K & Elementary School in Riverview, Durango CO.
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Quick access to Route 550
Durango Public Transit System has bus stops throughout the neighborhood, but many locals favor walking or riding their bikes. Riverview is about 20 miles from the Durango-La Plata Airport, which provides access to Denver, Dallas and Phoenix. Just across the river, Route 550 is the main route to ski towns in the north, like Pagosa Springs and Purgatory.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Riverview
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverview, Durango sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverview, Durango over the last 12 months is $583,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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