Pagosa Springs, CO Real Estate

Pagosa Springs Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Colorado

Located within the San Juan Forest and Mountains, Pagosa Springs offers small town living amongst undisturbed wilderness. Situated in Archuleta County in the Colorado Sunbelt, Pagosa Springs is part of the Durango metro area with a population just under 2,000 people. Surrounded by the forest and Southern Ute Indian lands, the San Juan River meanders through the center of town.

Pagosa Springs is known for its world-famous hot springs, taking its name from "pagosah," the Southern Ute Indian word for "healing waters." Just 35 miles north of the New Mexico border, Pagosa Springs sits along the picturesque western slope of the Continental Divide. Dramatic features of the wilderness areas welcome residents to the backcountry with jagged peaks, rolling rivers, high desert plateaus and untouched wilderness. Boasting an unusually mild climate, residents can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities, including winter and summer favorites, while visiting charming downtown shops and historic sites.

The Pagosa Springs populace unites with their love for music, dedicating several annual festivals to musicians and artists from the area. Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Pagosa Springs provides a community of great neighbors, good schools, excellent quality of life, fresh air, open space and a reasonable cost of living.