$1,360,000  Boise, Idaho

VIEW, LOCATION, UPDATES and a rare on-market opportunity on Horizon Drive in North Boise, built in 1952 originally by builder/owner has been in same family for generations. A fortress of a home, respectfully blending a bit of yesterday with a bit of today, in a peaceful setting full of quiet. Walking distance to VA and St Lukes Hospitals, blocks from Hyde Park, downtown amenities. A well-aged gem with a killer view is bicycle foothills-hiking friendly. Built to stand the test of time, this solid brick home features living room areas on the main and lower levels each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and individual wood-burning fireplaces. Updates and upgrades include kitchen cabinets/backsplash, all new appliances, full interior paint, refinished doors/woodwork, new light fixtures, refinished original red-oak wood flooring, new tile and carpets, bathroom downstairs, and some window replacements. Additional concrete cellar-style storage rooms ideal for wine, preserves, or seasonal items. A ground-level separate entry/access unlocks the idea of a kitchenette in the laundry room downstairs (new w/d included) for possible flexibility in living arrangements. Exterior improvements include new paint, new entry planter box, huge landscaping overhaul, new gated privacy fence, finished garage walls, new double-car garage door w/opener.

$1,530,000  Middleton, Idaho

Created by Canyon Crest Homes, this gorgeous modern lodge sits on a lovely corner lot in Middleton, and its east-facing backyard on the waterfront makes for ideal patio living. It has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths; a fully insulated 44' RV bay, 2-car garage, complete with a dog-wash station; an oversized laundry room with beautiful custom cabinetry; full chef's kitchen comes with double ovens, granite backsplash, an oversized refrigerator, and custom waterfall island; a true butler's pantry, complete with beverage cooler, sink, and custom built-in shelving; the living room has a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace; living room and master suite both have huge east-facing windows offering a breathtaking view in the morning and excellent natural light throughout the day; master suite has a spa bath with a freestanding tub and body-jet walk-in shower; spacious front office and large back patio with stone fireplace. This property is 30 seconds from the Boise River, 1 minute from downtown Middleton and its accompanying amenities, and 2.5 hours from McCall the back way.