Address
696 Irongate Way, Durango, CO
Price
$ 3,950,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#835738
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLA PLATA
- CityDurango
- AreaDurango Rural
- NeighborhoodMeadowridge
- Zip81301
- StyleModern
- Year Built2001
- Taxes$ 11581
- Price$ 3,950,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage7059
- Lot Size9.12 Acres
Data Source:
Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)
Property Description
Own your private gateway to the San Juan Mountains. Bordering the San Juan National Forest, this extraordinary 7,059-square-foot mountain estate offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and direct access to some of Colorado's most spectacular backcountry recreation. Situated on 9.12 beautifully landscaped acres, the property features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 5-car garage, including a heated attached 3-car garage and a detached 2-car garage with workshop and additional storage. The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad passes nearby, adding a uniquely Colorado backdrop to the property. Designed for both comfortable daily living and exceptional entertaining, the main level features a welcoming entry with a handcrafted carved wood door, private office, powder room, laundry room, spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and a striking stone fireplace, formal dining area, and a beautifully remodeled chef's kitchen with custom alder cabinetry, Thermador appliances, granite countertops, copper backsplash, and copper bar top. The luxurious primary suite offers a sitting area, a gas fireplace, private deck access, and a spacious bath with dual vanities, a Jacuzzi tub, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. The upper level includes a private en-suite bedroom along with two additional oversized bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The walkout lower level serves as an impressive entertainment retreat featuring a large family room with a stone fireplace, a billiards area, a custom wet bar with a live-edge wood countertop and kegerator, extensive built-in alder bookcases, a media area, a wine cellar, an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and an exercise room. Outside, the grounds create a private mountain sanctuary with manicured lawns, mature landscaping, terraced gardens, two spectacular ponds with cascading waterfalls, a charming bridge, a fire pit with built-in seating, a sauna, a hot tub, a fenced garden area, an irrigation system, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces. For outdoor enthusiasts, few properties can match what 696 Iron Gate Way offers. Bordering the San Juan National Forest, the property provides direct access to an extensive network of trails and Forest Service roads throughout the renowned Hermosa Creek Recreation Area. Explore miles of trails leading to destinations including Jones Creek, Dutch Creek, Elbert Creek, Hotel Draw, Bolam Pass, and connections to the Colorado Trail system. Enjoy world-class hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ATV and side-by-side adventures, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, and year-round exploration across vast public lands that stretch far beyond the property's boundaries. Few homes near Durango offer this level of direct access to Colorado's most iconic mountain recreation and the unmatched freedom of having the San Juan National Forest as your backyard. Additional features include radiant in-floor heating throughout, individual room thermostats, a recently replaced boiler, central water, natural gas service, updated septic system, air conditioning in key living areas and bedrooms, and a new roof installed in 2025. This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained mountain estate that seamlessly blends luxury living with unparalleled access to the best of Southwest Colorado.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Animas Valley K-5 Elementary School | Miller 6-8 Middle School | Durango 9-12 High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Listed $3,950,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Floor Radiant |
|---|---|
| Roof | Architectural Shingles |
| Fireplaces | Living Room,Den/Family Room |
| Garage | Attached Garage |
| Zoning | Residential Single Family |
| HOA Fee | 1250 |
| Status | Active |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Subdivision | Meadowridge |
| HOA Dues? | Yes |
| Windows | Clad,Double Pane |
| Water Heater | Gas Water Heater |
| Style | Modern |
| View | Mountains,Valley |
| Stories Count | Three Story |
| County | La Plata |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Stick Built |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| FIPS Code | 08067 |
| HOA Y/N | Yes |
| New Construction Y/N | No |
| Status | Active |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| HOA Name | MEADOWRIDGE |
| Utilities | Electric,Natural Gas,Internet |
| Energy Star Qualified Y/N | No |
| Green Certification Y/N | No |
| HERS Rated Y/N | No |
| LEED for Homes Y/N | No |
| Other Green Cert. Y/N | No |
| Directions | HWY 550 North to Meadowridge entrance,gated subdivision,located on the west side of HWY 550 just as you are starting to climb Shalona Hill. The house is at the end of the cul-de-sac. |
| High School | Durango 9-12 |
| City | Durango |
| List Price/SqFt | 559.57 |
| HOA/Metro Fees Freq. | Annually |
| Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Elementary School | Animas Valley K-5 |
| Middle School | Miller 6-8 |
| Branded Virtual Tour | https://media.highabilityimagery.com/videos/019eae9c-5d89-70f5-85d1-eb1a5bddfffe?v=333 |
| DOM | 103 |
| PROPERTY DESCRIPTION | Wooded Lot,Cul-de-sac,Borders National Forest |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 559.57 |
| DISCLOSURES | Covenants,Pets Allowed |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Window Coverings,Ceiling Fan(s),W/D Hookup,Vaulted Ceiling,Granite Counters,Jetted Tub,Pantry,T&G Ceilings,Walk In Closet,Garage Door Opener,Wine Room |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet-Partial,Slate,Tile |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Beds | 5 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Nook,Kitchen Bar,Separate Dining |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| SqFt Source | Assessor's |
| 1/2 Baths | 1 |
| Appliances | Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Freezer |
| Primary Bedroom Level | Upper Level |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Landscaping,Patio,Deck,Hot Tub,Lawn Sprinklers,Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 9.12 |
| Garage Capacity | 5 |
| RV Parking | No |
| Siding | Stone,Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Water Well | No |
| Waterfront | No |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Carport | No |
| Exterior Structures | Garage,Workshop |
| Water Rights/Irrig. | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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