La Plata County property record for 521 Sawmill Rd, Durango, CO 81303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,253 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 6.05 acres (263,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $48,400 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,087 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5661-341-05-177 |
| Primary APN | 5661-341-05-177 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,253 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,101 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Lot Area | 263,538 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 848 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 670 sqft |
| Patio Area | 435 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R425798 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 SAWMILL RD |
| City | DURANGO |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81303-7670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: RAFTER J OPEN A LOT: 192BR RUSTAD BA PROJ 2003-059 521 SAWMILL RD DURANGO 81303 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAFTER J OPEN A |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 192BR |
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | DURANGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970701 |
Source: La Plata County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 SAWMILL RD, DURANGO, CO 81303-7670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006929870 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001040020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LA PLATA CO |
| Property Address | 521 SAWMILL RD, DURANGO, CO 81303-7670 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001189890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1189890 |
| Name | BANK OF COLORADO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURANGO, CO 81301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $56,460 (+0.34%) Land $14,500 Building $41,960 | $900,380 (-) Land $231,250 Building $669,130 | |
| 2025 | $3,087.00 (+59.78%) | $56,270 (+22.27%) Land $14,450 Building $41,820 | $900,380 (+31.09%) Land $231,250 Building $669,130 |
| 2023 | $1,932.00 (+16.04%) | $46,020 (+17.28%) Land $11,630 Building $34,390 | $686,850 (+21.65%) Land $173,600 Building $513,250 |
| 2022 | $1,665.00 | $39,240 Land $9,990 Building $29,250 | $564,610 Land $143,750 Building $420,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 95% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 31 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: Verizon.
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