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Boise Home Sales Increase as Ada County Prices Dip

After another early hint of spring momentum, March brought a choppier start to the Boise housing market. Home sales rose, but in Ada County prices moved lower.

In Ada County, the median sold price fell to $540,990 in March, down 4.25% from a year ago. That is a softer start to spring than February’s early activity seemed to point toward. In Canyon County, the median sold price rose to $432,490, up 1.76% from last year.

At the same time, the number of closed sales increased in both counties. Ada County recorded 811 home sales in March, up from 675 a year ago, while Canyon County rose to 452 sales from 394.

March closings reflect February decisions. March pricing reflects what buyers were actually willing to pay.

More homes sold in Ada…

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Boise Home Prices Rise as Market Activity Improves

After several years of rapid appreciation followed by a period of adjustment, the Boise housing market is showing relative price stability with modest year-over-year gains. In February, Ada County’s median home price rose to $538,000, up from $530,000 a year earlier.

Home prices in Canyon County also increased, climbing to $441,990 from $415,990 last year. When affordability pressures increase, buyers often look beyond core markets for more attainable price points.

Sales activity was mixed across the two counties in February. Home sales in Ada County rose about 7% year over year to 647 homes, while Canyon County recorded 362 sales, down slightly from 369 a year earlier. Because closings typically reflect contracts written 30 to 45 days earlier,…

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Boise Housing Market Stabilizes as Prices Plateau

Ada County’s median sold price for a home in January was $535,990, nearly identical to a year ago and up 2.1% from December. In Canyon County, the median home price was $420,000, down slightly year over year and 3.45% from the prior month. Prices are no longer surging, but they are plateauing.

The number of home sales reinforces that stability. In Ada County, 531 homes sold in January compared to 496 last year. Canyon County recorded 271 sales, also up from a year ago. The number of home sales improving alongside flat pricing suggests demand remains intact, just more deliberate.

The median days on market for a home to sell fell to 40 days in Ada County and 46 days in Canyon County. That timeline is consistent with a market where buyers continue…

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2026 Housing Forecast: How Rates & Inventory Will Shape the Market

Stable prices, tighter inventory, and steady demand are shaping what could be a warm start to the year.

In Ada County, the median sold price finished December at $525,000, down nearly one percent from a year earlier. On its own, a year-over-year dip can sound like a directional change. For the full year, Ada County home prices increased 2.45% compared to 2024, reflecting normal single-digit appreciation rather than a rapid market reset.

The median home price in Canyon County rose to $435,000, up 6.47% from last year. Canyon County finished 2025 with prices up 6.41% year over year. That gap matters as Canyon County tends to be more affordability-driven, and when buyers are payment-conscious, demand often concentrates where monthly payments pencil…

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Ada County Sets November Price Record as Eagle Hits $1 Million

Despite higher mortgage rates and growing inventory, home prices in Ada County reached a new November record, climbing to $564,000, up 7.43% from last year. In Canyon County, home prices rose to $425,000, up 2.4% year over year. Both increases came even with more homes on the market than last year, a shift, but not one that’s been large enough to put downward pressure on prices.

November set a major record in Eagle, with a median sales price of $1 million, the highest ever recorded for the month. A suburb about 20 minutes west of Boise, Eagle has long been recognized for its luxury housing and newer, custom-built homes, making it one of the area's most established high-end markets in the Treasure Valley. Homes there took a median of 68 days to…

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Treasure Valley Housing Update: More Listings, Steady Prices and Rate Relief

Last month brought a rare mix of easing rates, expanding inventory, and rising home prices across Ada County. Hallmarks of the kind of measured appreciation typical of a balanced market: not a boom, but far from a standstill.

In Ada County, the median home price in September was $555,000, up 3.8% from last year. The median home price in Canyon County was $422,165, essentially flat year over year, but nearly 2% higher than six months ago. While appreciation in Canyon County has historically been more modest, prices remain stable.

Inventory levels across the Treasure Valley remain elevated compared to earlier this year. Ada County has slightly over 3 months of supply. (Months of supply reflects how long it would take to sell all active listings at…

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Mortgage Rates Hit 3-Year Lows; Will Lower Rates Shift Boise's Real Estate Market?

Despite rising inventory and months of elevated borrowing costs, Ada County home prices climbed 4.1% in September. Now, with mortgage rates at their lowest level since 2021, will it be enough to influence Boise’s real estate market?

In September, the median sold price in Ada County was $558,522, up nearly 4.1% from a year ago. In Canyon County, prices rose to $429,958, a 5% increase compared to last year. Historically, in a balanced real estate market, the long-term average for home price appreciation of 3-4% is often viewed as a benchmark for normal appreciation.

Inventory levels in both Ada and Canyon counties have held relatively steady over the past few months, sitting at 2.96 months of supply in September. Fall typically marks the seasonal…

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Ada County Home Sales Jump 10% in July Despite Higher Rates

As more homes come to market across the Treasure Valley, the number of home sales remain steady, underscoring the market’s resilience in the face of elevated mortgage rates.

In Ada County, the median sold price in July was $549,450, a modest 0.8% increase year over year. Canyon County home prices were $429,900, up 1% from July 2024.

Listings averaged 23 days on market in Ada County, while Canyon County listings averaged 26 days, both in line with seasonal expectations and a far cry from the fast-paced market of recent years.

Sales activity surged in July, with 900 homes closing in Ada County, up more than 10% from last year, marking the busiest month since December 2021 during the peak of the post-pandemic real estate wave. That level of…

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Boise Housing Market Signals a Summer Reset as Inventory Builds

While prices remain stable year over year, a continued rise in inventory is signaling a summer reset in the Boise real estate market, bringing more inventory options and more selective buyers.

In July, the average sold price in Ada County was $580,000, up nearly 2% from a year ago. In Canyon County, prices rose to $439,900, an increase of 3.5% compared to last year.

The number of homes that sold also exceeded last year’s levels. Ada County saw 855 sales in July, up 17% year over year. Canyon County recorded 488 sales, a 21% increase from the same time in 2024. Homes in Ada County went under contract in a median of 17 days, identical to last year. In Canyon County, the timeline ticked up slightly to 29 days from 27. It’s important to keep in mind…

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Boise Market Balances Rising Prices and Inventory as Cautious Buyers Set the Pace

While national housing headlines point to a slowdown, the Boise real estate market tells a more local and more layered story.

In May, both home prices and inventory rose across Ada and Canyon counties, which isn’t the first time we’ve seen rising inventory and rising prices coexist.

In Ada County, the median sales price climbed to $579,900- up nearly 5.1% from May of last year. Canyon County prices were up 3.4% year over year with a median price of $433,990.

Homes that are priced strategically continue to draw near-full-price offers. In May, sellers in Ada County received 99.64% of their asking price on average; in Canyon County, it was 99.79%.

This “sale-to-list price ratio” reflects how close homes are selling to their original asking…

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