South Boise Village
Neighborhood Reviews
For history lovers and dog lovers alike
South Boise Village is among several proud Boise neighborhoods along the historic Oregon Trail. One of the city’s 21 obelisk-shaped interpretive markers along the trail is in a pocket park at the corner of Boise and Manitou avenues. “They tell the story of Native Americans, Black Americans and other pioneers on the Oregon Trail,” Bauer says. “You get this little history lesson you wouldn’t even know about as you walk along that area.” The neighborhood’s most expansive outdoor space is Manitou Park to the west. Its 11 acres include basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground and an off-leash dog park. Behind the park, the Ridenbaugh Canal runs alongside the neighborhood to the west, providing a scenic backdrop to an unpaved path.From 1890s Queen Annes to 2020s townhouses
A large grid of residential streets fills the space between Boise and Broadway avenues and the canal, featuring nearly 800 homes. “Even though a lot of 21st-century development has hit this part of town, you can still find pockets of historic homes with bigger lots,” Bauer says. Some single-family homes have stood since South Boise Village’s early years, including 1890s Queen Annes, Craftsman bungalows and Cape Cods. Ranch-style houses became common in the neighborhood after World War II. A few period revival homes appear in the 1990s, mimicking Prairie and Craftsman architecture. Turnkey detached houses start in the low $300,000s for two-bedroom ramblers and peak at around $1.3 million for four-bedroom, 3,600-square-foot homes on over 1 acre. Multifamily housing developments include 2020s townhouses in the $400,000s. Meanwhile, Linden Mobile Park offers low-maintenance mobile homes in the neighborhood’s southern section for $50,000 to $90,000.Two A-rated schools for local teens
BSU’s campus is just north of South Boise Village; residents can sometimes hear the noise from Albertsons Stadium during football season. The neighborhood is also home to the Broncos’ soccer and indoor tennis facilities. Three public schools serve local pre-college students, including Garfield Elementary. It accommodates prekindergarten through sixth grade immediately east of the neighborhood and has a C-plus from Niche. East Junior High and Timberline High are about 4 miles and 1 mile east, respectively. Niche gives both A ratings and calls Timberline Idaho’s No. 6 public high school.A "unique little place to have breakfast"
Big-name restaurants and retailers populate Broadway Avenue to the east, from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to Ace Hardware. Several locally owned Asian restaurants, including Vietnamese joints Dong Khanh and Ph? Le, also appear there. Mount Everest Momo Café serves cuisine from Nepal, India and Tibet, including dumplings and butter chicken. Boise Avenue to the north is home to Addie’s, which Bauer calls “a fun, unique little place to have breakfast.” Its hashbrowns and chicken-fried steak are in particularly high demand. Groceries are available at Albertsons, a few blocks north of the neighborhood.Bus stops, bike paths and Boise Airport
Locals traveling north to campus or into downtown Boise can hop on the bus at several stations on Broadway. Bikers are a few minutes from the Boise River Greenbelt, a citywide mixed-use path frequently used for downtown commutes. Interstate 84 is less than 1 mile south of South Boise Village, taking drivers quickly to Boise Airport.
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John Battiston
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Chad Jackson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jen Clements
Jen Clements
Homes of Idaho
(208) 428-6378
94 Total Sales
1 in South Boise Village
$299,000 Price
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Travis Aeschbacher
Travis Aeschbacher
Responds QuicklyMountain Realty
(208) 314-6984
33 Total Sales
1 in South Boise Village
$880,000 Price
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Natalie Filbert
Natalie Filbert
Responds QuicklyMountain Realty
(208) 487-4224
177 Total Sales
2 in South Boise Village
$375K - $402K Price Range
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Robert Santangelo
Robert Santangelo
Compass
(442) 333-4761
67 Total Sales
1 in South Boise Village
$400,000 Price
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Heidi Minegar
Heidi Minegar
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Boise
(208) 328-5940
113 Total Sales
4 in South Boise Village
$400K - $715K Price Range
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Robin Crawford
Robin Crawford
Indian Creek Realty, Inc
(208) 591-6670
33 Total Sales
1 in South Boise Village
$325,000 Price
Schools
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ivywild Park
- Pool
- Tennis
- Trails
Terry Day Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Julia Davis Park
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Trails
Manitou Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Tennis
Williams Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Boise River Greenbelt
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/25/2015
Niche Review
Not a drinker or barfly, but there is a wide range of cultural food and american food available. everything from middleeastern, nepalese to jananese.
5/4/2016
Niche Review
There is a lot of crime that goes on but it is usually pretty hidden from every day life in this city.
5/4/2016
Niche Review
I've lived in Boise my entire life and will always come back. I know there are more places to see and go to but this place will always be home
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Boise Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Boise Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Boise Village, Boise sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Boise Village, Boise over the last 12 months is $372,100, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Sale Price
$372,100
Median Single Family Sale Price
$210,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$372,100
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
696
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,382
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,182
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$460,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,376 Sq Ft
- 1614 S Manitou Ave
- New 1 day ago
This home has been used as a rental. Close to the university. Needs some TLC Has a large back yard. Call listing agent for more details Owner carry
Christopher Findlay Silvercreek Realty Group
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$499,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,216 Sq Ft
- 1111 W Dundee St
- New 4 days ago
Move-in ready! This darling cottage is centrally located within walking distance to BSU and the Boise River Greenbelt. Boasting new interior/exterior paint with updated flooring, updated plumbing and lighting fixtures, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and two recently remodeled bathrooms! New roof in 2021. Oversized two car garage, fenced corner lot with a sprinkler system. Seller
Edenn Jablonski Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
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$549,900
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,866 Sq Ft
- 1621 S Vermont Ave
- New 12 days ago
Cute Boise home. Near downtown, BSU, parks, shopping, restaurants. Currently rented until 03/31/2026. Long term tenants (over 10 years). Always pay on time and great care for the property. This can be an investment now or owner occupied after March 2026. NO HOA.
JoeAnne Santy-Greene 1st Place Realty, LLC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,152
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,146
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,528
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.6%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
82
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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