Northwest Meridian is a primarily residential neighborhood with master-planned subdivisions trying to accommodate an influx of people. “Meridian is growing astronomically,” Nicolette Kimmel, a broker with Windermere Boise Valley and Idaho native, says. “It’s where you can build, and land is available.” Even with the significant growth, Northwest Meridian remains a community where kids can walk to school or play outside while neighbors know each other well. Unlike other parts of Idaho, the Treasure Valley weather is mostly temperate throughout the year. “In the 17 years I’ve lived in this valley, we’ve only had two years where we had a month of snow at one time,” Kimmel says. “What we describe as winter is not what others consider winter.”
You can find fishing ponds right in your own backyard in Northwest Meridian.
Kids will love the acres of space in Northwest Meridians parks.
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Modern homes in Meridian
Homes in Northwest Meridian range from around $390,000 for new construction, modern homes with a few bedrooms and bathrooms to more than a million for large craftsman and foursquare-style homes with a yard and attached garage. “It tends to be less expensive near Interstate 84, and the closer you get to Star and Eagle, it usually gets pricier,” Kimmel says. “There is only so much land that can be built on, so now they are pushing west.” Houses in the area sell, on average, after 55 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42. Most of the housing in the area was made in the 2000s and up.
Modern residential architecture with two and three car garages are common in Northwest Meridian.
Spurwing in Northwest Meridian offers luxury homes right on the golf course.
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Float down the Boise River
Meridian is known for its access to nature and abundance of nearby parks. “The Boise and Meridian Park infrastructure is phenomenal; there isn’t a square mile that doesn’t have a park or two,” Kimmel says. Northwest Meridian residents are right by the Boise River, where people can grab an inner tube and float downstream on a hot summer day. Locals who like to stay on land have several miles of trails along the River Walk for an afternoon stroll with scenic views. Eagle Island State Park is a community favorite that includes horse trails, paddleboarding and plenty of hiking trails. Settlers Park attracts sports enthusiasts with access to several baseball and sports fields.
Don't forget to visit the snow cone stand at Tully Park in Meridian Idaho.
Enjoy the green space and swimming area at Eagle Island State Park in Northwest Meridian.
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Grab lunch at Tin Roof Tacos
Northwest Meridian is a primarily residential neighborhood; however, locals still have an array of local shops and restaurants nearby. “Tons of local favorites that are truly, uniquely Boise and to the Valley have put little branches and satellite restaurants in the area,” Kimmel says. Local favorites include Stella’s Ice Cream and Reed’s Dairy, where people grab their favorite ice cream flavors. Along North Lindor Road, locals will find a handful of local eateries, including Capri/Delsa’s, a breakfast diner and Tin Roof Tacos. “Tin Roof Tacos is amazing; the Artesian Tacos are my go-to,” Kimmel says. Residents can pick up groceries in the northwest area of the neighborhood, where they will find a Costco, WinCo Foods, Fred Meyer and Walmart supercenter for all their grocery needs. They will go to the east side of North Eagle Road to find big-name retailers like Target, Albertson’s and Lowe’s.
Tin Roof Tacos is a local favorite in Northwest Meridian.
Check out Reed's Dairy in Northwest Meridian for some freshly rolled waffle cones.
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Room on the road for a bike
Students will start school at Paramount Elementary, an A-minus school according to Niche. The school holds various fundraisers and events, including a Toy Drive and Coin Drive ahead of Christmas. Students will then attend Heritage Middle School, an A-minus institution that is ranked the 10th best middle school in the state by Niche. Heritage students can join the student council and the National Junior Honor Society. Teenagers will head to Rocky Mountain High School, which receives a B-plus. Rocky Mountain High gets an A for sports, offering cross country, track and football, among others. The school won state titles in track from 2016-2019 and in 2021, while cross country won in 2021 and 2022 and football in 2020.
Main entrance to Heritage Middle School in Meridian.
West entrance at Rocky Mountain High School.
Front entrance at Paramount Elementary School.
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Transportation
Residents in Northwest Meridian are primarily car-dependent since there aren’t many public transportation options. “The subdivisions are very walkable with great sidewalks,” Kimmel says. While the subdivisions are walkable, most locals can’t walk to the grocery store or for other errands. Meridian has roads painted for bike lanes, so several bicyclists may be on the roads anytime. Downtown Boise is about 11 miles east, while the Boise Airport is about 10 miles away.
Springtime in Northwest Meridian is a charming and cheerful place to be.
Modern style ranch homes line the curved streets in Northwest Meridian.
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Assault with Weapon
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Northwest Meridian Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Meridian, Meridian sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Meridian, Meridian over the last 12 months is $514,990, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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