Boise ’s Central Bench is a cultural melting pot, where you’ll find grocery stores and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from around the world. Parks and attractions sit next to residential streets, and despite its suburban vibe, it’s easy to walk or bike to various points around the city. Longer trips are also convenient here, with Interstate 84 and Boise Airport both nearby.
Ranch-style homes make up much of the inventory in Central Bench, often on small suburban lots dotted with leafy trees. Attached garages make parking convenient, although the neighborhood’s wide streets give you plenty of room for street parking. Townhouses are also common in the area. Pricing tends to vary based on size and type of home:
If variety is the spice of life, Central Bench is the most flavorful neighborhood in Boise. “There are international markets like Afghan, Middle Eastern and Korean up in that corridor,” says Helen Law, an associate broker at Group One Sotheby’s International Realty with 25 years of experience. “It’s fascinating stuff and really good food. Funky restaurants, funky markets. There’s always something to discover.” You can visit spots like Alahmad Market and Kabul Market on Overland Road, or Orient Market on Emerald Street. Some of the small grocery stores have restaurants inside, like Food Land Market, which is locally famous for its shawarma. Other popular eateries in the neighborhood include Luciano’s Italian Restaurant and Big Bun Drive-In for a casual burger. Chain supermarkets like Albertsons and Fred Meyer are nearby, and the Boise Towne Square mall is just across the highway, with a mix of big-box stores.
While Central Bench isn’t as close to the Foothills and the Greenbelt as other neighborhoods, it has its share of parks. For some outdoor fun, you can:
The Boise School District serves the neighborhood, and students might attend the highly rated Borah High School, which offers dual enrollment classes like intro to engineering, medical terminology and sociology. The district also offers open enrollment and magnet programs, but admission is not guaranteed. Bishop Kelly High School is a highly rated private option in the neighborhood, known for its championship sports teams and robust AP program.
Getting around Boise is a breeze from Central Bench. “It’s just a hop, skip and a jump from downtown and from the airport,” Law says. “It’s a very accessible neighborhood and still very walkable.” Most homes in the neighborhood are within walking distance of some shops and restaurants. For trips outside the community, many people bike. Downtown Boise is about a 4-mile bike ride via Latah Street and the Boise River Greenbelt. If you prefer driving, it’ll take you about 10 minutes to get downtown, with a 3-mile drive along Rose Hill Street and Capitol Boulevard. You can easily hop on the highway with Interstate 84 and the Boise Connector bordering the neighborhood, and buses run along many of the major roads.
Because of the neighborhood’s location near the airport, plane noise can be a concern for some homeowners. “Closer to the freeway, you’re going to experience noise, because the freeway really is in the flight path of the airport,” Law says. “Most of the air traffic comes from south of the airport, but there is some over the freeway too.” Other than the airport noise in the community’s south end, Central Bench is a fairly quiet neighborhood where you won’t have too much noise to worry about.
Mick Dulhanty
Boise Premier Real Estate
(208) 856-4743
37 Total Sales
1 in Central Bench
$480,000 Price
Josh Oldenkamp
Powerhouse Real Estate Group
(208) 615-8691
29 Total Sales
1 in Central Bench
$500,000 Price
Jeff Wills
Homes of Idaho
(208) 306-4214
191 Total Sales
7 in Central Bench
$50K - $515K Price Range
Ken Miles
Homes of Idaho
(208) 960-6925
35 Total Sales
3 in Central Bench
$370K - $386K Price Range
Alissa Gamble
Keller Williams Realty Boise
(208) 675-9774
328 Total Sales
10 in Central Bench
$250K - $505K Price Range
Brette Shakespeare
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
(986) 201-0137
101 Total Sales
4 in Central Bench
$425K - $850K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Bench | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Central Bench, Boise sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Bench, Boise over the last 12 months is $415,175, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Andrew Yates Homes of Idaho
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Updated 2-bed, 2-bath condo in the heart of the Boise Bench — priced to move at $249,000. Skip the maintenance headaches. The HOA covers the roof, exterior upkeep, landscaping, and pool — your carport is included too. Inside you'll find new laminate floors and fresh paint throughout, ready to move into without lifting a finger. Location is hard to beat. You're minutes from downtown Boise, BSU,
Reece Walker Keller Williams Realty Boise
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