Rural Coeur d'Alene exurb on the edge of the forest
With street names like Cartwright and Little Joe paying homage to the classic Western, living in Bonanza Ranch can feel like the Wild West. Add in nearby recreation options, and this Coeur d’Alene exurb is an ideal spot for those looking to get away from the city. “We’ve got a lot of national forest access. You’re not that far away from Coeur d’Alene Lake at that location,” says Drew Henley, a Realtor with Windermere Realty Coeur d’Alene, who has sold homes in the neighborhood. “There’s a lot of recreation nearby. As you head east on Interstate 90 you get out to Silver Mountain Resort, which has skiing and mountain biking depending on the time of year.” Bonanza Ranch is an established neighborhood with a rustic feel. First developed in the 1950s, the community still has some vacant lots and plenty of trees lining its gravel roads. Plus, Coeur d’Alene is 6 miles away, offering residents an escape into the North Idaho wilderness while still having access to the shopping and dining of the city.
Larger ranch homes rise along the hillsides of Bonanza Ranch.
Find different lot sizes and elevations for your home in Bonanza Ranch.
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North Idaho scenery and recreation around the neighborhood
Bonanza Ranch is north of Lake Coeur d’Alene, which offers lots of lakefront recreation. Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site and Trail is a nearby spot operated by the Bureau of Land Management that includes hiking trails, picnic sites and a boat launch. Residents can put in motorized and non-motorized boats at this location for a day on the water of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The trailhead offers access to 5 miles of hiking and horseback trails through a forest of ponderosa pines, Douglas firs and western larch trees. Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park is a linear park that is part of the North Idaho Centennial Trail, a 23-mile paved trail stretching from the Washington State Line to nearby Higgens Point. Cycling and hiking are among the activities at this park, while a group picnic area at Higgens Point offers sweeping views of the lake. Silver Mountain Resort is about 35 miles east of the neighborhood and has four seasons of activity. Resort visitors can enjoy mountain biking, skiing, a waterpark and golf.
Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park runs along interstate 90.
Take your boat for adventures all around Coeur d'Alene's waterways like Blue Creek Bay.
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Rustic cabins and custom homes in Bonanza Ranch
Bonanza Ranch is a rural neighborhood with gravel roads and dense pine trees that add to the mountain wilderness feel. There are several permanent homes in the area, but many people use their properties here for weekend trips into the countryside or for storing an RV or boat. “There’s a pretty diverse mix of homes in that area. You’ve got custom homes, and you see some manufactured homes out there,” says Henley. “I think in that specific area, affordability is going to be a big draw. There are some challenges there with the ability to get septic installed. Some lots don’t allow it.” The ground in Bonanza Ranch is primarily clay and basalt rock, which makes it difficult for water to percolate and can prohibit landowners from installing septic systems. Because of the clay soil, there is also a risk of flooding for properties along a creek that flows through the neighborhood. Undeveloped lots in the area cost between $50,000 and $250,000, while homes can cost anywhere from $600,000 to $1 million.
Western styles are popular among the homes in Bonanza Ranch.
Small cabins can be found in Bonanza Ranch.
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A quick trip to Coeur d'Alene's shopping and dining
Despite its rural location, Bonanza Ranch is just minutes from Coeur d’Alene shopping and dining destinations. Tony’s on the Lake is a longstanding Italian restaurant on the north shore of the lake, just 2 miles from the neighborhood. The restaurant has been around since 1952 and is known for its lakefront patio and dishes like halibut, scallops and short ribs. Vantage Point Brewing Company is in Coeur d’Alene proper and is conveniently located just off I-90. The industrial-style building serves house-made beer and barbecue dishes like ribs and tri-tip sandwiches. The hundreds of local shops on Sherman Avenue are within 6 miles of Bonanza Ranch and offer everything from clothing and gifts to art and jewelry. Groceries are available at Harvest Foods on Sherman Avenue.
Harvest Foods is the closest grocery store to Bonanza Ranch.
Tony's on the Lake has a dock for guests to come by boat.
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Hands-on learning from the start
Students in Bonanza Ranch might attend Fernan STEM Academy, an elementary school with a heavy focus on STEM education. The school receives a B rating from Niche and offers hands-on learning like building with Legos, building robots and collecting plant and water samples. Students can move on to Lakes Middle School, rated a B, and Lake City High School, rated a B-minus. The high school serves approximately 1,500 students and offers dual credit courses through North Idaho College and the University of Idaho.
Lakes Middle School serves the community of Bonanza Ranch.
The marquee at Lake City High School welcomes Bonanza Ranch students.
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Scenic commutes around the Idaho Panhandle
Due to its distance from the city center of Coeur d'Alene, having a car is necessary for life in Bonanza Ranch. The closest on-ramp for I-90 is about 2 miles from the neighborhood, and the highway gives residents a route through North Idaho. Kootenai Hospital is the closest medical center to the community, about 7 miles away in Coeur d’Alene.
City Link Transit centers can assist Bonanza Ranch residents with their commute.
Trails all around Bonanza Ranch give access to active outdoor living.
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No HOA or CCRs on this DOUBLE lot (.66 acres) that has a high degree of buildability with plenty of level space for septic installation. Previous perc test conducted and approved however; Buyer to verify all information. Goldrush is a County maintained road. This double lot has been on the waiting list for water connection and is next on the list. Anticipated connection date of Fall 2025.
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Incredible opportunity just minutes from downtown Coeur d'Alene, the centennial trail, and a public boat launch into Lake Coeur d'Alene. This corner lot is 0.43 acres featuring a gravel pull-through driveway, RV pad, and RV electricity hook-up, and mature trees. NO HOA or CC'Rs. This is your chance to own a piece of beautiful North Idaho!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
230
Median Age
52
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,749
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,269
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
49.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
25''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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