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Eagle ID Price Trends

The median list price in February for single family homes in Eagle is $399,450. The list prices dropped by -6.98% from the previous month.

The price per square foot for listings in this area is $141.

The median sale price in December for single family homes is $356,250. The sale prices increased by 42.5% from the previous month.

The price per square foot for sales in this area is $97.

Eagle Idaho Market Trends

The number of active listings in Eagle dropped by 6% from the previous month.

The median number of days active properties have been listed is 77. This is significantly shorter than the national average.

The number of sales in December dropped by 61.5% from the previous month.

Eagle Property Ownership

The percent of unoccupied properties is very low in Eagle. It is -8.48% below the national average.

The percent of owner occupied properties in Eagle is 17.55% above the national average.

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Here’s a sample of several that have gone out in the past few weeks:

1259 W Sherason Court – Old World Luxury – Eagle Real Estate

Waterlilly Ave Boise Idaho

Boise Idaho Real Estate Radio show hosted by Chris Lofthus

South Robert St Boise Idaho

Moon Beam Way Eagle Idaho

In addition, from listener feedback, we’ll be expanding our content this year on the radio show to include more Idaho real estate industry guests.   Given the early trend this year in real estate, we’re expecting to see a very active market for Boise, Eagle and Meridian real estate.  The Chris Lofthus radio show will cover the trends as they unfold and continue to be a source of  timely information for both buyers and sellers entering the market this year.

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“Chris Lofthus Group, a Boise Idaho Real Estate (https://lofthusgroup.com/) agency, announced today the list of 7554 N Waterlilly Avenue, Boise, Idaho for sale. The residential home for sale listed in MLS (#98511317) has 2304 square feet priced at $269,900.00. This is a three bedroom, three bathroom and three car garage home newly built in 2007.”

Using the broader media services to help sell homes provides out of state families and business exposure to the great State of Idaho and in particular, Boise.

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What makes Eagle Idaho so desirable in the Pacific Northwest is its unique combination of upscale community nestled along the base of the Boise foothills and river valley. In additional, it has unparalleled access to mountain recreation weather it skiing or summer lake activities, from river rafting to mountain resorts within a 2 hour drive.  Eagle, the community provides quality-crafted homes, a bevy of wonderful restaurants, boutique shopping, not to mention a very friendly community.

A River Runs Though Eagle

The Boise river winds through Eagle and provides a rich array of walking paths through the  greenbelt,  Often you may find people enjoying a picnic along the banks.  Fishing is common along the Boise River, and as well as a nice place to cool down during a warm summers day.  Eagle residents can be found riding horseback in the north hills, visiting the Eagle Island State Park, biking the trails of the Eagle Foothills BMX and Cross Country tracks at the Eagle Velodrome Bike Park.

Eagle Location and Businesses

Eagle is situated eight miles west of Idaho’s capital city.  It is home to about 25,000 residence.  Eagle’s businesses  range from a diverse selection of restaurants to health and wellness clinics and spas and to global hi tech and online firms.  Although the gem of the area may be the many wineries located around the area!

Notable Events and Places to Visit in Eagle:

• the Boise River
• the  state-of-the-art skateboard park
• Heritage Park
• Old Town Eagle
• The Eagle Fun Days Festival
• the Eagle Saturday Markets

Selected Eagle Resources:

Eagle Public Library

City of Eagle

Eagle Fire Department

BanBury Golf Course

Eagle Chamber of Commerce

Recent Reviews on the Metro Boise Area

Boise ranks fourth on top ten list of best places to live – “To hit the thriving local arts scene, cruise downtown. Boise’s free “Alive After Five” concert series brings musicians and other entertainers to the Grove Plaza each Wednesday during the summer.” | US News, June 2009

Boise makes the grade. Recognized as a top ten city for business and careers – “For the fourth straight year, Boise landed in the top 5 in what may be the most prestigious of city rankings compiled by national business magazines. A high Forbes ranking provides a marketing tool for state and local business recruiters like the Idaho Commerce Department and the Boise Valley Economic Partnership.” | Forbes, March 2009

Boise ranked the best overall town in the Western United States – “Boise, to put it mildly, has been on a roll. Government, education, and health care remain core industries, but dozens of high-tech startups have moved to town, joining behemoths like Hewlett-Packard and Micron Technology.” | Outside Magazine, August 2010

Boise cited as the sixth best city in the United States for business – “It’s four seasons here but it’s not arduous weather. Boise has a diverse economy, and has proven to be an incubator for entrepreneurs, as evidenced by its high concentration of Russell 2000 companies.” | MarketWatch.com, December 2009

Boise recognized as one of the top ten cities in the West – “It’s a high-tech center, one of the best places in the country to start a business. And the great skiing at Bogus Basin doesn’t hurt.” | Life Magazine, June 2010
 

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Meridian – Quick Facts

Here are some notable facts about Meridian Idaho to consider when looking to buy in the area:

• Meridian is the second largest city in Ada Count and the third largest in the State of Idaho.

