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    49617 Highway 550, Durango, CO 81301

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    $3,500,000

    2.9-acre mixed-use redevelopment site in Purgatory Ski Resort.

    Type:LAND / Commercial
    Lot size:
    2.90 Acres
    Added:
    Jan 28, 2025
    Days on Market:
    492
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 13 at 9:51 am

    Property Features for 49617 Highway 550

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    2.90 Acres
    Property subtype
    LAND / Commercial

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    Listing Contact
    Jaime Marquez
    Jaime Marquez

    Listing agent Jaime Marquez License #EA100030093

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

    Listing date Jan 28, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime 2.9‑acre mixed‑use redevelopment site in Purgatory Ski Resort.
    • Unparalleled mountain views and significant highway frontage provide excellent visibility and accessibility.
    • Potential for various development options: boutique hotel, condos, retail, restaurant, and more.
    • Located in a growing area with a new 100‑home subdivision recently approved nearby.
    • Served by Purgatory Metro District for water and sewer, and La Plata Electric on‑site.
    • No covenants, offering development flexibility.

    Overview

    This 2.9-acre parcel presents a commercial mixed-use resort development opportunity in Purgatory Ski Resort, north of Durango, Colorado. The site, originally built in 1969 as the Purgatory Inn, offers mountain views and highway frontage, providing visibility and year-round accessibility. The property is ideal for a boutique hotel, condos, townhomes, apartments, retail spaces, a restaurant and bar, a grocery market, or a coffee shop. La Plata County land use code could allow for 3-4 stories in height depending on the architectural design and the proposed use. The site is served by Purgatory Metro District for water and sewer, and La Plata Electric service is on-site. The existing real estate is offered "As Is" with no covenants. A new subdivision of 100 homes at Purgatory Resort was recently approved by the La Plata County Commissioners. Grayrock is located just north of this parcel.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Grocery & Convenience Store Food Market Electrical Service Bar & Pub Wine and Liquor Store Travel Agency Restaurant Supermarket

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Durango
    County
    La Plata
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -107.8095895
    Latitude
    37.6304513

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - 2.9-acre mixed-use redevelopment site in Purgatory Ski Resort.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 49617 Highway 550 Durango, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime 2.9‑acre mixed‑use redevelopment site in Purgatory Ski Resort.; Unparalleled mountain views and significant highway frontage provide excellent visibility and accessibility.; Potential for various development options: boutique hotel, condos, retail, restaurant, and more.
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    Real Estate License ID: EA100030093
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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