La Plata County property record for 517 Short Pl, Durango, CO 81303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 4,740 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 4.5 acres (196,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5951-073-01-005 |
| Primary APN | 5951-073-01-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 196,020 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R013568 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 SHORT PL |
| City | DURANGO |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81303-7851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: SUNNYSIDE S/D BLOCK: 1 LOT: 20 SUNNYSIDE SUB 517 SHORT PL DURANGO 81303 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE S/D |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | DURANGO SOUTHWEST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 940400 |
Source: La Plata County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 SHORT PL, DURANGO, CO 81303-7851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20151100660 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 517 SHORT PL, DURANGO, CO 81303-7851 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 SHORT PL, DURANGO, CO 81303-7851 |
| Document Number | 0001197095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1197095 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 517 SHORT PL, DURANGO, CO 81303-7851 |
| Document Number | 0001180213 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 SHORT PL DURANGO CO 813037851, DURANGO, CO 81303-7851 |
| Document Number | 0001180213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1180213 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 22, 2050 |
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 | $42,730 (-2.11%) Land $8,090 Building $34,640 | $698,290 (-) Land $132,250 Building $566,040 | |
| 2025 | $2,309.00 (+51.51%) | $43,650 (+15.11%) Land $8,270 Building $35,380 | $698,290 (+23.37%) Land $132,250 Building $566,040 |
| 2023 | $1,524.00 (-4.03%) | $37,920 (-3.24%) Land $5,880 Building $32,040 | $566,000 (+0.35%) Land $87,780 Building $478,220 |
| 2022 | $1,588.00 | $39,190 Land $5,690 Building $33,500 | $564,000 Land $81,940 Building $482,060 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 67% of the US · above 60% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AlignTec Fixed Wireless | 50 / 25 |
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