Ada County
Are Single-Level Homes More Expensive per Square Foot Than Two-Story in Boise?
Yes. In October 2026, true single-level homes in Ada and Canyon counties sold for a median of $290 per square foot, compared with $250 for two-story homes. That's about 16% more per foot. They also sold faster, in a median of 17 days versus 28. If you're shopping for one level and the prices feel higher than the two-story down the street, you're not imagining it. Here's why that gap exists and how to use the number without letting it mislead you. Why do single-level homes cost more per square...
Is Boise a Buyer's or Seller's Market Right Now? Here's What October Says
The honest answer is that it depends on your price range. In October 2026, homes under $400K across Ada, Canyon and Elmore counties had about 1.8 months of supply and sold in a median of 19 days. In the $800K to $1M range, supply was about 4.1 months. Same valley, very different leverage. If you're trying to decide whether to make a move this winter, a single "the market is hot" or "the market is cooling" headline won't help you much. Here's what the numbers actually show. How fast are homes...
When Do Idaho Property Tax Bills Arrive, and When Are They Due?
Idaho counties mail property tax bills by the fourth Monday in November, which is November 23 this year. You can pay the whole bill at once or split it in two halves: the first half is due December 20 and the second half is due June 20. This year December 20 falls on a Sunday, so check with your county treasurer on whether the deadline moves to Monday, December 21. If you just moved to Idaho, or you're thinking about it, the timing can catch you off guard. The bill shows up right as the...
What Is It Like Living in Garden City, Idaho?
Garden City is a small, separate city of about 12,300 people that Boise almost completely surrounds, with roughly 4 miles of the Boise River Greenbelt running through it and downtown Boise about five minutes away. It mixes older single-story homes with newer businesses, urban wineries and river access, and Redfin's median sale price there was $589,900 in August 2026. The one thing every buyer should check first: whether the home sits in the Boise River floodplain. A lot of people driving...
Treasure Valley Market Update: What September's Numbers Mean for You
If you've been watching mortgage rates creep up and wondering whether now is a terrible time to buy or a great time to sell, you're not alone. I get some version of that question almost every week. The honest answer from September's numbers is that the Treasure Valley isn't one market right now. It's at least two, and which one you're in changes the whole game. Here's what the latest data from Boise Regional REALTORS and the Intermountain MLS shows for September 2026, and what I'd actually do...