1142 Deer Ridge Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122

This residential lot in the Forest Lakes Community offers approximately one acre of buildable space with mountain views. The property is set among ponderosa pines on a peaceful, low-traffic street. A storage shed and picnic table are included, and the lot was professionally fire mitigated last summer. A fire hydrant is reported to be at the lot line.

The site is located within Forest Lakes, a community described as having no HOA, with covenants and a Metro District responsible for year-round road maintenance, common area maintenance, trash, water, and mailboxes. Utilities are available, including electric service through LPEA, a water tap through FLMD, and natural gas through Black Hills Energy. Per FLMD, there is a $125 credit toward the water tap fee, with the buyer to verify details. The property provides access to the San Juan National Forest as well as a private fishing lake, park, and open space, with abundant wildlife and year-round outdoor recreation.

For buyers looking to build in La Plata County, this parcel’s existing fire mitigation and access to utilities can help streamline early planning. The community’s maintenance and services through the Metro District may also be useful for owners seeking a managed setting while keeping the property positioned on a quiet street near Bayfield and Durango.