Treasure Valley · Idaho
Boise, Idaho.
Idaho's capital from foothills to downtown
Market snapshot
Roughly $500,000 to $575,000 typical
Fast. Homes routinely go under contract within a couple of weeks, and well-priced houses in the North End, Bench, and East End can attract multiple offers in the first weekend.
Ada County, at the foot of the Boise Foothills
What makes Boise different.
Boise is the Treasure Valley's anchor city: foothills to the north, the river through the middle, and a downtown that keeps getting better. Its neighborhoods are distinct and its market is fast, which is exactly why Paul requires serious buyers to arrive pre-approved.
Homes change hands at different speeds depending on price, condition, and location within the city. The snapshot on this page is based on recent published market data, and Paul is happy to pull the current numbers for the specific street you are watching.
Typical commute: Compact by western standards. Cross-town drives run about 15 to 20 minutes, and most of the metro's employment is on the city's south and west edges.
Market snapshot
The numbers, plainly.
- Median sale price around $545,000, up about 3.7% year over year, with homes selling in about 16 days
- Distinct pockets: the North End, East End, Bench, West Bench, and foothills
- Micron's $60 billion-plus Boise buildout is reshaping the east side, with new fabs and a $10 billion research campus announced in 2026
- The Boise River Greenbelt, downtown, and the foothills trail system are the lifestyle draw
Market snapshot and area notes updated October 2026. Sources: City of Trees Real Estate (September 2026), CNBC and BoiseDev on Micron, IMLS market data.
Who this area suits
The right buyer for Boise.
- Buyers who want urban energy with outdoor access minutes away
- First-time buyers looking at the Bench and West Bench
- Move-up and luxury buyers in the East End and foothills
- Anyone who wants a walkable downtown without big-city traffic
Typical home types: Detached single-family homes, about 66% of the housing stock; Attached homes, duplexes, and townhomes for the rest; Character homes in historic neighborhoods plus newer foothills construction.
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Treasure Valley Eagle
Roughly $800,000 to $1.05 million typical; new construction around $1.25 million
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Treasure Valley Nampa
Roughly $400,000 to $450,000 typical
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