Coeur d'Alene

Located on the northwest edge of Coeur d’Alene, Atlas-Prairie is a suburban neighborhood that blends convenience with quality of life. “I would describe it as a good starter home community. It’s a great family neighborhood. There’s a great park in the middle of the community,” says Tom Moore, the broker and owner of Northwest Land and Lifestyle Properties and a former resident of the neighborhood. “I think proximity to schools and good access to both Coeur d’Alene and Spokane are big draws.” Each school that neighborhood students might attend is within a 2-mile drive from the neighborhood. Downtown Coeur d’Alene is about 6.5 miles south of the neighborhood, while those commuting to Spokane have easy access to Interstate 90 just south of the community. Atlas-Prairie is comprised of two subdivisions: The Landings and The Trails. Most homes in these subdivisions are new traditional or contemporary Craftsman styles with vinyl siding and spacious built-in garages. Most houses are on lots of 7,000 square feet to a quarter-acre, with backyards big enough for kids to play or for hosting a cookout. Trees and sidewalks line the neighborhood streets, offering room to walk through the community. Houses in The Landings typically cost between $450,000 and $650,000. The homes in The Trails tend to be a little larger and more expensive, usually costing between $600,000 and $1 million. Students in Atlas-Prairie might attend Skyway Elementary School, Woodland Middle School and Lake City High School. The elementary and middle schools are each rated a B by Niche, while the high school receives a B-minus. Each school is conveniently located just a short drive from the neighborhood. Lake City High has approximately 1,500 students and offers dual credit courses through colleges like the University of Idaho and North Idaho College. The school is known for its performing arts, including the Troupe De Wolfe theatre program, which puts on two plays each year in addition to monthly improv shows. Students can study in the Fine Arts Academy at Lake City, which includes 16 courses over four years. Atlas-Prairie gives residents access to all kinds of recreational activities. “North Idaho is an outdoor playground. We have lakes and four seasons. It’s beautiful year-round,” says Michelle Rene, an associate broker with Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty. “There’s a lot of activity going on there. There’s a bike trail that connects to the Centennial Trail.” The Prairie Trail is a 4-mile paved trail that passes through the neighborhood, popular for biking and walking. At its southern end, it connects to the North Idaho Centennial Trail, a 23-mile trail that stretches from the Idaho-Washington state line to just east of Coeur d’Alene. Residents are also just minutes from the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, where several public beaches offer places for swimming, fishing and kayaking. Landings Park is an 11-acre green space within the neighborhood with tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, a playground and a splash pad. Atlas-Prairie is on the edge of Coeur d’Alene, but there are a few restaurants nearby. Residents can start their day at Cuppa Columbian Caffe on Prairie Road. This casual coffee shop is known for its breakfast burritos and extensive drink menu. Chomper Café is just down the street and serves classic diner food for breakfast and lunch in a farm-themed restaurant. Popular shopping areas like Silver Lake Malla and Silver Lake Plaza are just 3 miles from the neighborhood and home to stores like Macy’s Target and Black Sheep Sporting Goods. Groceries are available at a Safeway on Prairie Avenue and Walmart on Honeysuckle Avenue. With Interstate 90 just south of the neighborhood, Atlas-Prairie residents have an easy start to any commute throughout North Idaho. Downtown Coeur d’Alene is just 6.5 miles south along Atlas Road and Northwest Boulevard. Locals who commute to Spokane for work will have a roughly 30-mile drive along I-90. The closest public transit to the neighborhood is the Citylink bus system's C route, which stops on Prairie Avenue and Atlas Road east of the neighborhood and takes riders south through Coeur d’Alene.