• With a population of over 75000, Meridian is the fastest growing city in Idaho with an 81.5% increase since 2000.
• Meridian School District is the largest in the State. Meridian is part of the Boise Metropolitan area.
• Meridian’s climate is characterized as semi-arid with four distinct seasons.
• Meridian experiences hot and dry summers as well as cold winters with occasional light snowfall. Rainfall is usually infrequent and light.
• Spring and fall are generally temperate in Meridian.
• The majority of the city lies North of I-84.

A Brief History

The Settlers’ Irrigation Ditch, 1892, changed the arid region into a productive farming community which was incorporated in 1902. Because of Meridian’s remarkable growth in the last 20 years, the majority of residential neighborhoods in the city are relatively new.

Family Activities In Meridian:

The Meridian Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 21st Anniversary season. Meridian received its name because it was located on the Boise Meridian .

Roaring Springs is a large water park near the Meridian I-84 exit. Wahooz is a large family entertainment complex open year-round featuring go carts, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages, laser tag, an arcade and grill.

The city’s Parks and Rec department manages 17 public parks throughout Meridian including Meridian Settlers Regional Park which hosts free outdoor movies during the summer months.

The Meridian Speedway lies within city limits directly south of Old Town Meridian.

Meridian shares boundaries with the two largest cities in Idaho, Boise, ID to the east and Nampa, ID to the west. Therefore, residents of Meridian often take advantage of the recreation and sports opportunities in those cities.

Eagle Island State Park is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Meridian and includes a man-made lake with a beach, equestrian and hiking trails, fishing, and a water slide. The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area is south of Meridian.

What Make Meridian Unique?

Meridian and the surrounding area has a large Basque population and the area is rich with Basque culture and traditions. Meridian is home to Epi’s Restaurant which serves traditional Basque cuisine. Bogus Creek Ranch, located in Meridian, offers a complete western experience for the entire family as well as out of town guests. You can join the Western Action Adventure Show in the summer or enjoy a Winter Sleigh Ride & Dinner at Bogus Basin in the winter. Boise and the surrounding area which includes Meridian has been ranked as one of the Best Places to Live, Work and Play by Outside Magazine. Meridian, Idaho was selected by Family Circle magazine as one of the 10 Best Towns for families.

Meridian’s location and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities such as river rafting, skiing, boating, hiking, biking, rock climbing, camping, hunting and fishing makes it an outdoor enthusiasts dream place to live, work and play.

Recent Reviews on the Greater Metro Boise Area

Boise ranks fourth on top ten list of best places to live – “To hit the thriving local arts scene, cruise downtown. Boise’s free “Alive After Five” concert series brings musicians and other entertainers to the Grove Plaza each Wednesday during the summer.” | US News, June 2009

Boise makes the grade. Recognized as a top ten city for business and careers – “For the fourth straight year, Boise landed in the top 5 in what may be the most prestigious of city rankings compiled by national business magazines. A high Forbes ranking provides a marketing tool for state and local business recruiters like the Idaho Commerce Department and the Boise Valley Economic Partnership.” | Forbes, March 2009

Boise ranked the best overall town in the Western United States – “Boise, to put it mildly, has been on a roll. Government, education, and health care remain core industries, but dozens of high-tech startups have moved to town, joining behemoths like Hewlett-Packard and Micron Technology.” | Outside Magazine, August 2010

Boise cited as the sixth best city in the United States for business – “It’s four seasons here but it’s not arduous weather. Boise has a diverse economy, and has proven to be an incubator for entrepreneurs, as evidenced by its high concentration of Russell 2000 companies.” | MarketWatch.com, December 2009

Boise recognized as one of the top ten cities in the West – “It’s a high-tech center, one of the best places in the country to start a business. And the great skiing at Bogus Basin doesn’t hurt.” | Life Magazine, June 2010
 

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“In Life and in Business, Chris Lofthus Knows
Success Starts with a Great Connection”

Chris Lofthus understands how important it is to connect. On the golf course, in his personal relationships and when working with his clients, he knows there’s nothing more crucial to success than making that solid connection.

When it’s time to buy a new home or sell your Eagle real estate residence or the surrounding area, he takes the time to really understand what’s important to you, listens carefully to your needs and then makes them his top priority. That’s why you can count on him to handle the job efficiently. Not only does he provide you with the personal and professional attention you deserve, he adheres to a strict code of ethics that not only helps you make sound decisions, but also ensures you can feel confident your best interests are being protected.

