La Plata County property record for 551 W Fork Rd, Durango, CO 81303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,374 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5661-343-05-066 |
| Primary APN | 5661-343-05-066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,710 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R010032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 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: 182A 551 WEST FORK RD DURANGO 81303 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAFTER J OPEN A |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 182A |
| 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 | 551 W FORK RD, DURANGO, CO 81303-6480 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $30,370 (-2.1%) Land $10,610 Building $19,760 | $496,390 (-) Land $173,440 Building $322,950 | |
| 2025 | $1,702.00 (+71.23%) | $31,020 (+31%) Land $10,840 Building $20,180 | $496,390 (+40.4%) Land $173,440 Building $322,950 |
| 2023 | $994.00 (+8.16%) | $23,680 (+9.28%) Land $8,150 Building $15,530 | $353,560 (+13.4%) Land $121,700 Building $231,860 |
| 2022 | $919.00 | $21,670 Land $7,490 Building $14,180 | $311,770 Land $107,810 Building $203,960 |
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 | 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 | 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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