La Plata County property record for 1727 Forest Ave, Durango, CO 81301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,948 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,175 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $423,500 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5665-203-16-004 |
| Primary APN | 5665-203-16-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,948 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Lot Area | 13,175 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 627 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | R000477 |
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| Street Address | 1727 FOREST AVE |
| City | DURANGO |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81301-4941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: CRESTVIEW ADD (DGO) BLOCK: W LOT: 10 CRESTVIEW 5TH ADD 1727 FOREST AVE DURANGO 81301 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESTVIEW ADD (DGO) |
| Legal Block | W |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | DURANGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
Source: La Plata County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Feb 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF THE SAN JUANS |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit ALPINE BANK |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191165811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001187571 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1187571 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DRAPER, UT 84020 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001124110 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1124110 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001139489 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1139489 |
| Name | BANK OF THE SAN JUANS |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURANGO, CO 81301 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTEE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001169304 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1169304 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DRAPER, UT 84020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Document Number | 0001165811 |
| Map Reference | DOC 278876 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1165811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $42.35 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Document Number | 0001165812 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1165812 |
| Name | ALPINE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1727 FOREST AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-4941 |
| Document Number | 0001133414 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1133414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 854 SUNDANCE CIR, DURANGO, CO 81303-8130 |
| Document Number | 0001133415 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1133415 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
Source: La Plata County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata County |
| Municipality | Durango City |
| Unified School District | Durango School District 9-R (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,530 (+0.74%) Land $15,900 Building $43,630 | $945,480 (-) Land $252,500 Building $692,980 | |
| 2025 | $3,129.00 (+75.69%) | $59,090 (+56.7%) Land $15,780 Building $43,310 | $945,480 (+68.02%) Land $252,500 Building $692,980 |
| 2024 | $1,781.00 (+17.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,515.00 (+13.48%) | $37,710 (+14.83%) Land $11,600 Building $26,110 | $562,710 (+19.07%) Land $173,080 Building $389,630 |
| 2022 | $1,335.00 | $32,840 Land $11,030 Building $21,810 | $472,570 Land $158,750 Building $313,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 54% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DURANGO serves 33,787 people · EPA ID CO0134150 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Clearnetworx, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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