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978 E 5th Ave, Durango, CO 81301 Property Records

La Plata County property record for 978 E 5th Ave, Durango, CO 81301 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Square Footage1,080 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,100 sqft (0.186 acres)
GarageDetached, 390 sqft
Last Sale$251,000 (2003)
Tax Bill$2,528.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5665-291-06-001
Alternative APN
  • R002735

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area1,080 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,860 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,080 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area780 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleMediterranean Style
Lot Area8,100 sqft (0.186 acres)
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area390 sqft Garage
Porch Area169 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR002735
Street Address978 E 5TH AVE
CityDURANGO
StateCO
Zip81301-5303
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION: DURANGO, CITY OF BLOCK: 65 LOT: 14 THRU:- LOT: 16 PT LOT 16, DGO, REST COV LOT CONS, #966354 978 E 5TH AVE DURANGO 81301
Legal SubdivisionDURANGO, CITY
Legal Block65
Legal Lot Number14,16
JurisdictionLA PLATA CO
Minor Civil DivisionDURANGO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract971100

Owner

Source: La Plata County records · APN 5665-291-06-001

Assessment roll updated July 20, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Owner on File
Mailing Address940 E 5TH AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-5303
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ALPINE BK
Aug 17, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jan 08, 2003
  • Deed Sale Price on Jan 08, 2003
Last Transfer DateJul 01, 2024
Transfer Doc0001233765
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLA PLATA CO
Property Address978 E 5TH AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-5303
Document Number0001151510
Instrument DateNov 26, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address940 E 5TH AVE DURANGO CO 813015303, DURANGO, CO 81301-5303

Mortgage

Document Number0001151510
DateDec 11, 2018
Instrument1151510
Lender
NameALPINE BK
TypeBank
AddressRIFLE, CO 81650
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueDec 10, 2028
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLA PLATA CO
Recording DateAug 17, 2018
Property Address978 E 5TH AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-5303
Document Number0001146887
Instrument DateAug 02, 2018
Instrument1146887
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address940 E 5TH AVE DURANGO CO 813015303, DURANGO, CO 81301-5303

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: La Plata County records · Assessment roll updated July 20, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateColorado
CountyLa Plata County
MunicipalityDurango City
Unified School DistrictDurango School District 9-R (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$47,180 (-1.19%) Land $23,240 Building $23,940$763,860 (-) Land $376,250 Building $387,610
2025$2,528.00 (+39.36%)$47,750 (+24.32%) Land $23,520 Building $24,230$763,860 (+33.24%) Land $376,250 Building $387,610
2024$1,814.00 (+17.56%)
2023$1,543.00 (+11.25%)$38,410 (+12.57%) Land $17,350 Building $21,060$573,300 (+16.79%) Land $258,910 Building $314,390
2022$1,387.00$34,120 Land $16,510 Building $17,610$490,870 Land $237,500 Building $253,370

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