Treasure Valley · Idaho
Garden City, Idaho.
The riverfront creative edge of Boise
Market snapshot
Roughly $440,000 to $650,000 typical; new townhomes at the higher end
A niche market with character. Riverfront infill and new townhomes draw a dedicated buyer pool, and the mix of older stock plus new builds keeps the pace uneven.
Ada County, along the Boise River between Boise and Eagle
What makes Garden City different.
Garden City is Boise's scrappy riverfront neighbor, and its charm is exactly that scrappiness: artist studios, breweries, the greenbelt, and infill townhomes going up along the water. It offers the closest thing to Portland-style character in the Treasure Valley.
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: Under 10 minutes to downtown Boise from most of Garden City; the greenbelt is a bike commute option many residents actually use.
Market snapshot
The numbers, plainly.
- Median sale price around $440,000, with typical values near $474,500
- The 83714 riverfront ZIP has run hotter, near $643,000 to $647,000
- Minutes from downtown Boise and the North End
- A roughly 45-acre park replacing the Expo Idaho horse track is slated to finish in 2026
- The Boise River Greenbelt, breweries, and artist studios define the vibe
Market snapshot and area notes updated October 2026. Sources: BoiseDev, Idaho DEQ, KIVI, IMLS market data.
Who this area suits
The right buyer for Garden City.
- Buyers who want river access at a fraction of Eagle prices
- Creative and urban buyers drawn to the city's arts district
- Infill townhome buyers who want new construction close to downtown
- Investors watching the riverfront's redevelopment
Typical home types: Single-family detached homes, about 52% of the stock; A notable share of mobile homes and older cottages; New townhome infill along the Boise River greenbelt.
Keep comparing
Other communities worth a look.
Treasure Valley Boise
Roughly $500,000 to $575,000 typical
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Treasure Valley Meridian
Roughly $530,000 to $610,000 typical; from $400,000 to $1 million plus by submarket
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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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