La Plata County property record for 501 W Fork Rd, Durango, CO 81303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 3.07 acres (134,078 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5661-343-05-074 |
| Primary APN | 5661-343-05-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 134,078 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 760 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R000814 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 W FORK RD |
| City | DURANGO |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81303-6480 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: RAFTER J OPEN A LOT: 180C 501 WEST FORK RD DURANGO 81303 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAFTER J OPEN A |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 180C |
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | DURANGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 970701 |
501 W Fork Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: La Plata County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 W FORK RD, DURANGO, CO 81303-6480 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DURANGO |
| May 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage USAA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 20181143697 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 501 W FORK RD, DURANGO, CO 81303-6480 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001132368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1132368 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DURANGO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURANGO, CO 81301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 501 W FORK RD, DURANGO, CO 81303-6480 |
| Document Number | 0001143697 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1143697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTEE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $35.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 501 W FORK RD DURANGO CO 813036480, DURANGO, CO 81303-6480 |
| Document Number | 1143698 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1143698 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W Fork Rd was $1,786.
Source: La Plata County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata County |
| Unified School District | Durango School District 9-R (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,880 (-2.09%) Land $11,610 Building $20,270 | $520,920 (-) Land $189,630 Building $331,290 | |
| 2025 | $1,786.00 | $32,560 Land $11,850 Building $20,710 | $520,920 Land $189,630 Building $331,290 |
| 2023 | $1,052.00 (+9.24%) | $25,070 (+10.49%) Land $8,980 Building $16,090 | $374,120 (+14.6%) Land $134,040 Building $240,080 |
| 2022 | $963.00 | $22,690 Land $8,190 Building $14,500 | $326,450 Land $117,880 Building $208,570 |
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.
FEMA maps place 501 W Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 501 W Fork Rd is high, ranking above 85% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 85% of the US · above 88% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LAKE DURANGO WA private · serves 1,577 people · EPA ID CO0134530 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2018 Turbidity resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Jun 2022 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 60 / 5 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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