Take the gate code and check out "Rawhide" which is one of only a few ready to build 4+ acre sites left on the rim overlooking the Florida River Valley and LaPlata Mountains. River Valley Estates has become one of Durango's prestigious neighborhoods with progressive home designs and is an established "gated" community with that has it's own style. Progressive house designs in this community are a shift in architecture from other locations creating homes that can efficiently meet the evolving needs of its occupants, and have the synergy neighbors who appreciate quality. Lot 19 has postcard views and there are optional house plans available (starting at 2,000 sq ft and larger) to capture the Colorado life style with emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and a strong connection to nature through clean lines and natural color palette. Each lot has a building envelope for privacy and home siting to maximize solar and use the natural P & J landscaping, with underground utilities including LaPlata Electric, central water system, to the boundary. Common Roads, open space areas, and trails along the river frontage can be accessed close to each parcel and are maintained by the owner's association for $90 per month.