When you’ve decided to make a move, including Boise real estate or Meridian real estate,  connect with success. Call Chris Lofthus. You’ll be glad you did.  If your considering a home, please browse our homes for sale under our featured listings.

Meet Chris, Gerri, Anette and Linda.

We specialize in residential real estate in Boise, Eagle, Meridian Idaho including and the greater Treasure Valley.

Our goals are to provide you with today’s most effective methods to sell or buy residential real estate. Just check us out on the web by searching “Chris Lofthus Group”. You’ll see the many things we do for you.

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Boise, Idaho, boasts more than 50 parks, a number of museums, a Basque market and the restored 1927 Egyptian Theatre.  Many early pioneers bypassed Boise to seek their fortunes in the west coast, but those who backtracked were rewarded with the gold and silver that came from the hills around the Boise River and earned the name, the Treasure Valley.

It was the 1862 gold rush to Boise Basin that started the progress of the State of Idaho. On February 4, 1864 Boise County was established.

The name “boise”, comes from the French word “boise” for “wooded”.   The story is told of the French-Canadian fur trappers of the early 1800s who came over the mountains.   Looking down on the Boise River Valley they exclaimed “Les Bois!” (the trees!). This is the origin of its nickname ‘The City of Trees’.

Today, the Historic Downtown District has numerous brick buildings from the 19th century that have been restored, so the Boise skyline is a blend of old and new.

Boise and the Great Outdoors

Citizens of Boise take much pleasure in the great outdoors and in the western history that surrounds them.  One attractive feature of the quality of life here is that much of the prominent outdoor world of Idaho is accessible to citizens and travelers within the city.

Boise’s pride is its more than 50 parks. Three of them, the “Ribbon of Jewels,” are close together, next to the river, and all named after women:  Julia Davis, Ann Morrison, and Kathryn Albertson.

Julia Davis Park is home to, a zoo, four museums, a band shell, and a train that tours the city in summer.    She houes the Boise Art Museum, the Idaho Historical Museum, and the Idaho Black History Museum, located in an old church next to the depot for the Boise Tour Train. Beyond the park’s Rose Garden is Zoo Boise, and still beyond that lies the interactive Discovery Center of Idaho.   She is 87-acres in total.

Ann Morrison Memorial Park is even bigger at153 acres  and features baseball, football, and soccer fields, a playground,  a pond, tennis courts and walking trails. Kathryn Albertson Park is a 40-acre bird refuge with wide paths, ponds, and  gazebos.

However, the gem is the Boise River Green Belt,  16 miles long, connecting Lucky Peak Reservoir to Eagle Island State Park.  It has 9.5 miles of biking trails and paved hiking , plus trout fishing, river floating inner tubing, rafting, and picnicking along the shores of the river. Within it is Julia Davis Park and some of the city’s major cultural resources noted above including an outdoor Shakespeare Theater for summer performances.

Boise Today

Boise has an energetic and progressive look to it. There are many major downtown  businesses districts and a major shopping center within four miles from the downtown.   Boise is the home of several Fortune 500 companies, such as Morrison-Knudsen, Boise Cascade, and Simplot.  Boise is home to its share of high-tech business, but earlier its history, agriculture sustained the state.

Recent Reviews on Boise Idaho

Boise ranks fourth on top ten list of best places to live – “To hit the thriving local arts scene, cruise downtown. Boise’s free “Alive After Five” concert series brings musicians and other entertainers to the Grove Plaza each Wednesday during the summer.” | US News, June 2009

Boise makes the grade. Recognized as a top ten city for business and careers – “For the fourth straight year, Boise landed in the top 5 in what may be the most prestigious of city rankings compiled by national business magazines. A high Forbes ranking provides a marketing tool for state and local business recruiters like the Idaho Commerce Department and the Boise Valley Economic Partnership.” | Forbes, March 2009

Boise ranked the best overall town in the Western United States – “Boise, to put it mildly, has been on a roll. Government, education, and health care remain core industries, but dozens of high-tech startups have moved to town, joining behemoths like Hewlett-Packard and Micron Technology.” | Outside Magazine, August 2010

Boise cited as the sixth best city in the United States for business – “It’s four seasons here but it’s not arduous weather. Boise has a diverse economy, and has proven to be an incubator for entrepreneurs, as evidenced by its high concentration of Russell 2000 companies.” | MarketWatch.com, December 2009

Boise recognized as one of the top ten cities in the West – “It’s a high-tech center, one of the best places in the country to start a business. And the great skiing at Bogus Basin doesn’t hurt.” | Life Magazine, June 2010
 

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