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$677,604$457 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $279,000 on Feb 4, 2013

261 RIVER BIRCH ST

DURANGO, CO 81301
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,484 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,744 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$678K
$635K low$720K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$279,000 · Feb 4, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,625 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$37,530 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$613,150

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLA PLATA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 164 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Florida Mesa Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Escalante Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Durango High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Durango School District 9-R

Neighborhood · ZIP 81301These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,321
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,830
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,020
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.38°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.81%

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How this home compares

261 River Birch St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Durango 81301
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in La Plata County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in La Plata County

What homes are worth in Durango 81301

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$231K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Durango 81301.

How it measures up in Durango 81301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Durango 81301.

Estimated value$677,604
CheaperTypical $810,927Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$457
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,809 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size2,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 261 River Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDurango 81301La Plata County
Estimated valuepricier than$677,60434% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45750% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²38% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,744 ft²24% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than201285% of homes86% of homes

About 261 River Birch St

How much is 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO is $677,604 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $634,984 to $720,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO last sell?

261 River Birch St, Durango, CO last sold on Feb 4, 2013 for $279,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO?

261 River Birch St, Durango, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,484 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO built?

261 River Birch St, Durango, CO was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO?

261 River Birch St, Durango, CO is assigned to Florida Mesa Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Escalante Middle School (middle), rated B; Durango High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Durango School District 9-R. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO compare to other homes in Durango 81301?

Among the 14,276 homes in Durango 81301, it is worth more than 34% of them ($677,604 against a typical $810,927), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($457 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 1,809 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (2,744 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2012 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of La Plata County, it is worth more than 44% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 River Birch St, Durango, CO was $3,625. The county assessed it at $37,530.

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