$436,078Average Value$310Average Price per Sq Ft39Homes For Sale
Life on Boise’s Bench
Located on the Boise Bench, Vista offers residents easy access to Downtown Boise and affordable housing options compared to other neighborhoods on the city’s east side. A former farming community, the neighborhood has developed into a residential hub sprinkled with local businesses. “It’s very much a neighborhood feel with a lot of local flavor,” says Joel Heff, owner/managing broker of Realty ONE Group Professionals. “It doesn’t feel like the big city. It’s what you’d think of as a regular suburban neighborhood, with small businesses and residences.”
Two story single family homes can be readily found in Vista.
Owhyee tennis courts provide lasting hours of enjoyment for residents of Sunrise Rim.
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Former farming community
Originally settled as a farming community, Vista saw rapid development with the arrival of the Boise Interurban Railway in 1891, which connected the neighborhood to Downtown Boise and facilitated urban expansion. Throughout the decades, Vista developed into a bustling residential and commercial hub, with the construction of homes, schools and businesses catering to the growing population. During World War II, Vista experienced a surge in growth as the nearby Gowen Field Air Base brought in military personnel and their families. Today, Vista’s history is evident in its architecture, and it continues to attract those looking to live close to the city center.
The Original Pancake House in Vista is a great meeting place for breakfast.
Welcome to Vista.
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Shoshone Park
Shoshone Park spans 5 acres and is the neighborhood’s go-to for some time outdoors. Locals can picnic or toss a ball in open green spaces, challenge friends to a game of soccer or tennis, take their kids to the playground or picnic at one of the various benches. Nearby Hillcrest Country Club offers a spot for locals to hit the links.
Shoshone Park in Vista has grills and a picnic area, perfect for a family cookout.
Walking paths lead to the playground at Shoshone Park in Vista.
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Homes in variety of styles
Most lots in Vista are neat and small, with homes close to their neighbors. Mature trees and above-ground powerlines overlook sidewalks. There are a variety of housing options that encompass a wide range of prices. In the $250,000 range, buyers can expect three-bedroom condos or modest ranch-style homes. As prices reach the $350,000 to $450,000 range, lot sizes increase, and homes typically include desirable amenities like updated kitchens or backyard mountain views. There’s also new construction in the area, and these sleek, modern homes typically start around $500,000. “It tends to be a more affordable area compared to other parts of east Boise or Downtown,” Heff says.
Homes in Vista come in many shapes and sizes.
Iconic two story craftsman homes are abundant in Vista.
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What’s happening along South Vista Avenue
South Vista Avenue is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. It leads into Downtown Boise, with hotel, retail and dining options along the way. Locals grab lattes in the morning from Dutch Bros Coffee or eat handrolls from Willowcreek Grill and Raw Sushi. To eat at home, residents can grab groceries from Albertsons. Near the top of the neighborhood is El Chapo, a local favorite for tacos and just outside of Vista is Blue Bench Brunchette. Heff says, “It’s truly a brunch spot, with mimosas and things like that. It’s very popular and has a really unique menu.”
Dutch Bros Coffee in Vista offers up dozens of unique coffee concoctions.
Albertsons in Vista offers an abundance of fresh produce.
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Balloons and Broncos
At Ann Morrison Park, about a mile north of the neighborhood, Boise residents look to the horizon annually and watch hot air balloons soar. During the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, a five-day annual festival, bright hot air balloons color Boise’s summer morning skies. In the fall, sports fans head about 2 miles north to Boise State University’s Albertson Stadium and catch a Broncos football game.
Balloons rise in the annual Spirit of Boise event near Vista.
Catch a BSU football game just blocks from your steps in Vista.
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After-school programs and college credit
Students are zoned for the Boise School District and can attend Whitney Elementary School, which receives a C-plus from Niche. Whitney Elementary holds the Whitney’s Kids Club, an after-school program for first to sixth graders in the school’s adjoining community center. Next, students can attend South Junior High School, which receives a B-minus from Niche, before finishing their public education at Borah Senior High School, which earns a B-plus. Borah Senior High offers a dual enrollment program where eligible students may take courses at nearby Boise State University and earn college credit.
The Borah Lions in the Central Rim neighborhood.
South Junior High School serves students in Depot Bench.
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2 miles to Downtown Boise
“As far as utilizing transportation, it’s a very convenient spot for that,” Heff says. “It’s on the bus route, and it’s pretty much a straight shot into Downtown. It attracts a lot of people who want to be close to Downtown or near the airport.” South Vista Avenue leads 2 miles north to Downtown Boise. To access the city using public transportation, there are Valley Ride bus stops along Overland Road. And when it’s time to fly, the Boise Airport is just across U.S. Interstate 84.
Travel near or far at the Boise airport in Vista.
Hot air balloons can be seen flying over the Vista neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Ivywild Park
Pool
Tennis
Trails
Terry Day Park
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Manitou Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Tennis
Cassia Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Volleyball
Phillipi Park
Basketball
Tennis
Volleyball
Shoshone Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field
20 min drive
Bus
W Elder St & S Shoshone St Nem
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W Elder St & W Sunrise Rim Rd Nwc
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W Elder St & S Shoshone St Swm
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S Vista Ave & W Spaulding St Nwc
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S Vista Ave & W Elder St Nwc
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S Vista Ave & W Targee St Nwc
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S Owyhee St & W Cherry Ln Nwc
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.616 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/13/2014Niche Review
Lots of refugees, subsidized housing part of town. Lots of culture but also lots of poverty.
4.0Niche User
2/22/2016Niche Review
This area is great for a whole range of people from families, to college students, to people in the elderly community. It provides easy access to any section of town and is very pet friendly. Best of all the neighbors are friendly and look out for each other creating a safe and clean environment.
3.0Niche User
7/13/2014Niche Review
In my neighborhood I see a lot of people walking, but probably not by choice. No workout facilities, no hospital facilities near the neighborhood. No bike lanes.
3.0Niche User
7/13/2014Niche Review
Needs bike lanes, more pedestrian signs, more sidewalks, more speed bumps, street lights and intersections.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Vista
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Vista Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vista, Boise sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Vista, Boise over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
11,744
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,783
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,037
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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